This Falkner Winery wedding is one that I’m so proud to share! Photographing at a new location is always a dream for any photographer, but when it looks like something out of an Italian countryside less than an hour away from your home, you can’t help but contain your excitement, especially after such an epic engagement session with the couple.

This wedding day was truly beautiful, with tears shed from all sides, an intimate al fresco reception with an epic dance party, one of the prettiest table number displays I’ve ever seen, to a delicious donut bar. What made this day even more special for Brian and I was that this wedding took place on our 8th anniversary, so we now share an anniversary date with this sweet couple!

Please enjoy some mostly all medium format film highlights from this Falkner Winery wedding!

I adore this photo of the bride’s father practicing his speech

 

 

Venue | Falkner Winery

Florals | The Creative Corner

Beauty | Randall Beauty

DJ | Jimmy Grizzley

Donuts | The Dough Life

 

 

Quick Tips for Wedding Planning:

1. Plan Your Timeline Around Light
Golden hour (1–2 hours before sunset) gives dreamy, flattering light — perfect for portraits

2. Do a First Look
It calms nerves, gives you more photos, and frees up time post-ceremony

3. Keep Your Getting-Ready Area Tidy
A clean, well-lit space makes for beautiful prep photos

4. Communicate Family Photo List Clearly
Provide a list and assign someone to help wrangle family — it keeps things efficient

5. Add Buffer Time
Everything takes longer than expected — build in extra time so you don’t feel rushed

6. Trust Your Photographer
Let them guide you with posing, lighting, and timing — it’s what they do best!

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Jade Maria is a hybrid wedding and portrait photographer based in San Diego, California. With a fine art approach, her photography style is romantic, soft, and organic – influenced by the timeless aesthetics of film photography.