Whimsical Rancho Las Lomas Wedding from J. Shipley Photography
Today we’ve got just the thing to push you right over that middle of the week hump, and keep you smiling all the way to the weekend. This California wedding, sent our way by J. Shipley Photography, features disco balls, orange trees, mustaches, flower girls in fairy wings, and SO many more fantastically whimsy details, it’s impossible to count them all. Set at the ever fabulous, ever welcoming Rancho Las Lomas, this affair is the kind of wedding I just can’t get enough of. Lucky for me (and you!) this is just a small sampling of the gorgeous day. Make sure to visit the gallery for the rest!
We met 14 years ago when we were sophomores in high school through mutual friends. While we went to different high schools, we were always seeing each other at the same sporting events, parties and high school dances. After 10 years of friendship, we fell in love one magical night under the fireworks on the beach on the 4th of July. A beautiful relationship began to blossom that night, and continued to do so.
After years of Candice hinting, Vince finally popped the question on her 29th birthday. He set up the backyard with a small “birthday celebration”… Just champagne, flowers, and a gift. Little did Candice know, that the gift box with the slippers she had asked for contained a little bit more than comfy shoes. The ring inside was just what she wanted; a vintage design with a beautiful green emerald as the centerpiece. After the proposal, Vince was shaking, Candice was crying, and they both were laughing and a little stunned with excitement and joy.
After enjoying being engaged for a few months we finally started looking for venues. We immediately fell in love with Rancho Las Lomas once we saw the tigers, zebras and various other wild animals, not to mention that the venue just gave us a homey feel which we loved. The venue is so breathtaking on its own, with the beautiful architecture and décor, we didn’t even know if we needed decorations! But in the end we decided to accentuate the lovely venue with our personal style.
Since we are huge concert goers and music enthusiasts, and have attended various music festivals for the past 6 years together, we decided to make our wedding into one big musical celebration. We wanted the venue to take on the feel of a festival. Ticket stubs served as our save the dates and concert lineups as our invitations. We had a disco ball over our altar and fake musical instruments on the dance floor and in the photo booth. The tables were named after our favorite bands and musicians, and various signs were posted around the venue directing our guests to different “stages” across the grounds.
Our colors were bright and vibrant… the theme was “peacock” colors. They really went well with the already colorful and bright venue. The men dressed in white linen suits with light green accents, and the lovely ladies in green, summery dresses.
On the day of our wedding we began in true Vandice style by the groom getting “iced” with a bottle of Smirnoff Ice. We spent the whole morning hanging out together with our friends and lounging by the pool. By the time we made it to the site, neither of us were nervous because we were so excited to get our party started. When the ceremony began, our wedding party walked in singing “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles. We had our favorite uncle get ordained and marry us. We had a remembrance candle with hand written names at the altar with us to honor all of our loved ones who were watching from heaven. We kept the ceremony light and funny, with a “Princess Bride” reference by the good reverend, and a stern and funny confirmation by all the uncles of their approval. Our vows consisted of reciting the theme songs of the 80’s sitcom classics “The Golden Girls” and “Family Ties” to each other.
After the “I do’s” our family and friends showered us with ribbons, cheers and even a cowbell and tambourine made it into the mix. Jeffrey and Isaac really captured the day beautifully. Our favorite photos had to be the “let me out of this phone booth!” shot, the beautiful individual portraits of the bridesmaids and bride, and the shots of us two in the orange grove. One of the memories that stands out most from the wedding was Candice’s brother singing The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows” during the father daughter dance. Not a dry eye in the house! Also, the epic dance party that ensued after dinner will be talked about for decades to come. What a fantastic day to start a fantastic life together.
Photographer: J. Shipley Photography / Venue: Rancho Las Lomas / Makeup: Amy Gibson / Hair: Lisa Strohsack / Cake: Erica O’Brien Cake Design / Caterer: 24 Carrots / Coordinator: Elene Shemwell / DJ: Elevated Pulse / Floral Design: Avante Gardens / Bride’s Cocktail Dress: Unique Vintage / Groom’s Attire: Frair Tux / Lighting: Elevated Pulse
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Adorable. The colours are heavenly. I believe in fairies:)
The couples own story is memorable
Thank you for inspiration
Vince and Candice are personal friends, so not only did I make their wedding cake, I was also a guest at their wedding! And yes, their wedding was as fun as it looks. Thanks for featuring our work.
I love Jeff's work! Back in the day he was the second shooter at our wedding - and we love him. :) Great job as always Jeff!
How neat! All of our vendors were wonderful and are HIGHLY recommended! Thanks everyone!
Congratulations Vince, to you and Candice!
A wedding designed around music is a DJ's dream come true! It was so awesome working with this couple and A+ team of vendors...such an honor.
Jeff has always had a wonderful gift of caring about people. When he began his incredible journey of photography, I was not at all suurprised. he has a gift of listening, a gift of interpreting desires, a gift of toucing hearts and it can all be evidenced in his styles and photos.
Anyone who hires this amazing man and his staff will be thrilled with the outcome!
God bless him and all of his work and outreach.
LOOOOOOOVE!!
awww shucks! thank you mallory for a wonderful feature. it's so fun to see how you laid it out. beautiful job. and thanks to my fantastic couple for planning a bitchin' wedding and for being awesome. and of course to that wonderful team we got to work with. wow. you all are something else i tell ya! :-)
I have known Candice and family for many many years.....and it was an honor to be asked to be her wedding coordinator..... she was a beautiful bride and of course Vince was handsome... wedding was amazing and fun.... Bless you both.
What great colors, love that cake and the photos by Jeff, ah lovely
amAZING JOB jEFF!!! the colors just pop right out!!! loove it! :)
This blog always create some informational and amazing things, which add in my knowledge and experience.But I am a bit confuse. Thanks for sharing.Waiting for next post.
I love that the pictures are full of life and appear to have captured special moments. Beautiful wedding!
The pictures are fabulous! The design within the pictures captures the unique essence of the wedding itself.
Darling wedding and BEAUTIFUL photographs!! Loved them all - felt like I was experiencing the wedding firsthand.
Gorgeous photos! Do you know where the bridesmaid dresses are from?
Hi Sarah! I'm not sure where the dresses are from, but I'll find out for you!
Amazing photography! I can feel the love!!!!! :)
@ Sarah, the dresses are from Jasmine Bridal, style # B1039. Hope that helps!
Thanks!
The day looks amazing! Where is the cake topper from? My friend is getting married in Philadelphia and has been looking EVERYWHERE for one!
Hi Heather! I'll check on the source of that cake topper for you - but I remember seeing similar ones on Etsy!
@Heather, the cake topper is from this Etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueButterflyDesign . Tell your friend congratulations from us!