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Surf and Sand Resort Wedding Inspiration

SPOTLIGHT: SURF AND SAND RESORT WEDDING – LAGUNA BEACH

Surf and Sand Resort is a beautiful beach side wedding venue! Located in sunny Laguna Beach, this wedding venue and hotel is an absolutely gorgeous place to get married and celebrate marriage with your family and friends. Featuring amazing terraces, vaulted ceilings, and many exquisite ballrooms, Surf and Sand Resort is a picturesque venue with many photo opportunities for you and your loved ones. If you are considering a Surf and Sand Resort wedding, you’ve come to the right place for inspiration!

Gilmore Studios has had the pleasure of photographing engagement sessions, weddings, and family portraits at this resort over the past 8 years. We are thankful to the Surf and Sand wedding planners and hotel management for allowing us to be on their preferred vendor list for so many years!

SURF AND SAND RESORT WEDDING AND RECEPTION INSPIRATION

Here you can scroll through a collection of our favorite photos from Surf and Sand weddings that we have photographed over the years. Their creative wedding planners will work with you to accomplish your wedding day vision!

FROM THE VENUE

Imagine walking down the aisle on a sunny terrace overlooking the ocean, or holding your ceremony right on the sand at our Laguna Beach wedding venues. Surf & Sand Resort offers the backdrop for picture perfect Laguna Beach weddings as you celebrate with friends and family in an elegant ballroom with immaculate decor and deliciously creative cuisine.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SURF AND SAND RESORT WEDDING

If you are thinking about making Surf and Sand Resort your wedding venue, check out the information below to get familiar with the venue.

 

Complete Surf and Sand Resort weddings by Gilmore Studios

Here are some favorite complete Surf and Sand Resort Weddings:

Jessica and Brett

AJ and Jenna

Jordyn and Mike

Chris and Sara

Shana and Zack

Dina and Jeff

 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Brian and Jennifer Gilmore are husband and wife photographers that assembled a wedding photography team in Orange County, CA. They have been photographing weddings, families, and corporate events since 2003. Contact us for more info about booking your wedding in the Southern California area. The creative team at Gilmore Studios specialize in wedding photography in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us for more info about booking your 2018 wedding photographer.

 

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, newborn and branding photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach & Queen Creek

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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