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Kate and Donny – The Lodge Torrey Pines Spring Wedding

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Kate and Donny were married on a perfect day at The Lodge Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California this past March. With impeccable wedding coordination by Luxe Events , their day could not have been more flawless. Here are some sweet sneak peeks and I cannot wait to dive into editing their wedding! Congrats Kate + Donny, It was such an honor to photography your wedding. Love, Patty

We all love a fresh flower bracelet and a timeless Tiffany & Co engagement ring.

Wedding Planner: Luxe Events
Venue: The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Photographer: Petula Pea Photography
Florist: Parker & Posies
Live Musician: Mike Officer
Rentals: Glassybaby
Rentals: Hire Elegance
Linens: La Tavola
Hair: Shawn Knudsen
Makeup: Kelsey Long
Ceremony Musician: Caprice Strings
Dessert: Michele Coulon
Officiant: Carlos Sales
Bagpipes: San Diego Bagpipes

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Meredith and Nick Tie-the-knot! Estancia La Jolla Wedding Photos

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Meredith and Nick’s wedding at Estancia in La Jolla, California, was absolutely breathtaking. It was a perfect spring day, 70-degrees outside, and the sweetest couple you could ask for.

Estancia had always been a special and nostalgic place for Meredith and her family; She and her family often had dinners and spa days there, so the idea of getting married at Estancia, felt perfect for them.

In Meredith’s words… her inspiration for the decor and ambience:
“The ambiance of the hotel was a huge plus, and we love the ranch-inspired architecture and Haciena-feel. The atmosphere worked super well with the decor and vintage furniture that we brought in, and I think it made our guests feel at home too. We used mis-matched antique chairs for the ceremony (from Adore Folklore), which created a unique-look and made for great photos! Being in southern California, and a huge succulent-lover, the bouquet was originally inspired by blue agave but it turned into something much more than just succulents. When I saw Proteas, I knew they needed a place in the flower arrangements too!

Meredith and Nick met (Meredith’s junior year of college) while living in Mission Beach, California. They were next door neighbors! It didn’t take long for these two to connect and before you knew it, they were spending dates at the beach where Nick also taught her how to surf.

They fell in love all while going to Taco Tuesdays, movies, dinners, surfing many waves in the ocean and many, many incredible conversations. La Jolla is their permanent residence now and just spent their honeymoon on the Big Island Of Hawaii!

Meredith and Nick,

I am so honored & blessed to have been your wedding photographer; I loved capturing your pure joy on your wedding day. Wishing you all the best as you continue to embark on more Taco Tuesdays, surf dates, and tons of movies together! Love, Patty

HUGE Thank you’s to such an amazing vendor team for making Meredith & Nick’s wedding day an impeccable success:

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Justin and Kelsey’s Wedding – Darlington House Wedding

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Kelsey and Justin tied-the-knot at The Darlington House, in the coastal town of La Jolla, California, alongside beautiful historic homes and the Pacific Ocean. They met in the fall of 2009 as freshman at UC Irvine, California. Their fate shifted when they both were living in the same dorm. Justin mustered some courage to flirt with Kelsey, just a few weeks after school started…

Kelsey describes how they met “After a bit of flirtatious persuasion, I decided to give him a chance. That was the best decision I ever made. It didn’t take long for me to become completely smitten by his undeniable charm. Over the last seven years, we have traveled through cities, states, and continents, falling more in love with each other every step of the way.”

With impeccable and meticulous help from Korie Norton at Bliss Events, and the gorgeous, historic Venue, The Darlington House La Jolla, and Kelsey’s Interior Design eye, her day went off without a hitch!

Kelsey is an interior designer so here she explains her design inspirations: “I have always been drawn to simplicity and neutral tones, so I knew those were must have elements for our wedding. After seeing the Darlington House on a whim, I fell in love with the charm and character that it evoked when you walked through the front door. You can’t help but feel the romance when you are in the garden’s of the Darlington. That’s why I really wanted to play into the natural beauty of the patios and architectural details of the outdoor spaces. It was important for me to not have our wedding feel to over done. But, at the same time, not overlook details that helped create an environment that was romantic, playful, and timeless. I really focused in on the whimsical aspects of the Darlington House gardens’, so that those details further evolved into our floral arrangements, table settings, signage, and even drink accouterments. “

Thank you so much Kelsey and Justin for having me by your side on your magical wedding day. I will remember your wedding always! Love, Patty

I want to thank everyone who worked so hard on Kelsey + Justin’s wedding! What a spectacular day!

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Asha + Ben’s Wedding Photos| Monarch Beach Resort Wedding | Dana Point, CA

Monday, April 9, 2018

I’ve been waiting a long, long time to share this wedding with the world!

It’s more gorgeous than I ever imagined and the love that these two have for each other is ridiculous.

Asha + Ben tied-the-knot at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California in front of 50 of their closest friends and family. Their elegant affair of Bow Ties and Veuve was accompanied by the most humble, kind and sweet bride and groom, whom are insanely in love with each other.

Asha + Ben, from the bottom-of-my heart, thank you for picking me to tell your love story, and thank you for

A life-long friendship that I am so excited to have with you and your family. Love, Patty xoxo

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to help make Asha + Ben’s wedding day a huge success!

Venue: St. Regis Monarch Beach

Wedding Planner: Rosemary Guziejka with Laugh Live TRAVEL

Floral Designer: Fantasy Floral Design

DJ + Lighting: Vive Entertainment

Rentals (Draping & Chandeliers): Finishing Touch Wedding Design

Rentals (Décor chairs): Fusion Decor

Cake + Catering: St. Regis Monarch Beach

Hair + Makeup: Flora Wade

Photographer: Patty Brutlag – Petula Pea Photography

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Marissa and Jared’s Wedding Photos | Hotel Del Coronado Wedding

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Marissa and Jared married at sunset and beach-side at the historic and stunning Hotel Del Coronado. Even though it was winter, it was perfect outside!

Every now and then there is a couple that, although I did not photograph their engagement session, I loved them instantly the first time that I met them on their wedding day. These two speak and live straight-from-the-heart, and the connection between them was one to admire. And, would you believe that they found me on Instagram?

The thing that made this wedding paramount was that 280 friends and family traveled from all over the globe to celebrate Marissa and Jared’s wedding. They tied-the-knot at sunset and on the beach at the gorgeous and iconic Hotel Del Coronado!

Now, I knew this wedding was going to be special but I had no idea about the rich cultural events that happened at a traditional Jewish wedding. It. Was. Spectacular.

Many parts of their special day were a marvel but I think my favorite was their first look and their first dance (they danced like nobody was watching and it made me so, so happy!).

Marissa and Jared, thank you from the bottom-of-my-heart for choosing me to photograph your amazing wedding day, and I wish you the sweetest love for many, many years to come. Love, Patty