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Stunning Wedding by the Sea in Redondo Beach, California at Portofino Hotel & Marina

Paper Birch Collective
Jul 16, 2023
8 min read

Updated: Jul 17, 2024

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Love by the Sea

Beautiful Wedding by the Sea in Redondo Beach, California at Portofino Hotel & Marina shot by Paper Birch Collective, Orange County Wedding Photographer and Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

Mia and Logan were happily married in Redondo Beach, a gorgeous Southern California coastal city. Located in the South Bay region of the Greater Los Angeles area, this vibrant beach city is famous for its history, marina, horseshoe-shaped pier, and the most beautiful sunsets. The beautiful couple held their beachside wedding ceremony and reception at The Portofino Hotel & Marina. The entire day was perfect, from the heartfelt vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean to dancing the night away in the elegant waterfront ballroom. It was an honor to be part of the couple's special day and we loved capturing all the love and joy of this unforgettable day.

Check out all the photos below and be sure to watch the highlight video at the end! 📸🎥

The Beach Wedding Details

The stunning details of this beach wedding were so charming and cute! Mia's dress, long flower petaled veil, and bouquet looked like a dream. And if you're a fellow Studio Ghibli fan, you'll also love their adorable Totoro themed wedding cake toppers. Beautiful details for a beautiful couple! 🩷🩵

The Getting Ready Moments

Being surrounded by your loved ones while you prepare to say "I do" makes the big day even more special. Mia and Logan were both gathered by their closest loved ones while getting ready for their first look. 🫶 Also, do you see how dreamy that veil is?!

The Bride

A moment for the stunning Bride. Her veil is amazing with the pink floral details and those ruffles on her dress are gorgeous! We had such a blast taking creative portraits with her long and detailed veil, especially by huge window with a view of the marina. Every corner of this venue is so picturesque, a photographer's/videographer's dream come true! ✨

The Groom

Wow, doesn't he look great? The blue suit goes perfect with the blue water and blue skies. Peep the pink boutonniere that matches Mia's pink bridal theme. Plus, these beach views from The Portofino Hotel & Marina never get old! Logan was looking sharp and feeling pumped to see his bride in these groom portraits below. You go, King! 👑

First Look Moments

Before walking down the aisle, Mia and Logan shared such a sweet and special first look. You can really tell how happy they were to see one another and soon be husband and wife. Capturing these intimate first look moments is one of my favorites ever because they're always filled with so much emotion. The perfect prelude to a romantic wedding ceremony by the sea. 🌊 Next, some photoshoot fun!

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Romantic Bride & Groom Portraits

This waterfront wedding photoshoot looks like the love we see in romantic movies. 🥺 Mia and Logan both look so freaking incredible and their smiles are contagious. Aren't they just the cutest!? Not to mention, the weather in Redondo Beach on this magical day made everything even more perfect. These romantic bride and groom portraits still live rent free in my head. I am obsessed!

Best Friends Forever

Everyone deserves best friends who love and support them with big and small moments. Mia and Logan captured some lovely group portraits with their closest pals that beautifully display how special their friendships are. Wedding party squad goals! Next up, a romantic beachside wedding ceremony! 🤩

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The Wedding Ceremony by the Sea

Overlooking Redondo Beach with Palos Verdes in the distance, this stunning beachside wedding ceremony at The Portofino Hotel & Marina felt like a dream. The pink flowers by the arch matches Mia's veil beautifully. Both the groom and bride shared a lovely sending off from their parents. Also, look how happy Logan is to see his bride get one step closer to being his forever. Their love is so beautiful! The heartfelt vows plus the incredible beach views made for the most magical wedding ceremony by the sea. Someone pinch me, it's too dreamy. 💭

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That "Just Married" Feeling

Cheers to Mia & Logan! Those big smiles walking down the aisle for the first time as husband and wife are priceless. You can feel their pure joy and excitement, and I am all here for it. 🥹

Newly weds walk aisle in Beautiful Wedding Ceremony by the Sea in Redondo Beach, California at Portofino Hotel & Marina shot by Paper Birch Collective, Orange County Wedding Photographer and Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

More Beachside Romantics

After a beautiful beachside wedding ceremony, Mia and Logan captured some more dreamy portraits in the spot where they exchanged their "I do's". Also, PRO TIP: long veils make for one of the best wedding photoshoot props. We are obsessed with how they elevate each picture. I am still not over how awesome those pink flower details are on Mia's veil. Of course, had to get a ring photo too! 💍

The First Dance

To kick off the wedding reception, Mia and Logan shared a romantic and special first dance as husband and wife. The way they smile with one another is so heartwarming. The cutest lovebirds! A great way to start an unforgettable celebration. 🎉

Speeches Time

Believe it or not, the smiles became even bigger when it came time for speeches from their closest loved ones. Everyone loved hearing all the special words dedicated to the beautiful newly weds, especially Logan and Mia. Also, peep Mia's outfit change. We LOVE a moment for the culture. ❤️

Wedding Cake Cutting

Mia and Logan shared a lovely cake cutting and made a tribute to Studio Ghibli's beloved Totoro. Love it when couples incorporate their personal favorites to their wedding decor, it's such a fun and creative way to make the day uniquely yours! A beautiful cake cutting for a beautiful couple. 🩵

Romantic Sunset Photo Shoot

Sunset photos by the beach never fail to be incredibly romantic. Golden hour at the beach might be my favorite thing ever as a wedding photographer. If you're thinking about making time for sunset portraits on your wedding day, I strongly urge you to pleaseeee do it (you won't regret it)! The golden hour lighting in these pictures are on point. Such precious core memory moments between Mia and Logan before they dance the night away. 🌅

Group picture for Beautiful wedding reception by the Sea in Redondo Beach, California at Portofino Hotel & Marina shot by Paper Birch Collective, Orange County Wedding Photographer and Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

Dancing The Night Away

Getting a ginormous group picture at your wedding can be a big challenge, but certainly an essential keepsake. Once you get everyone out on the floor for the group photo, it's an easy transition to get all your friends and family dancing together. Everyone had a blast on the dance floor and the pictures are great proof of that. The smiles and laughter caught on camera are priceless. This was the perfect ending to a perfect day. ✨

Congratulations to Mia and Logan! Your love is beautiful and full of life. Thank you for letting our team capture your precious wedding memories! And thank you to the The Portofino Hotel & Marina for the beautiful wedding venue! 🌊🩷💍

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Video Highlight of Mia & Logan's Wedding at The Portofino Hotel & Marina

The power of visual storytelling is truly incredible! Both photo and video are so important for your wedding day because they can each capture different aspects of your wedding day that you might not notice or remember. See all the magic from Logan & Mia's magical wedding by the sea at The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California below!

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"I had the pleasure of working with both Alvis and Norbert for my engagement/wedding photos so want to recommend everyone to support their joint Paper Birch Collective! I booked their team back in 2020 even though my wedding wasn't until 2022 because I fell in love with their vibrant, dramatic/epic style - I knew that's what I wanted to be hung in my living room! They also edit in the warm and golden and light and airy styles too so the variety they provided was a huge plus." - Mia S.

★★★★★

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