Romantic Winery Wedding

I’m pretty sure if I was still planning my own nuptials, Walker and Scott’s gorgeous Sonoma winery wedding would be at the top of my inspiration list. Reflecting the couple’s love of wine country, the event was fresh, elegant, and romantic. Stunning roses, hydrangeas, and orchids decorated Mayacama in a palette of soft peaches, creams, and bright greens. Guests dined under olive trees that were dotted with sparkly hanging votives as the sun set. Such an incredible wedding and I’m so excited to share these gorgeous photos by Julie Mikos with you! Enjoy!

We are smitten with Karen and Michael’s classic wine country wedding! With the help of Covenant Coordinating, their vision of an intimate gathering at Mayacama fell into place. A seasonal color palette of burgundy, eggplant, taupe, and olive echoed the gorgeous surroundings, and lovely florals by Maria Philbin Floral Design dressed gorgeous tabletops set amongst the votive-lit trees. Karen is radiant in her Amy Kuschel gown and Kate Spade heels, which are perfectly complemented by her ladies’ J. Crew dresses. We love each and every image from Julie Mikos | Photographer!

Ever since she was a little girl, Natasha dreamt of getting married in an Italian villa. As soon as she and Andrew saw Pasadena’s Villa del Sol d’Oro, they knew it was the place that would make her dreams come true! From the expansive gardens to the stunning architecture, it was the perfect venue to incorporate their love of vintage elegance and allow their guests to feel like they were transported to another time and place. Through talented vendors and the hard work of friends and family, Natasha and Andrew had the wedding of their dreams! Enjoy these enchanting photos by the wonderful Closer to Love Photography!

Leah and Jason were married at Casa Real in Pleasanton, CA. I’m a huge fan of the golds, creams, and pinks that they chose for their color palette, so warm and pretty! The flowers by Delford West Flowers feature some swoon-worthy blooms and were the perfect choice to help the couple create their classic and elegant feel. Leah and Jason look so beautiful and happy and as always, the images from Julie Mikos are stunning!

Trish and Bronson’s Wine Country wedding is vibrant, fresh, and beautiful – there is just so much to love!  Stephanie Beer of Covenant Coordinating did a wonderful job of coordinating this wedding at Trish’s mother’s home, which was transformed to house an elegant tented reception, and the rolling hills of Glen Ellen were the backdrop for their outdoor ceremony.  Kate Stanley Design decorated the tent with a mix of orange and purple blooms and lush greenery, using trimmed trees to adorn the tabletops.  Trish is positively radiant in her Junko Yoshioka gown, and the images by Julie Mikos are simply gorgeous, I love the way that she captured the love between Trish and Bronson – these two are positively glowing with excitement, aren’t they?

Claire and Will’s breathtaking St. Helena wedding is such a fresh and classic affair to start the new year! Lush rose, hydrangea and orchid blooms in shades of cream and white from Paul Stokey of Tesoro set the stage for an elegant outdoor ceremony at Meadowood Napa Valley. Soft, one-shoulder bridesmaids dresses by Joanna August from Bella Bridesmaid are subtle but gorgeous, especially next to Claire’s lace cap-sleeve Romona Keveza Collection gown! We adore the sweet silver sparkle of her Jimmy Choo heels as well. These stunning images from Megan Clouse catch all the highlights, from timeless stationery by Write Selection to the filmy elegance of Claire’s veil from Neiman Marcus and the simple cake by Perfect Endings, festooned with fresh floral garlands. We’re swooning over all of these romantic details!

