A Beautiful Summer Wedding!!

Our to do list this year has been long. In between completing and selling our Pebble Beach home and preparing for renovations on our property in Amador County, one of our daughters was married. Somewhere in there I planned a wedding- and it was a beautiful June wedding!!

This was Briana and Robby's special day!

All photos courtesy of Willow Rose Photography.


We began with the perfect venue-Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley, CA. You can see my post from last year on this beautiful place here

We chose the wedding colors based on the venue and how it would look in summer. It was going to be the background in every photo so I wanted to make certain the colors complimented the beautiful oaks, manicured lawns, lush green vineyards and surrounding gardens that would be in full bloom in June.

  We chose a pastel pink chiffon dress for the bridesmaids in varying styles

My beautiful niece!

and a gray tuxedo for the groomsmen

My handsome son!

I had an Etsy Artist paint a fun wedding map and it became the centerpiece in their invitation suite. They really liked the little banner so it was used in the ceremony programs and the menus too.

Christine Cater floral design picked up on my desire to use old french urns and wire muscle baskets at the ceremony site and knocked it out of the park with her version of rustic floral displays. They were absolutely breathtaking!   The same color scheme of varying shades of green foliage and soft blooms  in rustic silver containers were chosen to compliment the ongoing color scheme.

The ceremony site during summer is lined with white poppies. We knew they would be in bloom and tall, so green foliage and scant white blooms were also used in my urns. The view from that site is really amazing.

An ivory lace wedding gown was the Bride's choice and she wore it beautifully on her big day

My uber talented Mom made her veil, the wedding cake, and crocheted a small wrap for her bouquet. My Mom made my wedding gown and my sisters weddings gowns back in the day. We grew up around her designing, sewing and decorating just about anything.  I am forever grateful for her creative influence that most certainly had a impact on me:)
 
My Mom and I below helping Bri get ready.

The brides bouquet

The groom looking handsome and a little anxious:)

Pretty Cake!

The ring bearer (our grandson Mason)  had a case of shyness aka extreme fatigue and chose not to participate in the ceremony.  He looked so cute :)!

The garden patio where we dined was pure rustic elegance!  The hacienda's exterior is clad in a creamy carmel stone so I chose ivory linen for the tables which let those pretty floral centerpieces pop.  All linens are from La Tavola Fine Linen, Tuscany Linen in eggshell.  Their linens are divine!

Tom made the grape stake gate for the escort card display.

The venue has a variety of rustic seating areas and they were perfect for cocktails after the ceremony.

It was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed the celebration with family and dear friends. Best wishes to the newlyweds and may you enjoy many many years of happiness together!

Wedding Gown: Allure
Veil: Custom
Bridesmaids: The Dessy Group: Dusty Rose Chiffon
Groom and Groomsmen: BLACK by Vera Wang in Gray
Flowergirl: Nordstrom
Ring Bearer: Nordstrom

Vendor List:
Venue: Holman Ranch & Vineyard, Carmel Valley, CA
Photographer: Willow Rose Photography, Santa Cruz,CA
Month of Wedding Coordination: Sonia Gosline- Lucky U/Coastside Couture, Carmel Valley, CA
Floral Design: Christine Cater Event & Floral Design- Carmel, CA
Linen: La Tavola Fine Linen- Tuscany Linen in Eggshell-Napa, CA
Invitation suite: The Quill- Pacific Grove, CA
Paradise Catering-Carmel Valley, CA

Cheers!!

A Rustic and Sophisticated Venue in Carmel Valley

There are few places here on the Monterey peninsula that rival the serene beauty of Pebble Beach, and the charm of Carmel by the Sea, but thirty minutes into the rustic foothills of Carmel Valley lies a gorgeous estate and vineyard turned "venue" that is one of the most beautiful backdrops for an outdoor wedding.

This is Holman Ranch and Vineyards

Scott Campbell Photography

Yes, a wedding has been added to our busy to do list!  One of our twin daughters will be married in the summer of 2015 and this beautiful venue has been chosen to gather and celebrate with family and friends.

In a word, this place is "special".  Have a look.  I took the following photos while viewing the property recently:

The spanish  hacienda was constructed of carmel stone and is nestled amongst beautiful  gardens and mature oaks.

Originally built in 1928 the estate even served as an exclusive retreat for many Hollywood celebrities.

Its hard to imagine this estate could look more beautiful than this, but I've seen the photos of the gardens in spring and summer and it is absolutely stunning.

The large lawn area is a perfect place for a wedding ceremony

The terrace would be lovely for serving cocktails after a ceremony

Tom taking it all in-

This courtyard is beyond words.  A perfect spot for taking photos of a beautiful bride.

This rose garden courtyard is for seating a large group of guests for dinner

The interior of the estate remains true to it's hacienda style incorporating a perfect blend of rustic wood, iron fixtures and plenty of leather furniture.

The pool sits just below the ceremony lawn and even includes a small gym inside the cabana.

While the vines at this time in winter are dormant, they are lush and green by springtime.

For more information, history and photos, I've provided a link to Holman Ranch here. 

Wish me luck in the wedding planning as 2014 is shaping up to be a very busy year for me!!
Take Care,