CHRISTINE and NATE ~ A Beautiful and Fun, Fullerton California Wedding!

Monday July 18th, 2011 ~ Congratulations to Christine and Nate! The Orange County newlyweds tied the knot in historic downtown Fullerton California, at the Villa Del Sol complex in the heart of the community. We at Michael Coy Photography could not be happier for the couple. They are such wonderful people and they really went all out planning such a modern, contemperary and fun ceremony/reception for their family and friends.


Also a big shout out to Linsey Herrera at Lux Events and Designs. Linsey was one of the most incredibly friendly and professional event planners we have ever had the pleasure working with! If you are seeking a top notch event planner that will be relaxed and in control on your big day, check her out here... http://www.luxeventsanddesign.com/ and let her know Michael and Jordan Coy sent you her way...she is awesome!


Congratulations again Christine and Nate, you are a beautiful couple inside and out! Many blessings and good fortune in sharing your wonderful lives together! Below are some pictures from their classic meets modern California wedding...enjoy!  


~Michael and Jordan Coy






I love this shot. A very moody photograph showcasing the rings in the foreground. I blurred out Christine and Nate as well to give their rings some more pop.










Our newlyweds and their beautiful well thought out reception, located at the Villa Del Sol.






The beautiful bride and her dashing groom doing a traditional pose, in a not so traditional location...love it!





Living in San Diego, I dont shoot to many urban located weddings, as most are at winery's, beaches or resort's. However, I am stoked when I get the opportunity to do so! We took this picture in an alley behind an Irish pub. It almost looks like Christine and Nate were transported to the Emerald Isle (Ireland) for this photograph. I created a couple layers in my editing production to bring out the depth and drama in the beautiful rustic brick work.









This was a fun and daring picture of the bride and groom shot in downtown Fullerton at an intersection. Thanks to all who were watching traffic behind my back!

MARY BETH and STEVEN ~ CUVIER PARK ( LA JOLLA WEDDING BOWL) SAN DIEGO WEDDING CEREMONY

July 17th 2011 ~ Congratulations Mary Beth and Steven! I was fortunate enough to be hired for this wonderful couple's wedding and it was an honor photographing their ceremony at the scenic Cuvier Park (La Jolla Wedding Bowl) here in San Diego. It was great weather for the wedding guests with cool overcast July skies. Being that it was midday, it wasnt to hot for the attendee's. The bride Mary Beth looked stunning and her great personality shined throughout the miday ceremony. Steven is a lucky groom and I'm sure he knows it! Congratulations again to you both, it appears that you both make a perefect couple, complimenting each other in all the perfect ways! Below are a couple pictures from the morning ceremony, hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them!




A traditional, yet beautiful shot of Mary Beth and Steven. It was miday and overcast, which tends to wash out everything in pictures.  I wanted to get as much depth out of the image as possible so I did a premium edit on this one and the other three in this series...to give em that Michael Coy Photography color pop! ;)








This shot was taken below the Park on the sandstone cliff...more color and more pop!






Same location on the sandstone cliff. However on this picture I gave it an old school vintage edit just to mix things up a little bit. There is something about these timeless pictures that I truly love.





As the newlyweds look of into the big blue beautiful Pacific Ocean and embrace the joy of their future together.


Congratulations again Mary Beth and Steven...many blessings and good fortune to you both!


~Michael Coy

~ WEDDING TIPS 101 ~ San Diego Wedding Planning

Ok my friends, here are some tips from Michael Coy Photography on having an awesome beach wedding in San Diego, California.




1) LOCATION: San Diego has many beautiful beaches, however some beaches are suited better for small weddings(40 people or less) and intimate ceremonies. Problably two of the most popular locations would be Coronado Beach on Coronado Island and The Wedding Bowl (Cuvier Park) in La Jolla. Both locations can offer spectacular panoramic ocean views for some incredible wedding or engagement photos. Most of the beach/ocean themed photos you see on the Michael Coy website are shot at these two locations. Also the parking and space needed for your ceremony at these spots is pretty good at most times. As far as Coronado Beach is concerened, I know of a pretty reliable and convienent street to park on...It's close to the beach and free! :) Hit me up anytime and I'll get you the info.




2) WHAT TO WEAR: Keep in mind alot of beach ceremonies are on the sand and sometimes by the water where its cooler for you and your guests. Do you want an expensive silk garment exposed to these elements? The great thing about a beach ceremony is that casualwear done right can work really well. Either way, if you decide to do formal or casual, flowing light material (veil, dress, etc) for the bride always provdides incredible photographs with the beach breeze. Also, let your guests know it's a good idea to have a jacket or something warm handy.When the San Diego marine layer rolls in( fog) during certain months of the year it can cool things down pretty quickly.




3) THEME: A beach theme is always effective. Over the years I have seen alot of sea shell themed invitations, flip flops(called slippahz in Hawaii) floral lei's,etc. A simple but well thought out beach themed wedding done right can provide just as much beauty and drama as a multi million dollar winery or resort...minus the expense.