Sonoma Valley weddings are one of the few guarantees in life: always breathtaking! Kristy and Charles chose B.R. Cohn Winery & Olive Oil Company in Glen Ellen for their festivities, and they got a picture-perfect day, which shows clearly in the images from photographer Julie Mikos. The short, salmon-colored lace bridesmaids dresses—custom made by Eileen West—are sweet and romantic paired with small bouquets of dahlias, parrot tulips and small succulents from PoppyStone Floral Couture. Olive topiaries placed at the ceremony site and on reception tables gave a nod to the vineyard locale. Kristy’s simple but fabulous Romona Keveza Collection gown complemented the surroundings as well, a timeless but statement-making strapless dress topped with a Swarovski Crystal necklace that’s fit for Cinderella! Meritage Catering took care of all the delicious details, including a small cake topped with the most adorable bride, groom and dog we’ve ever seen—the perfect ending to a fairy tale day!

File Kelly and Trevor’s Sonoma, California, wedding under “Exactly What to Do,” because it doesn’t get much better than this! A sophisticated celebration at Cline Cellars captured the essence of what the couple envisioned—one big, fun party for their friends and family. Understated Champagne-colored bridesmaids dresses allowed Kelly’s Ines Di Santo gown to take center stage beneath a canopy of trees at the outdoor ceremony. Pale peach, pink, and ivory bouquets and centerpieces by Violetta sit pretty against a rustic setting that included plenty of vineyard greenery and wine barrels. We can never get enough of creative, personalized details, like monogrammed Mr. and Mrs. chair covers, a whimsical bride-and-groom bird topper on the confection from Forget-Me-Not-Cakes, and—oh!—that fabulous vintage getaway car. Thanks to Troy Grover Photographers for making us feel like we were actually there!

Belinda and Jim’s wedding is not only about as sophisticated and elegant as it gets, but it’s got an utterly fantastic pop of bold color throughout too! Bridesmaids in bright pink BCBG dresses, vibrant pink and red florals dripping with crystals by City of Commerce Flower, and glittering pink favors at each place setting, all set against their stunning venue Athenaeum at Caltech. The venue by itself is amazing, but then add in all these incredible details? I’m 100% smitten. Oh and add in the perfection that is Belinda’s Valentino heels? Make that 110%. Bravo to the whole team responsible for this gorgeous wedding and to Marvin Tsai for the beautiful photos!

I simply love California weddings and this warm and colorful winery wedding is no exception! Healdsburg Country Gardens played a stunning backdrop to Austin and Brian’s big day. A sophisticated yet casual wedding, they decorated with gorgeous rose, dahlia, and freesia arrangements by Floral Designs by Heather Hendrickson. I love all the natural details they used such as the wooden apple baskets and the twig-tied napkins! The gorgeous colors and scenery were brought to life in the images from the always amazing Julie Mikos!

Is it just me or does California host some of the most awesome weddings? Kara and Matt’s bright and beautiful wedding was held in Sonoma County at Healdsburg Country Gardens. With a fun, sunny color palette and gorgeous, cheery florals by Maria Philbin, I can’t help but just smile as I look at these incredible photos. An amazing job by Jen Stewart Photography capturing such a wonderful day!

Lily and Bobby were married at the gorgeous Santaluz Club in San Diego. The venue provided lots of inspiration for them and their wedding planner, Thomas Bui, created a beautiful and romantic event with just a pinch of rustic thrown in. Any event that incorporates big fluffy peonies and succulents is for sure to be something I love and the florals by Adorations Botanical Artistry certainly did not disappoint. These photos by Vallentyne Photography are gorgeous and yet again make me long for my own California wedding!

Oh, how we adore the soft colors and romantic vibe of Mirna and Robin’s Bay Area wedding at Mission Santa Clara de Asis! These images from Caroline Tran are as ethereal as Mirna’s classic Monique Lhuillier gown—and we love the fresh flowers tucked into her sleek updo! Pink and white ruled the day, from flowers by Nicole Ha Designs to the blush-colored cake by Rosewood Sand Hill, also the site of the fabulous reception. Mirna’s bridesmaids wore long light taupe dresses by Saja Wedding to complement the surrounding pale pinks, a color combo that’s classic and fresh. Each carefully executed detail was overseen by Amazae Special Events. This fabulous fete is absolutely stunning!

