Sarah and Matt had the most magical wedding at Galway Downs in Temecula. It was pretty much a fairytale. The venue? Beautiful. Lush meadows with tall whimsical trees surrounded by white roses. When the light hits…wow. The perfect venue to showcase a love like Sarah and Matt’s.
I met them for the first time for their engagement session in LA. We were in the hills, it was early morning, and the summer heat didn’t shy away from making itself known. The only thing that distracted Matt from the 90+ degree weather, was Sarah. Every time he looked at her, it was like everything bad in the world faded away. It was a quiet kind of love, one that you felt. So it was the most amazing surprise when Matt came out of his shell while surrounded by all his friends and loved ones their wedding day!
When you meet their family and friends, you immediately understand all kinds of love. There were happy tears everywhere, from everyone (including us)! We can’t wait for you to experience it, so tag along as we go through memory lane and teleport to Temecula, CA on a day that legit felt like a dream!
Sarah and Matt wanted a traditional first look: one where he first sees her as she walks down the aisle. But as an alternative, Sarah opted for a first look with her bridesmaids! I absolutely love this idea because when you have a #bridesquad like hers, you can’t miss out on a first look opportunity!
To be totally transparent, she needed someone to help her get ready without ruining the moment of the “first look.” So one of her maids of honor, Amber, helped her prep alongside her mom. Honestly, when Amber first saw Sarah in her dress, she started tearing up. It was all worth it.
So if you ever feel like someone’s gonna miss out on your first look, don’t worry. Every minute is a moment and it can all be captured!
Sarah, you’re an angel. You lit up the whole room and you were glowing! Absolutely stunning.
We would drive out of Los Angeles to photograph a wedding in Temecula anytime! Galway Downs by Wedgewood was seriously so magical and ephemeral. The trees and roses, with the addition of some rustic wood elements throughout the ceremony and the ranch really created the perfect backdrop for Sarah and Matt.
Let’s take a moment for three things:
That pathway bridge where Matt, the groom, and the bridal party walked down to enter the ceremony area is mind-blowing.
Sarah entering in a CARRIAGE!! This is it. Literally fairytale wedding.
MATT AND SARAH’S FIRST LOOK!! IT. IS. EVERYTHING.
(we can’t ignore everyone else’s reactions to this moment. someone pinch us because it’s too good to be true. re-living it through this blog is giving us goosebumps!)
“The most beautiful day with the most amazing people in my life.”
After the most perfect garden meadow ceremony and portraits, Sarah and Matt turned their romantic rustic reception in Galway Down’s reception ranch. We love wood beams and light fabric to elevate a space.
Their red, white, and green wedding colors fit the space so well and allowed for a hype party!
P.S. Their semi-naked cake was delicious. It looked to good to eat, but omg.
Shoutout to Lance, Matt’s best friend, who recommended us to Sarah and Matt! Thank you for introducing us to the most amazing people + the most hype bridal party! What a great community to be surrounded by!
Venue: Galway Downs by Wedgewood
Photography: yours truly, A+M Badillo Images