![Wedding by the river Big Sur River Inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2018-agsphotoart-BigSur-DanielleJosh-557-1024x683.jpg)
Danielle and Josh had a Big Sur River Inn wedding on a perfect and sunny day in Big Sur. There were two different sites: Riverside Camping Grounds and Cabins as well as the Big Sur River Inn Campgrounds. Josh proposed to Danielle in Point Lobos, so it was important for them to have a ceremony in Big Sur.
![Big Sur Flowers on Reception Table and floral table numbers with succulents](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-flowers-centerpieces-terranium-details-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur Flowers on Ceremony](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-Ceremony-Details-1024x477.jpg)
![Disney designed menu item at Big Sur Campground Wedding Reception](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-river-inn-reception-details-guests-1024x477.jpg)
![Disney inspired wedding cake elegant Big Sur River Inn reception](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-reception-in-the-woods-1024x477.jpg)
![Big Sur Flowers Boutonnieres](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-succulent-florals-home-grown-1024x767.jpg)
![Groom Details with sage green accents](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-Campgrounds-Groom-details-bowtie-1024x477.jpg)
![Dog friendly Big Sur River Inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-river-inn-wedding-1024x767.jpg)
![Floral detail Sherri Hill bridal gown](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-wedding-dress-details-1024x767.jpg)
![Floral bridal robes for bridesmaids champagne toast](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-bridal-party-champagne-toasts-1024x767.jpg)
![Bradley Mischka bridal shoes "I Do"](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-Shoes-DIY-love-letter-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn reception with wildflowers](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-river-inn-tablescape-1024x348.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn Oversized Jenga lawn games](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-wedding-details-lawn-games-1024x477.jpg)
![Homegrown succulent wedding favors with wildflower centerpieces](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/California-coast-succulent-reception-table-details-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur flower centerpieces and card box detail](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/California-coast-wild-flowers-wedding-1024x767.jpg)
![Customized hangers for bridal robes and Big Sur River Inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-wedding-calligraphy-bridesmaids-details-1024x477.jpg)
![River at Big Sur River Inn and bridal robes champagne toast](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Riverside-Camping-Grounds-Northern-California-Bridal-party-1024x767.jpg)
![Bridal portraits with wooden background rustic](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rustic-wedding-bridal-portraits-1024x767.jpg)
![Mother of bride and bridal details](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Redwood-forest-something-blue-bridal-portraits-1024x767.jpg)
![Succulent and white rose bridal bouquets](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Succulent-bouquets-Big-sur-1024x477.jpg)
Disney Details
As if this iconic venue wasn’t enough, Danielle and Josh integrated
![Disney designed custom wedding invitations flatlay](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-succulent-invitation-suite-family-portrait-bridal-brooch-1024x477.jpg)
![Heirloom wedding ring with disney designed wedding invitations](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-family-heirloom-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn map and Badgley Mischka shoes](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-invitation-suite-disney-custom-watercolor-bridal-shoes-1024x767.jpg)
![Custom graphic watercolor wedding invitations for Big Sur River Inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Disney-inspired-custom-wedding-invitation-suite-1024x767.jpg)
![Custom Wooden Ring Box groom details](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-wedding-groom-details-vow-book-bride-custom-ring-box-1024x767.jpg)
![Jewel by Badgley Mischka shoes styled with rings on custom map](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Calligraphy-watercolor-invitation-custom-map-wedding-details-1024x767.jpg)
![Disney designed escort table numbers and custom watercolors](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-calligraphy-details-table-numbers-watercolor-1024x767.jpg)
![Groom love letter and portait](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Groom-love-note-Big-Sur-River-Inn-1024x767.jpg)
![Groom custom designed tux by Brunello Italian Designer](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Custom-tux-brunello-groom-1024x767.jpg)
![Groom succulent boutonniere and custom wooden coasters](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Customized-wedding-details-florals-wooden-coasters-1024x767.jpg)
![Dog with bowtie and bride details](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dog-friendly-big-sur-river-inn-bridal-details-1024x767.jpg)
![wedding gift idea for guests succulents](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/California-coast-homegrown-succulents-custom-wooden-coasters-1024x767.jpg)
![bridal portaits at big sur river inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Northern-California-Bridal-portraits-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn reception with custom graphic](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Custom-watercolor-portrait-Big-Sur-wedding-1024x477.jpg)
Wedding Vibes
Tall green trees in the background. The bridesmaids dressed in slight shades of sky blue. The groomsmen in varying shades of navy. The sun was shining in Big Sur, and every detail of the day went as planned. You know how sometimes you see a group of friends and can tell they’ve all known each other for a long time? Danielle and Josh’s wedding party was something so precious to see. Everyone was encouraging, positive, and made this intimate wedding even more special.
