Carmel Mission to Carmel Valley Ranch
The Carmel Mission Basilica is a classical elegant wedding venue in Carmel. Mandy & Joe chose to get married in a traditional fashion and then mixed things up a bit by zipping off to their reception in a Shelby Cobra to arrive at their reception at Carmel Valley Ranch in style.
Fall in Northern California is not only the most beautiful time of year, but typically it’s also the most safe in terms of weather with the vast majority of rain occurring between January through April. For weddings specifically, the Fall angular
Rustic Cottage Charm – Sand Rock Farm Wedding
Stepping onsite at Sand Rock Farm is like taking a step back in time. The property has old-world cottage touches from the interior to the lush gardens. I would best describe this magical place as a mix of rustic cottage and lush ornate garden. There’s a diversity of areas to marvel at from the barrel rool draped in greenery and charm, to the paths in the redwoods, to the airstream by the lounge. It’s not a stretch to call it a hidden gem.
Their highlight is a reflection of the soulfulness they brought to the day
A Tropical Dream at Holly Farm
The Holly Farm stands apart from all other wedding venues in Carmel Valley. It’s a place no guest soon forgets.
Arriving through the lush gardens is a step into a tropical paradise of exotic plants and cozy cottages that has all the feel of a surf retreat nestles on a Pacific island. It sure seems miles away from the dry rolling hills that most Carmel Valley venues are known for.
With that backdrop we knew that any film for Alix and Mike would have to reflect such vigor and color. Here’s their teaser:
Of course even with a natural setting
How to Take the Plunge: Destination Hawaii Wedding
You type “getaway” into google. What you really want is a sense of freedom, escape from ritual … mixed with a curiosity to try something new. Destination weddings are a cycle of these feelings: a thirst for loafing with cocktails by the pool, spiked by an urge to hop on a boat and snorkel.
The Bride arrives to her ceremony via canoe over translucent green Hawaiian waters.
Ryan and Cassie embraced this mix.
Groom Has 2 Epic Surprises. Her Reactions Are Gold
His 1st surprise had her in tears. His next has everyone rolling.
Let’s just start this incredible blog off with a brief exchange from Bride and Groom at their first look during gift exchange at their Holman Ranch Summer Wedding :
Bride: “You made this?!”
Groom: “Yeah … took a few months.”
What was it? An heirloom, hand-made – yes, by the groom’s own hands – book of epic proportions. Sean spent months to fill this heirloom with hand-drawn everything:
Journals of things they’d done, hand sketches, and love notes all on parchment paper and leather bound. He
Breaking the Rules of Wedding Timelines
How a couple doubled up on their Holman Ranch sunset portrait session for the ages.
Put 100+ guests together under one roof with a long list of food, speeches, dances, and it starts to feel like you’re simply checking off boxes until that glorious moment when the DJ transitions to Usher’s “Yeah!” at which point we can all party without reservation, you can stop worrying about which member of your bridal party will do something embarrassing, and just decide to take matters into your own hands. Yeah. Unfortunately this is the last 5% of your day. The rest needs