Rancho Las Lomas, a scenic 32-acre estate in Southern California, hosted Gurjot and Carmela’s multicultural wedding blending Sikh and Filipino Catholic traditions. Over three days, events included ceremonies, dances, and rituals, concluding with a grand reception. Photographer Arianna Maddox captured their union, celebrating cultural heritage and love.

San Diego is an ideal spot for engagement sessions with its stunning locations like La Jolla Windandsea, Sunset Cliffs, and Balboa Park. The city’s variety of natural and urban settings, combined with its year-round perfect weather, make it perfect for diverse and memorable photos. Photographer Arianna Maddox offers tips on making the most of your session and shares her personal connection with San Diego.

Jeune Perche is a new luxury event space in Fallbrook, San Diego, offering a European-style boutique experience for weddings and other special events. This premier venue combines elegance and charm with modern amenities, ensuring a memorable celebration. Amenities at Jeune Perche: Ceremony Space: Jeune Perche‘s ceremony space features a spectacular backdrop with a Jeune Perche […]

California wedding photographer Arianna Maddox shares favorite Bay Area iconic locations emphasizing the city’s historic and scenic richness.

The Grand Island Mansion, a historic venue in Walnut Grove, CA, offers Renaissance charm with modern amenities across 24,000 sq ft and 58 rooms. Arianna Maddox photographed Hser and Jonathan’s colorful, Studio Ghibli-inspired wedding there, featuring unique ceremony and reception spaces. The wedding included brunch, dancing, and was exclusively captured on 35mm film.

Riki and Sean tied the knot at a blank-slate venue, the BLOC Venue, which has industrial features perfect for those searching for an urban wedding venue. Located in Roseville, California the BLOC is over 7000 sq ft of useable space to create and celebrate your wedding day. If you are having 250 guests or less, […]

Sacramento and nearby areas offer diverse and affordable wedding venues, including historic estates, lush gardens, and modern spaces. Highlights include Park Winters, with its sunken gardens, and luxurious spots like Black Oak Mountain Vineyards. For those seeking rustic charm, options like Gold Hills Garden are ideal. Photographer Arianna Maddox offers professional and enjoyable photography services.

Atiya and Paiyum’s Kimpton Sawyer Hotel wedding was dreamy from start to finish. Nestled in Downtown Sacramento, California the Kimpton is located in Downtown Commons, aka DOCO, adjacent to the Golden One Center where the Sacramento Kings play. An aesthetically beautiful and modern, bringing a exclusivity and luxurious hospitality including Revival, a chic restaurant and […]

The California coast and beaches are among the most popular locations for engagement sessions. When people think of California their minds tend to go to expensive cities and Hollywood. However, when they start to think about landscapes the first thing that comes to mind is the California coast – it’s sandy beaches and gorgeous beach […]

A Premier Wedding Venue in Napa Valley Kristine and Chris celebrated their multicultural Filipino-Chinese wedding at Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California one of the area’s most premier and luxurious venues. Meritage Resort and Spa and the Grand Reserve combine to create over 80,000 square feet of functional indoor and outdoor space. Known for […]