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Wedding

Malissa & Roland


 

🗓️ March 21, 2026

Aptos, CA

 

Bride

Malissa Burns

 

  • 📞 Phone: 831-535-8706

 

Groom

Roland Ramirez

 

  • 📞 Phone: 408-335-3264

 

About Couple


Roland and Malissa met through a Christian dating app, Upward.

They talked for a week then decided to meet at Luna’s Kitchen in Campbell, CA for their first date. Roland brought Malissa flowers and the waiter brought them champagne to celebrate their date. From that night forward they were inseparable and talked to each other everyday. Roland began driving on the weekends to Malissa.

The first time he visited Malissa he was a little nervous because of the remote surroundings. 

Fast forward and now he used to country living and all of God’s little creatures.


Malissa and Roland’s love continues to grow with every passing day. They love big and anyone who spends time with them can feel it. Most important of all, they love God first!

 

Couple's Website

www.zola.com/wedding/malissaandroland

 

Wedding Type

Rustic

 

Guest Count

75

 

Bridal Party Amount

8

 

  • MATRON OF HONOR 1: Kaylee Hyatt

    (Bride's Daughter) 

     

  • MATRON OF HONOR 2: Crissy Wortmann

    (Bride's Daughter)

     

  • BEST MAN: Micah Ramirez

    (Groom's Son)

     

  • GROOMSMAN: Matthew Chumley

    (Bride's Son)

     

  • FLOWERGIRL 1: Nora Hyatt

    (Bride's Granddaughter)

     

  • FLOWERGIRL 2: Stella Zaragoza

    (Groom's Great Niece)

     

  • RING BEARER 1: Wesley Kumpe

    (Bride's Great Nephew)

     

  • RING BEARER 2: Melody Burns-Ramirez

    (Couple's Fur Daughter)

 

Wedding Color Scheme

Rustic

 

Unplugged Ceremony

Yes

 

Wedding Vows Info

Personal & Traditional

 

Reception Seating Plan

No

 

On-Site Contact

Maria Burns

(Bride's Sister / Parking and Shuttle Coordinator)

📞 Phone: 951-321-9009


Lelani Martinez

(Friend / Day-Of Coordinator)

📞 Phone: 408-775-2125

 

Emergency Contact

Maria Burns

(Bride's Sister)

📞 Phone: 951-321-9009

 

📌 Locations

 

General Wedding Venue Location

Aptos Village County Park

100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

(Outdoors)

 

Website:

https://parks.santacruzcountyca.gov/Home/ExploreOurParksBeaches/AllCountyParks/AptosVillageCountyPark.aspx

 

Google Maps: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/W5fgFmhbvnvBKhoi7

 

Tour Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10iWasGPJ94y5htJWu5beFbFqhtRJV9-o/view


  • Bride and groom will be getting married in the paver area.


  • Parking space will be reserved for photographer (by Maria Burns)


  • No Venue Restrictions (Photography)

    • Drones will not be used

 

Wedding Schedule: 

 

🗓️ Saturday

March 21, 2026

(Time Zone: PDT)

 

🕒 1:15 PM 

Photographer Arrival

(Aptos Village County Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA - Outdoors

 

  • Contact Maria Burns (On-Site Contact - Parking & Shuttle Coordinator), upon arrival


  • Contact Lelani Martinez (On-Site Contact - Day-Of Coordinator), after parking


  • Groom will already be on-site from 10am

 

🕒 1:30 PM

Guest Arrival

(Ceremony)

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

🕒 1:35 PM

Venue Highlighting

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • Establishing shots (Photo)

  • Environment and Decor of Ceremony area (Photo)

  • Environment and Decor of Reception area (Photo)

  • The bride arrives at the ceremony at 1:55pm

 

🕒 2:00 PM

Ceremony Starts

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • Unplugged Ceremony

  • Aisle Walking

    • Roland (Groom) and Micah (Groom's Son/Best Man) walks Rosie (Groom's Mother) down the aisle for her to be seated at the front right next to her partner, and then takes their place at the ceremony altar with Officiant

    • 1 - Wesley (Ring bearer) walks Melody (Dog/Ring Bearer) down the aisle

      • Micah (Best Man) will take the rings off of the dog’s flower backpack. 

    • 2 - Kaylee (Matron of Honor) and Crissy (Matron of Honor) walk down the aisle together

    • 3 - Nora (Flower Girl) and Stella (Flower Girl) walk down the aisle together

    • 4 - Malissa (Bride) with Matthew (Bride's Son/Groomsman) walk down the aisle

      • The officiant will ask each of the Bride's children if they give her to the Groom to be wed.

  • Personal and Traditional Vows

    • No microphone will be used

  • Ring Blessings and Exchanges

  • First Kiss

  • No Marriage License Signing On-site

     

  • Approx. 25 minute Run Time

 

🕒 2:25 PM

Ceremony Ends

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • There is no cocktail hour.

