Stunning Styled Shoot at Stone Mountain Estates Wedding Venue

Jo Dee Messina said it best in her 90s country anthem “Heads Carolina, Tails California”. Beautiful weather and backdrops in both states attract engaged couples from across the nation year round. Messina’s tune may be catchy, but the last thing you want to flip a coin on is your wedding photographer. Fancy This Photography’s reputation for high-end, fine art wedding photography can’t be contained by North Carolina. From the City of Oaks to Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue in Calabasas California, this team is prepared to travel and photograph your love story in bold color and authentic emotion - anyplace, anywhere, anytime.

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Nikki Whitt Belch, owner of Fancy This Photography, packed her Nikon D850, a Parrot Anafi drone, and set her sights on the Malibu Coastal Range in April of 2023. California photographer Alicia Parks and Luxembourg planner Lynn Weistroffer, two of Nikki’s wedding aficionado friends, invited her to Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue in Calabasas, California for this styled shoot. Nikki was accompanied by Amanda Law, a fabulous Fancy This Photography second shooter. Simply put, they could not miss an opportunity to collaborate with fellow event extraordinaires at one of the best wedding venues in Northern LA.

Keep scrolling to view more eye candy from this styled shoot at Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue and find out why Fancy This Photography is the best choice for your destination wedding.

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Stone Mountain Estates Wedding Venue Photographed with Southern Charm

Fancy This Photography is prepared for the journey, whether your wedding is in South Carolina or Southern California. Destination wedding photography is not for the faint of heart. You’ll want to select a vendor team that has national and international experience if you are planning a wedding away from home. Nikki and her team are pros. They understand exactly what needs to be checked on flights and how to calmly maneuver the stress of travel.

“Honestly, at this point, getting through security is a breeze,” Nikki says. “But, we like to be prepared for anything. For traveling, we always suggest that our team arrives at least one day early, just in case travel plans go awry.”

Once Fancy This Photography’s team arrives at the wedding destination, they scout locations and make itineraries for a flawless wedding day. Their carefully practiced approach comes with years of experience photographing weddings local and abroad. Outside of the United States, Fancy This Photography has traveled to Spain, Canada, Germany, and The Bahamas to capture nuptials.

When forced to pick her favorite wedding destination, Nikki selected Spain. “I think it's because it's my excuse to eat jamón!”

Jamón is a delicious dry-cured ham served in delicate thin slices. You can take the girl out of the South, but you can’t take the South out of the girl!

Below we’ll dive deeper into the details of this styled shoot at Stone Mountain Estates Wedding Venue and further confirm why you should book Fancy This Photography for your destination wedding.

Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue offers couples 40 private acres of Tuscan-inspired landscape.

Enjoy 360-degree views at Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue.

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Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue is located near the Malibu Coastal Range summit. This destination offers couples 40 private acres of Tuscan-inspired landscape. A 60-foot helipad, gardens, and marble pool create a perfect blank canvas for any style wedding or event. As if the 360-degree views weren’t enough, Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue also features romantic fireplaces, koi ponds, and cypress trees. This Santa Monica Mountain wedding venue has a capacity for 120 guests and on-site parking for up to 40 cars.

“It boasts beautiful views, and the helicopter pad where the ceremony took place is honestly bad ass,” Nikki says. “It's away from everything, and the views make it such a vibe.”

One glance at these gorgeous photos and you would have no idea that the weather for this April styled shoot was cold, wet, and foggy. Yes ma’am. You need to have a top-notch wedding photography team when shooting in these conditions. Nikki pre-planned poses and coloring in order to capture the ethereal-style images shown here. If the weather was like this for a real client's bridal or engagement session, Nikki says Fancy This Photography would schedule strategic breaks to allow for warming up between shots.

The best time of year to get married in Southern California is summer (unlike North Carolina). Long days, mild nights, and clear blue skies make this season a winner for couples planning to get married in and around Los Angeles.

Take one-of-a-kind portraits beside the pool at Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue.

Stone Mountain Estates Wedding Venue - Styled Shoot Details

Styled shoots are organized by and for wedding vendors who wish to showcase their talents to potential clients. Humor us. Pretend that this is your real wedding at Stone Mountain Estates. Imagine that you, your betrothed, and all of your closest friends and family traveled to the Malibu Coastal Range for an unforgetable celebration.

The wedding ceremony took place on Stone Mountain Estates’ sophisticated 60-foot helipad. Peach, white, and cream blossoms along with greenery and branches were perfectly poised at the top of the aisle and altar. Chairs with laced cane backs and candles added a royal touch to this lush scene.

This reception table floated softly above the ground in warm shades of taupe, champagne, and yellowish pink, like clouds in the California sky. Ceramic centerpiece vessels and textured linens added to the tablescape’s splendor. Even the stationery, menus, and place cards carried the elevated flower theme.

Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue has a capacity for 120 guests.

The best time of year to get married in Southern California is summer (June to August).

Meet the Models

Angel Garet and Mary Cameron Rogers played the roles of bride and groom in this styled shoot at Stone Mountain Estates wedding venue perfectly. Not only are they real newlyweds, but they are also Hollywood actors! Angel and Mary Cameron’s natural chemistry and comfortability in front of the camera made Fancy This Photography’s heart sing.

The groom looked dapper in a classic black and white tuxedo with a handsome bow tie and watch to boot. Our bride rocked two unique wedding gowns, one strapless and one with delicately embroidered drop sleeves.

One of Nikki’s favorite images from the day was a close up of Angel holding Mary Cameron’s face in both hands. “Oh, it gives me chills when I look at it,” Nikki says. “I loved that we could do this shot!”

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Photographer // Fancy This Photography
Couple // @maryc.rogers @theangelgaret
Venue // Stone Mountain Estates
Host Photographer and Co-Planner // Alicia Parks Photography
Planning and Design // LuxWedding
Hair and Makeup // Kohnur Luxurious Bridal Beauty
Florist // Primrose and Petals
Gown // Cocoe Voci Design
Stationery // Elephant Limbo
Tableware Rentals // borrowed BLU
Chair and Table Rentals // Bright Event Rentals
Linens // BBJ La Tavola
Jewelry // Skatell's Jewelers Charlotte