Spring Weddings

Spring.
Bloom + green.

Cherry blossoms, wildflowers, green hills, lavender. March-May California weddings — the best value-to-photo ratio of the year.

Plan your day
Spring vibes

What spring CA looks like.

Cherry blossom (San Jose, SF, Capitol Park Sacramento)

Late February to early April. 2-3 week peak window. Schedule sessions during the week to avoid weekend crowds.

Wildflower super-bloom (Antelope Valley, Carrizo Plain)

Mid-March to mid-April depending on rain. Editorial portrait sessions in poppy fields — the most photogenic California spring window.

Lavender + olive blossoms (Paso Robles, Anderson Valley)

Late April to early June. Cass Winery + Allegretto have lavender peaks couples build their wedding around.

Wine-country bud break

Mid-March — vine leaves first appear. Soft green vineyard backgrounds before harvest density.

Big Sur green hills

March-May — Highway 1 cliffs are emerald. Best window of the year for Big Sur weddings before summer dryness.

Yosemite waterfall season

May is peak waterfall flow. Bridalveil + Yosemite Falls roar. Best month for Tunnel View + Glacier Point weddings.

Pros

  • ◆Photogenic blooms + green hills
  • ◆Cooler weather, better for layered outfits
  • ◆Lower wedding-industry competition than fall
  • ◆15-20% off-peak pricing at most venues
  • ◆Light all day — sunrise + sunset both workable

Cons

  • ◆Rain risk through April (build a rain plan)
  • ◆Allergies for outdoor ceremonies
  • ◆Bay Area marine layer in May ("May Gray")
  • ◆Spring-bloom timing is unpredictable year-to-year
  • ◆Easter weekend conflicts (March/April)
FAQ

Most-asked.

Best month for a spring CA wedding?+
Late April to mid-May. Past most rain risk, before May Gray fog peaks. Wildflowers + green hills + lavender all photograph well.
How do we plan around bloom timing?+
Don't schedule the wedding around blooms — schedule the engagement session around blooms. Wedding date should be venue + photographer + family-driven. Engagement sessions can flex by 1-2 weeks.
What about rain?+
Always have a rain plan. Tent rental, indoor backup space, or a venue with a covered ceremony option. We bring rain covers + have shot 30+ rain weddings — moody photos are some of our best.
Spring-pricing premium?+
No — spring is shoulder-season at most CA venues. Save 10-15% vs. June or October peak. Best value-to-photo ratio of the year.

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