Bella Vista Groves Wedding in Fillmore, Ca | Rachel and Jon

man and woman cuddle together at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie

I could share this Bella Vista Groves wedding in Fillmore, California all day every day. Filled with navy blue accents, sunset kisses, and tons of tears; Rachel and Jon could not have had a more beautiful, heart wrenching Southern California fall wedding if they tried. I was lucky to be a part of their team of vendors, that they frequently referred to as ‘The Dream Team’ and with how beautiful the decor for this day turned out, they had to be right.

I love how Rachel and Jon describe their wedding goals, because it definitely reflects what I try to encourage all of my couples to do. They told me, “We weren’t looking for anything extravagant but something that says us; we knew we wanted to make our day special and far from ordinary.”

Bella Vista Groves provided the perfect backdrop for their ‘special’ vibe, with 34 acres of nature to wander around. Complete with citrus groves overlooking the Santa Clarita landscape, it was hard to not take a pretty picture here. My favorite moment of the entire day had to be their first look in Bella Vista Grove’s separate meadow, and Rachel and Jon were quick to agree.

They knew it was the perfect location right off the bat! They said, “Our venue had a beautiful meadow just outside of it where we decided to do our first look. It was surrounded by gorgeous greenery right in the middle of acres of avocado orchards. Rachel says that she wasn’t nervous up until she was walking behind Jon and that moment she touched his shoulder to turn around is one that she will never forget. Neither Jon or Rachel could keep in together and both nearly immediately were wiping away tears from each others faces. This moment was truly perfect.”

This beautiful October wedding day ended with a sparkler exit lit by full moon, and of course a dance party with glow sticks- something every reception dance party definitely needs. I absolutely loved getting to photograph Rachel and Jon’s incredible wedding day, and talk to them about all of their plans along the way. We also had a chance to get together for an engagement session at Lizards Mouth Rock, and really I could not have been more lucky to be hired by this gorgeous couple and get to photograph this incredible day at Bella Vista Groves.

gate at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
detail shot of emerald ring by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
wedding dress at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
detail shot of bride jean jacket by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride get's dressed at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride gets dressed at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom looks at star map gift by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom cries after getting wedding gift by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride walks up on groom for first look by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride walks up on crying groom for first look by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom sees bride for the first time at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom wipes a tear during first look by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bw of bride and groom under veil at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom cuddle in front of bridal party by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal party in blue dresses with matching blue florals by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
ceremony setup at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
ceremony floral arch at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
welcome table at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
cocktail hour setup at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom cries watching bride walk down the aisle by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride walks down aisle with father of the bride by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom at ceremony at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom share first kiss at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom celebrate getting married by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom dance out of Bella Vista Groves ceremony by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom kiss outside of Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom photos at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom cuddle at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom share a walk at sunset at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom lifts bride at sunset at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom pose at sunset at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom pop champagne at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride drinks champagne with groom at sunset by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
detail shot of cake and dessert table at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
sweetheart table inspiration at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
reception detail shot by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom enter their reception at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
woman dances during Bella Vista Groves wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom dance during wedding reception at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
woman dances during wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
group of women dance during Bella Vista Groves wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride dances during Bella Vista Groves wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom dances during wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom hold sparklers by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom kiss while holding sparklers under a full moon by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
woman and man walk with sparklers at Bella Vista Groves by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie

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Vendors //
Venue : Bella Vista Groves in Fillmore, Ca
Coordinator : Anthology Studios
Floral Design : Tangled Lotus Floral Designs
Hair : Bekah Scott
Dress : BHLDN
Bridal Shoes : Chinese Laundry Shoes
Suit : Men's Wearhouse
Catering : Martino's Catering
DJ : Michael McNeil with Ovation Entertainment Group Inc.
Bakery : Sugar Lab Bake Shop
Photobooth : Y-it Entertainment
Videography : Jeremy Foster Films

xx,
Jennifer Lourie