To create a “secret garden” feel at this stunning November wedding at The Inn at Rancho Sante Fe, A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production thought of the genius idea to decorate their clear top tent with a massive ceiling instillation made of thousands of tinkle lights. I mean… it just doesn’t get more dreamy than that! Nisie’s Enchanted Florist blew us away with their lush arrangements full of loose greenery and crisp white blooms. It was everything the couple could have hoped for and more! To see all the magical moments from their day, check out the full gallery – taken by Brett Hickman Photographer!
From the planner, A Good Affair… Analise wanted a romantic and classic wedding design with crisp white and lot’s of greenery accented with a touch of dusty blue. Natalie Good, Creative Director of A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production set out to bring Analise’s dream to life! Creating a gorgeous dinner reception outdoors in November required some essential planning to make sure guests would be comfortable in falling night temps.
Natalie wanted to create an over the top ceiling installation in a clear top tent that was made of thousands of twinkle lights. The effect gave a feeling of a twinkly chandelier that was breathtaking to look at. Lush florals in shades of white and loose greenery topped the tablescapes along with potted Phalaenopsis orchids (the bride’s favorite). “I wanted to create rich looking tables that had a floating effect, we had them made with charcoal grey suede fabric”.
An oversized bar was the perfect place to grab a craft cocktail. The stage front was crisp and clean with hundreds of candles on top to enhance the feeling in the space. Guests enjoyed beautiful etched crystal charger plates and stemware as they took their seats. Crisp linen hemstitch napkins were hand tied with dusty blue silk ribbon.
As guests arrived from the church ceremony they were greeted by servers wearing monogrammed aprons and trays offering them a fresh cocktail. The lawn adjacent to the tent was elegant and inviting with blush velvet lounge vignettes. Guests found their seating assignments on a vertical display of vases with candles. Denny White played live music as guests enjoyed small bites and bevvies while hot air balloons floated above in the sky. The whole day was perfect in every way!
Photography: Brett Hickman Photographers | Cinematography: One Story Weddings | Floral Design: Nisie's Enchanted Florist | Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Company | Ceremony Venue: The Immaculata At USD | Reception Venue: The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Catering: The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Makeup: Page Beauty | Hair: Katie Hamren | Band: DeBois Entertainment | Cocktail Music: Denny White | Planning, Design & Production: A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production