 

🕒 2:30 PM

Family & Bridal Party Portraits

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

  

GROUPINGS

(LOCATION: Background facing the field - shaded)

  • 1 - Couple + all of both Families

     

(LOCATION: Wedding Arch: 2-3 minutes each)

  • 2 - Couple + Couple's Children only

  • 3 - Couple + Couple's Children and their spouses + Granddaughter

  • 4 - Couple + all of Bride's Family

  • 5 - Couple + Bride's siblings and their spouses

  • 6 - Couple + all of Groom's Family

  • 7 - Couple + Groom's Mother and her fiancé

  • 8 - Couple + Groom’s Mother and Groom's siblings

  • 9 - Couple + Groom's siblings and their spouses

  • 10 - Bride + Bride's siblings only

  • 11 - Groom + Groom's siblings + Groom's Son

  • 12 - Couple + Officiant

  • 13 - Couple + Bridal Party

  • 14 to 21 - Couple + Bridal Party Individuals


🕒 3:15 PM

Couple's Portraits

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • Romantic portraits will be captured in the ceremony area.

  • PHOTO: Get creative, work together, and contribute giving direction to get captivating shots + clips of the couple

    • Important Photo Requests

      • Groom and his son (Micah), with their boots next to each other

      • Groom, Micah, Wesley (ring bearer), and Matthew (Bride's son) with their boots next to each other

      • Bride and the flower girls, with their boots next to each other

 

🕒 3:45 PM

Reception Starts

(Grand Entrance)

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • Only the Bride and Groom will be announced to enter by the DJ.

    • PHOTO: Make sure to capture!

 

🕒 3:50 PM

Dinner Time

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • No Designated Seating Plan

  • There will not be any speeches.

 

 

🕒 4:30 PM

Dancefloor Opens

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • PHOTO: Capture / highlight everyone dancing and having fun!

    • Take photos with Bride and Groom with guests and close friends (prompt posed shots, if appropriate)

  • There will be a Photo Booth


🕒 4:45 PM

Cake Cutting

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)


🕒 5:00 PM

Couple's First Dance

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

🕒 5:05 PM

Mother-Groom Dance

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • Groom will dance with his mother


🕒 5:10 PM

Bride and Son Dance

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

  • Bride will dance with her son


🕒 5:15 PM

Bouquet Toss

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 


🕒 5:20 PM

Garter Toss

(Aptos Village County Park - Outdoors)

 

 

🕒 5:30 PM 

Photographer Departure


  • Say goodbye to Malissa and Roland before leaving.

 

🎉Vendor List

 

Wedding Planner

(N/A)

 

Day-Of Coordinator

Lelani Martinez

(Friend)

 

  • 📞 Phone: 408-775-2125

 

Officiant

Kim Peterson

 

DJ

DJ Johnny Towers

(Juan Alonso)

  

Hair Dresser

Bobby Marie Ramirez

 

Catering

 NorCal Barbecue

  

Cake

Carissa Mann

  

Photo Booth

QueenBee Photo Booth

  

📷 Photography

 

🔷 Dress Code

  • Rustic

 

⭐ Photography Style

  • Candid / Photojournalistic --- (spontaneous moments)

  • Editorial / Artistic --- (stylized story-telling)

  • Playful --- (lighthearted and fun)

  

Photographer

Camille

📞 Phone: 831-524-5944‬

 

🕛 Start Time: 1:30 PM

(Arrive 15-30 minutes early for set up)

🕛 End Time: 5:30 PM

Coverage Total: 4 Hours


Notes / Instructions:


  • Shoot in RAW (full resolution), not JPG

     

  • Feel free to overshoot! The more to cull, the better!

     

  • Plan commute accordingly (travel times/duration, traffic density, weather conditions, etc).

    • Confirm you have the accurate location. If using GPS, type in the name of the venue with the city and verify it's the right place, avoiding the possibility of incorrect directions or destination.

     

  • Call the on-site contact(s) upon first arrival, stating that you're the photographer from Pluvia Studios. Make sure you are guided to the first shooting location on time to set up and start taking photos.

 

  • Capture every single grouping listed for photos (check schedule). Do not miss any. Work with the day-of coordinator and/or wedding planner to ensure.

      

  • Alongside traditional poses, incorporate fun prompts or activities during the shoot to draw out genuine emotions and unexpected moments for varied, unique, and entertaining shots.

 

  • Get a variety of closeups and wide shots.

 

  • Watch your ISO levels

    • Don't shoot too dark (especially indoors)

    • Don't shoot too bright (especially outdoors)

  • Clean surfaces of objects before shooting (ex. dust, smudges, dirt)

    • Make sure your lenses are also clean at all times.

 

  • Watch out for your shadows and reflections (ex. mirrors) in the shots

 

  • Make sure both parties (photographer and videographer) have a clear shot at all times

    • Do not block each other's camera view.

 

  • Keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change at any point. Be prepared for anything.

    • Wedding formalities may not always be on time.

    • Planned events or activities may spontaneously occur out of order.

    • There's always a possibility of untold surprises from the couple, bridal party, and/or guests (ex. unexpected speeches or performances). 

  • Prioritize high quality work but also have fun! Enjoy and contribute positive energy to the couple, guests and staff!

  

📝 Important Notes:

 

Capture Highlighting


  • Candid shots of everyone enjoying their time.

  • Special photos of boots

    • Groom and his son, with their boots next to each other

    • Groom, his son, the ring bearer, and Groomsmen with their boots next to each other

    • Bride and the flower girls, with their boots next to each other

  • Photos of Bride and Groom with close friends and all guests

 

Sensitive Information


  • The bride's parents are deceased.

 

Other Notes


  • The bride wants to make sure there are photos of all their family. 



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