Every single element of Candice and RJ’s Napa wedding is pure romance. From the rich red and lavender color palette, to the candlelit reception in the wine cave of Calistoga Ranch, to Candice’s stunning ruffled and sashed Le Jeune Mariee gown, Adrianne Elizabeth Event Planning created an event that little girls dream of! A dash of glam, a touch of drama, and completely elegant, my heart beats a little faster from these gorgeous photos by Red Gallery Photography!

Gabrielle and Chris wanted to get married somewhere that felt enchanted and once they saw the natural beauty and elegance of Meadowood Napa Valley they knew it was the right place! Their outdoor ceremony was held in front of a marvelous birch altar adorned with hanging sweet pea and although they did not have a bridal party, their adorable puppy, Lola, acted as their ring bearer. The flowers by Cherries Flowers are the epitome of natural elegance and included garden roses, ranunculus, sweet peas, jasmine, and astilbe. I’m absolutely in love with their unique escort cards: a sparkling display of natural crystals and gemstones wrapped in copper wire and set upon a bed of moss. Each table had an explanation of the spiritual meaning of its stone, the head table being Amethyst which symbolized “pure and true emotional love.” Enjoy these incredible photos by the amazing Gia Canali!

Pretty flowers, pale pink dresses, and an elegant outdoor venue… Laura and Steve’s Nashville wedding is garden party perfection! The details of their wedding truly couldn’t be prettier. They chose a palette of pale pink and mint green and selected hydrangea, peonies, and roses in arrangements by Enchanted Florist to decorate the outdoor gazebo at CJ’s off the Square. I love the paper flower escort cards and the gorgeous chandeliers but I can’t stop drooling over her amazing Louboutins! What a marvelous day with marvelous photos by Kristyn Hogan!

Oh how I love a winery wedding! Always classy and elegant with just the right touch of rustic. Mio and Dave’s spin on their Southern California winery wedding incorporates bold red and green florals by Mitsuko Floral in with the rustic elegance of Ponte Family Estate Winery. Brides who love red and green but want to know how to use it without hints of the holidays: take note! This is absolutely the way to do it. They also incorporate lots of mossy details such as their table numbers, topiaries, and even some mossy hanging monograms. Utterly in love with this wedding and all the photos by the wonderful Adrienne Gunde!

New Yorkers Michele and Ron chose Auberge du Soleil in Napa for their destination wedding. The entire event was impeccably elegant, no detail was left out! They used their family crest throughout their wedding, from the invitations, to the favors, even on the cake! I love the beautiful pink florals by Valley Flora in assorted silver vessels and the use of moss and burlap wrapped favors brought just a touch of rustic into the event. It gives it a very old-world European feel, don’t you think? From top to bottom, every single detail of this wedding is absolutely divine and I’m so thankful to Julie Mikos for these gorgeous photos today!

Joyce and Lucas’ bright and colorful wedding was held in the gardens of the Allied Arts Guild amongst thousands of flowers. The grounds of this venue are truly gorgeous but what’s even more amazing is that they donate a portion of each wedding’s fees to support chronically ill and physically challenged children! So great. The couple loves Scrabble, so they incorporated the game throughout their day in table numbers, signs, and the bride even played a game while she was getting ready in the morning. This sweet wedding and these bright and cheery photos by Alison Yin Photography will certainly make you smile today!

If I were to describe Lindsey and Dan’s wedding in 3 words, they would be magical, elegant, and glamorous. Lindsey is positively stunning in her stunning Monique Lhuillier gown, and you can’t get much more glamorous and elegant than their venue, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix. Oh, and the magical part? The breathtaking flowers by White House Flowers. Color, color everywhere! As always, the ladies from Outstanding Occasions created a flawless event and Melissa Jill Photography captured absolutely amazing images – get ready to fall in love!