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Nancy & Patrick had the dreamiest, romantic wedding at The Inn at San Juan Capistrano, a day I’ve been anticipating for a while! It had everything from gorgeous Spanish architectural details, hotel suites that were perfect for bridal portraits, lots of fun elegant touches throughout, and conveniently located right next door to yet another photo […]

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Nancy & Patrick had the dreamiest, romantic wedding at The Inn at San Juan Capistrano, a day I’ve been anticipating for a while! It had everything from gorgeous Spanish architectural details, hotel suites that were perfect for bridal portraits, lots of fun elegant touches throughout, and conveniently located right next door to yet another photo […]

Wedding at The Inn at San Juan Capistrano| Nancy & Patrick 

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