It’s Finally the Wedding Planner’s Turn: A Beautiful, Multi-Location California Engagement Shoot

Couple embracing outdoors, woman looking at camera with a smile

When it's finally the wedding planner's turn to get married, you know it's going to be anything but basic. This couple has over 25 years of event experience together. In fact, the wedding industry is what brought them together. Read on to hear about how this couple put together their stunning multi-location engagement shoot. Liz Zimbelman Photography photographed the day, and you can see all the images in the full gallery.

Engaged couple embracing, showing off the engagement ring

Nick and Lexi met working at a country club outside of the Sacramento area in 2015, and Lexi is still working within the Sacramento event community as an event planner on the Curated by Grace and White team. These two are tying the knot next October in Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is also where the couple got engaged this summer.

Couple walks down steps towards beach holding hands

Man and woman holding hands with engagement ring in a park

They opted for San Francisco as the setting for their fall engagement photos with friend and wedding photographer Liz Zimbleman of Liz Zimbelman Photography. Lexi knew Liz would always be the photographer on the big day and back in 2018 there was a photo Liz posted on her Instagram of Land's End in San Francisco. Let's just say Lexi didn't need to explore locations for engagement photos after that.

Couple posing in front of columns, architectural wedding photo

Woman holding a beautiful white flower bouquet in a navy dress

Elegant couple in a loving embrace in a columned walkway

Happy couple holding hands near a white bouquet, engagement ring visible Couple posing in front of a classic building during engagement photoshoot

Couple holding hands walking in park engagement photoshoot

Lexi contacted some of her favorite wedding vendors in the area to complete the engagement session vendor team - Michele Deann Makeup Artistry, Ambience Floral Design & Gifts, & Grace & White Bridal. The photos were taken at the Legion of Honor Museum, Land's End, and the Sutro Baths.

Couple sharing a tender moment kissing during an engagement shoot

Couple embracing in a sunlit forest engagement photo session

Romantic couple embraces in a sunlit forest, engagement photo

Couple walks hand-in-hand through a sunlit forest, intimate moment

The couple opted for a few outfit changes, formal options and more casual all-black attire. Lexi paired glamourous Jeffrey Campbell heels with a beautiful floor-length navy dress from Lulus and Nick's jackets and pants are from Mens Warehouse. The second outfit was all black, and Lexi knew she had to wear her wardrobe staple: her leather jacket which she will also wear at their wedding. Lexi also got Luna & Stone earrings from her favorite bridal shop in Sacramento - Grace & White Bridal (She may be biased since she assisted in opening the store back in 2019.).

Couple holding hands and walking by the ocean at sunset

Couple on a coastal ledge gazing at the sea under a cloudy sky Couple standing on a stone near the beach, happy and together

Couple on the shore enjoying the view of the ocean

Liz Zimbelman - the photographer - also offers film photography. She recommends getting some photos on film! It is so different vs. only digital, and the outcome is stunning. The couple was thrilled with the film photos because they are something that is not as common anymore, but it may be a trend in 2022.

Couple in love sitting on a rocky wall, enjoying the view