Elisa & Brandon at The Headquarters

October 19, 2025 · The Headquarters, San Diego

A Headquarters Wedding in San Diego

Elisa and Brandon met in college almost ten years ago through a mutual friend. Brandon liked Elisa the whole way through, and they started dating the summer they graduated. They still laugh most at their inside jokes, silly movie lines and memes. They married on October 19, 2025 at The Headquarters by Wedgewood Weddings, a 1939 police headquarters turned wedding venue in Seaport Village on the downtown San Diego waterfront. The palette was blush pink, white and soft blue, with navy and gold at the reception. The day held a ceremony under a floral arch, a first dance, red outfits for the afternoon and late afternoon portraits on the bay. Here is their Headquarters wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

The Details

Elisa's beaded lace heels and perfume were styled with blue and blush flowers, and Brandon's flat lay had a pink bow tie, a blue boutonniere and a bottle of whisky.

Elisa's lace heels, perfume, stationery and blue and blush flowers laid out as a flat lay

A bottle of perfume resting on blue flowers and blush pink stationery

Elisa's perfume and beaded lace heel styled with pale blue blooms

A beaded lace block heel next to a white bow and pink stationery

Brandon's black dress shoes, pink bow tie, suspenders and blue boutonniere in a flat lay

A pink bow tie resting on a bottle of whisky between Brandon's black shoes

A bottle of whisky and a boxed decanter styled with Brandon's pink bow tie and boutonniere, photographed by One and Only Production

Brandon Gets Ready in The Vault

Brandon got ready in The Vault, the dark green groom's suite at The Headquarters. He finished his black tuxedo and pink bow tie, then poured drinks at the bar with his groomsmen.

Brandon gets help with his jacket in front of an arched mirror in The Vault at The Headquarters

Brandon adjusts his bow tie in the dark green groom's suite

A close look at Brandon straightening his pink bow tie

Brandon in his black tuxedo standing in front of the bar at The Headquarters

Brandon sits in his tuxedo with a relaxed smile

Brandon checks his watch as he finishes getting ready

Brandon with two of his groomsmen in the groom's suite

Brandon and his groomsmen pour drinks at the bar before the ceremony

Brandon and his groomsmen in suits in the lounge at The Headquarters

Brandon and his groomsmen in light suits in front of a green hedge, photographed by One and Only Production

Elisa Gets Ready in The Rose Room

Elisa got ready in The Rose Room with her bridesmaids, all in matching robes. There were selfies, plenty of laughing and a bottle of champagne before the dress went on.

Elisa's wedding gown hanging under a chandelier in the bridal suite at The Headquarters

A close look at the lace and beading on Elisa's gown

Elisa in a white robe looks at her wedding gown on its hanger

A floral hair piece tucked into Elisa's low bun

Elisa and her bridesmaids in matching robes on a black sofa in the bridal suite

Elisa and her bridesmaids wave from the sofa while getting ready

Elisa and her bridesmaids take a selfie in their robes

Elisa and her bridesmaids pop a bottle of champagne, photographed by One and Only Production

Bridal Portraits at The Headquarters

Before the ceremony we took Elisa through the venue in her lace gown and cathedral veil. The tall windows, dark wood floors and green staircase at The Headquarters made it easy to find soft light and room for her long train.

Elisa poses in her lace gown with her hand at her chin in the ceremony space

The lace train of Elisa's gown spread across the dark wood floor

Elisa holds her bouquet under a long cathedral veil

Elisa stands at the base of a green staircase with her lace train spread behind her

Elisa's gown and bouquet framed by her bridesmaids in blush pink dresses

Elisa and a bridesmaid share a hug with their bouquets, photographed by One and Only Production

The Ceremony at The Headquarters

The ceremony began at 11 AM in front of a round arch draped in blush fabric and covered in blush, white and blue flowers. Elisa's parents walked her down the aisle, and Brandon was waiting for her at the front.

Rows of black chairs lead to the floral arch in the ceremony space at The Headquarters

Blush, white and blue florals on the ceremony arch with pink draped fabric

Elisa walks toward the ceremony with her parents, her long train behind her

Brandon waits at the front as Elisa comes down the aisle

A family member hugs Brandon at the end of the aisle

Elisa and Brandon hold hands in front of the floral arch as the ceremony begins

A wide view of the ceremony under the high windows at The Headquarters

Brandon places the ring on Elisa's finger

Guests cheer as Elisa and Brandon are married, photographed by One and Only Production

Wedding Party and Family at the Arch

Pictures with family were one of the things Elisa and Brandon were looking forward to most. We gathered the wedding party and then family and friends at the ceremony arch, and came back for more later in the day once they had changed into red.

Elisa and Brandon with their bridesmaids at the floral arch

Elisa and Brandon with their full wedding party, her train spread in front of them

The wedding party relaxes together in the lounge at The Headquarters

Elisa and Brandon with family in front of the ceremony arch

Elisa and Brandon with two family members at the floral arch

A large group of family and friends gathered around Elisa and Brandon at the arch

Elisa and Brandon in red with a guest at the arch later in the day

Elisa and Brandon in red with friends at the ceremony arch, photographed by One and Only Production

Portraits at The Headquarters

The building opened in 1939 as San Diego's police headquarters, and it still has the details to show for it: a vintage elevator, a green staircase and a covered walkway under wooden beams. Elisa and Brandon made the most of every corner.

