Maricela and Ana describe their big day as a “beautiful, girly, luscious wedding with a splash of Spanish romance…We wanted to show this is a wedding of two Latina women in love, but also a wedding just like anyone else’s.”

What advice would you give to engaged LGBTQ+ couples?

Stop and take a moment to take in your wedding day. Really savor it.

Advice for vendors and venues working with LGBTQ+ couples?

Ask questions. Don’t assume one person is more masculine or feminine than the other. And do your research.

What challenges did you face as an LGBTQ+ couple planning your wedding?

Many. But mostly acceptance from friends/family.

Did you encounter any pleasant surprises as an LGBTQ+ couple planning your wedding?

People we assumed were going to not accept us, did.

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Romantic California wedding with an ocean view | Sarah Mack Photo | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

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Photographer: Sarah Mack Photo

Venue: Casa Romantica

Florist: Little Hill Floral Designs

Planner: A Good Affair 

DJ: Christian Manzo/Vox DJs 

Attire: Esteé Couture 

Jewelry: David’s House of Diamonds

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