4) SAND CEREMONY: Alot of couples decide to add a little flare to their ceremonies by having a candle ceremony. As beautiful and significant that a candle ceremony can be, they can also be a problem outdoors with the breeze or wind. I've witnessed many brides and grooms slightly panic over trying to light a candle that just wont cooperate with the wind as their guests look on in agony. Trust me this is something you dont want on your wedding day. A sand ceremony is always a great option. It's basically where the bride and groom take turns filling up a tall glass vessel from two smaller one's. The sand from the two smaller vessels contains different color sand, like blue and white for example. Also another cool thing about the sand ceremony is that you can place it somewhere special in your home, as opposed to a candle that blows out alot of times before the ceremony is even over. Check with your officiant for the sand ceremony details, some of them will provide what you need usually for a nominal fee.




5) PHOTOGRAPHER: Choose a photographer that is a proffesional at photographing weddings on San Diego beaches. Along with dealing with natural lighting challenges and the beach elements. Make sure to check out their portfolio/gallery, you want to love their beach pictures, not just like them. Remember these are once in a lifetime photographs we are talking about. Your photographer should have a vast knowledge of beach enviroment photography to provide you with a quick and efficent photography session. As much as brides and grooms love incredible wedding pictures, they don't love spending alot of unecessary time capturing them. Afterall you just got married...it's time to go celebrate and have fun!


Contact Michael Coy and make your wedding photography dreams come true... PH # 858-342-9281

TIFFANY ROSE and KEITH ~ A FALLBROOK WEDDING

On July 9th, 2011 Michael Coy Photography of San Diego, had the great pleasure of joining Tiffany Rose and Keith for their wedding ceremony and reception held in the beautiful community of Fallbrook..North County, San Diego. It was an awesome event with a great group of friends and family in attendance. All the guests were in great spirits, the music was pumpin and the wedding was fun celebration to say the least.









One of my favorite pictures from the wedding...lots of depth and moodiness. It was shot poolside with a tiki torch helping me out with the lighting in the foreground.







Tiffany Rose and Keith's great...and true personalities coming through the lens on this picture. They are a very fun and vibrant couple, which was very evident in sharing these great moments with them.





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A traditonal shot after the ceremony. It was almost dark outside, without any decent lighting source and I did not want to wash them out with my flash. So I shot this picture without the flash giving the image depth and emotion.





Another classic picture shot without an overpowering flash. My objective was to create a timeless and powerful image on this one.







This shot and the one above was from their first dance. I get some of my most memorable wedding pictures from the first dance...alot of beautiful emotion!



Congratulations again Tiffany Rose and Keith many blessings to you and your beautiful future together!


~Michael and Jordan Coy

Tiffany Rose and Keith get married in Fallbrook, California!

Once again we had the extreme pleasure of photographing an incredibley awesome couple over this past weekend...July 9th 2011. It was a great gathering of family and friends at a poolside wedding in Fallbrook located in North County San Diego. Congrats again to Tiffany Rose and Keith...pictures will be ready soon!

~Michael and Jordan Coy

The Perfect Fabric for a Beautiful Beach Wedding

Ok Brides, here's a couple tips on wedding beach attire provided by Pamlton put together to help you get the most out of your beach wedding ceremony. It's pretty basic stuff , but may give some insight on something you missed for your perfect beach ceremony...goodluck! ~Michael Coy Photography

A beach wedding dress can be as casual or as formal as you choose.
Your beach wedding can be formal and quite elegant even though it's outdoors in a serene environment.

Consider the natural scenery as it will be at the time of the wedding:
The colors in the sky and the sun on the water are different in the morning than at sunset. Keeping colors in tune with the natural surroundings adds to the ambience of a beach wedding.

Why spend hundreds of dollars on flowers to create the backdrop when nature provides all of that splendor free? And you can weave the colors of Mother Nature into your wedding apparel using a brightly colored wedding sarong or one that resembles a traditional wedding dress.

The beach bride who wants an actual wedding dress may want to avoid traditional local wedding dress shops. Instead, choose a flowing slip dress, an eyelet sundress or a silk wedding sarong wrap.


Rhinestone sandals and flowers or a jeweled clip in the hair makes a chic look for a beach wedding.


For more wedding tips from Pamlton, click her squidoo link...

http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Pamlton

CONGRATULATIONS, CATHERINE AND MAX !

Congratulations Catherine and Max on your new journey together! Catherine and Max, Drove out to San Diego from Colorado with their two best friend...their doggies.

They held a small wedding ceremony with family that came out across the country as well. The ceremony was held at the beautiful Coronado Beach on Coronado Island here in San Diego, California. It was a great time for all, including Max the groom's little brother and sister, whom have never seen the Ocean in person before.

Thank you Catherine and Max for allowing Michael Coy Photography to be a part of your special day, blessings on your future together..hope you guys love your pictures!

~Michael Coy

Toes, Rings and a Silver Dollar ( It's a type of sea shell )

Catherine and Man's best friend :)

And their other baby smilling away and in the beautiful California sun!

Catherine in the same boots her Mom got married in!

Kind of looks like James Bond weds the country girl on the beach.

Max, looking sharp and tallllllll. I could barely fit the big guy in my frame.

A little black and white farewell picture...congrats again to you both! :)