Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes, California

From the intimate ceremony overlooking the Pacific to the lively celebration in the resort's luxurious ballroom, every frame was filled with genuine emotions and timeless beauty. The Terranea Resort served not only as a stunning venue but also as a character in the love story, adding a touch of California coastal magic to the couple's unforgettable day.

Rachel + Peter

Peter and Rachel first crossed paths in Princeton, New Jersey, having grown up in the same town but attending different schools. During the summers, Rachel worked as the hostess at Peter's father's restaurant in Princeton. It was in the summer of 2013 when Peter joined the restaurant's staff. Their manager, noticing Peter's glances towards Rachel, orchestrated a playful scheme, making both believe that Peter had given her his phone number. However, due to Peter's shyness, the manager actually provided the number on his behalf. They still hold onto the receipt paper bearing that number, which was framed at the Cocktail Hour table during their wedding.

Their relationship blossomed over subsequent years, despite attending colleges in different states — Peter in Santa Clara, California, and Rachel in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Their bond deepened as they continued to date during breaks from college, gradually falling in love.

Shortly after graduating and while both living in New York City, tragedy struck when Peter's mother passed away unexpectedly. Witnessing Peter's strength and compassion as he navigated through this challenging time with his family cemented Rachel’s belief that Peter was the person she wanted to spend her life with.

Over the past six years, they embarked on numerous adventures, including moving across the country to California to pursue shared dreams. Through it all, their love and appreciation for each other remained unwavering. They eagerly anticipate officially becoming husband and wife, eagerly looking forward to celebrating with their loved ones in a beautiful setting.

Venue: Terranea Resort
Planning | Coordinating: Ilana Rubin Events
Photography: Nela Photography
Beauty: Design Visage
Floral Design: Heavenly Blooms

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Films we will cherish

My husband Peter and I had a wonderful experience working with the Atlas & Rose Studios team for our wedding at Terranea Resort earlier this year! The entire process was incredibly smooth, professional and put us at ease that this would not be something we had to worry about and we could trust Brian to do an absolutely beautiful job. He really listened to us and the vision I had for the wedding video, striking the perfect balance on the day of between getting all of the shots (and more!) that we wanted, while also still letting us do our thing and be in the moment! The end results are films that we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you team!!

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