There is something so intriguing about a good, old elopement, and if there was ever an inspirational shoot to convince you to pack your bags…well, you’re welcome. Set at Kimberly Crest, a historic private estate turned wedding venue, C & C Photography made all of our want-to-be princess dreams come true with this utterly romantic and timeless shoot. Manna Sun Events used the natural hues of the venue to enhance the rich color palette and added pops of color for the cake by Sweet & Saucy Shop and bridal bouquet by Oak & Amble. Take a look below for outfit changes (by bride and groom,) stunning decor and all the reasons you’ll need to say I Do with just the two of you.
From C & C Photography…Alex and Tyler eloped on an afternoon in April filled with dreamy light on the beautiful grounds of Kimberly Crest, a historical private estate now restored into a lovely wedding venue. Inspired by their romantic love story, we captured every moment so that each and every image stands stunningly on its own, yet tells the complete story when strung together.
From Manna Sun Events…For this French romance inspired elopement shoot, we wanted to create the overall aesthetic to be romantic, passionate, modern yet timeless and mixing old world with contemporary styling. Immediately, we agreed that Kimberly Crest would be the perfect backdrop. Inspired by 16th-century French chateaus, Kimberly Crest was a well-preserved example of the Victorian Era in California. Our inspiration came from the pond in front of the mansion. It was like a perfect piece of jade when we visited Kimberly Crest, and we decided to include this color in our design. Teals and corals were rather tropical colors, but they brought a lively vibe to something gold and something blue of the mansion. The soft and smooth velvet largely used in styling played up the classy, luxurious and festive romance.
The invitations were simple with illustrations of Kimberly Crest. Simple and classy bridal style with jewelry in overstated vintage style was elegant, glamorous, and timeless. Minimalism inspired floral arrangements for both the ceremony and the reception were used to emphasize the marvelous beauty of the mansion. The place setting incorporated modern white plates, gold flatware with vellum menus. Amber goblets and clear coupes were the finishing touches.
From the ‘Groom’…Our story was written in the heavens above, when I first looked at her there was a familiarity in her eyes like I knew her or I was supposed to know her. It was as if every action that was ever made from the start of the universe has played out so that our paths would cross at just the right moment at just the right time in just the right place. And when they did… The cosmos itself finally felt the love it was longing for.
Event Planning: Manna Sun Events, Inc. | Floral Design: Oak+Amble Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Sebastien Luke | Cake: Sweet & Saucy Shop | Stationery: Blushtype Designs | Shoes: SILVIA LAGO | Ring: Tory Burch | Bow Tie: Tom Ford | Suit: SALLE PRIVÉE | Castle: Kimberly Crest House Garden | Earrings: Oscar De La Renta | Film Lab: Goodman Film Lab | Hair & Makeup Artist: Bingmakeup | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Photography/Cinematography: C & C Photography | Rentals: Folklore Vintage Rentals | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Tabletop: Folklore Vintage Rentals