When we found out that Heidi and Josh’s wedding at Tucalota Creek Ranch included a “hooch hauler” and a Harley reception entrance, we were completely sold! Going for more a party vibe than a formal wedding, the couple worked with 9TwentyEight Weddings & Events to create a celebration worthy of their love — that was also budget-friendly and DIY-heavy. The couple treated their guests to an outdoor summer wedding that showcased the best of SoCal, complete with citrusy floral centerpieces designed by Bloom Babes, yard games, and the one-of-a-kind Hooch Hauler that the groom made especially for this occasion! Our words will never be able to do this wedding justice, so just do yourself a favor today and set aside lots of time to marvel at the pure wedding magic Alexes Lauren Photography captured in these photos! The Couple:
Heidi and Josh
The Wedding:
Tucalota Creek Ranch, Temecula, California

We both had our hearts set on an extended honeymoon in Europe and had even considered eloping at one point since neither of us was drawn to the more traditional style of a wedding. With our honeymoon travel plans on the top of our priority list, and our hopes to grow our family soon, we agreed we wanted to keep a very reasonable budget and think of our special day as one where we could celebrate and enjoy so many people we love dearly all in one place at one time. We envisioned a party to kick off the next chapter of ...