It rained (ok, poured!) all throughout Nellie & Adam’s wedding day, but that didn’t stop them from having fun!  Every part of their San Diego wedding was beautiful: from getting ready at the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara in Carlsbad, to their Catholic ceremony at St. Thomas More Church in Oceanside, then to their sofreh aghd and tented reception at the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook. Nellie & Adam’s wedding aesthetic was modern and stunning with green and white details. Nellie wore 2 wedding gowns, the first by Casablanca Amare Couture and the second by Berta Bridal, and carried a bouquet full of white orchids. Their reception was set against a backdrop of open foliage and the tent was full of lights and olive branches. Here are some of my favorite photos from their wedding!

Wedding Photography: Mirelle Carmichael

Bridal Suite: Four Seasons Residence Club, Carlsbad

Ceremony: St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Oceanside

Sofreh Aghd: Maleki Bridal, Mohammad Alahmad at the Beverly Mansion, Grand Tradition, Fallbrook

Wedding Tent Reception: Arbor Terrace, Grand Tradition, Fallbrook

Videographer: Vital Light Films

Coordinator: The Perfect Wedding by Laurie

On Site Coordinator (Grand Tradition): Alyssa Dela Rosa

Hair: Brooklyn Cardenas

Makeup: Beauty by Elizabeth Root

First Wedding Gown: Casablanca Bridal Amaré Couture Bridal Collection 

Second Wedding Gown: Berta Bridal

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Band: Lucky Devils Band

Violinist: Jennifer Argenti, Argenti Violin 

Pianist: Kathy Santy

Caterer: Alborz Restaurant

Floral Design: La Tulipe Floral

Olive Tree Centerpieces: Seaside Growers Nursery

Tuxedos: Generation Tux

Cake: Bahar Bakery (Mission Viejo, CA)

Bridesmaid Gowns: Dessy 

Invitation Suite: Jen Simpson Design

Rings: Unicorn Jewelry

Transportation: Royalty Limousines

Persian Ceremony Officiant: Shirin Jalali/Yazdani

Mirelle Carmichael Photography is a full-time wedding, editorial, portrait and event photography service with offices in North County, San Diego and Santa Barbara County, California. You can find Mirelle’s work published worldwide in The Knot Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Modern Luxury Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, Destination I Do, 100 Layer Cake, French Style, California Wedding Day, Green Wedding Shoes, Snippet & Ink, The Wedding Chicks and more. 

Mirelle Carmichael is an award-winning fine art photographer based in San Diego and Santa Barbara County. She specializes in high-quality publication-worthy photography for weddings, special events, and editorials. Mirelle Carmichael Photography also offers year-round family photography and portraits throughout Southern California.