“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”

- Maya Angelou

Wedding: Pete & Natalie | Horton Grand Hotel, CA | Analisa Joy Photography | San Diego, CA Wedding Photographer

I am in love with this gorgeous downtown San Diego wedding. Pete and Natalie tied the knot at the Horton Grand Hotel and I fell instantly in love with this hotel. It was a photo dream land and I loved all the history that is attached. Their main lobby reminds me of Disneyland and its only a couple blocks away from the Gaslamp. I met Natalie a few years ago when I photographed their family. I admired the love that they all shared and I felt honored when she contacted me to photograph her wedding. I was so excited to reunite with her sweet family and be involved in such a special day. Pete and Natalie share such a sweet relationship and I loved hanging out with them all day. Even though it was very hot, we found ways to work around it by heading over to a local bar down the street. That was one of my favorite moments of the day. These two embraced all the moments (even the sweaty ones) and made their day truly special for everyone around them. I am excited to show you all my favorites below. Enjoy! 

How cool is this ring? Their fingerprints are engraved inside! 

Such a flawless bride!First look with her Dad! Such a sweet moment. 

Such sweet girls! Time to check in on the boys!

Love this shot of Pete!

First look! 

So sweet!

In love with all this brick!

I had to re photoshop those stickers back on because the hot ground melted them off, haha!

To escape the heart, we headed over to a local bar. How cute is this?

Does this remind anyone else of Titanic?

In love with this ceremony site. Reminds me of Disneyland!

MARRIED!

In love with all this little minis!

Behind-the-scenes of how we get all these goofy shots!

Natalie is a marathon runner so we had to incorporate their running shoes into the day!

The loveliest details!

In love with this cake!

VENDORS:

  • Photography: Analisa Joy Photography
  • Venue: Horton Grand Hotel
  • Wedding Planner: Andrea Lopez 
  • Floral Designer:  Sue: http://suzanmflorals.com/
  • Catering: Horton Grand Hotel
  • Lighting: Horton Grand Hotel
  • Cake: Carey Gansert- Love Sweet Designs 
  • DJ: Vario Weddings: Lindsay Swain lswain@varioweddings.com
  • Videographer: Carly Lackey carly@blackshuttermedia.com
  • Makeup: Erika Heine from Chanel
  • Hair: Heather at Hot Seat Salon

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