Elisa and Brandon on the green staircase at The Headquarters

Elisa and Brandon embrace inside the vintage elevator

Elisa and Brandon smile side by side in front of a wooden door

Elisa and Brandon under the wood beamed ceiling of the covered walkway

Elisa and Brandon kiss under her lace veil

Elisa and Brandon walk hand in hand down the covered walkway

Brandon dips Elisa as her veil floats behind her, photographed by One and Only Production

First Look at the Reception

Before guests came in, Elisa and Brandon saw their finished reception room together for the first time. Navy tablecloths, gold chargers and blush florals filled the room under the exposed wood beams, and every table card had its own illustrated drink.

Elisa and Brandon step through the doors to see their reception room for the first time

Elisa and Brandon alone in the empty reception room under the wood beam ceiling

Brandon twirls Elisa across the empty dance floor

The reception room at The Headquarters with navy tables under the exposed wood beams

A table number card with a drink illustration beside blush and white florals

A place setting with a gold charger and a pale blue napkin on a navy tablecloth

A centerpiece of blush, peach and white flowers with greenery

A place card for Elisa on a gold charger

The Find Your Seat sign with illustrated drinks for each table

The white tiered cake on a gold bar cart in the reception room, photographed by One and Only Production

Grand Entrance and First Dance

Elisa changed into a short white dress for the grand entrance. She danced with her dad to My Girl, then she and Brandon shared their first dance to a special version of Die with a Smile.

A member of the wedding party makes his grand entrance

Elisa and Brandon wave as they make their grand entrance, Elisa in her second dress

Elisa and Brandon celebrate with their arms in the air

Elisa takes a family member's hand to begin the father daughter dance

Elisa and Brandon start their first dance as guests look on

Brandon opens his arms wide during the first dance

Elisa and Brandon dance side by side under the wood beam ceiling

Brandon and Elisa mirror each other on the dance floor

Brandon lifts Elisa during the first dance

Brandon spins Elisa as guests watch from the edge of the floor, photographed by One and Only Production

A Red Second Look

Later in the afternoon Elisa and Brandon changed into red. We took them back through the venue, from the staircase and a moody hallway to the lounge and the bar.

Elisa and Brandon in red at the floral arch

Elisa and Brandon in red on the green staircase

Elisa and Brandon walk hand in hand down a dark hallway

Elisa and Brandon in red on the orange velvet banquette in the lounge

Elisa's hand and rings resting on the red lace of her qipao

A black and white portrait of Elisa and Brandon sitting close together

Elisa and Brandon in red at the green tiled bar at The Headquarters

Elisa and Brandon in red in front of a sparkling backdrop, photographed by One and Only Production

Speeches and Toasts

Family and friends took the microphone for a welcome speech and toasts, with Elisa and Brandon listening from the head table.

A family member gives a speech at the reception

A guest gives a toast as the head table listens

A guest gives a toast with a microphone, photographed by One and Only Production

Cake Cutting

The white tiered cake from Violet Cake Company sat on a gold bar cart with a Mr and Mrs topper, and Elisa and Brandon cut it together to Beautiful by Crush.

The white tiered cake on a gold bar cart

Elisa and Brandon raise their hands beside the cake

Elisa and Brandon cut their cake together

Brandon and Elisa laugh as they share the first slice, photographed by One and Only Production

Toasts with Guests and the Dance Floor

Elisa and Brandon went from table to table to toast with their guests, and the photo booth stayed busy. Then the dance floor filled up, with one big group photo of everyone in the room.

A table of guests raises their glasses during table toasts

Two guests pose in front of the photo booth backdrop

Elisa and Brandon toast with guests by the bar

Photo booth strips with Elisa and Brandon's names and date

A big group photo of everyone on the dance floor

Guests cheer as Elisa is lifted on the dance floor

Elisa laughs in her red qipao and pearl necklace

Elisa dances with a guest on the dance floor

Brandon hugs a guest on the dance floor, photographed by One and Only Production

Late Afternoon Portraits by the Bay

After the reception we walked down to the water near Seaport Village for portraits on San Diego Bay. The late sun, a passing sailboat and the Coronado Bridge in the distance made a calm, golden end to the day.

Elisa and Brandon embrace on the pier with a sailboat behind them

Brandon holds Elisa close by the rocks on San Diego Bay

Elisa and Brandon on the rocky shoreline by the bay

Brandon kisses Elisa's cheek in the late afternoon sun

Elisa and Brandon walk along the waterfront path with Seaport Village behind them

Elisa and Brandon hug with the Coronado Bridge in the distance

Elisa and Brandon nose to nose by the water

Brandon kisses Elisa on the forehead at the waterfront, photographed by One and Only Production

Planning a Headquarters Wedding?

The Headquarters gives you a lot of character in one building: exposed cement walls, wooden beam ceilings, hardwood floors and art deco details, plus a green staircase, a vintage elevator, a covered walkway and a stylish bar, all steps from San Diego Bay for portraits by the water. One and Only Production is a photo and video team based in West Covina, serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. We would love to hear your story. Take a look at our wedding portfolio, then check your date with us.

Wedding Vendors

Venue and Catering: The Headquarters by Wedgewood Weddings @wedgewood.theheadquarters
Planner: Callie Smith, K. Rose Events @k.roseevents
Florals: Flover Studio @floverstudiosd
Hair and Makeup: Lulu Liu
Officiant: Pastor Jay Baird, Joining Hearts
Gown: Azazie @azaziebridal
Tux: Friar Tux @friartux
DJ: DJ Maestro
Cake: Violet Cake Company @violetcakecompany
Photo and Video: One and Only Production @oneandonlyproduction