Saddlerock Ranch Wedding by Yvette Roman + Living Cinema + R. Jack Balthazar
We might just go ahead and crown Saddlerock Ranch the reigning Queen of Venues. We see a TON of weddings coming out of this gorgeous spot and they never cease to amaze. Plus zebras are usually involved which makes us quite happy campers. Also included in today’s affair – gorgeous photography by Yvette Roman, a sea of stunning details by Mint Julep Social Events along with R. Jack Balthazar leading up the floral brigade, scrumptious treats almost too pretty to eat courtesy of Vanilla Bake Shop and just wait until you spy with your little eyes the ceremony set-up. YOWZA. See it all here!
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Just when you thought all the pretty was coming to an end, we have a gorgeous film from Living Cinema to stretch out the party a little longer. Feast your eyes on this warm-fuzzy-inducing gem…
From the Bride…We both met in 2003 when we worked at the same advertising agency in Orange County. He was an Art Director and I was in Account Management, which coincidentally equates to the perfect wedding planning duo. He had the creative vision and I was into the details. We are both laid back, like to be comfy and love to dance. So the inspiration for our big day came easy: we wanted people to feel like guests at our home, like they were dancing in our very own beautiful outdoor living room. As we have both learned through many years in the ad industry, it takes the right team of people to bring an idea to life. And so the hunt was on for the perfect partners to do just that and the criteria was clear; a caterer that was up for the challenge of serving 14 different dishes, tapas style, from cuisines around the world, a floral and décor genius with exquisite taste that could transform an outdoor venue into a plush, cozy space, a photographer that could deliver a time capsule that would bring us back to that very day 20 years from now, a pastry chef who could transport us back to our childhood with old time classics, a videographer that not only shot weddings, but made beautiful films, and a wedding planner who had the courage to bring it all together.
I love to snack and Christian will eat anything….literally. So we thought this was a good opportunity to infuse some of our culture and introduce our guests to our heritage. We decided to serve a progressive dinner, tapas style – Italian dishes from my father’s side and Columbian and Filipino classics from Christian’s side. We were surprised at how adventurous our guests were as this was certainly not your traditional filet and chicken. At the end of the day, we are both still straight up American, so we did serve some traditional favorites during cocktail hour, fried mac and cheese, Kobe sliders and fruit skewers. And finally, we brought out a late night breakfast to honor me and my mom’s after hours pancake eating tradition.
Niki and Rene from R. Jack were my dream come true. They are truly responsible for transforming an already beautiful place into the world we had hoped to create. The Filipino lace that adorned all the farmhouse dining tables, the ceiling of Moroccan lanterns that lit the dance floor, the Persian rugs that covered the grass, the daybeds and blankets and mismatched pillows that formed the coziest of seating areas and the FLOWERS! They were everywhere and everything I wanted each arrangement different from the next, stems from all kinds of flower families.
Thank God we found someone who not only takes beautiful photos, but made the experience an amazing adventure. Because of Yvette, we discovered every nook and cranny of Saddlerock, even an up close encounter with some curious horses who insisted on a tasting of my bouquet and veil. At that moment it became clear that Christian had never been this close to a horse – he was completely freaked out.When Yvette delivered our wedding photos in a beautiful little silk box, we were overwhelmed at how clearly she was able to capture that day and all of its magic. As a bride my greatest fear was that our photos would not reflect the energy or the emotion of our wedding day. How could it be possible to package it all up – every piece of it, how we felt that day, and the dream of it all. But there it was, all of those memories and moments perfectly fit into one little box bound by a satin ribbon and I could not be more grateful for that.
Christian was the dream groom! He wanted to be a part of virtually every meeting and decision, but totally let me do my thing. He just wanted to come along for the ride – didn’t want to miss anything. But I will say, for such a neutral groom, he did inspire quite a few of my favorite details: He and his groomsman wore the traditional Filipino barong – not only to honor his father but also because he hates to tuck in his shirt.He was also dead set on wearing sneakers to satisfy his fetish, which I didn’t dare challenge him on. And the beer – we served Imperial as a nod to our Costa Rica honeymoon destination. One thing he was very particular about – his ring. It was hand carved by his artist friend (and fellow Filipino) as a wedding gift from Doyok wood from the island of Siargao where Cloud 9 is…(Cloud 9 is the best surf spot in the Philippines), and he loves it. And finally, the music – this was his personal mission…old school hip hop that we would dance the night away to. And that’s exactly what we did.
