Rancho Valencia Bridal Session | Catherine

POSTED IN : Resort, Traditional, Weddings
FILED UNDER :

As she planned for her wedding day, Catherine didn’t take the details lightly.

Catherine’s a Southern girl from Texas who holds her Greek Orthodox faith and her Lebanese heritage dearly. So this lovely southern-belle-bride chose to honor and celebrate her culture, her faith, and (in a way that still makes Jeff & I tear up as new parents ourselves), her dear mom and dad.

True to her personality, she was graceful and intentional with each little thing – because she knew all the little things were what would make the day truly meaningful.

She wore the same very beautiful veil that her mother wore years before her, and a delicate necklace that was originally gifted from her dad to her mom. It couldn’t have been the more special piece to celebrate and honor the love that came before her!

A few days before she said “I do” to her handsome fiancé Wade, we spent a little extra time with Catherine for a Bridal Session at Rancho Valencia. Jeff and I LOVED the chance to give all our attention to this gorgeous bride!

The veil, the fur, the oh-so-classic winter details – Catherine was an absolutely STUNNING bride!

rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding
rancho valencia wedding, zephyr tent wedding, sperry tent wedding, sailcloth tent wedding, greek orthodox wedding ceremony, san diego greek orthodox wedding, lebanese wedding in san diego, classic wedding at rancho valencia, everafter events wedding, merilee hennings wedding

Stay tuned for Part Two and Part Three of Wade and Catherine’s gorgeous Rancho Valencia Wedding!  (Yes, this incredible wedding deserves a three-parter!!)

Hugs,

Erin


Wedding Photography : The Youngrens | Venue : Rancho Valencia | Wedding Planner : EverAfter Events | Florals : Flowers Annette Gomez | Make-Up : Sara Mascara | Hair : Wendy McGill |


Welcome! We’re Jeff & Erin.

It’s our job to help you slow down and experience every moment of your wedding day – because we believe that it should be savored from top to bottom.

We’re Jeff & Erin Youngren, a hubby & wifey wedding photography team that believes timeless trumps trendy, life is best done together, and tears, hugs, & high fives should never be held back.

We consider our couples part of our family – and we cannot wait to meet you!

Start Here

Search

About Us

We're Jeff & Erin

We’re Jeff and Erin Youngren, and we believe running a business should be life-giving (not soul-sucking). So we’re passionate about teaching other photographers to run life-giving businesses and book clients they absolutely love.  

For 15 years, we’ve photographed weddings all over the world as a hubby & wifey team, but we’ve also grown a multi-brand photography studio in San Diego, CA. 

New Here? Start with these posts!

Weddings Resort

Estancia La Jolla Wedding | Tom and Stacee

This, my friends, was a JOYFUL wedding day from top to bottom! In fact, that’s one of the things Stacee can’t get enough of with Tom - his ability to make her laugh, no matter what the situation is. Tom and Stacee’s wedding at Estancia La Jolla was everything we...

Read More

Weddings Resort

Rancho Valencia Wedding | Dan and Jen

A magical ceremony dripping in romantic florals and covered in twinkling lights… followed by the most rockin’ New Year’s Eve dance party ever?! Oh yes, that’s the type of party a Youngren loooooves. #signmeup We’ve been eagerly anticipating Dan and Jen’s New Year’s...

Read More