When it came time to picking where we wanted to get married Joey and I discussed a variety of issues as all couples should. Personal connection to the location was important of course but also convenience for guests, ability to accommodate them, and price were all contributing factors. The first thing we discussed was whether we would get married in Las Vegas where we currently reside. It didn’t take long to rule that one out, while it would be easy for all of our friends to attend the last thing we personally wanted was a Vegas wedding. For me being born and raised near the California shores Ive always fantasized my wedding would take place near the ocean. I was fortunate to find that although Joey is from the ocean less south that he too had always dreamed about this. Much of my large extended family lives in Southern California and with its wide variety of warm salty beaches it seemed a good solution. In July we set out to accomplish a number of tasks the first of which was to scope out a variety of So Cal beaches and see if any of them struck a cord with us. The first beach we visited was Huntington Beach in Orange County. We had actually decided to have our engagement pictures done there as it had a beautiful pier which would provide lots of photo opportunities and it was close to where our photographer lived.
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- Joey and I at Huntington Beach
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- Joey and I at Corona Del Mar, 2007
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- Our Names In The Sand
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- Corona Del Mar, 2007
When we arrived we found a massive beach miles long and quite wide, with no sea rocks or identifying characteristics other than the pier. It was also extremely crowded and there were absolutely no intimate spaces. The other side of it was that it had lots of funky public art, crystal clear water and would more than likely be less crowded in October. Still we decided to press on with the search… We set out the next day to check out Newport Beach, and on our way we stumbled across the first beach I ever took Joey to in Corona Del Mar. We didn’t know which beach it had been because on our first trip to the beach we just headed straight to the coast and stumbled upon this small charming beach nestled in the cliffs and we shared cupcakes and splashed in the water. It was a wonderful day on a beach we had figured we’d more than likely never find again. Once we stumbled upon it we decided to check it out and see how it felt. Whilst exploring the small inclosure we found a scenic rock formation with a large open space on top, and a small tree lined picnic area next to it. It seemed like the perfect location for guests to mingle and sip drinks before heading up onto the sea rocks overlooking the ocean for the ceremony. Also given the nature of how important the beach already had been to us it was clear we had found our perfect spot.
Picnic Area at Corona Del Mar State Beach
View From Atop The Rocks
The Sea Rocks From the Front
Water Crashes onto the rocks
This is The Exact Location where I will be getting hitched to the man I love
Such a cute couple!
What a beautiful place! I’m so glad you were able to find somewhere that had been meaningful, too. Can’t wait to see pictures!
It’s absolutely beautiful.
It looks so beautiful. I am ready to honeymoon there.
Hi! You don’t know me (I found you via offbeat bride), but that’s where I work! I’m a tidepool ranger there (well, down on the rocks, rather than on the grass)! Anyway, congrats!