Real Wedding: San Diego

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I'm a happy-go-lucky do-gooder and owner of Va de Vie Events. Through this blog, I hope to share inspiration, budget ideas and DIY tips on how to pull off a budget wedding. {Savvy shopping, a bit of craftiness, and flexibility is what it takes!} I would love to hear from real brides, vendors, photographers, and more with their budget savvy tips or real weddings. Please email me at vera at vadevie-events.com.

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NOTE: In accordance with new FTC regulations, vendors I spotlight on my blog have not sponsored me or their post in any way -- it's strictly editorial and because I admire their work. I also credit photography as best I can and will gladly take it down if necessary. Thank you.

I've worked with San Francisco Bay Area photographer, Dorothy Hatchel, a number of times and she's one of the sweetest people I know. She's got a great eye and she shared this real wedding she just shot in San Diego with me -- and now you! Love the groom's shoes and use of green mums in this wedding!

From personalized sneakers for the groom and groomsmen to the traditional Filipino money dance, this was a unique wedding set in the sunny wine country of San Diego. With the ceremony set perfectly with sunset light, we're chasing the sun for the couple's shots afterwords. - Dorothy Hatchel www.dorothyhatchel.com