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Jackie and Matt’s elegant wedding at Franciscan Gardens at San Juan Capistrano this past summer was so beautiful and intimate. The sage green and gold trend is something that I am LOVING for weddings! It displays a simple, but enchanted look to any wedding day. Jackie incorporated pops of color in her wedding shoes which […]

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Jackie and Matt’s elegant wedding at Franciscan Gardens at San Juan Capistrano this past summer was so beautiful and intimate. The sage green and gold trend is something that I am LOVING for weddings! It displays a simple, but enchanted look to any wedding day. Jackie incorporated pops of color in her wedding shoes which […]

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Franciscan Gardens Wedding bride and groom kissing

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