Rainy Wedding at Serendipity Garden Weddings in Oak Glen, Ca | Gaby and Josh

Serendipity Gardens is an amazing place, and I love that Gaby and Josh were featured on Wedding Chicks!

Gaby and Josh’s wedding at Serendipity Garden Weddings in Oak Glen, Ca was meant to be the epitome of simple and romantic, but I would say the day was anything but simple! When a Southern California rain storm swept through the area with warnings of floods, the whole wedding day had to change plans quickly, in true wedding fashion. Even with torrential downpour on the horizon, you could absolutely not tell by the love between these two. Having been together since High School, Gaby and Josh knew that they had waited long enough to get married, and made the best of a wet situation. Luckily for everyone, the rain storm subsided as quickly as it came, and we were able to have the wedding that they always dreamed of.

Gaby and Josh chose Serendipity Garden Weddings for, you guessed it, their beautiful gardens and landscaping. They loved that it had the “rustic and intimate vibe (they) were looking for in a venue.” The benefits of choosing a venue as beautiful as Serendipity Garden Weddings is that at the end of the day it does not take a lot of decorating to make the location shine. Located in Oak Glen, California next to the San Bernardino Mountains, this romantic venue has everything from mountain views to a ceremony pergola. Gaby and Josh based their wedding color scheme off of these mountains. The two said, “Our color scheme was based based off simplicity and we felt the dusty green was a good complimentary color with the scenery at Serendipity Gardens.”

What I love about this couple, is there absolutely soul touching relationship story. It all started with a Middle School crush, which led to them finally dating in High School. They say from there, “The spark was lit, and the rest was history,” which I thing compliments their wedding sparkler exit pretty well.

I was able to spend the day with these two at the Imperial Sand Dunes for their engagement session, so watching their story finally come full circle had me in tears most of the day. I cannot wait to see what adventure these two go on next.

landscape of Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
detail of rings box and rings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
detail of wedding invite suite by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
ring detail in wooden box by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride stares at her wedding dress by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal glamour shot on white bed by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride's ring shot, with floral garland by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal glamour shot, up close of wedding ring
bride's mom ties up bride's dress by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride prepares for dress reveal to bridal party by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride does a bridal party reveal by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom's suit jacket hangs on painting by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groomsmen get ready in bathroom on wedding day by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
father of the groom helps groom get ready by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom puts on shoes on wedding day by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride walks up to groom for first look at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom turns to bride during first look at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom kisses bride's hand by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bw bride and groom photograph inside barn at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom photograph inside barn at Serendipity Garden Wedddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
ceremony barrel and floral decor by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
hanging ceremony floral decor by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
landscape of ceremony site at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom cries watching bride walk down aisle by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride walks down aisle at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom removes bride's veil at wedding ceremony by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bw of bride's mom kissing her at aisle by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride cries during wedding ceremony at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom share first kiss by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal party poses at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom's party walk at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom embrace at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal photograph at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom photograph at sunset by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom photograph at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom photograph at Serendipity Garden Weddings at sunset by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
reception table decor at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
cake detail with garland by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
reception decor at Serendipity Garden Weddings by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
woman dances at wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal party takes shots at wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
man dances at wedding reception
bride dances at wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
man and child dance at wedding reception
groom dances at wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
women dance at wedding reception by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
sparkler ring shot by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom kiss during sparkler exit by California Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie

This was such a fun California wedding- even if it did rain! Check out more below!

Vendors //
Venue : Serendipity Garden Weddings in Oak Glen, Ca
MUAH : The Bridal Beauty Pros
Floral Design : Martha Scott Florals
Bridal Boutique : Mon Cheri Bridals
Bridal Shoes : Vince Camuto
Suit : Ralph Lauren
DJ : Musical Phunktions
Bakery : Michelle’s Bakery
Officiant : Alan Katz with Great Officiants
Videography : Ethan with HumanArtwork

xx,
Jennifer Lourie