Pops of Orange Celebrate Fall At This Relaxed Boho Wedding
Just one look at this special day and you'll immediately decide to have a fall wedding. Think warm colors, rich textures, and an abundance of autumnal accents all perfectly pieced together by Vanessa Pence Events. Fresh floarls in eye-catching shades, designed by Golden Fields Floristry's, add to the effortless romance of the day. Elizabeth Warrick Photography was there to capture every incredible moment in her artful imagery, you can see it all in the full gallery.
From Vanessa Pence Events... Tucked away in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Rachel and Kevin said "I do" in front of their family and close-knit group of friends. With nothing but a color palette in mind, Vanessa Pence Events brought this wedding to life, leaving no detail unnoticed. Elizabeth Warrick Photography and Rob Goodman Photo captured the day so naturally while Golden Fields Floristry brought the punch, tying in bright and juicy pops of orange which made this wedding stand out from the crowd. Rachel and Kevin came to me with only a color palette in mind. They loved the color orange but other than that they didn't really have much of a vision but they trusted me wholeheartedly with the design. I wanted to weave deep oranges and terracotta throughout the design but also wanted it to feel very chic and relaxed to reflect their laid-back personalities. Drawing inspiration from a crisp fall day when the leaves are changing colors, we were able to create something really beautiful and a bit different than the neutral or super bright color palettes that we saw in excess this year.
With a focus on color and textures, the team brought in beautiful woven linens from La Tavola | BBJ Linens, garden-inspired chairs, and flower-shaped chargers made of seagrass from Theoni Collection, hand-broken terracotta vases that were turned into place cards by Blushtype, mini olive trees that doubled as guest escorts and favors, and a pressed flower cake. All of these well-thought-out pieces contributed to the airy and relaxed feel of the day and really softened the Rosewood property. But it was Golden Fields Floristry's rich bouquets and arrangements full of bright pom-pom dahlias, lush ranunculus, rudbeckia, marigolds, veronica, and incredible garden roses that brought the design to life. Wendy of Elizabeth Warrick Photography told us, “This year several of our couples opted for a very classic look for their wedding design when it came to Rachel and Kevin’s wedding it was a breather of fresh air. Their design was incredibly inspiring from the watercolor bridesmaid's dresses to the fall-inspired scenic ceremony. As the day unfolded, you could really see all the attention to detail and dedication that was in place to give their guest an experience.”
The bride's beautiful long-sleeved sequined dress by Australian designer Rachel Gilbert glistened under the bright orange ceremony arch as she read her heartfelt vows. Her bridesmaids were dressed in sage floral gowns from Bella Bridesmaids and the groom and his groomsmen were decked out in suits from The Black Tux, complete with pumpkin socks - an ode to Kevin's favorite color and flavor. Following their ceremony on the lawn with a backdrop of rolling hills and the immaculate CordeValle golf course, guests enjoyed cocktails and fun bites including variations of mac n' cheese - Rachel's favorite food - in the courtyard, before heading to the pergola adorned with bistro lights and smilax vines for dinner. After sharing many laughs and childhood stories, everyone headed inside to continue the party. While Rachel and Kevin said they weren't big on dancing, they surprised themselves, finding that they had danced the night away.
