Indoor and Outdoor Wedding Venues: Award-winning Photographer Explores the Best in Ventura County

Online, December 9, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Christmas holidays are considered extra special times perfect for a guy to pop the big question to the woman that he dreams of being with for the rest of his life. When she says "yes", the date of the big wedding may already be tentatively marked or set in finality, and often followed by the beautiful and exciting phase of preparation. Along with the wedding date, location is one of the first elements that need to be set.

Ventura County is home to various churches, restaurants, yachts and hotels that make the perfect wedding locations. For couples rooting for extra special weddings that defy the traditional indoor setting, outdoor weddings with breathtaking sceneries are great ideas. That moment of saying "I do" is made more delightfully memorable with beach weddings, garden weddings, ballroom weddings and barn weddings.

"For those in Ventura County, I had worked in so many beautiful venues from outdoors to amazing ballrooms like the four seasons in Westlake Village and Sherwood County Club," says award-winning photgrapher, Gloria Mesa. "Some of my other favorites are Harlteys Botanica Gardens, McCorminch Ranch and Lomoneira Ranch," added Mesa.

According to Mesa, she advise that brides should carefully consider the venue and pay attention to details like textiles, colors, and lighting that can provide a breathtaking backdrop for that special day. It is important to start looking to set your appointments in order to find the perfect one.

A key element to orchestrating a beautiful and memorable wedding is selecting an established wedding photography expert whose works are well-regarded as the best in the field. When it comes to wedding photography in Ventura County, Gloria Mesa is the top professional choice for creating lasting memories. Also serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Ms. Mesa has had the privilege of photographing weddings in many of the beautiful places that host the big event.

With wedding photography services detailed at GloriaMesa.com, she is no stranger to beautiful wedding ceremonies held in premiere venues such as Hotel Biltmore in Santa Barbara, Rincon Beach Club and Montecito Country Club. With her extensive portfolio, she highlights that Catholic wedding ceremonies held at the Mission in Santa Barbara are exquisite, with the grounds and the lighting that are perfect for amazing photos.

"Santa Barbara has so many beautiful places to host your wedding and as a wedding photographer, I fell in love with the Hotel Biltmore in Santa Barbara, Rincon Beach Club, Montecito Country club, just to name a few," continued Mesa.

Gloria Mesa has also taken beautiful pictures in ballrooms like the four seasons in Westlake Village, Sherwood County Club, Saddlerock Ranch, Camarillo Ranch, Maravilla Gardens and The Walnut Grove in Tierra Rejada, The Hummingbird Nest in Simi Valley, and the Westlake Village Inn. The Harlteys Botanica Gardens, McCorminch Ranch and Lomoneira Ranch are also haven for great weddings and photos. In Los Angeles, areas Marvimon, The Langham in Pasadena, as well as Montage and SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills are top suggested wedding venues.

Mesa shares her recommended resources for wedding ideas and venues. She frequents Here Comes the Bride publication because its a source of great information for the best wedding destination in California, based on a particular budget and the preferred style. Gloria Mesa's blog also discusses various topics on wedding preparations to guide future wives and husbands in choosing the right places to wed in the State.

To learn more about Gloria Mesa Photography services and tips for a beautiful wedding venue, please visit http://www.gloriamesa.com for information.