California Reverie: An Ethereal Elopement Along the Pacific Coastline in Carmel-by-the-Sea
"Old world meets new, this styled elopement shoot was inspired by the dreamy California coastline. To capture these divine moments, film was the only acceptable medium", says planner extraordinaire Sampaguita Lane - and we couldn't agree more! Originally built in 1905, La Playa Carmel brought an old world feel to the overall aesthetic, juxtaposed against the bride's modern Jenny Yoo gown. To see all the magic unfold, head to the full gallery captured on film by Monica Lam Photography and Ditto Dianto!
From Sampaguita Lane... Old world meets new, this styled elopement shoot was inspired by the dreamy California coastline. To capture these divine moments, film was the only acceptable medium. With its need for attentiveness and care, film created a feeling of intention with each image, full of nostalgia to last eternally. Nestled in the beachside town of Carmel-By-The-Sea, La Playa Carmel set an ideal backdrop for an elopement.
Originally built in 1905, the Spanish-colonial architecture and modern touches brought an err of timelessness and splendor. The mansion was a gift from an artist to his beloved wife, as an ode to their love and lives together. Their attire conveyed a sense of grace and opulence. A Jenny Yoo's Wesly gown, with clean lines and sheer chiffon panels, trailed behind her. A black velvet tuxedo jacket and loafers for a classic look, much like their romance.
Delicate, hand-painted brass earrings with Swarovski stones, subtle mauve hairpins, and a vining boutonniere with black crystals completed their effortless and ageless style. The warm brick of the courtyard was paired with soft pastels. Seasonal lilacs, dogwood, and popcorn roses adorned the stone fountain altar. Branches of pink mimosas and dogwood lined the aisle. Her bouquet was set with white, Japanese Pieris, peach ranunculus, and cream garden roses. There was an organic nature to the design, integrating seamlessly with the venue gardens. Her bedroom eyes, his adoring gaze, their love and devotion shown above all. As the sun went down, they cemented the new life amongst the sand and waves. The ocean has a cleansing effect, washing away the lives they lived before, individually and solitary. Golden hour basked them in hazy sunlight, bringing them together as one.
