BRETT HICKMANPhotographer

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The train pooled around the clawfoot tub at San Ysidro Ranch
Vows beneath the rose arch at San Ysidro Ranch
The full bridal party in blush and pink
The veil at full length in the gardens at San Ysidro Ranch
The rose arch down a petal covered aisle
The bride in the vine-covered arched loggia at Shady Canyon Golf Club, her train across the flagstone
A reception beneath a pergola of vines at Shady Canyon, chandeliers overhead and the dance floor laid
Her father walking her up a petal covered aisle, veil over her face
One long table under the vines at Shady Canyon, set with garden roses and peach dahlias
The couple beneath the sycamores at Shady Canyon Golf Club in Irvine
The first dance under the chandeliers, guests gathered around the floor
Bridesmaids in sage green with bouquets of white roses, dahlias and ranunculus
Cutting the cake, garden roses down the tiers
A ceremony aisle beneath the trees at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Vows beneath a greenery and white floral arch
The recessional, arms up, guests on their feet
The couple beneath a great tree at The Ranch at Laguna Beach at sunset
Tapers and blush garden roses down the length of the table
A bouquet of blush garden roses and white ranunculus
A desert bride with a garden bouquet and trailing ribbon in Joshua Tree
An engaged couple on the boulders in Joshua Tree
Two figures beneath a Joshua tree, the desert opening out behind them
An embrace in warm desert light in Joshua Tree
Lemon and blue china down the welcome dinner table
Under the colonnade at Pelican Hill
Cherry blossom ceremony beneath the rotunda at Pelican Hill
The recessional at Pelican Hill, arms up, guests on their feet
The kiss beneath the cherry blossom rotunda at The Resort at Pelican Hill
Blush roses banding the rotunda dome at Pelican Hill, white drapery beneath
The full bridal party beneath the flower-wrapped rotunda at Pelican Hill
The bridal bouquet of blush and peach garden roses
The Pelican Hill ballroom in blush, chandeliers above tall floral centerpieces
Garden roses climbing the tiers of the wedding cake
The gown beside the clawfoot tub
An embrace on the bow, backlit at golden hour
Nose to nose on the water at twilight
Couple kissing on a surfboard in the water at sunset off San Clemente
The sailcloth tent glowing at dusk on the Croquet Lawn at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
The dip kiss beneath the floral arch at Kestrel Park
Ceremony set at the Pelican Hill rotunda above the Pacific, an aisle lined with white flowers
From above, Hanna on the bow over deep blue water off Palos Verdes
The groom carrying the bride on his back during the paebaek at Pelican Hill, both in hanbok
Sofia, arms up beneath the rose arch at San Ysidro Ranch
The gown hanging in a courtyard archway
A single long al fresco table beneath a canopy of sycamores
Draped cabana with brass lanterns opening onto the dance floor
Aerial photograph of a couple on a yacht bow over teal water
Engagement session beneath a Joshua Tree in golden desert light
Bride and groom on the bow of a classic yacht in Newport Harbor at dusk
Groom kissing his bride at golden hour, burgundy bouquet in hand
A kiss in the aisle as the guests stand, white florals down the lawn at Terranea
Bride and bridesmaids in blush gowns in a palm-shaded Spanish courtyard
Barefoot couple embracing on a coastal bluff at sunset
The rotunda glowing at dusk at Pelican Hill
A kiss on the rooftop aisle at the Jonathan Club, downtown Los Angeles beyond
Couple on the rocks above the surf in Laguna Beach
The invitation suite with rings and white roses
James and Cynthia in a snowy evergreen forest
Vine-covered stone villa with the groom in the doorway
Bride and groom beneath a coral rose arch on a rooftop terrace
The rotunda at Pelican Hill above the Pacific
The recessional beneath the floral arch above the Pacific at Terranea
On the boat at dusk, her hair in the wind
Groom waiting beneath a Joshua tree
Alex And Sarah, photographed by Brett Hickman
Garden rose and ranunculus bouquets with trailing silk ribbon
Alexa And Chad 's Engagement, photographed by Brett Hickman
Ceremony aisle and floral arch in a garden courtyard
Getting ready in matching robes beneath the oak
A kiss beneath the oaks at last light in the Santa Ynez hills
Bride and groom at a rose-covered doorway
Aric And Brittney, photographed by Brett Hickman
One long table on the bluff above the Pacific at Terranea
The bride beside a white orchid installation at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Bride and groom hand in hand between towering topiary hedges
Bride and groom laughing beneath a wall of pink bougainvillea
Aurelie And Josh, photographed by Brett Hickman
Walking the petal lined aisle to the rotunda at Pelican Hill
Looking down the length of the reception table at Rancho Las Lomas, blue and white china and candlelight
Bride and groom embracing on the beach at sunset
The lace cape gown, buttons down the back
Brittany And Brian, photographed by Brett Hickman
A proposal in a golden meadow
Brittany And Stuart, photographed by Brett Hickman
Leslie and Buddy at the Jonathan Club, Los Angeles
Bridesmaids gathered with blush bouquets
Couple in a golden field at last light
