Destination Wedding at the Bel Air Bay Club

Some weddings just carry that effortless kind of magic. Natalie and Pete’s destination wedding at the Bel Air Bay Club in Malibu was full of soft color, ocean views, and a quiet kind of joy that felt as timeless as the setting. With their hearts in London and their celebration unfolding on the California coast, they brought together two worlds in a way that felt warm, beautiful, and completely personal.

As Malibu wedding photographers, we’re always inspired by weddings that reflect the couple’s story. Natalie and Pete’s day was full of thoughtful travel-inspired details, elegant design, and a whole lot of heart.

From London to Malibu, With Love

Love will travel as far as you let it. For Natalie and Pete, that meant crossing oceans to celebrate with loved ones overlooking the Pacific. The Bel Air Bay Club, with its Mediterranean charm and sweeping ocean views, created the perfect backdrop for a wedding that felt light, meaningful, and effortlessly Californian.

A Palette That Felt Like a Sunset and a Passport Stamp

Their design was a soft and glowing mix of blush tones, fiery opal shades, mirrored surfaces, and delicate metallics. The team layered in mercury glass, antique accents, and fresh whites to keep everything feeling crisp and romantic. The vibe was elegant without being fussy, with every detail carefully chosen to reflect Natalie and Pete’s love of travel and adventure. The details felt subtle and refined, never theme-y, and added a playful nod to the journey these two have been on together.

Seed Floral Couture created organic, full arrangements that added a lush and textured feel to the ceremony and reception spaces. The florals were tightly tied and lively, layered with softness and movement. They added just the right touch of wild beauty, bringing the whole garden-meets-ocean atmosphere to life.

Golden Hour on the Coast

As the sun dropped lower over the Malibu hills, we stepped out with Natalie and Pete for portraits that felt still and cinematic. The light at Bel Air Bay Club always delivers, and on this particular evening, it felt like everything glowed just a little warmer. The wind picked up, the sky turned pastel, and the hillside setting gave us that dreamy coastal backdrop Malibu is known for.

A Wedding Full of Meaning and Style

Natalie and Pete’s wedding was stunning, but more importantly, it felt real. The kind of wedding where everyone is present and having fun, where the design is elegant but relaxed, and where you can feel the love in the air. There was laughter, quiet connection, and a sense of ease that made photographing the day a complete joy.

 

As Malibu wedding photographers, our goal is always to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera so their true connection comes through. It’s about capturing those in-between moments, the ones that make your wedding feel like you, and telling the story with care and intention.

Natalie and Pete’s day was filled with all of that and more, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have been part of it.