August 11, 2026

Monterey Beach Station Wedding | Sydney & Gio’s Destination Wedding

I loved stepping outside of Orange County for Sydney and Gio’s Monterey Beach Station wedding. It was truly something special.

Sydney and her sister are the creative brains behind the popular Instagram account Magic by Muses, and I loved being able to venture up the coast to photograph a couple who loves Disney as much as I do.

We had a great time taking photos of Sydney and Gio before the wedding ceremony.

And their first look was beautiful

Their wedding colors were bold and vibrant tropical colors.

Their ceremony and reception took place at Monterey Beach Station, with the ceremony held outdoors along the coast and the reception indoors.

Walking into the reception was breathtaking.

Sydney and Gio incorporated so many meaningful details into their day ~ from family traditions to handmade elements created lovingly by Sydney’s mom, including snacks, gifts, and décor for their guests. You could feel how close-knit their families are, and it was beautiful to document.

The energy of the day was lighthearted and fun. We loved being a part of it.

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