Brianna & Paul – Old Orange County Courthouse Wedding


Brianna and Paul chose the timeless charm of the Old Orange County Courthouse for their intimate wedding day. With its historic architecture, warm tones, and classic details, the courthouse created a beautiful, classic backdrop for their celebration.


Their ceremony was simple and meaningful—focused on the two of them and the moment they officially became husband and wife. Afterward, we explored the area for portraits, using the courthouse’s textures, arches, and light to create a clean, elegant feel.

Couple exchanging vows under floral arch in chapel with white roses and greenery decorations during wedding ceremony.
Couple exchanging rings at wedding ceremony with officiant at wooden altar decorated with pink floral arch.
Bride and groom share first kiss under floral wedding arch decorated with pink flowers and string lights.
Bride and groom smiling under a floral arch adorned with pink and white flowers during their wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom sit together in church pew, smiling at wedding rings, with white floral bouquet nearby.
Historic red brick courthouse with Romanesque architecture, arched windows, and red roof, surrounded by green lawns and palm trees.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in front of Superior Court doors during their elegant courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride in white dress holding floral bouquet smiles at bearded groom in black suit with orange boutonniere.
Bride and groom pose on elegant staircase, she holds white bouquet in tea-length gown, he wears black suit with orange boutonniere.
Groom twirling bride in white gown holding green bouquet beside red sandstone wall at elegant wedding venue.
Bride in white dress and groom in black suit stand on lawn before historic red brick building.
Smiling bride in white dress with bouquet and groom in black suit with boutonniere posing together at a wedding.
Bride and groom hold hands under an elegant sandstone archway with a lantern, bride in white midi dress with bell sleeves.
Newlywed couple celebrating on steps of historic red brick building with arched windows, bride holding bouquet.
Bride in white lace gown and cape holding green and white floral bouquet outdoors near brick building.
Bride and groom exchanging wedding rings with a white floral bouquet in the background.
Bride in white dress twirling with bouquet on green lawn outside historic red brick building.
Groom in black suit with floral embroidery and yellow boutonniere standing outdoors near brick building.
Groom kisses bride on cheek as she smiles, holding bouquet outside red brick wedding venue.
Joyful bride in white dress raises bouquet while holding hands with groom in black suit outside red brick building.

After the ceremony, we headed to Long Beach for more photos. Shooting at 12pm brought a bright, crisp look to their gallery—strong sunlight, clean shadows, and that true Southern California feel. It gave their images a modern, editorial edge while still keeping everything natural and effortless.


Brianna and Paul’s day is a perfect example of how a simple courthouse wedding, paired with intentional locations and good light, can turn into something truly beautiful.

Bride and groom holding hands with their black dog on a sunny beach flanked by tall palm trees.
Black and white Border Collie sits beside a bride in white dress holding a green and white wedding bouquet.
Couple in wedding attire standing on beach with city skyline and palm trees in Long Beach, California.
Bride holding bouquet and groom with dog on leash stand on sandy beach with city skyline backdrop.
Bride in white dress holding bouquet stands with black and white dog on sandy beach as groom approaches in black suit.
Smiling bride in white long-sleeve gown holding green and white floral bouquet on a sunny beach path with palm trees.
Elegant bridal flat lay with white floral bouquet, pearl necklace, wedding rings, and white heeled shoes on pavement.
Newlywed couple walking hand in hand on a sunny beach with an industrial waterfront skyline in the background.
Bride and groom pose with their border collie dog on a sunny beach boardwalk with city skyline and palm trees behind them.
Bride showing off engagement ring on sunny beach with city skyline, wearing white dress and sunglasses with bearded groom.
Palm trees and white sandy beach at Venice Beach, Los Angeles, with city buildings and blue sky in background.
Bride and groom walk their border collie dog along a sunny beachside path lined with palm trees.
Bride and groom stand with black and white Border Collie on pearl leash, bride holding white floral bouquet at outdoor wedding.
A bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors near palm trees, she holds a white floral bouquet in a elegant wedding dress.
Bride in white gown holding cascading floral bouquet walks along sunny palm-lined path on her wedding day.