Nicolette and Alex embracing in a pistachio orchard on their wedding day in San Miguel, California

A real wedding · San Miguel, California

Nicolette & Alex

Cowboy boots, a pistachio orchard, and a barn party with their name in lights.

"On “game day” Alyssa did not miss a beat, capturing every possible shot we could ever want."
Kandice, mother of the bride

Nicolette and Alex's day had SO much heart. Matching pj's under a big old oak, a first look in the pistachio orchard, wildflowers everywhere, and a barn reception with "The Freemans" glowing over the sweetheart table. Then everyone danced until the light-up wands came out.

Location

San Miguel, California

Season

Summer

Coverage

Full day

01

The little details

Her boots, a cowboy hat trimmed in lace and pearls, and wildflowers in every color.

White cowboy boots filled with wildflowers
Brown cowboy hat with lace and pearl trim on the wedding dress

02

Getting ready

Matching pj's under the oak tree, her mom by her side, and the last little touches.

Bride and her bridesmaids in matching pajamas under an oak tree
Bride with her mom while getting ready
Bride putting on her earrings in her wedding dress

03

First look in the orchard

His face when he turned around. And the letters they wrote each other.

Groom laughing as he sees the bride for the first time in a pistachio orchard
Bride and groom reading letters to each other under an oak tree
Bride and groom kissing during their first look

he could NOT stop smiling

04

Her dad saw her next

A big hug by the silo, then one last walk as just his little girl.

Bride hugging her dad during their first look by the silo
Bride smiling with her dad

05

The ceremony

Wildflowers, wooden benches, and a whole lot of happy tears.

Outdoor ranch ceremony in San Miguel with white umbrellas and rolling hills
Bride's dad giving her away at the end of the aisle
Bride and groom holding hands during their vows under a floral arbor
First kiss under the floral arbor
"Alyssa showed great interest in getting to know the bride & groom. We really liked that!"
Kandice, mother of the bride

06

Just the two of them

Golden hour in the rows of the orchard. These two made it easy.

Bride and groom embracing in the orchard at golden hour
Bride and groom kissing and signing I love you
Bride and groom touching foreheads at sunset
Bride and groom walking hand in hand down an orchard row
Bride and groom hugging in the pistachio orchard

07

The barn party

Their new name in neon, a big dip, a sweet dance with Dad, and light-up wands at the end of the night.

The Freemans neon sign over wildflowers at the sweetheart table
Bride dancing with her dad in the barn
Groom dipping the bride for a kiss during their first dance
Bride dancing with her arms up on the dance floor
Guests waving light-up wands as the groom dips the bride

best barn party ever, no notes

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