![fun bridal party ideas in the river](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-river-inn-bridal-party-fun-1024x477.jpg)
![Portaits by Big Sur River](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-river-inn-bridal-party-potraits-formal-1024x477.jpg)
Integrating Culture
Culture was a huge part of their wedding day. Danielle is very close to her family, and she thought of an idea of mimicking her mother’s bridal portrait so she could frame them side by side. In her mom’s bridal portrait, she was wearing a traditional red Vietnamese long sleeve dress with intricate embroidery. Danielle, too, wore a similar dress in her bridal portrait. During the wedding ceremony, they also had a tea ceremony where they served tea to the parents of the bride and groom. I adored capturing this beautiful moment as their local Big Sur wedding photographer.
![Traditional Vietnamese Red Gown](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Traditional-vietnamese-formal-wear-red-dress-wedding-love-note-1-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn ceremony](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-wedding-nature-ceremony-1024x477.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn tea ceremony](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vietnamese-tea-ceremony-wedding-Big-sur-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn ceremony exit](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-ceremony-exit-1024x767.jpg)
Danielle and Josh’s darling miniature schnauzer made an appearance for their family portraits, donning a small green bowtie that matched the succulents. He even made an appearance later on while they were on the dance floor! I love photographing paw-rent’s fur babies!
![Miniature Schnauzer bowtie dog friendly wedding](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-dog-friendly-wedding-1024x767.jpg)
![Wedding welcome sign with schnauzer cut out](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-ceremony-sign-dog-friendly-1024x477.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn forest portaits](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-wedding-portraits-1024x767.jpg)
![Big Sur River Inn toast at the reception table](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-wedding-toast-1024x767.jpg)
![Group photo at Big Sur River Inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-sur-river-inn-group-photo-wedding-1024x687.jpg)
Reflection
Weddings at Big Sur River Inn are always so fun. I love when brides integrate their own personalities and culture into their own wedding. It’s incredible to see which traditions are passed down to each generation and to be able to witness it all. Capturing these moments is also special because I know that I’m not just capturing the wedding day for the bride and groom, but also capturing moments for the parents to reminisce.
Danielle and Josh were a fun, sweet, and energetic couple. Their whole wedding felt organic and full of love. From the florals by Big Sur Flowers to the joy of the families uniting, everything had a little bit of magic to it.
![Dancing at the reception Big Sur River Inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-Wedding-guests-dancing-1024x348.jpg)
![Surprise traditional vietnamese dress at wedding reception](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Traditional-vietnamese-formal-wedding-dress-surprise-1024x348.jpg)
![Cutting the cake big at wedding reception big sur river inn](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-Cake-cutting-1024x477.jpg)
This wedding also ended on such a fun note: a sparkler exit! All the guests raised their sparklers to the newlyweds as they exited the venue at the end of the evening.
![Bridal sparkler exit in the woods](https://agsphotoart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Big-Sur-River-Inn-sparkler-exit-1024x477.jpg)
Vendors
- Venue: Big Sur River Inn
- Flowers: Big Sur Flowers
- DJ/Photobooth: JMZ Entertainment
- Rentals: Chic Event Rentals
- Bride’s Shoes: Jewel by Badgley Mischka
- Bridesmaids Dress: Various (BHLDN, David’s Bridal, Weddington Way, Show Me Your Mumu)
- Bridal Gown: Sherri Hill
Let’s chat if you have a wedding coming up in Big Sur! I would love to be there for you as your local Big Sur wedding photographer.
Love the cut out they had of the dog! SO freaking awesome. You crushed this Big Sur wedding 100%
Thank you! I love Big Sur, I am so lucky to live so close and be able to photograph weddings and couples in Big Sur!
Hello,
I am so in love with the arch. Did they have that custom made or was that included at the venue?
Hi Amanda, my name is Amanda too! I know it was such an amazing arch! Actually that arch was from her florist – Kate Healey with Big Sur – Flowers http://www.bigsurflowers.com/ check her out! She’s absolutely amazing! Are you getting married?
Yes, I am! That is amazing that she was able to provide an arch too. I’m really interested in the price for something like that? Or is it better to build?