Fairview Laguna Seca - Monterey CA - Drew Zavala Photography - Eric + Ilse's Wedding

Photographing Eric + Ilse's wedding was an absolute delight. This high school sweetheart couple tied the knot at the beautiful St. Joseph's Church in Spreckles, CA, and celebrated their reception at the scenic Fairview Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA.

These two were so easygoing during their entire day. It definitely helped that the couple and I already had an established relationship! I photographed Ilse’s sister’s wedding not too long ago, and it was a pleasure to see all the familiar faces that came to this extraordinary wedding.

I can tell that Ilse and her sister are a lot alike, and it was so much fun to see the sisters celebrate on this special day! My wife Jackie and I had such a good time at this wedding, too. It was a 10/10 event, and it was an honor to create the gallery of Eric + Ilse’s dreams!

The ceremony happened at St. Joseph’s Church in Spreckles, CA, and it was beyond gorgeous. There was not a sad face to be seen as these two tied the knot!

One of the most unique things that happened at this wedding was that the couple rented a car from Monterey Touring Vehicles. Jackie and I have never had the opportunity to take photos inside such a cool car, and it was such a statement in their gallery. I hope they love these as much as we do!

After the ceremony, everyone headed out to Fairview Laguna Seca for the reception, where Eric’s cousin shared a heartfelt story about how he won an MVP medal and how Eric is the true winner for scoring the woman of his dreams. It was such a great speech!

There were no kids in attendance, which meant that all the attention was 100% on the couple at all times. There were less distractions, and everyone felt comfortable letting loose once the party really got started.

Once the DJ, Shawn Storm, turned up the music, I snatched the couple away for a few minutes of sunset drone shots. These add so much dimension and allow the couple to see their day from a whole new perspective. That said, I made sure not to steal them away for too long.

This wedding was nothing but 100% good vibes all around. Eric + Ilse are such an amazing couple, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for them.

Jackie and I truly felt a connection with them, and we would gladly grab a beer with them in the future. Thanks so much for trusting us with your wedding photos! It was a glorious day.

Fairview Golf Course - Monterey, CA - Drew Zavala Photography - Alexis + Jennsy's Wedding

Oh, what a wedding it was! As a Monterey wedding photographer and videographer, I was thrilled to be a part of Alexis and Jennsy's special day on January 28th at the Fairview Golf Course in Laguna Seca, CA.

Let me tell you—this wedding was a great way to kick off the new year, and we were honored to have worked with such an amazing couple and their families as they gathered to celebrate Alexis and Jennsy. Check out their video!

Leading up to the wedding, Alexis and Jennsy went above and beyond to make sure everyone involved, including us, were well taken care of. They were so thoughtful, collaborating well with all of their vendors to ensure we had everything we needed.

They even served us the same delicious food as their guests! That act of generosity really gave us the warm and fuzzies. Thanks so much for making us feel special!

I also appreciated how organized they were. They were so on top of the details, which made it easier for us to photograph them efficiently. Even though we got a little behind schedule, Alexis and Jennsy planned ahead and added a little buffer time so the schedule wasn’t thrown out the window.

My wife Jackie and I were able to work flawlessly together while documenting this fantastic event. She took care of 100% of the photos, while I captured everything on video. As someone who has been in the industry for a while, I would definitely recommend having the same team capture your wedding if you want both photos and video. Jackie and I work hard to make sure that everything looks cohesive, and for a special day like this, you deserve that.

Speaking of everything looking great on camera, the makeup artist, Moruvillal Pando, really knows her stuff! She did a fabulous job on the bride and her bridesmaids, making them look absolutely stunning for photo and video.

The DJ for the night, Sanchezj Nuevaera, kept the dance floor packed and the energy high all night long. And let's not forget the Mariachi band, Mariachi Santacruz, who added to the festive atmosphere and kept the guests entertained throughout the night.

Alexis and Jennsy's wedding was a unforgettable, and we are thrilled that they will be submitting our photos to Wedding Wire for a blog post. We can't wait to see our work featured! It will be so cool to share their love story with the world.

As a wedding photography & videography team, Jackie and I believe that having the right team to capture your special day is crucial. The right team can make all the difference in preserving your treasured memories, so it’s one of the biggest wedding investments you could make. Feel free to contact us for more information about our services! I’d love to see how we can help make your wedding day one to remember.