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And on top of all those gorgeous photos, there’s this amazing music video-themed film from Rock & Roll Hearts for you to enjoy…

From the bride… Brandon and I met five years ago through a setup by a mutual friend. I was living in San Francisco at the time but planning to re-locate to San Diego, where Brandon was currently living. We instantly hit it off and, because to the distance, we were able to develop a wonderful friendship over the phone for the first few months of dating. Upon moving to San Diego, our relationship grew even through two moves, including one to a new state for both of us: Arizona. When planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to have our wedding at a winery, not only because wineries offer such beautiful scenery and landscape, but because we both very much enjoy wine and wine tasting trips. With Brandon’s family and friends from Southern California and mine from Northern California, the Santa Ynez Valley and Firestone Winery offered us a central spot to host our big day. Firestone Winery has the most amazing vineyard mesa with an enormous oak tree that provided the perfect backdrop for a sunset wedding. The day couldn’t have been more perfect. While the early evening breezes did sweep my veil away a few times, it made for some wonderful photos and some laughs that eased wedding nerves!

While planning the wedding from Arizona did prove to be logistically challenging at times (flying into LA with a 1.5 hour rental car drive north to Santa Barbara), I was privileged to work with best-in-class vendors, including Michael and Anna Costa Photographers, Jessica Kuipers at Bijoux Events, Juniper Presence at Juniper Flowers, Matt Odom at Rock and Roll Hearts, Pure Joy Catering and Enjoy Cupcakes, among others. Their professionalism allowed us to truly enjoy the day stress-free. I can say without question that was the best day of my life — I married my best friend in the most beautiful setting.

Wedding Photography: Michael + Anna Costa Photographers / Wedding Venue: Firestone Vineyards in Los Olivos, California / Firestone Events Contact: Rachel Korrey (R4orrey@Firestonewine.com) / Flowers: Juniper Presence of Juniper Floral Designs / Planner: Jessica Kuipers of Bijoux Events / Catering: Pure Joy Catering / Cake + Cupcakes: Enjoy Cupcakes / DJ: Morgan William of AMS Entertainment / Transportation: EOS Transportation / Lighting: LBPS Lighting / Cinematography: Matt Odom of Rock & Roll Hearts / Hair + Makeup: LunaBella Makeup Art / Officiant: Rev. Barbara Laughray / Bridal Suite: Hotel Corque Wedding Gown + Sash: Jim Hjelm via Destiny’s Bride / Bride’s Belt Brooch: 2007musarra / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jim Hjelm

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From Jackie Blackwell…The couple met at Westmont. He is from Laguna Beach and she is from back East originally but her grandmother lives in Santa Barbara. They wanted their wedding to be simple and organic yet elegant. The bride’s father is a pastor so he married them, along with the father of the groom participating in the ceremony. A sand ceremony combined sand from the West and East coast.

The reception was planned to be outdoors, one of the most important aspects to the couple, but with rain in the forecast, we transitioned the event at the very last minute to take place under a canopy. We were able to include the existing fountain and trees in the courtyard as part of the event space and used a clear tent which created a more natural environment.

Guests of all ages filled every inch of the dance floor all night long and then created the most incredible “tunnel of love” to a vintage car for the newlyweds to depart. They stayed at the Canary Hotel for their honeymoon night and then departed for their honeymoon the next day in Kuai, Hawaii while their guests had a post-wedding brunch at the Montecito Country Club. The rehearsal dinner took place in the bride’s grandmother’s backyard.

Event Planner: Jackie Blackwell / Location: Santa Barbara Historical Museum / Wedding Photography: BB Photo / Wedding Videography: Riley Towne Productions / Floral Design: Cody Floral Design / Caterer: Pure Joy Catering / Hair: Mishay Salon / Linens: La Tavola Linens / Cupcakes: Enjoy Cupcakes / Transport: Classic Motoring Car Rentals / Lighting: Bella Vista Designs, Inc / DJ: SBDJ’s

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From Jen Rodriguez Photography…This wedding was Navy and Pink perfection. It was classic, fresh and simply gorgeous. The couple is an amazingly sweet duo that live in the LA area. Foley Estates along with the San Ynez Valley holds a special place in the hearts of Siobhan and Matt because this is the place that they escape to when they just need to get away. It was so important for  them to share the place that they love so much with the family and friends that are close to them. It would be the wedding to bring the best of both of their worlds together. The perfect location with all of the perfect people.

