A & D at Holman Ranch – a very secret affair…

Now that sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? My couple is very, very private, and so all I can do is call them “A” and “D” – by their initials. Don’t be disappointed – there will be no photos of a radiant bride to share (she WAS radiant on her wedding day!)… BUT she and her new husband did allow me to share a few detail shots and of course photos of their romantic venue, Holman Ranch, with you all! (Photographer Lyndsay Undseth elevated all these details to art status – you will see…)

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The couple had invited only closest family and friends – every single guest had played an important role in their lives. Even at a guest count of around 100, their celebration felt close and intimate. The bride had specified a romantic style with blush pink as the accent color in addition to ivory, and our florists, Briana and Krista of Gavita Flora, did a marvelous job!

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Beautifully calligraphed wood and chalkboard signs by HeartPaperSoul added an extra touch…

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Ready for the ceremony – here are the rings!

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… and the dress…

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… a boutonniere…

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… and the breathtaking bridal bouquet.

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Our couple said their vows on the Ceremony Lawn overlooking the valley, with a dramatic backdrop of billowing clouds from wildfires raging on the other side of the mountain range separating Carmel Valley from the Pacific Coast.

80716_0020-copyPaddle fans doubling as ceremony programs were welcomed by all guests – it was a really hot day!

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Guests showered the newlyweds with rose petals from cute little paper cones that they found on their chairs.

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After ceremony and Cocktail Hour, guests were invited to the Rose Patio for a delicious meal by Paradise Catering.

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Tables were set with linens and china from Chic Event Rentals and with gorgeous centerpieces in mercury glass containers by Gavita Flora:

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In lieu of table numbers, tables were named after the groom’s favorite animals –  on watercolor cards!

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Outside, we were treated to a beautiful sunset:

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Following dinner, guests walked over to the Carriage House Lawn…

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where a buffet of wedding cake and Greek desserts (especially Baklava – from Epsilon Restaurant, honoring the bride’s heritage) was waiting.

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… and then, of course, it was time for dancing! The Carriage House was illuminated by myriads of twinkling lights…

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… and the Wonderbread 5 band got the crowd going…

80716_0819-copyNobody wanted to leave! Bride and groom had seen that coming – and so the party continued through the night at a nearby bar. It was truly an epic celebration!