Carly And Blayne Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Bouquets in every shade of pink at San Ysidro Ranch
Candlelit tablescape with coral garden roses
Chanda And Brad 's Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Bride and groom framed by a sweeping greenery arch
Bride with a loose garden bouquet in soft light
The bride in the courtyard, veil catching light
On the bow off the Palos Verdes coast at golden hour
Chris And Elaine 's Proposal, photographed by Brett Hickman
Sparkler exit on the allee at Kestrel Park in black and white
Engaged couple embracing on the rocks above the sea
Bride and groom beneath her veil beside a rose arch
Christine And Derek Engagement, photographed by Brett Hickman
Hand in hand through a golden field at Kestrel Park
The ceremony on the great lawn at Pelican Hill
Bridesmaids in dusty blue with white bouquets
Invitation suite in sage and cream
Corey And Katie Engagement, photographed by Brett Hickman
Vine-covered stone estate at golden hour
Reading a letter before the ceremony
Sweetheart table beneath a floral installation
Together under the veil at the Jonathan Club
Danielle And Andrew, photographed by Brett Hickman
Couple beneath a brick garden archway
Bride and groom at the flower-wrapped rotunda at Pelican Hill
Two figures on a windswept golden hillside
The kiss beneath the rose arch at San Ysidro Ranch
Cherry blossoms around the rotunda at Pelican Hill
Emily And Scott, photographed by Brett Hickman
Hanna getting ready in the morning light at Terranea
Bridesmaids in navy with coral peonies on the rooftop at the Jonathan Club
Bride twirling with a flower-crowned little girl
A bouquet of white garden roses against dusty blue
Bridesmaids in soft neutrals on a garden path
Erica And Nick Engagement, photographed by Brett Hickman
Couple on the tide rocks at dusk
Long tables under the oaks at Rancho Las Lomas, greenery overhead
Bride and groom crossing the colonnade lawn
A red gown on the dunes at sunset
Couple beneath an oak at the edge of a vineyard
Hanna And Drew, photographed by Brett Hickman
Lavender in bloom
Bridesmaids with loose tropical bouquets
Bride and groom before the Pelican Hill rotunda at dusk
Vows beneath the rose arch in the sycamore allee at Kestrel Park
Helena And Brandon, photographed by Brett Hickman
Engagement portrait in soft window light
Draped ceremony arch with lanterns at dusk
Julia And Max Wedding Sneaks, photographed by Brett Hickman
Beneath the oak in the rose garden at San Ysidro Ranch
The ceremony arch above the Pacific, an aisle lined in white
Invitation flat lay with dahlias and garden roses
Bride reading a handwritten letter
The kiss at the altar
A kiss on the bluff at Terranea
Karin And Greg, photographed by Brett Hickman
Groom waiting at the stone chapel door
Karly And Michael, photographed by Brett Hickman
Blue taper candles and garden roses down the reception table at Kestrel Park
Greenery and white florals over the ceremony arch at Terranea
A kiss between the topiaries at Pelican Hill
A kiss in the falling snow
Katie And Alex, photographed by Brett Hickman
Couple in the tall grass above the coast
Katie And Bob Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Bride and groom among desert boulders
The recessional up the cathedral aisle
A kiss beneath the veil at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Couple at home on a quiet morning
Storybook cottage in hillside gardens
A kiss in the water at sunset
Champagne in the cactus garden at Terranea
Klaudia And Matt, photographed by Brett Hickman
Bridesmaids in lavender at the Pelican Hill rotunda
Floral-wrapped stairway to the rotunda at Pelican Hill
Nose to nose on the terrace at the Jonathan Club
Laura And Alex Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
In the lavender field at San Ysidro Ranch
Signature drinks on a monogrammed tray
Al fresco reception beneath hanging greenery and citrus
Petals and benches beneath the oak canopy at Rancho Las Lomas
Reception tables beneath a draped canopy and citrus trees
Lauren And James, photographed by Brett Hickman
A kiss beside the bicycle, its basket full of peonies
Ceremony arch of autumn blooms overlooking the water
Bride and groom beneath climbing white roses
Heads together, white roses in hand
Leslie And Buddy Engagement, photographed by Brett Hickman
Couple embracing on the shore at golden hour
Maggie And John Engagement, photographed by Brett Hickman
Backlit on the Jonathan Club rooftop at golden hour
An embrace beneath the sycamore at Kestrel Park, the ivy-covered stone tower behind
Couple on the rocks above a cove
On the bluff with a bouquet of white peonies
Maggie And Jon 's Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Groom kissing his bride, marigold and ranunculus in hand
First kiss on the beach at sunset
Bridesmaids in champagne satin at Pelican Hill
Megan And Chane Twin Oaks, photographed by Brett Hickman
A cheering send-off through the crowd
Couple beneath olive trees on an estate path
The clear-top tent set for dinner
Meghan And Brett, photographed by Brett Hickman
The band stage dressed in white, florals and mirrored spheres
Michelle And Jf, photographed by Brett Hickman
Nancy And Brad 's Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Leslie and Buddy on the rooftop aisle at the Jonathan Club
Nancy And Thai Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
