Kathrine and Devin's backyard San Diego wedding

There was something beautifully bittersweet about this particular backyard wedding in San Diego. It was the culmination of family ties and life’s ephemeral nature. This wasn’t just any nuptial; it was the kind of celebration that resonates with love, loss, hope, life, and everything in between. A couple from Pittsburgh that met during the pandemic—bright-eyed and full of dreams—has made their way to our coast to say “I do” under the warm California sun.

The setting? Their uncle’s backyard, a space filled with memories, laughter, and the lingering scent of their aunt’s favorite gardenias. As guests arrive, you can feel the air heavy with nostalgia and hope. It’s a celebration not just of love, but of family—a gathering to honor the last days of their beloved aunt, who, despite her struggles, has always been the heart of this clan.

It was simple wedding, but nobody needs anything too complicated when they’re just looking to celebrate their relationship and their love.

As evening descends, the twinkling lights strung above cast a warm glow over the gathering, and for a moment, the weight of the world is lifted. They dance, they toast, and they celebrate the love that binds them, knowing that even in loss, love has a way of bringing us together.

Anyways, it was in short, a beautiful little wedding. Enjoy the photos.