Wanting a venue that showcased every bit of California’s natural beauty, Danielle and John married at Rancho Chiquita. Photographer Jenna Bechtholt captured the candid moments throughout the day, including the moment Danielle and John said “I do” atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Canyon. The couple’s dusty blue, gold, and muted gray color palette looked great in addition to the naturally bright blue California sky, not a cloud in sight.  At the end of the day, Danielle and John got to celebrate their wedding with everybody they thought played a part in their love journey, and that sounds like a perfect day to us!
The Couple:
Danielle and John
The Wedding:
Rancho Chiquita, Malibu, California

Almost 100% of the people attending our wedding were coming from out of state. We wanted to give our guests a quintessential “California” experience. Everything from our cliffside venue overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the Santa Maria Tri-Tip entree had an essence of the state. We also selected vintage stamps for our invitations that showcased California, seashells, flowers and ocean creatures.
My wedding dress is so special to me for so many reasons. It truly seemed like it was made to match my venue! It is a perfect cross between lots of sparkle, while having bohemian and vintage flair. My dress was hand beaded with lots of opals, which reflected the blue hues of my bridesmaids’ dresses.

The most memorable part of the d...