When my associate Natalie and I arrived after a long windy drive to the Santa Cruz wedding venue Pema Osel Ling, we could not stop gushing about how naturally beautiful this location was! Jon and Cate were so relaxed as were all their friends and family and the ever lovely Karissa Paxton of Coastside Couture was running about putting final touches on the gorgeous mutli-colored decor.  I was seriously smitten by the work of Laughin’ Gal Floral- the florals were breathtaking! Jon and Cate’s woodsy Santa Cruz wedding is featured today at Ruffled Blog so head over there and check out their take on the day!

People who provided the beautiful content for me to photograph!

Venue: Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center

Wedding Designer: Karissa Paxton

Florist: Laughin’ Gal Floral

Wedding dress: Adele Wescheler

Caterer: Pema Osel Ling

Wedding Cake: Edith Meyer