It was an awesome group of vendors that came together to pull of Siobhan + Matt’s vineyard wedding. The day started with the groom getting ready at the hotel Corque in Solvang, CA. The bride got ready at the Wine Valley Inn. Ashley + Kelly of Luna Bella Makeup Art did the hair and makeup for the bride along with some of the bridal party. The bride and groom opted for a “first look” at an area park and then we moved over to the Coquelicot Vineyards for the bridal party pictures. Once the pictures were completed we ventured over to the ceremony and reception location, the Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery. The ceremony was gorgeous and overlooked the vineyards. The party got started and dinner was served, dinner was catered by Pure Joy Catering. After dancing the dessert bar was opened! The Enjoy Cupcake airstream trailer and assortment of cupcakes, pielets and cookies were out for guests to treat themselves to. Joy with Joy De Vivre coordinated the event beautifully.

Wedding Photography: Jen Rodriguez Photography / Ceremony + Reception Location: Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery / Wedding Dress: Melissa Sweet / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Wedding Coordinator: Joy De Vivre / Transportation: Santa Barbara Airbus / Hair + Make-up: Luna Bella Make-up Art / Catering: Pure Joy Catering / Linens: La Tavola / Floral Design: Florette Designs / Wedding Videography: Rain Studios / DJ: AMS Entertainment, Mike / Cupcakes: Enjoy Cupcakes / Pielets: Simply Pies / Cookies: Cheryl & Co. / Pennant Banners, Wine Cork Sign Holders: DIY / Bridal Party Picture Location: Coquelicot Winery / Lighting Designers: LBPS Events

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From Florette Designs:

The ceremony took place at the Greek Orthodox church in Santa Barbara and the reception was held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. The bride had a vision of a mediterranean romantic atmosphere that would incorporate her greek heritage and her love of vibrant colors. She wanted the decor to look playful, intimate but also elegant, the tablescapes featured bright greek blue linens and vibrant pink, yellow, cream and green flowers to compliment the bride’s colorful vision.

Flowers: Florette Designs / Photography: Attasalina Photography / Catering: Pure Joy Catering / Cake: Montecito Confections

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From La Fleur Weddings…This beautiful, intimate wedding was set in the hills above the Santa Ynez Wine Country, on the 200 year old Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse. The location and the wedding had the feeling of a country California theme.  The style elements of the wedding included antique pewter, burlap, lace, white antique and deep rose, old galvanized metal, bamboo, natural grasses and other various textures and details. The bride’s absolutely Stunning dress had beautiful lace details which tied in nicely with the lace wrapping on her bouquet and the lace overlays on the cream linens on the guest tables.  The flowers were very natural and included lilac, freesia, dusty miller, ferns, peonies, fresh sage, natural grasses and potted herbs.  Dariel’s bouquet had deep to light cream tones, while the Bridesmaids bouquets represented slightly brighter rose tones with accents of dusty miller & sage greens.  Sage green was also the color of the Bridesmaid’s dresses from Alfred Angelo. The Groomsmen had the option of wearing 3 different colored suits, with a black skinny tie-Loved that!

The ceremony, set a top a grassy hill, was full of beautiful details.  The simple chuppah was adorned with a soft cotton gauze fabric and simple delicate flowers, wheat and natural grasses, and was carried out by the groomsmen and bridesmaids. The poles were of natural stained wood and blended nicely with the rustic setting.  The Officiant was the Groom’s Godfather, and as the newlywed couple departed down the center aisle, friends and family threw congratulatory paper ribbon streamers!

After the ceremony, the guests followed a pathway of stringed lights that lead up to the reception area. The guests were then entertained on the house deck by cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a fantastic folk/bluegrass band complete with mandolinist!  The groom is a musician himself and he had a big part in the band selection, so you know they were great! The amazing food by Pure Joy Catering included passed appetizers of caramelized onion tarts & tomato, mesquite grilled shrimp with citrus mint dipping sauce, and ocean fresh ceviche, with guacamole dollop served in cosmopolitan glasses with chips. The sunset views and ambiance were incredible as you can see from BB Photography’s amazing photos.

Ceremony + Reception Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse / Florist: Mindy Rice / Lighting: Bella Vista / Catering: Pure Joy Catering / Ceremony/Cocktail Music: Tom Corbett Music / Photography: BB photography / DJ: JSH Music

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The oh-so-talented vendors that put this wedding together were…Katie Moos(the incredible photographer that sent the images to me, Rebecca at Duet Weddings, Pure Joy Catering, Hair and Make-Up by The Studio Agency and Cake by Montecito Confections

I love the sweet sophistication of this affair. From the bride’s gorgeous accessories, to the feminine flowers and the pretty shawls, every detail was thoughtfully executed. Thank you so much to Angelina, Christopher and Katie Moos for sharing!

Oh and just a little tip…I have a chandelier that is SO similar to the one at the top of the page. I got it at a Kirkland Home for about $30, then spray painted it white. Such a pretty and inexpensive way to add a bit of charm to your wedding.

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