Whimsical Meadow Florals and Modern Black and White Details in Wedding at Botanica in Oceanside

The morning of Summer and Taylor’s wedding brought a heavy downpour, but the couple felt at peace knowing the lucky showers would not dampen their day. 

Ten years after they first met, they celebrated on the lush grounds of Botanica in Oceanside. White florals kissed by raindrops lined the aisle, scattered with romantic petals. Taylor waited at the altar in a sharp white suitcoat with a black bowtie and pocket square, while Summer floated down the aisle in an opulent lace gown with matching gloves, her cathedral-length veil trailing behind her. 

After exchanging vows beneath whimsical woods and meadow-like florals, a live wedding painter captured one of their first kisses as a married couple. Black-and-white signage let the scenery shine and guided guests to tables named for the couple’s favorite travel spots. Friends and family snapped photos in front of a handmade backdrop of more than 300 black-and-white images and sipped celebratory champagne. Under a canopy of twinkling lights, the reception overflowed with lush florals and laughter.

Grateful to have slowed the wedding process enough to truly savor it, Summer and Taylor rang in the start of their life together completely at ease and with undeniable style.