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Ethereal Open Air Resort Wedding, Jaclyn + Matthew

Jaclyn and Matthew began their wedding day with getting ready at historic and elegant The Rancho Bernardo Inn, followed by a private ceremony at Ethereal Open Air Resort.

Jackie and Matt met over Memorial Day weekend at the Hard Rock in Tahoe. It was Jackie’s birthday weekend & she was in Tahoe with friends while Matt was at a Bachelor Party. The girls ended up at the Hard Rock and Jackie was introduced to Matt. They’ve been together ever since!

Ethereal Open Air Resort, now becoming known as California Botanical Gardens, is a gorgeous, rustic, romantic, and natural setting for a Southern California wedding, especially a destination wedding! Set on 40 acres of edible gardens, surrounded by old growth orchards and 100 acres of organic herb and vegetable farms, the property has so much to offer and makes for a magical location for the wedding day. Jaclyn and Matthew began their wedding day with getting ready at historic and elegant The Rancho Bernardo Inn, followed by a private ceremony at Ethereal Open Air Resort.

Jackie and Matt wanted an outdoor venue with a chapel, Matt’s Dad is a retired minister and he married them!! So sweet. When they went to do a tour of the venue and saw that it had a Chapel onsite + found out that it used to be a Catholic retreat…. it was just perfect!

Thank you so much Jackie and Matt for having me by your side on your magical wedding day. I loved all the special touches you chose and I will always be so grateful that you chose me to document your amazing love story. I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon in Costa Rica!! xo, Heather

Ceremony & Reception | Ethereal Open Air Resort

Hotel | The Rancho Bernardo Inn

Florist| Macey Dooley – Region Design Studio

Band/DJ| Pacific Entertainment

Cake| Milis Sweets

Hair & Make-up | Design Visage

Wedding Dress| Pronovias & Katie May

Bridesmaid Dresses| Weddington Way

Groom’s Attire| The Black Tux

Groomsmen Attire | The Black Tux

Rings| Design Jeweler San Francisco

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For me, photography has never just been about images—it’s about people, relationships, and the stories we share. If that’s what you’d like in your portraits, let’s talk.

At the end of the day, portraits are about people—the ones you love most. If you’d like photos that reflect that love, I’d love to create them for you.

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At the end of the day, portraits are about people—the ones you love most. If you’d like photos that reflect that love, I’d love to create them for you.

No two families are alike, and no two sessions should be either. That’s why I design each one with your unique story in mind. If you’d like that for your portraits, let’s plan something special.

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No two families are alike, and no two sessions should be either. That’s why I design each one with your unique story in mind. If you’d like that for your portraits, let’s plan something special.

Families often thank me for making the process so simple and stress-free. That’s exactly how it should feel. If you’d like that kind of experience, let’s chat.

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Families often thank me for making the process so simple and stress-free. That’s exactly how it should feel. If you’d like that kind of experience, let’s chat.

Every stage of life deserves to be remembered—from newborn snuggles to senior year and beyond. If you’d like to capture your family’s journey, I’d love to work with you.

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Every stage of life deserves to be remembered—from newborn snuggles to senior year and beyond. If you’d like to capture your family’s journey, I’d love to work with you.

I’ve built my business on relationships, not just sessions. Many clients have become friends over the years. If you’d like a photographer you can trust long term, let’s start here.

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I’ve built my business on relationships, not just sessions. Many clients have become friends over the years. If you’d like a photographer you can trust long term, let’s start here.

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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a natural light studio in Carlsbad, CA, serving North County and San Diego.

With 20 years of experience, we specialize in natural, timeless portraits for families, maternity, newborns, and seniors

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For me, photography has never just been about images—it’s about people, relationships, and the stories we share. If that’s what you’d like in your portraits, let’s talk.

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For me, photography has never just been about images—it’s about people, relationships, and the stories we share. If that’s what you’d like in your portraits, let’s talk.

At the end of the day, portraits are about people—the ones you love most. If you’d like photos that reflect that love, I’d love to create them for you.

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At the end of the day, portraits are about people—the ones you love most. If you’d like photos that reflect that love, I’d love to create them for you.

No two families are alike, and no two sessions should be either. That’s why I design each one with your unique story in mind. If you’d like that for your portraits, let’s plan something special.

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No two families are alike, and no two sessions should be either. That’s why I design each one with your unique story in mind. If you’d like that for your portraits, let’s plan something special.

Families often thank me for making the process so simple and stress-free. That’s exactly how it should feel. If you’d like that kind of experience, let’s chat.

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Families often thank me for making the process so simple and stress-free. That’s exactly how it should feel. If you’d like that kind of experience, let’s chat.

Every stage of life deserves to be remembered—from newborn snuggles to senior year and beyond. If you’d like to capture your family’s journey, I’d love to work with you.

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Every stage of life deserves to be remembered—from newborn snuggles to senior year and beyond. If you’d like to capture your family’s journey, I’d love to work with you.

I’ve built my business on relationships, not just sessions. Many clients have become friends over the years. If you’d like a photographer you can trust long term, let’s start here.

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I’ve built my business on relationships, not just sessions. Many clients have become friends over the years. If you’d like a photographer you can trust long term, let’s start here.

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