The Ramsey
Was so happy to finally meet Tarin and Ryan a few days ago. Long story short, my husband Brian and I (the officiant) have been in touch with them and planning their big day since July of 2019. When the pandemic came to town, things had to change a bit.
Their wedding was slated to take place at a gorgeous local hotel right on the water for 120 guests. With Covid, they gave it some thought and decided that they still wanted to get married this year and on the same date – just now a lot smaller and in her Mom’s backyard with just a few guests.
I had suggested that we get to know each other and do an engagement session before the wedding . We had a lot of fun together and I loved getting to know them both.
Looking forward to October 9th you two!
Photographer – Heidi Borgia – @heidiborgiaphotography
Officiant to be – Brian Borgia – @montereyweddingofficiant
This wedding season, due to the pandemic, many couples have been faced with making very hard decisions based upon what is right for them. From deciding to postpone their wedding for a year to changing up their venue location to whittling down their guest list. From the beginning of COVID, I’ve felt for all of my couples having to facing their own situation and the impending question ‘what do we do now?’. I’ve tried my best to listen to each and every situation and lend as much support as humanly possible – inherently they all know what the right call will be for themselves and their family and friends.
This amazing couple that did just that…. meet Caroline and Edward from Florida. They had been on my calendar for months and we tried multiple times to meet before their ceremony, but COVID snuck in and changed plans. Instead, we had to formally meet on zoom and the minute I “e” met them – I was thrilled as they were fabulous and calm, cool and collected. They knew that they for sure were going to be married on their original wedding day of July 18th, but now the question was how to make it happen. Again, they and some of their guests were coming from out of the state.
In two weeks time (no, I’m not kidding) they changed course from a resort in Monterey to a completely different resort in Aptos. Everything worked out perfectly! Seascape Resort was able to accommodate them and their guests in a beautiful ceremony and reception all set outside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The ceremony chairs were 6 feet apart and the reception tables, that normally sit 8-10 were set for four guests only and also set apart. Social distancing at its finest!
It was an honor to be present and fully take in their moments during the day from behind my lens. I’m grateful to see that smaller sized weddings are still possible for our couples and their dreams can still come true!
Vendor Team
Photography – @heidiborgiaphotography
Venue – @seascapebeachresort
Music – @dnaentertainment
Florist – @swensonsilacciflowers
Cake – @freedombakery
Officiant – Father Jerry of Santa Barbara
Event Lighting – @bayareaeventlights
This adorable couple contacted us on July 8th and on July 11th we met them at their elopement! The wanted to get married down in Big Sur at the stunning and picturesque Big Sur Lodge. They were staying at the lodge and the property has a perfect spot to exchange their vows. We were thrilled that we were both available to officiate and capture their moments behind the lens.
Paul is the events manager at the Big Sur lodge and he was fantastic to work with! He was super accommodating to T and B and even brought them out a mimosa toast and surprise them with a private breakfast on their deck. Super sweet.
Although we only spent at hour with the two of them, we felt like we had known them for years. He’s an aviation mechanic and she runs a swimming program.
Vendor Team
Venue – Big Sur Lodge – @bigsurlodge
Photographer – Heidi Borgia – @heidiborgiaphotography
Officiant – Brian Borgia – @montereyweddingofficiant
Weddings in Monterey (Brian and I) met up with James and Jenna in July along the shores of Carmel River State Beach. There are a couple of different locations to choose at this beach to get married (with our permit) and they chose the Cove area – honestly, my favorite!
With them to help celebrate their wedding day came two of their best friends – James’ sister and her husband.
J and J live in a small community in Northern California and on a ranch! They come to visit the Carmel area frequently as James’ dad is a retired real estate specialists in Carmel and lives locally as well.
There was so much joy that radiated from the two of them and they were so excited to exchange their vows.
After dinner the four went to the new restaurant in Carmel, called The Pocket (we have yet to check it out).
Wishing them both a lifetime of love and happiness and look forward to connecting again with them the next time they are in town for a drink or two!
Vendor Team
Wedding Planner – Weddings in Monterey – @weddingsinmonterey
Photographer – Heidi Borgia – @heidiborgiaphotography
Officiant – Brian Borgia – @montereyweddingofficiant
Location with permit – @weddingsinmonterey
