Sonora and Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer | Sunset Beach Wedding | Christine Dibble Photography

I photographed this gorgeous mama last summer when she flew home to visit family in Murphys for a baby shower (That maternity session can be seen here.) So I was thrilled when I was asked to photograph her Santa Cruz sunset beach wedding in the fall. Of course that day dawned with pouring rain. I mean pouring. The reports said it was due to clear up in time, and for once, the reports were right on. By the time the bride was getting ready, the sun was peeking out behind beautiful accent clouds. Every last detail was gorgeous…the floral head wreath, the dress and veil, the bouquet, the colors, and the people! Things ran a little late, so it was pretty dark at Moran Lake Beach by the time we started photos of the bride and groom and families after the ceremony. We may not have gotten a true sunset look in the portraits, but I was prepared with the proper equipment to still get those important images! Then it was off to the reception at Seascape Golf Club to dance, eat and cut the cake. I was lucky enough to photograph this whole family a few days later back in Murphys before they flew home, so keep an eye out for the next blog post! Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride's dress worn to a  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride getting ready for  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bridal bouquets before a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the the bridesmaids' bouquets with bright orange and red flowers before a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bridesmaids helping each other dress before  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the a baby boy dressed in a suit for a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride getting dressed for  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride on a balcony before her  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the brideand her mother in an emotional moment before her  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride and her stepdaughter before a  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the the bride before her sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride in her dress and veil and flower head wreath before  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride in her dress under an arbor before her  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride's floral head wreath worn with her veil to  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the ocean at  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the ring bearers and flower girl walking down the sandy aisle at a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride and her father walking down the aisle at a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs a dad walking his daughter down the aisle at a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz with a wide angle fish eye lens.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs a bride and groom at a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs grandpa and his grandsons at  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the groom carrying his barefoot bride down the aisle after the ceremony at their  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs a bride and groom with lights after their  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs a bride and groom with lights after their  sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride and groom and their new family on the beach after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the wedding party after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride and groom on a dark beach after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the centerpieces at the reception after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the wedding rings with seaweed after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the first dance after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the father daughter dance after  a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the groom dancing with his young daughter after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

Sonora wedding photographer Christine Dibble Photography  photographs the bride and groom cutting the cake after a sunset beach wedding at Moran Lake Beach in Santa Cruz.

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  • Corey - Beautiful Santa Cruz wedding! I love that the bridal party went barefoot – so fun!

  • Emily - Absolutely gorgeous! What a pretty bride! These are so vibrant and beautiful.

  • Gonzalo - Great pictures, you are a very talented wedding photographer!!

  • melanie - What a beautiful wedding in Santa Cruz! I am in awe of your nighttime images. Gorgeous work!

  • Hilary Beaumont - What a beautiful wedding in Santa Cruz and what a great photography job you did Christine! I ADORE the bride’s flowers and head piece! And the way you captured all the details and special moments was superb!

  • Katie - These are just amazingly stunning wedding photographs. I love the color and detail you captured.

  • Amanda - What a beautiful Santa Cruz wedding. It looks like a fairytale! This makes me want to get married again!

  • Jenny - What a beautiful bride and a beautiful beach wedding. I loved her flower head piece. Amazing job!

  • Esther Edith - Gorgeous wedding photos!! I’m a little jealous of your Santa Cruz warm weather! So fun that this couple was able to have an outdoor beach wedding.

  • Hannah - Wow, what a gorgeous Santa Cruz wedding! This mama looks so amazing and I love the bright colors to compliment the beach setting. Beautiful images!

  • Dawn - I really love all the bright colors this Sonora couple chose for their wedding. It makes all the beautiful photos stand out even more. You’ve done a great job capturing all the important moments from before the ceremony to after; even with the sun down!

  • Brenden - What a gorgeous Santa Cruz wedding! I love the fresh flower headdress the bride wore. the whole wedding had a very Santa Cruz beach feel- from the colorful flowers, to being barefoot on the beach! Great job capturing these precious memories for this bride and groom!

  • Michelle Flowers - What a beautiful Santa Cruz wedding and I totally agree that is was amazing that the weather was able to clear up so that you can capture this stunning beach wedding!! I just love all of the detail shots of the bride, she is just stunning! Thank you for sharing all of the wedding photo’s because they are just wonderful! Great capture of this beautiful wedding on the beach!!

  • Sarah Sweetman - These wedding photos are so awesome – I love the details you captured as they celebrated their special day – you can see the love this couple has for each other. This location in Santa Cruz was such a perfect backdrop for their special day – well done!

  • SugaShoc Photography - Gorgeous wedding photos! I love all the detail shots and the venue is so lovely! You are such a great Santa Cruz wedding photographer

  • Deanna - This Sonora wedding is absolutely beautiful. I loved that you were able to capture all those little moments before the wedding while the bride was getting ready. I love all the bridal portraits, her flowers are so vibrant. My favorite picture is when the groom carried his bride down the aisle, how cute! Great job Christine Dibble Photography!

  • Alexia Garcia - wow! Christine, your work is absolutely beautiful! You are such a talented Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer. I have enjoyed looking at these portraits, the whole wedding is just lovely and the bride looks amazing! Love love love it!

  • Jessica C - Christine Dibble you are an amazing photographer! I just love following your work. You do amazing portraiture and amazing wedding photography! Great work!

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