A Joyful Duke’s Malibu Wedding | Malibu, California
Morning Wedding at Duke’s Malibu | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
Some wedding mornings have that extra spark of magic—and the morning of A + P’s Duke’s Malibu wedding was one of those mornings. Set against the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean, their ceremony was intimate, full of laughter, and painted in bright tropical hues fitting the venue’s Hawaiian roots. Handmade details, cherished traditions, and spontaneous moments truly made the day unforgettable.
THEIR ENGAGEMENT: You can find A + P’s Fort Funston engagement photos here, featuring Zuli (a.k.a. the cutest Australian Shepherd doggo in the world).
THEIR CIVIL CEREMONY: Surprise—they’re already married! A + P tied the knot in a civil wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall earlier in the year.
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Duke’s Malibu Wedding | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
First Look with a Familiar Face | Duke’s Malibu Private Beach
The morning air was crisp, the waves rolling in steady and calm. On the private beach behind the wedding venue at Duke’s Malibu, P stood facing the ocean, waiting for A to tap him on the shoulder. But in a playful twist, the couple’s fur baby Zuli ran toward him joyfully—a prelude to the real moment minutes later, when he turned around to see A, radiant in the wedding gown handmade by her mother.
Bride and Groom Portraits by the Ocean
One of the benefits to a wedding at Duke’s Malibu is access to the restaurant’s private beach for portraits with the couple (and, in this case, their adorable dog).
Saying “I Do” with an Ocean View | Malibu Wedding Photos
Surrounded by their closest family and friends, and framed by beautiful floral arrangements designed by Mitsuko Floral, A + P exchanged vows. It was simple, heartfelt, and filled with Taylor Swift references—a perfect wedding ceremony.
Duke’s Malibu Wedding Reception Photos
The reception began with a lively grand entrance and A + P’s playful first dance. The desserts table was teeming with treats from Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen and a beautiful wedding cake by Go Cakes.
Happily Ever After
As the celebration wound down on a hot late summer afternoon, the bride spontaneously decided to jump straight into the ocean, her wedding dress billowing around her like a mermaid’s tail. The moment was wild and free, a perfect ending to a perfect morning wedding.
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Videography at this Duke’s Malibu Wedding in Malibu, California
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DUKE’S MALIBU WEDDING PHOTOS | CREDITS >>
Venue | Duke’s Malibu, Malibu, California
Photography and videography | Pamela Tatz Photography, Los Angeles wedding photographer
Florist | Mitsuko Floral
Cake artist | Go Cakes
Desserts | Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen
DJ | Korean Abdul-Jabbar for Second Song
Photo booth | Feature Booth
PHOTO TEAM >>
Lead photographer | Pamela Tatz
Second photographer | Dakotah Rains
Associate videographer | Jennifer Santa Maria
HI THERE, I’M PAMELA!
I’m the owner and lead photographer at Pamela Tatz Photography, a Los Angeles wedding photography studio specializing in documenting love stories authentically and candidly.
With timeless, true-to-color aesthetic and a warm, feelings-first approach, my goal is to create photos that are honest, nostalgic, and truly reflect your day, such as these wedding photos at Duke’s Malibu in Malibu, California.
