Shoes For Thought Thursday, Lawn Worthy!

Vince Camuto Zen Sandal

Jessica and Jon, A Carmel Valley Wedding at Holman Ranch

 Jessica and Jon are Carmel Valley locals. They were married on a warm day at Holman Ranch in front of a large group of family and friends. Their's was a fun wedding that truley embraced the spirit of the ranch.

Like all good cowgirls, Jessica wore the most beautiful boots down the aisle. 

If you have been to our office, you've seen this lovely print of Jessica. I think it just screams fabulous!

These girls were all too cute with their blush minis and cowboy boots.

Paradise Catering serves the most delish, ripe heirloom tomatoes!

The Groom's horse joined us for a post dinner photo shoot. Jessica's gift to her new Husband was a saddle.

I'm not usually a fan of cake smashing, but with these two it was cute, fun and playful.

I just love her expression!

Thanks to the amazing vendors who made the magic happen-

Photography- Scott Campbell Photography
Venue- Holman Ranch
Caterer- Paradise Catering
Lighting and Rentals- Chic Event Rentals
Wedding Planner- Coastside Couture

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

We wish you a wonderful and fun memorial weekend!


Enjoy the sales, the BBQs, the long weekend and the sun! Please remember to be safe and don't drink and drive.

This is also a time to remember our troops and honor our Heros. Cheers to our troops who are serving, have served and have given their lives for our country.

The Average Cost of a Wedding in the United States

Happy Wednesday!

A friend sent this to me the other day and not that I completely agree with it, it is an interesting average of what is spent on weddings in the United States.

Thanks to www.divinecaroline.com for the original article

Anderson Canyon, A Big Sur Wedding -Part Two

An October Big Sur Destination Wedding at Anderson Canyon

 

 

 

This has got to be one of my most favorite kiss pictures ever!

Vendor Team Included:

Catering: A Taste of Elegance Catering 

Photography: Left Turn Studio

Rentals: Chic Event Rentals

Ceremony Music: Juli Alexander

Reception Music: Music Your Way

Floral: Fleurs du Soleil 

Cake: Big Sur Bakery

Venue: Anderson Canyon 

Full Service Planning and Design by Coastside Couture

Anderson Canyon, A Big Sur Wedding -Part One

Happy Monday!!

Joni and Justin are two amazing human beings. They are both dentists and they met on a trip to Uganda while helping children with dental care. Justin was finishing his residency in Portland and Joni was working as a partner in a dental firm. A year after they met they traveled back to Uganda for the same trip and Justin proposed (he even brought a bottle of bubbly all the way from the states for the special moment).
When Joni and Justin called me, they were trying to figure out of having a California destination wedding was a good idea. They had seen pictures of the Post Ranch and knew they wanted to stay there for their wedding night. They had never been to Big Sur so they gave me some key words to help find them the perfect venue for their intimate destination wedding. Cypress Tress, Cliffs and Oceanview.

After numerous hours of searching, many miles of driving, even a plea on the monthly radio spot I have on Good Morning Monterey Bay, we found the perfect place for Joni and Justin, Anderson Canyon in Big Sur

Check out tomorrow's blog post with all the wedding details

Photos by Left Turn Studio
Full Service Planning and Design by Coastside Couture

Shoes For Thought Thursday, Tribal!

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Ritchie

Maureen and Matt, a Big Sur Ventana Wedding

The Bride had impeccable taste, the back of this dress was made up of vintage fasteners (as a buyer for a major high end department store she knew how to shop!).

We went for a table set-up that would feel cozy, like a grand dinner party.

Loved Maureen's custom Keds with her wedding date stitched in lavender thread.

I love when couples display vintage family wedding pictures!

The lower deck at Ventana has the most amazing view of the coastline.

We sent the couple down to the beach post ceremony with Scott so they could catch this amazing light!

Edith made this sweet topper in the shape of their new shared initial.

I've posted a behind the scenes look at this wedding, but wanted to share the real shots of the day from the talented Scott Campbell. I loved working with Maureen and Matt, as well as this very talented vendor team.

The Vendor Team-
Photography- Scott Campbell Photography
Hair and Make Up- Shawn Cavlan Beauty
Florist- Linda of Country Essences
Cake- Edith Meyer
Rentals- Chic Event Rentals
Venue- Ventana Inn and Spa
Wedding Planner- Coastside Couture