Diana + Ryan at Reptacular Ranch

Nov 12

A camel, a donkey, an alpaca and a whole lot of Star Wars Legos. If that sounds like the best wedding guest list ever, you would be right. Diana + Ryan said "I do" on October 11, 2026 at Reptacular Animals Ranch in Sylmar, tucked into the foothills of the Angeles National Forest, and it was every bit as fun as it sounds.

Under the oaks

We started under the old oak trees that make this ranch so special. Dappled light, a long veil and two people who could not stop laughing at each other. Ryan's sky blue suit against those golden hills? Chef's kiss. Diana took a quiet minute to read Ryan's letter before we gathered the whole crew: bridesmaids in rich burgundy and mauve, groomsmen in gray, and a frenchie who absolutely knew he was the cutest one there.

A galaxy far, far away (but make it a ranch)

These two built their day around what they love. R2-D2 and AT-AT Lego builds became the centerpieces, every place setting got a thank-you card with a custom Lego minifigure, and the florals came straight from Costco, proof that a beautiful wedding is about taste, not a price tag.

The ceremony

Diana walked the aisle with her mom under a wooden hexagon arch draped in sage, surrounded by the people who matter most. The vows were heartfelt, the kiss was perfect, and the recessional was pure joy.

Meet the wedding party (the furry kind)

This is the part of the day you can only get at Reptacular Ranch. Ryan saddled up on a donkey right at the altar, a camel posed like a pro, and an alpaca stole every single frame it was in. Diana + Ryan rolled with all of it, and those are some of my favorite images I have ever made.

The after party

Once the sun went down, the string lights came on and the party took over. A first dance under the lights, a cake moment that got a little messy (in the best way), toasts from the best MCs and a dance floor that never emptied out. Forever Smiley, indeed.

Diana + Ryan, thank you for trusting me with your day. You two are the real deal. #foreversmiley