Scripps La Jolla Wedding | Kevin and Elyssa

This is a look at Kevin and Elyssa’s unique and beautiful Scripps La Jolla Wedding at the Martin Johnson House. On every wedding day things occur that are out of everyones hands. We see these moments as a test of the Bride and Grooms resolve and determination as well as a reminder to us all that nothing ever truly goes according to our plans no matter how well we may have planned. That being said choose your wedding vendors wisely because they will be your greatest allies when tests come knocking your wedding day.

When one thinks of having a La Jolla wedding overlooking the ocean having a rain plan isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind. The Martin Johnson House is a cute little bungalow of a place tucked up in the Scripps Oceanography campus. The view is spectacular and the little historic house is surrounded by big trees. It lends itself to smaller outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions.

When the rain forecast came in on Kevin and Elyssa’s wedding day their incredible planner was able to move their entire outdoor reception inside the little house, which is really just one small open room. There was nothing to be done about the outdoor ceremony so umbrellas were found, dug up and purchased through out the day. When it came time Kevin and Elyssa had a beautiful wedding ceremony overlooking the stormy ocean with their guests snuggled under colorful umbrellas while large rain drops created a natural soundtrack to their union. Rain was of course not what this couple had in mind for their outdoor ceremony but we were happy to see, as I’m sure Kevin and Elyssa also were, that it in no way deterred any of their friends or family from joining in their day. With a little luck the rain cleared up during their reception and granted Kevin and Elyssa a beautiful sunset. We have fallen in love with this rainy day wedding as well as all of the wonderful people that banded together, shared umbrellas with strangers and then let it all loose to dance the night away. Kevin and Elyssa are two truly special people and we have to say that their wedding was one of our favorites to photograph and be a part of.

Bride and groom holding hands around a corner before their wedding ceremony but not seeing one another gold sandal wedding flats We loved Elyssa’s classic purl drop earrings. So simple and elegant.
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