This stunning wedding captured by Michelle Beller and planned by Wild Heart Events is jewel toned moodiness done oh-so right. Coco Rose Design wowed us with her romantic floral arrangements of deep red, burgundy and lush greens. The ceremony site will completely take your breath away… and get this – the groom and his father built the arbor themselves, how sweet is that!! See all the swoon-worthy details below.
From the Bride and Groom… Being from Santa Barbara (Central Coast), and my husband from Detroit, we wanted the elements of our wedding to be a representation of our lives as individuals as well as together. We chose colors and moods that spoke for the regions and culture we hold dearest in our hearts. Local sourced seafood for cocktail hour, signature drinks you might find us sipping on downtown, dinner that was both sophisticated and comfortable, and a tequila shot for the toast!
From the beginning, our dream was to have the best party to celebrate our most memorable day. The design elements of our wedding exemplified our love for life and the cultures that embody it. Traveling from East Coast, West, and abroad, guests were welcomed with French knit bags full of culinary favorites from Santa Barbara and Detroit, a welcome note with locals only spots, and some party favors for those who couldn’t wait to celebrate. With all of the vision and moodiness flying around, the groom was feeling like he needed a piece of the action, so he and his father designed and built the arbor where the ceremony would take place.
There were many moments that could be considered our favorite. For the love, it was first look…. That moment where it is just the two of you and nothing planned can interfere. For the family, it was seeing everyone sitting with a glass of Rose”, happily waiting for the ceremony to begin.
As for the party, it was our band inviting everyone to join us as our first dance ended and we let Montel Jordan “This is how we do it”, set the tone for the night. The vision and moodiness of design came from the bride herself.
Her advice to all you brides to be: “Don’t let your vision be compromised. There will be a lot of obstacles along the way…. But in the end it is your day. Budgets and scheduling are very real, but where there is a will there is a way, stay true and you will be in heaven!”
Photography: Michelle Beller | Event Planning: Wild Heart Events | Floral Design: Coco Rose Design | Catering: Duo Catering & Events | Entertainment: Stu and the Crew | Entertainment: Gavin Roy | Wedding Venue: Klentner Ranch | Bar Service: pour sb | Bridal hair: TEAM Hair and Makeup | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Paper: Angelique Ink | Paper: Sophia Loves Letters | Rentals: Town And Country | Rentals: Bella Vista Designs, Inc | Rentals: Amazing Days Events | Video: B Studios