Garden Wedding at Rancho De Las Palmas | Moorpark, California
M + L’s Rancho De Las Palmas wedding in Moorpark, California was as vibrant, heartfelt, and unforgettable as the couple themselves.
THEIR ENGAGEMENT: M & L’s beautiful summer engagement photos were taken at Quail Hill in Irvine.
Why Rancho De Las Palmas is a Stunning Wedding Venue in Moorpark
Tucked into the rolling hills of Moorpark, California, Rancho De Las Palmas feels like a hidden oasis, with palm trees, ponds, and blooming gardens that create a romantic backdrop for wedding photos. From the tree-lined entrance to the sun-dappled ceremony lawn, every corner of this venue offers beautiful spaces for timeless, editorial-style photography.
Hybrid Wedding Photography: Digital and Vintage Film
One of the things I love most about documenting weddings at venues like Rancho De Las Palmas is blending the best of modern digital photography with the nostalgic magic of film. For M + L’s wedding, I captured their day using both digital cameras and vintage film cameras, including my Contax 645, Pentax K1000, and Olympus Stylus Epic ZOOM 115, loaded with dreamy Portra 400 film.
There’s something truly special about film—the soft grain, the way colors feel organic and alive, and the timeless quality that it brings to a wedding gallery. Shooting on film encourages me to take a slower, more intentional approach, and when woven together with digital images, it creates a rich, romantic storytelling experience.
Wedding Day Details at Rancho De Las Palmas
M + L’s wedding day began with joyful anticipation. The bridal suite buzzed as M slipped into her elegant gown from Lili Bridals, while L suited up in a classic ensemble from Suit Shop. Their wedding party—large, lively, and full of personality—set the tone for a day of celebration and fun.
Film Photo: Portra 400/Pentax K1000
Film Photo: Portra 400/Pentax K1000
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
A Private First Look on Rancho De Las Palmas’s Bridge
Before their ceremony, M + L shared a private first look on the picturesque bridge spanning the venue’s central pond. Surrounded by breezy palm fronds and bathed in Southern California sunlight, they read personal vows to each other—a quiet, emotional moment that set the stage for the day ahead.
Afterward, we captured family and wedding party portraits early so they could fully enjoy cocktail hour later on in the day.
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
Garden Wedding Ceremony beneath California Skies
The couple exchanged vows in Rancho De Las Palmas’s lush garden ceremony space, beautifully adorned with florals by Flower House. Thoughtful touches like Filipino-style palm fans placed on each guest’s chair combined cultural tradition with practical elegance on a warm Moorpark day.
Film Photo: Portra 400/Pentax K1000
Film Photo: Portra 400/Pentax K1000
Outdoor Cocktail Hour and Private Reception Reveal
Following the ceremony, M + L joined their guests for a relaxed cocktail hour, strolling the gardens and exploring the venue’s peaceful lake. Before the reception officially began, they enjoyed a private reception reveal—a moment to take in their beautifully decorated space and savor the details they’d carefully planned together.
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
Film Photo: Portra 400/Contax 645
Sunset Wedding Portraits at Rancho De Las Palmas
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, the newlyweds snuck away for sunset portraits along Rancho De Las Palmas’s tree-lined driveway. The soft golden light was perfect for creating romantic, editorial wedding photos that feel timeless.
Film Photo: Portra 400/Pentax K1000
Dancing Under the Stars at Rancho De Las Palmas
As twilight turned into night, the reception kicked off with delicious catering by DJ's California Catering and lively music from the DJ/MC duo The Uplifters. M + L’s celebration honored their Filipino heritage with traditions like the money dance, where guests pinned bills to the couple’s attire in a gesture of love and good fortune.
The night ended with M + L sharing a private last dance under the stars before making their grand exit through a glowing tunnel of sparklers—a perfect finale to a magical wedding day at Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark.
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Wedding Videography at a Rancho De Las Palmas Wedding
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RANCHO DE LAS PALMAS WEDDING PHOTOS | CREDITS >>
Venue | Rancho De Las Palmas, Moorpark, California
Photography & videography: Pamela Tatz Photography, Los Angeles wedding photographer
Florist | Flower House
Catering | DJ's California Catering
DJ/MC | The Uplifters
Photo booth | Lovehut Photobooth
Lighting | Fortun Entertainment
Hair and makeup artist | Rachelle Games Beauty
Bride’s gown | Lili Bridals
Bridesmaid dresses | Birdy Grey
Groom’s suit | Suit Shop
Groomsmen suits | Tuxedo Wearhouse
PHOTO TEAM >>
Lead photographer | Pamela Tatz
Second photographer | Dakotah Rains
Associate videographer | Jennifer Santa Maria
Content creator | Megan Bourgeois
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 Rancho Palos Verdes wedding photos in Moorpark, California.
