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A Grey And White Wedding By The Bay In San Diego

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Happy bride and groom at their wedding with flower bouquet

Looking to simplifying your big day without cutting into the wow factor? Scaling back on your color palette could be a great option. April and Troy’s San Diego wedding day is a great example. With just three neutral colors (white, ivory, and grey) it turned their garden wedding into a beautiful formal affair! 

Keep scrolling to see what we mean, and be sure to stop by the full gallery too! There are even more photos from  Garrett Richardson, to “Ooo” and “Ahhh” over! 

Elegant wedding invitation suite with rings and wax seal

Bridesmaid helps bride with wedding shoes and garterElegant gray wedding heels and a white rose boutonniere

Happy bride with bridesmaids holding bouquets flowers

Bride with bridesmaids in grey dresses outdoor weddingBride holds a lush white and greenery wedding bouquet

Emotional groom sees bride for the first time on wedding day

Groomsmen flexing muscles at a wedding party outdoorGroom with groomsmen in suits before wedding ceremony

The Dream

The color palette of soft ivories, greys, and greens brought the design of the wedding day all together. It was a very special day for the couple for a few reasons. The couple included lucky money in the wedding favors for their guests who traveled from all over to share this special day with them! The lucky money was every dollar tip that April had made in her younger days that she had been saving in a shoebox for her wedding day. April had been dreaming of her wedding since she was a little girl, however, at one point during their relationship Troy mentioned that he would “never” get married!

Rustic wedding sign with floral details reads Today Two Become One

Memorial table with photo and flowers at an outdoor weddingWedding party poses in front of lush tropical foliage

Bride and groom sharing first kiss at their wedding ceremony

Wedding bouquet with memorial charm for loved onesHands holding stack of elegant wedding party programs

Just married couple joyfully exiting wedding ceremony

The Ceremony

The couple enjoyed their first look while exchanging gifts. The joy on their faces was priceless and so incredibly special. The couple spent some time with their wedding party and immediate family taking photos on the beautiful grounds of The Dana.

The floral by TessFresh included a timeless style at the ceremony with a draped, wooden arch adorned with garden-like floral pieces. G Sharp Entertainment played the upbeat and fun music for the ceremony. The cheerful flower girl handed out white roses to wedding guests along the aisle as she entered the ceremony that was officiated by the groom’s brother, Matthew. The couple read love letters that they had written to one another which was the highlight of their vows! During the ceremony, the couple asked their mothers to participate in their sand ceremony to symbolize the joining of the two families. 

Happy newlyweds holding hands at their tropical wedding

Happy bride and groom stroll hand in hand by the waterElegant couple embraces near waterfront on their wedding day

Romantic wedding kiss on a dock with boats in the background

Bride holds wedding rings with grooms hand in handBride and groom walk happily after their wedding ceremony

The Reception

Guests enjoyed mocktails, alcohol-free cocktails, the couple spent some time taking photos with one another and their extended families. Prior to dinner, Troy bustled April’s dress for her which was the cutest!

Farm tables, natural elements, and wooden touches styled the dinner area. TessFresh Floral curated the gorgeous floral in the ivory, grey, and green palette.

To acknowledge her heritage, April chose to give away wedding favors of special scented candles with a Chinese envelope wrapped around which include dollars from Aprils wedding savings. Everyone in attendance had a phenomenal time celebrating with April and Troy!

Elegant table seven wedding seating chart in wooden frame

Outdoor wedding reception table with cards and flowersWedding Instagram hashtag sign and instant cameras on display

Outdoor wedding reception table with elegant chairs

Romantic outdoor wedding table with candlelight decorWedding reception table setting with flowers and name card

Thank you wooden sign with white flower arrangement

Rustic wedding table with greenery and Together sign

Elegant rose gold wedding place setting with thank you cardHappy bride with bridal party walking on tropical wedding day

Elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations and cupcakes

Wedding sign says I have found the one whom my soul lovesWedding favors with welcome tags and floral confetti

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Wedding Films: West Coast Weddings
Cakes & Catering: Jenny Wenny Cakes
Event Planning & Design: At Your Side Planning
Flowers: TessFresh Flowers
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: G Sharp Entertainment
Officiants: Matthew Pollock
Venues: The Dana on Mission Bay

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