Romantic Alfresco Vineyard Wedding In Santa Ynez
Abby wore a floral embellished off-the-should ballgown from Kinsley James Bridal and designed by Netta BenShabu. The dress is fittingly named "Meadow" as the floral applique crawled up the bodice. And, she wore her Maid of Honor's veil as her "something borrowed."
All of the bridesmaids wore blue during the getting ready process and blue satin dresses from Revelry for the wedding itself to serve as Abby's "something blue." She said "These women are my favorite people (besides Drew), and I would not be the woman I am today without them. Spanning lifelong friends, to family, and friends I have met in College, they were my something blue, and with me every step of the way from the moment I got engaged to the moment we left in the getaway car (which was also blue)."
Their signature drinks were made from Lockwood Distilling Co. spirits, a vendor which they chose as it mimicked the groom's namesake. Hers was an Elderflower and Lemon Gin and Tonic, while His was a Strawberry Moscow Mule. They of course, also served, Sunstone Villa wine.
The wedding cake, made by the Solvang Bakery, was three-tiered with a smooth buttercream icing finish and fondant flowers. The flavor was a decadent lemon with lemon parfait and fresh raspberries and strawberries. It was made complete with a custom figurine of their treasured dog.
The couple's invitations were venue forward, previewing the Villa to guests as the centerpiece for the wedding. They worked with stationer, Em Paper Co., to create a custom line drawing of our venue, and included an envelope liner invoking the essence of southern France from the moment you opened the invitation. The suite was enveloped in a custom designed velum jacket to feel as though you were walking through the vines to Sunstone and was wax sealed with our initials. The weekend itinerary was listed on the details card, surrounded but a wreath of vines and florals. The primary invitation evoked an old word, European feel, inviting guests to the ceremony, following by dinner and dancing under the stars.