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


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


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


A “Green” wedding can vary in meaning but for those who are looking for an affordable and truly remarkable location to exchange vows, this is as green as it gets, Eco-friendly green that is! I had the pleasure of visiting the Spirit Pine Sanctuary this week and was struck by the raw beauty and unobstructed… Read More


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


Gardenias are my FAVORITE August blooms.  The unforgettable scent, the delicate petals, the lush greenery and did I mention the beautifully perfumed scent?? Gardenias are great for corsages and to float in a vessel of water. With just some florists tape and a pin, it is a ready to go corsage! They are available in… Read More


What a beautiful way to add color, dimension and a touch of organic beauty to a reception with hand written escort cards inserted into apples with an elegant little pearl-topped push pin.  The table numbers (or names) are written inside.  Whether crab apples,  granny smiths, fugi or red delicious, these are such a beautiful, simple… Read More