Wanting to showcase the best of California for their International guests, this Bride and Groom landed on the iconic lavender fields of San Ysidro Ranch to host their big day. The result planned by Joy Proctor, with florals by Camellia Floral Design, can be likened to an insanely chic secret garden wedding. But our favorite part? It’s a tie between the holy cute flower girl and the Dog of honor. Get lost in all that cuteness and more so perfectly captured by Michael Radford and a film by 618 Studios below.
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Mandy and Jason chose the iconic San Ysidro Ranch to exchange their vows. With half of their guests coming from China, it was important to them to choose a location that reflected the best of their home state of California. From its iconic lavender lined driveway to its lush, herb and rose gardens, the Ranch served as the perfect backdrop for the day.
Guests were welcomed with passed drinks, as they explored the gardens serenaded by music. After taking their seats in front of a flower filled arch, the bridal party entered, accompanied by the couples dog, Malu. The bride entered accompanied by her parents, carrying a lush garden inspired bouquet in tones of white and green. As the couple was pronounced man and wife, guests threw rose, lavender and rosemary petals from small linen bags. Guests were invited to cocktail hour on an adjoining lawn where they took photos in a photo booth and wandered the gardens before dinner.
Walking through the Old Adobe, one of the oldest structures in the Santa Barbara area, guests found their seating assignments on hung from the beams of the building before entering the reception. Greenery hung from the chandeliers and over the fireplace brought the charm of the gardens into the reception, lit by heavy candle light and a wood fire. Each guest received a box of herb garden flavored truffles, with their name in calligraphy, indicating their seat assignment.
The evening began with toasts from both the bride and grooms families before a three course dinner was served. After dinner the couple cut the cake and invited guests to the outdoor patio to dance. The grooms parents who were unable to attend, had recorded a beautiful video that was played as a surprise to the groom, to whom it meant the world. The guests continued to dance under the stars and celebrate the beautiful day.
Photography: Michael Radford Photography | Event Planning: Joy Proctor Design | Floral Design: Camellia Floral Design | Cake: San ysidro Ranch | Hair & Makeup: Makeup By Sung | Calligraphy: Leslee Sipress | Transportation: Gold Coast Limos | DJ / Guitarist : Gavin Roy | Linen: BBJ La Tavola | Paper Goods: Lazaro Press & Design | Truffles: Jessica Foster Confections | rentals: The Tent Merchant | videographers: 618 Studios