Tropical Wedding at Emerald Peak in Temecula, California | San Diego Wedding Photographer
Tropical Wedding Inspiration That Will Transform Your Day Into an Oasis
If getting to Hawaii or Bora Bora to have your dream tropical wedding just isn’t quite within your grasp, bring it home and create your very own tropical paradise! For this tropical wedding at Emerald Peak we put together florals touched with pincushions, protea, and baby pineapples. This combination brings a powerful punch of color and puts life into the air. Peach, turquoise, orange, and blush balloon accents and grand bouquets add playful drama in all the right places.
When I think of tropical destinations it’s hard not to picture the perfect cocktail with that tiny little umbrella. In fact, it might be the most important step in creating those chill vibes of being right on the beach with your toes in the sand. Signature cocktails are the finishing touch to any wedding day. With a tropical wedding, it’s the finishing detail to truly bring the life of the islands straight to your wedding.
This post is full of vibrant ideas that offer a punch of color and pure tropical elegance. Get inspired and discover incredible SoCal vendors who are ready to create your tropical paradise with you. Have fun exploring these tropical trends and start dreaming about your tropical wedding at Emerald Peak.
Photography: Teresa Lojacono Photography // Venue: Emerald Peak Venue // Event Planner: Alexie Events // Calligrapher: Kokomo Creative // Invitation Designer: Invitation Maven // Makeup Artist: Louder with Powder & Tiffani Sedano // Cake designer: Sweet and Saucy Shop // Drinks: Bubbles and Brews // Design & Decor: Rustic Peony Co. & Touched by Time Vintage Rentals // Linenes & Coverings: Nuage Designs // Balloons: Mommy Poppins Balloons // Hair Accessories: Epanoui Grace Hair Pieces // Groomsman Attire: Stitch and Tie // Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids // Dress Store: Mary Me Bridal // Custom Champagne Glasses: To A T
My photography is a blend of art, experience, and instinct—a little bit of this, a little bit of that.
For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of photography. It all started when I was 18 and stepped into a darkroom for the first time. That moment sparked a lifelong obsession with capturing the world through my lens. It eventually lead me to the fine art space, collaborating with artists, managing studios, and working alongside galleries and museums.
Through years of studying art and photography—both in undergraduate and graduate school—my aesthetic evolved under the influence of critical theory and contemporary art. I found myself drawn to the intersection of traditional documentary photography and spontaneous, unfiltered moments of real life. My goal is to create images that are raw, honest, and deeply human.
Travel plays a huge role in my creative process. I find inspiration in the unfamiliar—letting light, movement, and emotion guide my eye. Photography is my way of making sense of the world, turning fleeting moments into lasting stories. With a camera in hand, everything becomes a canvas, and every frame is a chance to reveal beauty in the unexpected.