Designer + Florist: R. Jack Balthazar / Wedding Photography: Yvette Roman / Wedding Cinematography: Living Cinema / Wedding Coordinator + Producer: Mint Julep Social Events / Lighting: Lighten Up, Inc. / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Specialty Rentals (lounge furniture, linens): R. Jack Balthazar, Inc. / Wedding Cake + Desserts: Vanilla Bake Shop / DJ: Michael Antonia, Flashdance / Catering: Urban Palate / Venue: Saddlerock Ranch
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Gorgeous wedding all around! I LOVE those flower girl dresses! Who makes them?
The Zebra adds the perfect touch!
Oh my gosh, that was so beautiful! Their whimsical elements epitomized the romantic feeling that you get when you see such an adorable weddings.
Adore the horses, the dress, ah! Lovely!
xo
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Now THAT'S a beautifully photographed wedding!
Those parfaits look rather tasty too!
So many beautiful details - and the photography is over the top.
LOVE
stunning details, beautiful captured (wow photos!!) and man oh man do I want a piece of that coconut cake!
The photographer not only captured every exquisite visual detail of this glorious day, but the beauty of love and fun filled emotions as well. The bride's wish come true.
Bravo!
two words: ze bra
Oh my goodness - how beautiful! Love the setting, the details, the photos, the zebras - I love it all!
Thank you so much for all of the amazing comments...this was one of the most special weddings I have ever had the luck to photograph, with some of the most fabulous clients ever...credit where credit is due - this vision could have never been realized without the absolute creative vision of R. Jack Balthazar, who designed this amazing, transportive space, and whose complexity could never ever have been captured by me alone...my most profound thanks and love to Kris, who was by my side and helping me shoot this wedding so fully...my hat is off to you my dear. xoxo
Gorgeous! I need to know who made the flower girl tutu??....and the wand...and the shoes...and the headband!!! I'm obsessed....I need this in my wedding in April 2012!
I love the whimsical feel of this wedding. it's not easy to pull off--and it looks so gorgeous and effortless. Every image by Yvette is stunning, classic and yet a surprise. Leaves a gal wanting more! Thank you for sharing...
Beautiful! Absolutely beautifully detailed and so romantically captured!
Makes you feel so a part of every little moment! xoxo—m
Gorgeous!!! Who is the wedding dress designer and where did you find those flower girl dresses???
Gown by Vera Wang, complete with "something blue" beading...I will have to research those flower girl dresses - I'll post a reply as soon as I get that info! :)
Im obsessed with this wedding!! Everything is absolutely beautiful! I love those lamps and the table runners...GORG!!
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Beautiful images Yvette. What a gorgeous location & couple. Especially love the lanterns in the trees, I wish we could do that out here in Texas! Simply fantastic!
Great Job Yvette and R. Jack Balthazar. So pretty... Love Saddlerock Ranch!
Love this venue! I had a sorority formal here in college and it always brings back memories to see pics.
Love, Love, Love everything! Where do you get those burlap table numbers?
Beautiful photos! I love the shot of the blue door and stone wall with the bride's veil - stunning!
The burlap wine bags are from LilMissi.com
What a gorgeous wedding!
What a beautiful mountain view wedding. The ambiance is so cool. To the bride and groom... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Wow! The photographs are stunning! What a beautiful wedding!
Love everything about this wedding...THANKS FOR SHARING!
Words are hard to describe such a stunning event! The table scape, lanterns, variety of unique floral containers, photography, deserts, everything is gorgeous!
Hi! Flower Girl Style Update!
FYI those adorable flower girl tutus came from here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Baby2BNashville?ref=seller_info
The wand was custom made for this wedding by the event designer / florist: http://rjackbalthazar.com/
XOXO
Yvette
Thanks Yvette!! Much appreciated :D