We love being a part of a Santa Margarita Ranch wedding!  Kristen and Patrick had a very romantic spring wedding at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch in March.  When choosing to tie the knot in the spring, you never know what the weather will bring!!  Typically the ceremony takes place in the garden underneath the beautiful oak tree, but due to the first storm of the season here on the Central Coast, we had to move the ceremony inside the barn.  It turned out to be more beautiful than expected!

Thank you to Patrick of Patrick Ang Photography for the beautiful photos and check out this sweet video.

Kristen & Patrick SM Ranch

A great group of vendors were assembled for this unforgettable wedding, including:

DJ/MC-  Jeremy Ryan with By Request

Floral & Event Director-  Nina with By Request

Caterer- Gusto On the Go

Desserts- Just Baked

Photographer- Trent Buckle with Proimage Weddings

Videographer- Patrick with Patrick Ang Photography

Rentals-  Embellish Vintage Rentals

Bar Service- Cork

Lago Giuseppe is a breathtaking location in Paso Robles. The quaint lake is surrounded by beautiful oak trees, making a gorgeous backdrop for Hillary & Joe’s romantic wedding.

As the sun set, the trees came alive with the magical mood-lighting we provided for the reception.  Hillary & Joe chose some very fun and unique details for their wedding.  Both are avid beer lovers, so we added fresh hops to the boys’ boutonnieres and “growlers” on the tables.  Succulents were added to the bridal bouquets and table centerpieces. Dessert was a donut buffet, followed by the cigar and scotch bar to top the evening off. 

Jeremy & I enjoyed working with these two in designing all of the beautiful floral details and great music to keep the dance floor packed… all night long!  Congrats to Hillary & Joe!!

A special thanks to Asia Croson Photography for all the wonderful pictures. Enjoy!

Wedding Hillary & Joe

It was a gorgeous day for a wedding!  The Portola Inn in Atascadero was the location for this beautiful, Paris themed wedding in shades of peach, coral and light pink with accents of grey.  Evelyn and Tim were engaged in Paris and decided it would be the perfect style for their wedding day.  It was such a pleasure working with Evelyn to create the perfect bridal bouquet wrapped in hand dyed silk ribbon from France, her fiance’ Tim’s boutonniere and  floral centerpieces for the ceremony and reception.  Congratulations to the sweet couple!

Portola Inn Wedding

Evelyn & Tim October 2014

It was a beautiful day for a wedding in Nipomo, CA.  The Monarch Club is nestled in Nipomo’s eucalyptus tree forest on California’s Central Coast.  Famous for it’s seasonal visit from thousands of vibrant orange and black monarch butterflies, this beautiful setting features rich architecture and chic design.  Views of lush, green rolling hills of the Monarch Dunes Golf Course provided a breathtaking backdrop for this gorgeous wedding.  It was a pleasure working with Alicia to create a romantic & elegant floral design in colors of white, blush & plum.  Champagne ribbon rosette table runners accented with pearls, crystals and lots of candle light finished the tablescapes .  Congratulations Alicia & Kevin!  Such a sweet couple.

Alicia & Kevin

It’s no secret, that Paso Robles wine country is a fantastic place for a wedding!  Richard & Yolanda’s guests came from near and far to attend the celebration at Pear Valley Vineyards.  This venue offers breathtaking views, marvelous wines and is a gorgeous location and ideal for an intimate and memorable event.  The staff is laid back and the atmosphere will nourish your soul.   Richard & Yolanda chose to keep their ceremony and reception simple and elegant.  The ceremony was held up on the hill with amazing views of Paso vineyards as the backdrop.  Plenty of time was allotted for socializing in the tasting room, dinner in the reception room and dancing on the patio!   They selected a great music mix of classic R&B hits and some contemporary dance tunes to keep the party hopping.  I guess our secret is out!  The Central Coast is an amazing place to have an event and to come visit! Here are some photo highlights from their celebration.

By: Nina Hamilton-Wilber

Here on the Central Coast of California we have lots of beautiful beach locations to choose from.  When planning your perfect day, here are a few tips.

1.  When choosing a location be mindful of the wind and the tide.  A cove can be a nice spot that is protected from the breeze and be sure to set up where you will have plenty of room when the tide comes in.

2.  Check and see if a permit is needed.  Some beaches do not require a permit, especially if the wedding is small and your reception is at a different location.

3.  Search for vendors that have experience with beach weddings.  It can be very helpful when they have the proper items that work best in the sand, such as benches, arbors etc.

4.  Rental companies will require someone to be on-site when making a delivery so be sure to assign the job to someone you trust.

5.  Think about who is on your guest list.  It may be a challenge for some of your elders to walk in the sand.  Designate several strong, healthy guests to provide assistance to those who may need it.

6.  Provide things like sunscreen, sunglasses, parasols even flip flops can be helpful if guest wore the wrong shoes to the wedding.  On hot Summer days make sure you provide refreshments for your guests.

7.  Say thank you with a beach themed favor such as a lei or personalized seashell.

Beach weddings can be both memorable and magical.  Remember that you are exposed to the elements of nature, so go with the flow… and be prepared with a backup plan just in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.  Here’s hoping that your beach wedding is everything you dream of.