Los Laureles Lodge Wedding in Carmel Valley ~ Kendra & Matt

Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley is a ten-acre historic ranch with a vibe all its own. Kendra & Matt’s wedding day there was an intimate day filled with fun and their own unique personal touches. And I can’t wait to share it with you!

Kendra and I met when she discovered me through a mutual friend. From there, we vibed on our mutual love of music festivals. In many ways, Kendra and Matt’s wedding felt very much like a laid-back, intimate music festival! 

It was an early wedding day for Kendra and Matt. With the sun just barely drenching the valley when we got started! Kendra and her wedding party were getting ready in Hill House when I arrived. Kendra’s wedding dress was hanging from the open doors of the private suite by a ranch-themed wedding day banner, and it was just about go time! Meanwhile, Matt and his friends were in a boisterous mood. They were cracking jokes and getting the cigars, libations, and vows ready for the celebration!

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer to capture your Los Laureles Lodge Wedding you can Click here to get in touch. Or for a list of my wedding packages, you can click here!

You know the wedding day vibes are going to be good when the guests are welcomed with a sound bath. If you’re not familiar with it, a sound bath is meant to be an immersive experience. More often used in a meditative environment, I love that Kendra & Matt used it as a way to lean into their spirituality on their wedding day!

I worked side by side with Kendra and Matt for 5 hours on their wedding day. It proved to be more than enough time to capture every highlight of their unique day. From the sound bath to the groom taking a shot at the altar, a private moment between Kendra & Matt where the groom hand-picked wildflowers for his bride, and finally bubbles on the al fresco dance floor. Each moment was as memorable as the next! Scroll through the blog below to see all the details.

Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

 

vendor recommendations (central coast)

this list is curated for couples seeking out high quality slo county & central coast vendors that feel grounded, kind, and highly professional, with an elevated, relaxed experience. please still confirm availability, pricing, and overall fit with each vendor first. for your convenience, i've included links to each vendor's website and/or google search results so you can quickly shop around. if you’d like, i can also help you narrow this to a short “top 3” based on your venue, guest count, and vibe.


planners + coordinators


venues (slo + paso + nearby)


catering


bartending + mobile bars


hair + makeup


florists


videography


dj + lighting


rentals + decor


dessert + cake


photo booths


officiants


bands + musicians

  • come alive entertainment (dan curcio of moonshiner collective — singer/songwriter out of san luis obispo)
  • brass mash band (funky mash-ups & covers out of san luis obispo)
  • dante marsh (san luis obispo based singer/songwriter with a heart of gold and the voice of an angel!)

magicians + eclectic entertainment


live painters + live guest artists


other niche vendors

inquiry form »

Let's get this party started.

Please provide as many details as you can, and I'll get back to you in 1-2 business days. Thank you!

Ready to Connect?

instagram-2-2
facebook-2
james-lester-photography-logo-skin-tone-mountains

So honored to capture the whimsical, love-filled wedding of Megan and Ally at Camp Ocean Pines! 💕 The perfect blend of joy, adventure, and romance surrounded by nature's beauty. #LGBTQWedding #WeddingPhotography #AdventureWedding #LoveIsLove.

Check out the full story on my blog (link in bio). 

Much love!