Organic and Timeless California Summer Wedding

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February 6, 2024

The Planning

Design / Vibe / Vision

The design vibe we went for is organic, timeless and elegant with natural elements like rattan and wicker as accents. Think country cottage by the sea! We added in accents of lemons for a color pop and to help lean into that countryside chic vibe.

Proposal Story

Nate did a surprise proposal in Ojai, CA at Meditation Mount. Alana planned the trip for his 30th birthday, so she wasn't expecting anything. When he was fidgety at the meditation center, Alana essentially shushed him, pointed to people she thought were meditating, looked back at him, he was down on one knee and the folks Alana thought had been meditating started taking photos. It was magical.

Getting Ready

Bridal Portraits

Flat Lays

First Look

The Fashion

Wedding Gown

A strapless, structured gown by Pronovias from Panache Bridal.

Bridesmaid Dresses

Soft champagne silk dresses in varying silhouettes from SHow Me Your Mumu.

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

The Details

Food & Drink

The bride and groom chose specialty cocktails of a Spicy Margarita and Mojito. Being seaside, guests enjoyed fresh seafood of jumbo prawns and oysters during cocktail hour. A plated meal was served for dinner of sea bass and filet mignon. In addition to wedding cake, a dessert bar was on display with mini eclairs, tarts, French macarons, and creme puffs.

Florals & Decor

The florals went with the romantic and timeless theme and Lily Roden Floral Studio created such beautiful texture among the all white floral color palette. Flower varieties such as garden roses, chamomile and ranunculus was used along with climbing vines of smilax to give that "naturally grown" garden vibe. The ceremony arch was anchored by filled wicker baskets and fresh lemons spilling out on the ground. Inside the ballroom, we accented all of the venue's chandeliers with fresh greenery to bring the outdoors in. Embroidered linens accents the long tables with sage green napkins and rattan chargers. Natural wood accented flatware and botanical accents on the dinner menu added a special touch. Freshly potted plants in terracotta pots were also introduced as part of the centerpieces, along with fresh slices of lemons. The whole room was so fragrant!

Wedding Cake

The wedding cake was a classic vanilla buttercream cake by Susie Cake Bakery.

Special Detail #1

Fresh lemons served as the holder for the place cards on the head table

Special Detail #2

All of the bud vases used were custom made from a local pottery artist.

Couple Portraits