The first look at Pelican Hill
Natasha And Cody, photographed by Brett Hickman
Shawna And Kenneth 's Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Sofia And Marc Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Sonya And Alessa, photographed by Brett Hickman
A ribboned napkin and place setting in blue and white
Springer Wedding, photographed by Brett Hickman
Walking the garden path to the stone tower at Kestrel Park
Tiffany And Matt, photographed by Brett Hickman
The rose garden ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch, petal aisle and mountains beyond
Ceremony in the sycamore allee at Kestrel Park, a floral arch of garden roses
The groom carrying the bride on his back during the paebaek at Pelican Hill, the rotunda behind them
The white floral ceremony arch above the Pacific at Terranea Resort
Leslie and Buddy on the balustrade at the Jonathan Club, roses climbing the column and downtown Los Angeles behind
White florals over the reception arch
First look, black and white at The Resort at Pelican Hill
Close, in black and white at The Resort at Pelican Hill
The bow at the back at The Resort at Pelican Hill
In the garden at The Resort at Pelican Hill
Quiet in the hedges at The Resort at Pelican Hill
The full party in the garden at The Resort at Pelican Hill
A hot air balloon over the celebration
The paebaek ceremony at Pelican Hill, the couple in hanbok
Bridal portrait at the flower wall
Bridal portrait in soft afternoon light
The groom at the flower wall
Bride and groom before the great fireplace
A kiss in the wood-paneled hall
A kiss beneath the greenery arch
Window light falling across the gown
Bride in the window bay at the Jonathan Club, downtown Los Angeles beyond
Arms up as the city lights come on
The veil lifted by the wind
Laughing among the roses
The tent and its reflection at dusk
Sofia in the yellow floral gown at the welcome party
The welcome dinner table beneath the pergola
Perfume, ring and ranunculus
Marc in black tie in the gardens
Along the vineyard fence at golden hour
Marc in black tie
The back of the gown, bouquet in hand
Together in the gardens at San Ysidro Ranch
The train along the garden path
Lily of the valley and sweet pea in hand
Bridesmaids in mixed blush gowns
A kiss in the vineyard at last light
Roses at the feet of the cross back chairs
A hug on the way to the reception
One long table on the lawn at San Ysidro Ranch
Forehead to forehead in the vineyard
The reception tablescape at San Ysidro Ranch, florals and tapers down the length
The petal-covered wedding cake
The sweetheart canopy on the lawn
Hand in hand up the allee
An embrace at the rose arch
The gown beneath the arch
The second gown, first dance in the Carriage House
Cutting the cake by candlelight
The rose garden ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch, petal aisle and mountains beyond
Morning light in the bridal suite at Terranea Resort
The bride in soft window light before the ceremony
White garden roses and hydrangea
The gown at full length
Hanna and Drew in the gardens
The groomsmen in black tie
Ceremony chairs and white floral meadows at Catalina Point
Down the aisle at Catalina Point
White florals and candlelight
In the tall grass above the water
The bouquet between them
The first dance
The first dance in black and white
Joy on the dance floor
The turret at Kestrel Park rising over clipped hedges in Santa Ynez
The first dance beneath the string-light canopy
Ivy-covered stone barn at Kestrel Park
Draped pavilion and turret at Kestrel Park under a blue summer sky
The draped pavilion at Kestrel Park seen from the sycamore allee
Wedding cake table framed by the rose-covered arch in the allee
Julia and Maxwell walking back up the aisle
The flower girl and the couple's French bulldog walking the aisle at Kestrel Park
Ceremony chairs and scattered petals in the allee
The full length of the single dinner table in the sycamore allee
Cane-back chairs lining the allee table at Kestrel Park
Dusty blue tapers and summer blooms down the center of the table
The father-daughter dance
Place setting with blue taper candles and hand-lettered menu
Cane chairs and a full summer tablescape in the allee
Woven gold pendant lantern hanging in a canopy of wisteria
Gold lantern detail above the reception table
The wedding cake standing alone in the sycamore allee
White wedding cake surrounded by garden roses and dahlias
Watercolor invitation of Kestrel Park with pink roses and dahlias
Monogrammed ice cubes in amber cocktails
Heirloom jewelry and silk bows laid out before the ceremony
Julia and Maxwell with their French bulldog after the ceremony
Julia and Maxwell in the golden Santa Ynez hills
The train of the gown on the tiled steps
The full bridal party in dusty blue and navy
White garden roses and greenery
Lifted above the dance floor
Cocktail hour lounge in the tiled courtyard
Blue and white china, French blue napkins and white roses on a raw wood table
The last song of the night
The last earring going in, mirror light at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
The bride on the garden path at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
A kiss, white bouquet in hand
A hot air balloon drifting over Rancho Santa Fe
Long tables and candlelight under the tent
The two of them beneath the veil

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