Nicole & Brent, The Alisal Guest Ranch This stunning wedding took place at The Alisal Guest Ranch’s Private Lake in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley just North of Santa Barbara, California. The Bride ‘s smile was contagious and wouldn’t yours be if you were marrying your high school sweetheart? Guests were delivered by Hay Wagon and Boots & Hats spun around the… Read More
Jessica & Nick Forcier, Firestone Vineyard & Winery It’s not every day I show up to conduct a rehearsal and the Bride is carrying a bouquet of Broccoli florets. This is just one of my favorite moments while working with Jessica and Nick to plan their Los Olivos wedding. Sweet Monday Photography captured stunning images throughout the day and here is just a… Read More
This is one of the best non-season-specific centerpiece ideas I’ve come across. Leave it to Martha to post this picture of a beautiful baby boxwood in a perfectly appointed bucket as a summer wedding centerpiece. Not only eco-friendly and re-purposeful after the wedding by planting it but the green tree can be the stage on… Read More
Your own private lake… Looking for a stunning location for your California Wedding? The Alisal Guest Ranch in Solvang, California has the most amazing locations for ceremony and reception, my favorite is the lake. Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley in the hills above Santa Barbara, this PRIVATE lake is home to nesting Bald Eagles, deer, Bass and total… Read More
I L-O-V-E this wedding magazine, published only twice yearly, it’s SO worth the wait. Newly engaged, planning your wedding for this summer or autumn or dreaming of your day to come this is well worth the newsstand price tag.… Read More