Lex and Dustin’s La Jolla Cove Rooftop wedding was the perfect blend of coastal elegance and romance. With panoramic ocean views, soft dusty blue florals, and a warm California sunset, their day felt timeless, romantic, and deeply personal.
Just before walking down the aisle, Lex surprised Dustin by playing a recorded voice note over the speakers — her final love letter to him as his fiancée. It was truly a special moment that set the tone for the day filled with tears and laughter. After the ceremony, we headed down to the cove for portraits along the La Jolla coastline as the sun dipped toward the horizon, creating soft golden light and a romantic backdrop.
I just adore this venue because rooftop provides a ceremony and reception area that overlooks the Pacific, framed by swaying palm trees. It’s the perfect location for an al fresco summer wedding.
Enjoy highlights from this La Jolla Cove Rooftop Wedding, and be sure to check out the epic sunset we got below!
Venue | Wedgewood La Jolla Cove Rooftop
Florist | Emerald and Ivy Floral
Makeup Artist | Reveal Makeup and Hair
Videography | Blue Tiger Films
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.
