Between the mountaintop views, the rustic landscape, and the old-world stone architecture, Rachel and Jake’s wedding at Malibu Rocky Oaks had us all fooled into thinking this was set in the hills of Tuscany. Even the bride thought this was Tuscany when she first saw it years before getting engaged and knew it would be the perfect place to create an elegant wedding that was still intimate and cozy. Best of all, Rachel and Jake managed to keep this stunning location a complete surprise for their guests, who had no idea until they arrived that they were in for a grand, Italian-esque day in the middle of Malibu. We love that the couple channeled classically romantic style in every aspect of their decor and personal looks, but especially Rachel who wore an off-the-shoulder lace gown by Lian Rokman with a long train and veil. With so many unbelievable moments happening, we are forever grateful that Christy Kendall Photography was there to capture it all! The Couple:
Rachel and Jake
The Wedding:
Malibu Rocky Oaks, Malibu, California

We wanted to keep most of the wedding a surprise so none of our guests knew the location. We loved that it was a surprise for them, and it also meant there were zero expectations! Our wedding day was all about bringing the people we loved the most in the world — from all over the world — together to celebrate our love. We wanted it to feel grand but cozy and intimate.

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