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Lake Arrowhead Wedding : Rachel + Josh

July 25, 2015

Filed in: Weddings

They passed each other in the halls of their high school as teenagers until one day fate decided to bring them together. Rachel and Josh spent the last two years of high school afternoons and weekends enjoying each other’s company. When it came time for college, they had become inseparable and worked hard to graduate early from Biola University together. Seeing how nature and traveling are a major part of their lives, it was fitting to plan a destination wedding in Lake Arrowhead, California. Surrounded by there closest family and friends, Rachel and Josh promised to always love each other, through the good and the bad. Their handwritten vows to each other were beautiful, and made even more so when they wiped the tears from their eyes.

Rachel and J0sh, thank you for making your Lake Arrowhead wedding so effortless to photograph. Your family welcomed us with open arms, and your friends made us feel like one of them. You both are insanely adorable, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both. We hope we get to meet your future six dogs and six children you vowed to have ;) Much love and appreciation…Josh and Michaela.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

The wedding was held at the Alpine Camp and Conference Center, tucked beautifully in the forest of Lake Arrowhead…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

…and Rachel ensured all her details flowed perfectly with the bohemian, natural vibe of the wedding day…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Like her beautiful David’s Bridal dress and veil…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

…and her to die for Lucky Brand shoes….

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

The July sky was a stunning blue and coordinated well with the bridesmaids’ sunny smiles and blue floral dresses…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

They toasted to a life full of love and friendship…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Rachel decided to get dressed in the middle of the forest at the Alpine Camp and Conference Center…surrounded by hundred year old trees and gorgeous light!

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Rachel, you are a gem…thank you for trusting us and giving us the time to create magic…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Much to our delight, Rachel and Josh opted to see each other before the ceremony  to ensure they had maximum time for wedding photos in the forest…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Needless to say, Josh was blown away when he saw his beautiful bride…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

There’s something so magical about weddings in Lake Arrowhead…the light is always beautiful, the wind blows gently, and the trees make you feel like you are in a Disney fairytale…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Josh looked extra relaxed and his friends put him at ease…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

And how can all these bridesmaids be so good looking?

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

The combined bridal party was one of the largest we’ve ever photographed, but they were effortlessly amazing, so they looked perfect….

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

The wedding ceremony was in a beautiful grass field at the Aline Camp and Conference Center amongst the trees..

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Not a detail was forgotten…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

It is such a beautiful moment when the bride is walked down the aisle by her father…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Rachel and Josh personalized their wedding vows…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

and there were many tears…joy and laughter!

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Mr. and Mrs. at last…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

After the ceremony, the guests were escorted to the wedding reception…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

…and seated at long family style farm tables…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

While the bride and groom snuck away for a few more photos around the Alpine Camp and Conference Center property…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

…before heading back to the wedding reception to enjoy their first dance…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

The hum of the wedding continued as they dined on mouth watering Spanish food…and an adorable cake by Rockwell Bakery

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

…and then the party really got started with amazing music…everybody was out dancing!

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

As the sun sunk bending the mountains, it cast a symphony of color and light across the forest…the newlyweds danced together in the heart of the wilderness, joined as one soul, before parting into their happily ever after…

Lake Arrowhead Wedding at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Many thanks to the following team who helped make this day possible…

Venue : Alpine Camp and Conference Center

Cake Designer : Rockwell’s Bakery

Dress Designer : David’s Bridal

Photographer : Moose Studio

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