Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Spring Wedding

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Wedding | Samantha & Solange

lesbian couple holding hands on their wedding day at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Wedding | San Diego Wedding Photographer

Samantha and Solange’s gorgeous spring wedding at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was coastal elegance through and through.

Ever since meeting Sam and Solange for their Coronado Island engagement session, I was counting the days until their wedding. They are warm, charming, and fun people all around, who both individually light up any room they’re in and together are unstoppable.

The day started at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel, where Samantha and Solange got ready for the wedding on separate floors with their wedding party. We photographed them in the beautiful, light-filled rooms overlooking the San Diego harbor, as well as taking some more editorial, fashion-inspired portraits of both brides in the hallways and elevators of the hotel.

In the garden courtyard behind the Sheraton, the couple shared a private first look before being joined by their family and wedding party for group photos.

Meanwhile, five minutes away, guests began to gather at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, a wedding venue that, after hosting weddings for almost half a century, is a San Diego institution. Nestled along the waterfront with breathtaking views of the San Diego Skyline, Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is one of San Diego’s most picturesque wedding venues. Its elegant charm and coastal ambiance perfectly matched the couple’s aesthetic.

Officiant Donna, who specializes in LGBTQ+ weddings in the San Diego area, led a beautiful ceremony for Sam and Solange, and the couple not only exchanged rings but shared a shot together before being declared wives.

In the soft glow of golden hour, and still in their giddy post-wedding ceremony feelings, we explored the grounds of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse and took portraits of the happy newlyweds. Samantha stunned in a lace, off-the-shoulder gown designed by Enzoani, and Solange looked incredible in her custom suit by designer Duchess Clothier. Samantha’s bouquet was filled with roses in white with blush tones.

The wedding reception at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was elegant, and tasteful, with more blush and white toned flowers and linens filling the room and a classy white cake from Babycakes San Diego decorated with a “Mrs and Mrs” cake topper.

During the party that ensued, Samantha changed into a fun, slinky silk dress with tassels, and the guests danced the night away.

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Wedding | San Diego Wedding Photographer

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view of the san diego harbor from the sheraton
pink and white flat lay with pearls and white vow books
bottle of champagne on a marble background
gold loeffler randall wedding shoes with pink and white flower
chloe perfume with necklaces on a marble background
tiffanys necklaces on a marble background
flat lay with black dress shoes, watch, and flowers

Sheraton San Diego Wedding Getting Ready Photos

bride and bridesmaids sitting on a bed
bride in her getting ready robe
bride and bridesmaid getting ready for wedding day
bridesmaid zipping up bride's gown
bridesmaid zipping up bride's gown
bridesmaid putting bride's shoes on
portrait of bride on wedding day
portrait of bride on wedding day
flash photo of bride walking down a hotel hallway
flash photo of bride in an elevator
bride and bridesmaids jumping on the bed
bride and bridesmaids jumping on the bed
bridal party dancing in the getting ready suite
bride wearing a white suit getting ready for her wedding
bride wearing a white suit getting ready for her wedding
bride wearing a white suit getting ready for her wedding
bride wearing a white suit adjusting her watch
bride wearing a white suit putting on her shoes
bride wearing a white suit getting ready for her wedding
bride wearing a white suit in an elevator
bridesmaids kissing bride's face
bridesmaids holding flowers
brides holding hands back to back before a first look
brides holding hands back to back
two brides share a first look
two brides share a first look
two brides share a first look
two brides share a kiss
two brides share a kiss

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse

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wedding welcome sign at tom ham's lighthouse
wedding arch at tom ham's lighthouse
bride and bridesmaids arriving at tom ham's lighthouse for her wedding
wedding officiant arriving at tom ham's lighthouse wedding
bride in white suit with her parents walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse wedding
two bridal party members walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse
two bridal party members walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse wedding
two bridesmaids walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse wedding
bride in a white suit with a pink boutonniere waiting for her bride at tom ham's lighthouse wedding
bride walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse
bride walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse
bride walking down the aisle at tom ham's lighthouse
two brides getting married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bride in a white suit saying vows
bride saying vows
two brides getting married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
maid of honor passing rings to bride in a white suit
two brides exchanging rings at their wedding at tom ham's wedding in san diego
two brides getting married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides sharing a shot during their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides sharing a shot during their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides sharing their first kiss at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides just married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides just married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides kissing halfway down the aisle at their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides just married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides just married at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bridesmaids celebrating after a wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bridesmaids celebrating after a wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bridesmaid holding pink and white flower bouquet

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Wedding Portraits | San Diego Wedding Photographer

two brides standing in front of the ocean after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides kissing in front of the ocean after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides taking portraits after their wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Wedding Venue | San Diego Wedding Photographer

seating chart decorated with white flowers at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
cocktail hour decoration and jenga at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception decor at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception decor at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception decor at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
white wedding cake at tom ham's lighthouse with mrs and mrs cake topper
cocktail hour at a wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
cocktail hour at a wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
cocktail hour at a wedding at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception grand entrance at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception grand entrance at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides entering wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
two brides entering wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
two brides kissing at the head table at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides sharing a kiss at their wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
the bride in her second wedding dress at her tom ham's lighthouse wedding reception
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
man playing jenga at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
guests dancing at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego california
two brides cutting their wedding cake at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides cutting their wedding cake at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides cutting their wedding cake at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides cutting their wedding cake at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
two brides cutting their wedding cake at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bride throwing the bouquet at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bride throwing the bouquet at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bride throwing the bouquet at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
bride throwing the bouquet at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
dessert table at a wedding reception at tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
san diego skyline view from tom ham's lighthouse in san diego
 

Wedding Ceremony Videography at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse in San Diego

All photos captured by San Diego wedding photographer Pamela Tatz Photography. If you liked this Tom Ham’s Lighthouse wedding, you may also be interested in seeing this Altadena Town and Country Club wedding and this intimate wedding at a private vineyard in Temecula, California.

San Diego Wedding Vendors

Venue | Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Photography & videography | Pamela Tatz Photography
Wedding planning | Radleigh + Sage
Officiant | Officiant Donna
Cake artist | Babycakes San Diego
Florist | H Floral Studio
DJ/MC | DJ Dolorosa
Hair and makeup artist | Artistry by Samantha Rae
Jeweler | Diamonds Forever San Diego
Bride’s dress | Enzoani
Bridesmaid dresses | BHLDN
Bride’s suit | Duchess Clothier
Bride’s shoes | Taft

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