Gorgeous Monterey California Wedding ~ Beach Wedding ~ Nicole Ratliff Photography

This couple is absolutely the sweetest, so when they called to see if I would travel down to Monterey, Ca. to shoot their wedding it was a definite YES! They had their ceremony down on the beach and the weather was absolute perfection for their afternoon ceremony. Their love for each other is simply shining through in their whole day. And HELLO fun reception. I normally tend to favor the ceremony and the moments leading up to it, but these guys sure had a great time. Their joy was contagious! Now I’m gonna shut up and let the photos do the rest of the talking.An engaged woman gets makeup and hair done before her wedding, capturing behind-the-scenes moments. Close-up of groom adjusting his tie before wedding, showcasing sophisticated style. Beautiful family celebrating at the beach in stylish suits. Bridal party on the beach with flowers, smiling in sunlight during wedding photoshoot. Beautiful beach wedding photos of a bridal party and groomsmen on the sandy shore with ocean waves in the background. Couple holding "Thank You" signs on the beach with ocean backdrop. Beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony in Brookings featuring bride, groom, and guests. Bride and groom exchanging vows at a beachside wedding with ocean backdrop and scenic shore views. Beautiful beach wedding ceremony on sandy shores with ocean backdrop and stylish bridesmaids. Beautiful wedding photo of newlyweds on a sandy beach with driftwood cross and ocean backdrop. Romantic beach wedding photos of bride and groom with rocky backdrop. Stunning couple celebrates wedding on rugged seaside rocks in Brookings, Oregon. Beautiful wedding couple posing on rocky coastline near the ocean. Elegant wedding photo of a bride and groom embracing outdoors by a lake with scenic hills. Beautiful bride poses with bouquet on sandy beach. Beautiful wedding couple sharing an intimate moment on the beach at sunset. Bride and groom sharing intimacy on the sandy beach, ocean waves in the background. Portraits of a young girl with a bouquet in a red sports car. Couple cutting wedding cake at reception in beautifully decorated venue. Elegant wedding dance photos at Brookings event. Beautiful family photo at Brookings with natural backdrops, capturing joyful moments and elegant attire. Beautiful wedding table decor with chalkboard signs and candles. Beautiful outdoor wedding couple at sunset with scenic landscape backdrop. Beautiful silhouette of a bride and groom at sunset with a crescent moon in the background. High-quality of groom's party in stylish suits outdoors at sunset.

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WELCOME

I’m a pretty simple gal, I love Jesus, my handsome hubby and my 4 not so tiny kiddos teenagers. I love the beach and feeling the sun on my shoulders and the wind in my hair. I love wild color, and crazy love. I love coffee and bacon and tacos. Tending my garden and chickens feed my soul. If you will let me in, I promise to capture a little part of your one wild and beautiful life, and all the things that make YOU happy.