Just when I think there couldn’t be one California wedding venue that I don’t know about (after writing thousands of wedding features!), I’m pleasantly surprised with a gem like Kenwood Inn & Spa. This beauty of a spot is where Kate and Jeff said I do with Prim Event Studio planning the details alongside them—and it might just be the doppelgänger of a European villa, don’t you agree? Have a look at the images by The Edges and let us know what you think.
From the planner, Morgan of Prim Event Studio… Kate and Jeff are one of those couples that as soon as you meet, you instantly see how well balanced and perfect of a match they are for each other. They both describe their style as sophisticated, with the bride drawn to the classic look of blush, sage green, and white for the primary color palette.
After visiting Kenwood Inn, nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, you can’t help but be inspired by the architecture and how you feel as though you’ve been transported to a European villa. The exteriors are meticulously adorned with crawling vines while stone patios are found throughout, and gorgeous vineyards are abundant all around. It was with this timeless European inspiration that we pulled linen textures, French crystal cut glassware, accents of stone floral vessels, and beautiful letterpress stationery with grape vines to bring the feel of the wedding together for a refined and elegant intimate aesthetic.
Kate was a vision in her impeccably chic Oscar de la Renta gown and classic Kate Spade heels. Their ceremony focal was a beautiful arch covered organic textures like olive branches. After cocktail hour around the pool, guests were welcomed to dinner with a champagne coupe display to find their name and table and dined under and ambiance of twinkle lights and abundant candlelight. Later, guests were ushered to enjoy dancing and Kate’s musician brother performed a meaningful Billy Joel song for the father/daughter dance their family listened to growing up.
Photography: The Edges Wedding Photography | Floral Design: Lily & Mint | Dress: Oscar De La Renta | Cake: Flour and Bloom Cakes | Stationery: Aerialist Press | Catering: Ramekins Sonoma | Hair & Makeup: Alana Halvorsen | DJ: DJ CAMS | Officiant: Monks | Ceremony & Reception: Kenwood Inn & Spa | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Planning: Prim Event Studio | Rentals & Lighting: Encore Events Rentals