This colorful wedding at Botanica, one of my favorite venues to photograph, is a gallery that I am so incredibly excited to share! In an industry that is often filled with neutrals and soft colors, it isn’t often that I get to photograph bold, bright colors, so I can’t tell you how pleasantly surprised I was when I saw all the pops of color when I arrived that day.

This sweet couple put so much thought into their wedding day, providing fans and parasols for their guests on a hot summer day, a glass of champagne to greet them upon arrival, and even some surprise Krispy Kreme donuts for the dance floor. Such a fun day!

Enjoy these Botanica wedding photos!

Venue | Botanica

Florals | Fox & Flora

Beauty | Donna Does Beauty

DJ | San Diego Partytime DJs

Welcome Sign & Champagne Wall | Peachy & Folk

 

 

 

 

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 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.