I was so honored to have been referred to John and Juliet to photograph their luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding by one of my stellar AGS legacy couples, Morgan and Bill! It’s truly a privilege to capture chapters of my couples’ love stories, from Morgan and Bill’s Carmel Beach engagement, to their Tehama wedding, and of course, their Big Sur maternity session!
I knew John and Juliet and I were going to be a great fit (and I’m not just saying that because Juliet is an ophthalmologist- if you know me, you know I always get along great with eye doctors 😉 They’re SUCH kind, passionate, and fun-loving people, and I had a blast spending their luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding day with them. Read on for all the epic details I captured as their local Carmel By The Sea wedding photographer!
How Did They Meet?
“We met back in 2002 in Monterey while attending Stevenson High School. Our friendship grew when John convinced me to join the school newspaper. We kept in touch throughout the years; grabbing quick coffees, drinks, and dinners in cities ranging the coasts of the United States. Juliet went from being a winemaker to becoming an ophthalmologist and John transitioned from engineering to sales in litigation consulting. Always enjoying each other’s company, they reconnected in New York at the end of Juliet’s medical school training and we became more than just friends. Our love blossomed quickly and they started their adventures around the US and the world, from traveling around France to Croatia and from living in California, New York, Colorado and Texas.” – John & Juliet
Carmel By The Sea Wedding Luxuries
If I could describe John and Juliet in a few words, it would be the lives of the party! Their luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding day reflected that in every aspect. Originally, they wanted their wedding at Pebble Beach, and as a Pebble Beach wedding photographer, I would’ve loved that too! But their wedding day here at home honestly felt like a grand ol’ reunion surrounded by family and friends! It was a real treat for me as their local Carmel By The Sea wedding photographer!
They used their Carmel Highlands estate that they were renovating as the venue for their luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding. The moment you walk in, you see a this beautiful bouquet by Fleurs Du Soleil, which absolutely warms up and welcomes you into the space. Their backyard served as a big, open reception space with hand-built structures to hold these flower chandeliers- aren’t they gorgeous? My Carmel By The Sea wedding photographer heart can’t get enough!
Everything flowed so well as a home estate luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding. They really made their home into a venue! As such, we made sure to take advantage of the space and all the great lighting. Photos all around the estate really shined with this grand, high-end vibe! I was so stoked to work alongside John and Juliet’s event and wedding designer/planner, Colette Cuccia. She was absolutely amazing at tying in all the pretty things and bringing their vision to life!
First Look At Carmel By The Sea
John and Juliet’s neighborhood has access to a private hidden beach. You know I 100% advocate for doing a First Look, especially as a Carmel By The Sea wedding photographer, you have all the gorgeous coastal elements! This private beach is absolutely stunning, don’t you think?
I loved Juliet’s mink fur coat that she wore throughout the day. After all, it can get a little chilly out here in Carmel By The Sea! Her mink fur coat was John’s mother’s first. I thought was such a sweet and sentimental touch. Not to mention, it adds to the luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding aesthetic!
Cutting The Cake: Luxury Carmel By The Sea Wedding
Easily one of the most AMAZING highlights of the day was sabering the champagne at the ceremony. Yes, sabering! As in, cut with a saber! John and Juliet had a saber engraved with their names that they also used to cut the cake- how epic is that? And then, John took some of the cake and threw it at his friends to catch in their mouths! Boys will be boys, right? Another really heartwarming detail of the day was also everyone’s speeches about the bride and groom, how Juliet has such a heart of gold, and how John is everyone’s best friend. I loved getting to witness how this fun-loving couple and their fun-loving friends and family!
Looking for a local Carmel By The Sea wedding photographer? You’ve found her! Contact me here. We’ll make wedding magic! And of course, this luxury Carmel By The Sea wedding magic was made possible through a team of awesome vendors:
Florals | Fleurs du Soleil
Planner | Colette Cuccina
Music | Kelly Productions
Makeup and Hair | Bridal Makeup And Hair
Catering | Paradise Catering
Videographer | Kindlewood Films
Wedding Cake | Layers Bakery
Rentals | Chic Event Rental
It was a fairy tale wedding and truly the most loved and in love couple. We wish them many years of wedded bliss.
yes! It was so wonderful to photograph their wedding as a Carmel wedding photographer. Thank you for having me!