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Nikkels Photography, a San Luis Obispo photographer, recaps their Best of 2023 Weddings. Recapping the Best of 2023 Weddings with Nikkels Photography As we reflect on the whirlwind of weddings that defined this past year (2023), we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to witness and capture love in all its forms. From the […]

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Love stories have a magical way of unfolding, and today, we are sharing a prime example of that with this Law Estate Winery Engagement Session in Paso Robles, California. Their journey began with a proposal at the enchanting Law Estate Winery, and now, they are all set to tie the knot at the beautiful Bella […]

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How to have a more relaxed wedding day? Wedding days can become hectic and stressful with lots of moving pieces. And well, you want to be present and enjoy your wedding day fully!! So here are some tips to have a more relaxed wedding day! Stacey and Aaron had an intimate wedding at Still Waters […]

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Gabrielle & Gareth celebrated their marriage at Sculptera Winery located in the heart of Paso Robles wine country. Since these two said I do at her parent’s back yard in 2020, they still wanted their big celebration with all of their friends and family present. Between Covid postponing their event multiple times to rain in […]

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The Nikkels Photography team shot 26 weddings!! From an intimate tiki boat ceremony to a large 300 person soiree, we photographed it all. It was incredibly hard to narrow down our 2021 best of wedding images and not give you hundreds to scroll through. So many incredible moments and memories we will cherish. Check out […]

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Kate & Francis had a beautiful wedding celebration at Tooth & Nail Winery located in the heart of Paso Robles, California. They met at Cal Poly back in 2011. So they knew that they would tie the knot in San Luis Obispo County. Their decor was a mix of beautiful rich fall colors and bits […]

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Samantha, Blake, and their family had an intimate wedding celebration at the stunning Loma Maria. Just 18 people witnessed these two say I do with the most perfect backdrop behind them. Seriously, it looked like we were in Tuscany!! It was an abnormal Paso evening, as some clouds rolled in and the breeze picked up. […]

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After waiting one whole year after their original wedding date, Lyle & Jacob tied the knot at The Paso Robles Inn. With their family and friends by their sides, these two exchanged beautiful “I do’s” under the oak tree. Some of my favorite moments were Lyle’s bridesmaids seeing her for the first time all dolled […]

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After postponing their big celebration from last August, Mikaila & David tied the knot, again!! Fallen Oaks Estate is a beautiful venue sitting in the heart of Paso Robles wine country. With sprawling hills, oak trees, and a cute pond with a dock, it is a great venue. This time, all of their friends and […]

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You are getting all your wedding details in place and have picked your vendors. Now what? Figuring out how to organize the day to provide you and your guests an epic party can get overwhelming. There are so many moving pieces to an efficient timeline. If you have hired a wedding planner/coordinator, this is their […]

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