Will you be my Bridesmaid? It’s only one day…that lives on in photos forever What kind of woman gives up all control over her look, style and budget for a day of formal photographs? Bridesmaids do. Joy is the expected, and typical, response to being asked to be in a cherished friend or family member’s wedding. This joy however is inevitably followed by the anxiety of the dress. Regardless… Read More
Elie Saab-is this too much to wear every day? I’m totally obsessed with Elie Saab this season, so gorgeous, glamorous, flattering and utterly fabulous. O-B-S-E-S-S-E-D.… Read More
Amazing Vintage Rentals! These beautiful vintage sofas, vintage chairs, tables, china, stemware, flatware, vespas, decorative elements and much much more are now available through Archive Vintage Rentals. Call or email me for more details, I’m so pleased to announce my joining with Archive to offer their amazing furnishings and accessories to the central coast of California! rani.archive@gmail.com… Read More
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
For the Groom… One of my Favorite weddings was an outdoor event with the Groom from Texas and the Bride from the Santa Ynez Valley, putting out an old western wagon and lowering the back gate was the perfect location to place a “Cigar Bar” with goodies and favorites of the Bride and Groom for all of the… 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
the perfect gifts….. http://www.grandinroad.com/entertaining-decor-furnishings/13994 The perfect gifts are thoughtful, personal and useful so to begin my perfect gift series let’s start with these little cocktail napkins from Grandin Road. Only $29 for a set of 12 monogrammed cocktail napkins, what a budget-friendly and perfect gift for any Bride, engaged couple, Mother of the… Read More