Rancho Santa Fe Spring Wedding, at Rancho Valencia | Rachel + Matthew

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Definitely one of my favorite weddings of the year, if not in a long time! I was absolutely in love with the decor and details from this wedding…. Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings pulled together the best of the best of the industry and created a dream wedding for Rachel and Matthew!

Of course Rancho Valencia Resort is also one of my favorite venues for it’s country elegance and beautiful Spanish architecture. Lot’s of amazing wedding ideas here so I have listed all the contributing vendors below the photos!

Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

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Vendor Credits
Wedding Planner: Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings
Venue + Catering: Rancho Valencia
Officiant: David Youngren
Hair and makeup: Thorne Artistry
Videographer: Quixotic Pictures
DJ: Sound Prodigy
Paper: Posh Paperie
Ceremony + Cocktail music: Caprice Strings
Linens: La tavola Linens
Florist: Isari Flower Studio
Chairs, tables, lighting, glassware: Abbey Party Rentals
Napkins: Concepts Party Rentals
Cakes: Jenny Wenny Cakes

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Being part of this community means I get to photograph people in the same places I grew up. That history makes each session even more special. If you’d like to create your own memories here, let’s connect.
My clients often say the hardest part was just reaching out—after that, I guide them through everything. If you’ve been thinking about photos, I’d love to make it easy for you.
When people ask what kind of portraits I do, the answer is simple: ones that show love, connection, and personality. If that’s what you want, I’d love to create it with you.
Every wall in your home tells a story. I’d love to help you design artwork that reflects the people you love most. If you’d like that, let’s start planning.
What I’ve learned over 20 years is that every family has their own rhythm, and the best portraits come when I let that guide the session. If you’d like photos that feel like your family, let’s chat.
I’ve photographed in so many local spots—beaches, trails, fields, and in-home sessions. Each one tells a different story. If you’d like help choosing, let’s talk about it.
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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a newborn 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—capturing genuine moments on location or in our beautiful portrait studio.

We’re here to make the process easy and enjoyable. Let’s start with a quick chat about what matters most to you. We’d be honored to create portraits you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Being part of this community means I get to photograph people in the same places I grew up. That history makes each session even more special. If you’d like to create your own memories here, let’s connect.
My clients often say the hardest part was just reaching out—after that, I guide them through everything. If you’ve been thinking about photos, I’d love to make it easy for you.
When people ask what kind of portraits I do, the answer is simple: ones that show love, connection, and personality. If that’s what you want, I’d love to create it with you.
Every wall in your home tells a story. I’d love to help you design artwork that reflects the people you love most. If you’d like that, let’s start planning.
What I’ve learned over 20 years is that every family has their own rhythm, and the best portraits come when I let that guide the session. If you’d like photos that feel like your family, let’s chat.
I’ve photographed in so many local spots—beaches, trails, fields, and in-home sessions. Each one tells a different story. If you’d like help choosing, let’s talk about it.

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heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

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