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Inspiration Board #34: White & Wheat

Kelly — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:57:23 +0000

I love a wedding where wheat would be used for some of the decor for a late summer, early fall wedding. White, loose arrangements of flowers would be paired with wheat in the centerpieces, and only the finest artisan bread would be served.

Mood: Rustic, elegant, white, wheat, early fall

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Anna Williams 2. Karen Mordechai via Sunday Suppers 3. Anna Williams{Row 2} 1. Meg Smith 2. Colin Cooke 3. via Martha Stewart Weddings {Row 3} 1. James Carriere 2. Anna Kern 3. Allyson Magda

New Wedding Estate: Zaca Creek Ranch

Kelly — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:43:25 +0000

Last week I had the opportunity to tour a brand new estate in the Santa Ynez Valley called Zaca Creek Ranch. The estate features a large lawn with stunning views of the valley and is surrounded by large oak trees. There is a small platform built on one side of the lawn that’s perfect for hosting ceremonies. The max guest count… is well a lot. The lawn itself could easily hold 500 people.

This location would be the perfect base for a destination wedding. The family could stay at the house and easily arrange tours of wine country. The feel is very similar to Crossroads, but much more private since the property is a whopping 1600 acres. And, cowboy rides, camping, or hay rides can take place on the property.

The property also features a large house that sleeps 10.

On one side of the house is a large barn that can be used for cocktails or as an area for dinner.

There is also a large fire pit which would be perfect for toasting some marshmallows for smores.

Some notes:

Pricing is based on guest count & the season.
Additional lighting & power would need to be brought in.
Guests must be shuttled to the property
Vendor parking is available on site.
There is a large BBQ on site that can be used.
All chairs/tables/linens/china would need to be brought in.
There are hale bales avaliable for renter’s use (could be fun for the ceremony).
There is no restriciton on amplified music.
Candles are allowed in glass ,but can not be placed on the ground.

For more information please visit Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals.

Images via Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals.

Inspiration Board #33: Red & Blue Berries

Kelly — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:37:17 +0000

I love summer berries and I think the deep reds and blues are the perfect inspiration for a late summer wedding. I picture this wedding taking place at a family farm, the bride would wear a bold red dress, and guests would be treated to refreshing berry drinks.

Description: Berries, Barn, Fashion-forward, red & blue

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. via Tartelette 2. La Vie Photography 3. Helen Norman 4. Gemma Comas {Row 2 } 1. Anna Kern 2. via small stump + studio choo 3. Lisa Lefkowitz {Row 3} 1. Daniel Farmer 2. Anna Kern 3. Lisa Lefkowitz

Inspiration Board #25: Picnic Wedding

Kelly — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:31:56 +0000

The inspiration for this board came from Karen Mordechai’s photo from her Sunday Suppers blog (second row, far right). I picture this wedding as a very casual picnic style wedding. Rustic peach cobbler would be served instead of wedding cake, and family heirlooms, such as the cameo below, would give this wedding a personal touch. For more picnic ideas check out this board from Snippet & Ink.

Description: Picnic, summertime, home cooking, burlap textures, a touch of pale pink

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Jeff Newsom 2. Tim Evan-Cook 3. Frances Janisch {Row 2} 1. La Vie Photography 2. Michele Waite 3. Karen Moredchai {Row 3} 1. Anders Gramer 2. Karen Moredchai 3. Lessa O’Rielly