Julie Mikos has an eye for lovely images and the proof is in the pudding with this Carmel Valley Ranch wedding. It’s classic meets fun with fabulous additions like gorgeous custom bridesmaid dresses, all-you-can-eat gummie bears and a late night milk and cookies bar. The creative minds behind Sarah Ward Events came up with those fab details and there is loads more to gush over in the gallery. Just click here!









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From Julie Mikos…Clifford and Vivian created a “simple, intimate and fun” affair, according to the bride, who married her groom on May 7 at Carmel Valley Ranch. “We found Carmel Valley Ranch almost by chance,” Vivian said. “We stayed there on a whim to celebrate our engagement and loved it so much that we decided to get married there!”
The bride carried “lush peonies, delicate anemones, lisianthus and open garden roses,” Vivian said, while decorating the reception space with “the architectural simplicity of calla lilies, spring tulips and gerrondos.” Vivian said, ” We especially loved the intimacy of our ceremony, our vows, the wonderful food, the (almost endless) drinks, and just being around our closest friends and family.”
Special details from their day included custom-made bridesmaids dresses, late-night servings of chocolate chip cookies and milk, specialty cocktails for both men and women, and favors made of serve-yourself Sour Patch Kids and Gummi Bears.
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Wedding Photography: Julie Mikos / Floral Design: Rose Hip Floral Design / Event Planning: Sarah Ward Events / Location + Caterer: Carmel Valley Ranch / Wedding Invitations: The Groom / Bride’s Shoes: Enzo / Wedding Dress: Demetrios / Bridesmaid Dresses: Custom / Hair piece: Presumptuous Me / Makeup: Emily Nguyen of Alist Makeup
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What a beautiful wedding. Everything is so colorful and elegant. The couple is just darling. One of my favorites, I must say. Love it!!
Gorgeous! Love her shoes and her dress in the window shot!
loving the milk & cookies and hot pink bridesmaid dresses! super lovely wedding!
The location is gorgeous as is every detail! I'm smitten with the bouquet- the colors, the flowers.
Thank you to Cliff and Viv and Sarah Ward for such a wonderful wedding to photograph!
Attended this wedding and if you can believe it the bride was even more beautiful in person. Viv and Cliff are the perfect couple - so happy and in love. Great celebration and a wonderful wedding venue.
I love her dress! Does anyone know the style # from Demetrios? I can't seem to find it on their website.
The florals used throughout this wedding are just the most gorgeous colours
Dress #3137
so so pretty!! i am designing a wedding at carmel valley ranch in october and it's so exciting to see this gorgeous venue on SMP today. congrats to the happy couple :)
I love the tablescape pictured in this post. Simple elegance to perfection!
The colors are just beautiful for the wedding. Makes you want to do it over again.
Love her hair & makeup!