N&S’s Mavericks Event Center Wedding | Half Moon Bay Wedding Photographer
David and I LOVE couples with lots of love and a little sense of humor! Look at N&S’s photos — each one of them has no shortage of laughter and love, and their wedding was beautiful and romantic in a lot of ways!
After the girls finished getting ready at the Oceano Hotel & Spa, N&S had their first look at the backyard of a beachfront home overlooking the ocean and the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, where the guys had been hanging out that morning. We then drove to a magical forest to take more portraits. Wow were those photos stunning — but it would have been hard not to get great photos for a good-looking couple in such a beautiful setting. We always hear our couples saying “we’re so lucky to have you as our photographers,” but it really is a two-way street! David and I always talk about how lucky we are to have met so many amazing couples, and how lucky we are to get the chance to explore different locations with them and to let our creative juices flow!!
Their ceremony photos are by far my favorite! I loved the connection they had between each other and with their family and guests, and I think it really shows in the photos. The little touches they put on their wedding were also great. For transportation, they had a vintage-looking VW Bus instead of a traditional limo, and during the reception, they served the guests a bucket of “IT’S IT” ice-cream sandwiches instead of a traditional wedding cake. Be sure to check out their dancing photos at the end. What a fun and memorable night!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! And a big congrats to the newlyweds!
![wedding portrait in a Volkswagen bus - Half Moon Bay Mavericks Event Center wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1489.jpg)
![Grooms portrait at a beachside forest](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1599.jpg)
![Half Moon Bay bridal portrait in the woods](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9033.jpg)
![Mr and Mrs boxes with wedding rings and engagement ring](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1288.jpg)
![romantic jetty sunset wedding photo in Half Moon Bay - Mavericks Event Center real wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1914.jpg)
![bridal hair updo with a gorgeous hairpin](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1330.jpg)
![bride geting ready at the Oceano Hotel and Spa](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1322.jpg)
![bride getting her earrings on](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1340.jpg)
![creative photo of wedding dress in a flower mirror](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-8940.jpg)
![Bride getting into her dress at the Oceano Hotel and Spa](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1372.jpg)
![bride zipping her dress up at Oceano Hotel](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1368.jpg)
![bride and her sister getting ready for wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1393.jpg)
![Bride with her VW bus](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1397.jpg)
![Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0740.jpg)
![Groom buttoning up his shirt before wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0793.jpg)
![Groom fancy watch](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0798.jpg)
![groom getting ready at a private property in Half Moon Bay](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0808.jpg)
![funny groom getting ready photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0809.jpg)
![goofy groom getting ready photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0813.jpg)
![funny groom getting ready photo - bay area wedding photographer](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0815.jpg)
![goofy groom getting ready photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0817.jpg)
![groom and boys drinking/chilling before ceremony - half moon bay wedding photographer](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0870.jpg)
![groom looking cool with his buddies](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0880.jpg)
![romantic first look at private backyard in half moon bay](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-8987.jpg)
![bride covering up groom's eyes before first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0885.jpg)
![an emotional first look before wedding ceremony - Half Moon Bay wedding photographer](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-8989.jpg)
![bride and groom](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0900.jpg)
![funny and cute bridal party photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1448.jpg)
![San Francisco creative bridal portrait in rear view mirror](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9005.jpg)
![kissing in a Volkswagen bus](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9007.jpg)
![looking back in the rear view mirror from VW bus](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1404.jpg)
![bride and groom walking along path](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1686.jpg)
![beautiful portrait of the bride and groom in an enchanted forest](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9045.jpg)
![bride and groom kissing under cypress tree arch](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1615.jpg)
![bridal party photo with bouquet under cypress trees](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9017.jpg)
![gorgeous bride with an elegant lace wedding gown and a succulent bouquet in a magical forest - Half Moon Bay wedding photographer](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9030.jpg)
![cute photo of bride and maid of honor with their bouquets - San Francisco wedding photographer](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9039.jpg)
![gorgeous floral decoration of the wedding arch](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1708.jpg)
![stunning bridal bouquet in a HMB forest](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1620.jpg)
![romantic candid photo of bride and groom walking along a beachside Half Moon Bay hiking trail](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1677.jpg)
![wedding ceremony setup at Mavericks Event Center](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1713.jpg)
![beautiful wedding aisle floral arrangement](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1710.jpg)
![cute boy getting boutonniere pinned](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1539.jpg)
![wedding guests taking a selfie](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-0966.jpg)
![groom walking down the aisle](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9069.jpg)
![bride escorted by her father](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9121.jpg)
![bride walking down the aisle - HMB Mavericks wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9125.jpg)
![bride and father hugging before the ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1760.jpg)
![romantic Half Moon Bay seaside wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9197.jpg)
![bride smiling at groom during wedding ceremony in Half Moon Bay](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1020.jpg)
![officiant speaking during wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9137.jpg)
![seaside wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1051.jpg)
![Half Moon Bay Mavericks wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9177.jpg)
![very funny HMB seaside wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1048.jpg)
![guests clapping](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9194.jpg)
![arch floral arrangement for a romantic seaside wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1700.jpg)
![Half Moon Bay seaside wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1046.jpg)
![kids will be kids - funny photo of the ring bearer not paying attention during the wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1073.jpg)
![Bay area romantic seaside wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1069.jpg)
![Half Moon Bay Mavericks Event Center wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9214.jpg)
![cute recessional photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1090.jpg)
![Mavericks Event Center outdoor wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1780.jpg)
![bride and groom walking up the aisle after wedding ceremony very happy](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1782.jpg)
![emotional hug with bride after ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9243.jpg)
![bride hugging guest](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1799.jpg)
![bride pretending to be a nun](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1850.jpg)
![cute boy wearing a cap](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9008.jpg)
![pretty stylish bouquet](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9061.jpg)
![candid photo of bride and groom walking to the jetty from the reception venue](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1859.jpg)
![cute bride and groom champagne flutes - HMB wedding reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1128.jpg)
![bride and groom portrait at the pier in HMB](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1904.jpg)
![candid photo of bride and groom walking on the jetty - Mavericks Event Center wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1886.jpg)
![wedding sign idea - welcome, ceremony, paahty](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1698.jpg)
![wedding reception menus](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1121.jpg)
![table escort cards and reception setup at Mavericks Center](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1726.jpg)
![Mavericks Event Center deaside wedding reception setup](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-9057.jpg)
![wedding card box with a cute lobster](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1692.jpg)
![san francisco based its-it ice-cream sandwiches instead of a wedding cake](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2079.jpg)
![sister of the bride giving taost](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1947.jpg)
![sister of the bride giving wedding toast](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1954.jpg)
![groomsman giving toast](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-1979.jpg)
![bride and groom giving thank you speech at Mavericks Event Center](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2034.jpg)
![Mavericks Event Center wedding reception group dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2177.jpg)
![bride tearing up the dance floor](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2095.jpg)
![wedding guests dancing at Mavericks Event Center](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2065.jpg)
![wedding guests having fun at wedding reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2144.jpg)
![guests having fun](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2129.jpg)
![wedding guests finding songs to play](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2123.jpg)
![Mavericks Event Center wedding reception party - bride dancing with the guests](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2179.jpg)
![Mavericks Center reception party - wedding guest owning the dance floor](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ns_2015_10-half-moon-bay-mavericks-event-center-wedding-2165.jpg)