“These two have raised the engagement session heat to a whole other level. It was a sunny clear day, and the horizon was clear after our rainy weekend. We started the day at Balboa Park and explored some new spots they had never been to. It’s really hard to go wrong with all the gorgeous buildings there. I think my favorites from Balboa are definitely in the Botanical building. The light is perfection! Then we headed to Coronado to the spot where in August, Erick got down on his knees and asked Tiffany to spend the rest of her life with him and I can’t imagine a more romantic spot than the dunes in Coronado.

In Tiffany and Erick’s love story, their friends brought them together but their love of delicious food really cemented their interest in each other. The sweet love between these two is so evident. Erick loves Tiffany because he can be himself around her. He feels a bit closed off from others usually with a harder exterior, except with Tiffany. She loves that she can be a kid with Erick, and he helps her take the time and just relax, and be herself. Every day they work together, and even after 8 hours at the office, they always want to talk to each other. They are such a perfect balance and I loved spending such a fun afternoon with them. I can’t wait for their wedding later this year.” –Great Woodland Photography

How did you find your photographer?

Through Instagram! I was immediately drawn to Taryn’s photography style and I knew that I wanted her to capture all the moments on our special day.

What are you DIY-ing for your wedding?

We’re trying to do as much DIY as possible because we both want our wedding to be very personalized. We came up with our own “His” and “Hers” signature drinks based on our favorite cocktails with names that represent major milestones in our relationship. One of the drinks will be a margarita which we’re calling “First Date” and the other drink will be a Jameson + Ginger Ale and we’re calling it “Game Day” because it’s our drink on football Sundays.

What are you looking forward to the most?

We are looking forward to seeing our months of planning and imagining come to life. Overall, we want to share with our guests a part of us on our special day. -Tiffany, the Bride

Event Credits

Photography: Great Woodland Photography // Shoot Location: Balboa Park and Coronado Beach // Engagement Ring: David and Sons Jewelers