I admit it. I am not a crafty person. I know how to use a pair of scissors and that is about the extent of my knowledge. So, when I see a DIY wedding filled to the brim with craftiness and unique, personal touches, I am equal parts impressed and smitten. And these Sonoma nuptials by Jessica Smith Photography have me head over heels in love. Not only is it one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen, but it was all... [MORE]
I am a total floral admirer. Now, I've got about the blackest thumb around, but boy can I appreciate a good bouquet. The different colors, textures, smells, and delicacies of each individual flower, all wrapped up in one gorgeous bouquet gets my heart a pumpin' every time. So when I saw this Sonoma bride's beautiful bouquet, I couldn't dive into the rest of the wedding, captured by the lovely Hollye Schumacher Photography, fast enough. The... [MORE]
I think "Eat Dessert First" might be my new motto in life. And when those desserts are surrounded by some adorable garden wedding inspiration put together by a magical group of vendors like BLR Life Photography & Cinema, A Savvy Event and Nancy Liu Chin? Why that is even sweeter! I love the vibrant and... [MORE]
We've got just the wedding to kick start your day after a long, sun-filled, BBQ eating, beach lounging weekend. This Sonoma beauty captured by Travis Hoehne Photography is just bursting from the seams with the most gorgeous floral displays from none other than our friends at Fleurs de France. I'm loving the al fresco dining tables with the clever and cute table markers. And... [MORE]
We are all kinds of giddy over this Sonoma County wedding by Maya Myers Photography. It is bright and beautiful with sweet rustic touches mixed with modern elements...just the way we like it. I love the fontabulous table numbers paired with the vintage blue mason jars. The dinner plate dahlias are just out of this world amazing and the fact that these lucky guests got to take bunches home at the end of the night makes me green... [MORE]
One of the things we hear the most from our brides-to-be is just how stinkin' difficult it can be to pick your colors. There are so many things to consider when concerning the color palette of their big day. What sort of ambiance you want to portray? What colors will work well with your surroundings? What time of year are you marrying? Does orange really work with your maid of honor's skin tone? It can easily become the topic you least want to discuss. But what are we here for, if not to give... [MORE]
Phew! Another week at the California Weddings blog has flown by! We sure have run the gamut of gorgeous over here from classic vineyard to modern rock n' roll. We'll wrap up all the pretty with this adorable event put together by the ladies at The Collection Event Studo in Sonoma. The Collection is a genius, creative meeting and design studio that showcases a... [MORE]
Everything about this modern Sonoma wedding by Flory Photo screams fun. The bright blue and yellow palette, ridiculously cute ring bearing pup and giant slice of cake wedding cake could give even the grumpiest guest a case of perma-grin. I love that each and every detail that was incorporated as special meaning to the bride and groom. It just makes an already spectacular wedding that much more special. ... [MORE]
You are totally gonna die when you see the amazingness that is this next wedding. The spectacular setting, the don't-stop-til-you-get-enough flowers, the fresh and vibrant tablescapes, and of course, the glowing bride, all add up to make one drop dead gorgeous California wedding. Captured by Anna Kuperberg with flowers from Atelier Joya, this Sonoma... [MORE]
I adore Kate Harrison's photographs especially when those photographs capture such amazing moments full of love and laughter like these do. Each wedding we feature is special, of course, but every now and then we get a glimpse into a wedding so full of emotion and adoration that it just oozes from the images and I feel like I am actually there. Plus I always go crazy for a wedding at the... [MORE]
Napa Valley is one of those places where any wedding style seems to work perfectly with the surroundings whether the decor be simple or showstopper. This wedding by John & Joseph Photography Inc. definitely falls into the showstopper category and there is nothing wrong with that! It is oozing romance in each and every last detail from the crystal-dripping chandeliers, gilded place settings and the bride's three incredible dresses. [MORE]
I am a lover of love and a great love story like this gets me each and every time. Antoinette, the gorgeous Bride and owner of PAPERISTA, kicked cancer in the booty which is reason enough to celebrate but her and her husband also happen to be madly in love and decided this was cause for celebration of the vow renewal kind. They grabbed their closest friends and family (and one insanely adorable pup) and headed to Sonoma for the... [MORE]
In wedding-blogger-land, there is nothing better...I repeat, nothing better...than a bride who doesn't take herself too seriously. A bride that isn't afraid to throw a little Carrie Bradshaw into them mix and design a wedding with totally unexpected style. Such is the case for this next little number. The bride is one part fun, one part fabulous and the day that she and her hubby crafted...well, it's total SMP bliss. Photographed by... [MORE]
Because we know you love them as much as we do, here is another gorgeous wine country celebration in the oh so beautiful Sonoma. The adorable couple of this gorgeous occasion are actually owners of a local wine bar in their hometown and couldn't think of a better way to start the new chapter of their life than in the heart of wine country at Cline Cellars. After gawking over all of their beautiful images from... [MORE]
Let me just preface this pretty wedding by saying that each and every time we feature nuptials in the golden fields of Sonoma, our socks are completely rocked right off. It could be the generous amounts of California sun or maybe it's something in the water out there. Who knows. We're too busy gawking at the lovely pictures from Sasha Gulish Photography and the flowers, oh the flowers – those pretty petals are courtesy of... [MORE]