When we found out that Rebecca planned the entirety of her DIY wedding while being a wedding photographer and a full-time master’s degree student, we knew we were in for a treat! This powerhouse bride and her incredibly supportive groom got hitched at California’s Slate Barn and Gardens. Every inch of the venue was packed with amazing bohemian DIY details like handmade tassels, a super creative guest book, and the cutest dessert table decor. Victoria Carlson Photography captured Rebecca and John’s amazing wedding with the most stunning natural light and an incredible array of emotion.
The Couple:
Rebecca and John
The Wedding:
Slate Barn and Gardens, Vista, California

Rebecca: The most important thing in the planning process for me was creating a lovely DIY wedding. We wanted our wedding to reflect us, as most couples do, however I knew I wanted to create a one of a kind, colorful, “do it myself” wedding look. And it turned out wonderfully, when I was able to see how everything came together in the end!
I knew I wanted to wear a flat shoe so I could dance and walk around in the grass and on concrete all night. I wanted my shoes to reflect my personality, be comfortable, and to match the theme of our wedding. I saw these beautiful floral flats by Ivanka Trump a couple months out from our wedding date that had yellow, red, and orange jewels on the toe and were covered in a lovely floral pattern in our wedding colors. I knew they were the o...