Tag: California

Surprise California wedding: Deena + Michael

This surprise wedding from Megan Welker, just made our week. The idea of surprising your closest friends & family is so fun & heartwarming. After you see the looks on the guest’s faces, you’ll know what we’re talking about. We can only imagine how nervously excited Deena + Michael were. There were definitely some guests that suspected… Continue reading Surprise California wedding: Deena + Michael

Montecito, California Wedding from Stone Crandall

Here at SMP, there’s truly nothing that touches are hearts deeper than the stories. The heart behind the pretty weddings, and the meaning tucked between every detail. So when we heard this Montecito bride held her Big Day at the same venue her late best friend once worked for, it made us love this gorgeous wedding even more.… Continue reading Montecito, California Wedding from Stone Crandall

California equestrian wedding: Jenny + Andrew

Jenny won over our hearts when she told us she wanted to make sure her love of animals was represented in her wedding. She did this in a subtle way by picking what to her was the perfect venue, an equestrian center, so that they could be surrounded by horses. And to represent Andrew’s pharmacist background,… Continue reading California equestrian wedding: Jenny + Andrew

Southern style California wedding: Karissa + Brian

After a short & sweet, six month engagement, and a grueling final semester of law school (like, literally the day after graduation), this gorgeous wedding took place. Before you swoon over all the details, like the custom cornhole boards & magnolia leaf escort cards, not to mention their venue, know this: they spent zero dollars… Continue reading Southern style California wedding: Karissa + Brian

Eclectic, earthy Southern California wedding: Amy + John

Wedding planners and designers have a tough job. Sometimes we honestly don’t know how they come up with the ideas that they do, but they continue to amaze us, and we love it. GATHER Events had the pleasure and challenge of helping to plan a wedding that pulled from Amy’s interest in astrology and her… Continue reading Eclectic, earthy Southern California wedding: Amy + John

Santa Monica, California Wedding at Casa Del Mar from Michael Segal

Ballroom weddings have a way of stealing my heart. And when they’re designed in the hands of Green Ribbon Party Planning Co and Brown Paper Bag Designs, you know they’ll be spot-on amazing. From the sparkling chandeliers to the bride’s dreamy Kirstie Kelly gown, the result was basically a fairytale brought to life. Michael Segal was there to capture every moment and… Continue reading Santa Monica, California Wedding at Casa Del Mar from Michael Segal

Bel Air, California Wedding from Melissa Brandman Photography

Pale blush and gold can be as classic a combo as black and white; at least in this girl’s eyes. It’s romantic without being overly done and this particular affair photographed by Melissa Brandman so embodies that idea of easy elegance and thoughtfully crafted moments. And it’s not just the decor details, but the ceremony that included a… Continue reading Bel Air, California Wedding from Melissa Brandman Photography

Rustic California wedding: Breanna + Caleb

Maybe it’s the mini apple pie jars, the cowboy boots, coffee bar complete with campfire marshmallows & syrups, or all the reclaimed wood details, but there’s something very homey about Breanna + Caleb’s wedding. Every little detail from their wedding had a fun and personal touch. Like their table names, themed after different parts of their… Continue reading Rustic California wedding: Breanna + Caleb