Samantha + James were another one of my favorite 2014 couples!! These two came all the way from Canada to get married in beautiful Santa Barbara Wine Country at Firestone Vineyard, and boy was their day nothing short of amazing!! First of all, Sam + James hired a dream team of vendors which included Hint of Chic doing full service event design, florals and all the planning, Haute Catering on food & beverage, Town & Country on Rentals, La Tavola for linens and Bella Vista for lighting design! So of course this event was going to be a beauty, and it was!But also the day was perfect because Sam + James are perfect. These two are so sweet and so in love. They were so happy that this day they had dreamed of for so long was finally coming true! They were surrounded by their closest friends and family only, which made the wedding so intimate and personal. You could really feel the love that was there! At the reception, there were lots of laughter and happy tears during toasts, and crazy dance moves once the party got started! But the best part was seeing the way Sam & James looked at each other... you could tell they were over joyed!Thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting! Check out the awesome photos & swoon worthy details below!

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What can I say about Tanya + James wedding other than it was simply perfect? The venue, (my favorite) Sunstone Villa is always breathtaking. The decor on this particular event was extra special though! The setting with vineyards in full bloom was beyond picturesque. But more than these things, this wedding was perfect because of the people. Tanya & James are just remarkable. Two of the kindest and most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. And there family & friends were no different! Everyone was happy, relaxed and having the time of their lives which always makes a wedding day perfect. Tanya looked like an absolute dream-- the kind of bride you see in magazines! And James totally knew it. He beamed from ear to ear every time he laid eyes upon her. Really, it was a beyond perfect day. I feel so blessed to have been a part of it and I am soooo very excited to share some of their gorgeous pictures below!Big thanks to Percy Sales Events for planning, designing and executing a perfect day and these other fine vendors as well - The Tent Merchant, Sunstone Winery and Villa, Tamara's Catering, Your Image Floral, Designer Specialty Linens, Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections, Diggem, LBPS Events, Absolutely Fabulous Glamour, Anthony Ybarra Music, Santa Barbara Airbus, Hotel Corque! Also, of course, HUGE thanks as always to Kelsey for 2nd shooting!

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Last Saturday, I photographed an absolutely beautiful wedding at one of my favorite wedding venues here in Santa Barbara-- The Sunstone Villa. I shoot here a lot, and it never gets old because it is such a STUNNING location! But the truth is while Saturday's wedding was at a beautiful venue with beautiful details, what truly made the day gorgeous was the newlyweds-- Katie + Scott! I've adored Katie + Scott since I met them early this year. They are such kind, genuine, generous, and all wonderful people. Their love is tender and sweet and it is just a joy to document the bond they share. They are also just super cool and fun to hang out with, so of course shooting their day was a blast!  My favorite parts of the day were the sweet First Look, the words of love and wisdom their mothers shared during their ceremony, and the tears of joy that flowed during the toasts! Oh wait, no, I lied... actually  my most favorite part of the day was when the little ringbearers and nephews of Scott very enthusiastically danced Gangnam Style! It was so cute I almost melted! heheheAnyways, this day was too beautiful for words and I should just stop talking about it and show you the pictures! Because, not to toot my own horn or anything, but they are awful purdy!!! But before I can share the pictures I must thank some of the amazing vendors that came together to make this day magic-- Amazing Day Events coordinated to perfection, my homeboy Sam Friedman rocked it on video once again, Passion Flowers, +  DJ Zeke. Also many thanks to Robert for being an awesome 2nd shooter for me that day!You can also view a slide show with even more pictures by CLICKING HERE!

I am SO excited to finally share Ashley + Lance's absolutely, jaw-droppingly GORGEOUS wedding which took place at The Sunstone Villa in Santa Ynez a couple weeks ago! Ashley + Lance are the cutest, sweetest couple with equally sweet family and friends to match! Their big bridal party was so fun to work with, and their parents were just lovely. Ashley's fabulous mom Rosanne designed the whole event, and wow does she have a good eye! Every detail was taken care of-- from a beautiful and unique memorial table, to an over the top bellini station at cocktail hour, to vintage furniture vignettes and crystal chandeliers hanging from the trees. All of Ashley's wedding visions were brought to life, and Rosanne made sure no detail was left untouched!The toasts were funny and heartfelt, the scenery was breathtaking (as ALWAYS at Sunstone Winery),  the food (by Mama's Meatballs) was delicious, and the company was fabulous. What more could you ask for at a wedding?! And yet, what put the whole thing over the top for me was Ashley's sister Rheanne just singing her heart at to Adele's "One + Only" during the first dance, and Ashley + Lance just starry-eyed in love as they swayed on the dance floor. The most perfect cherry on top of a crazy good day. Love!Thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting, I could not have handled all the details and elements of the day without you! And with an event of this magnitude and amazing details, I definitely have to credit all the amazing vendors!VENDOR CREDITS

• Photography: Ashleigh Taylor Photography
• Venue: The Villa at Sunstone Winery
• Sound: Jon Harris with JSH Music Productions
• Band: Stir Father
• Ceremony Music: Jenn Petersen
• First Dance: Rheanne Best singing "One & Only" by Adele
• Officiant: Branden Petersen
• Caterer/Consultant: Nicola & Jackeline Allegretta with Mama's Meatball & Catering
• Lighting/Altar Decor:  Cristina Zellet with Bella Vista Designs
• Wedding Coordinators: Before I Do Events
• Event Designer: Rosanne Best
• Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
• Vintage Rentals: Archive Rentals
• Florals: Festive Designs
• Cake: Mad Hatters Table Custom Cakes
• Hair + Make Up: Page Berse, AbFab Glamour Studio
• Hair + Make Up: Greg Britner

OK, so now you get to enjoy the pictures below! And if you find yourself wanting even MORE, check out the SLIDE SHOW HERE!

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A few weeks ago I blogged Part One of this amazing Sunstone Winery Wedding + Bridal editorial shoot! I am fully in LOVE with Sunstone Villa + Winery and overjoyed that I am shooting a real wedding there in a few weeks! But for now enjoy this lovely Santa Ynez Winery Wedding inspiration in all it's rustic and elegant glory!

Thanks again to everyone who made this editorial shoot a reality! It was quiet a team effort! Credits are listed below:

Event Organizers- Emma + Josh Smithhttp://coutureclicks.emmajanephotos.com/http://www.facebook.com/emmajanephotographyhttp://www.facebook.com/coutureclickshttp://www.emmaandjosh.com/818-533-1011

Event Decor, Design and Coordination - Serendipitous Events by Julia - Julia Whitley

http://www.facebook.com/julia.d.whitleywww.serendipitouseventsbyjulia.comjulia@serendipitouseventsbyjulia.com

Event Venue- Sunstone Winery

http://www.sunstonewinery.com

Anna Rice805-688-9463

Bride/Bridesmaid GownsThe White Dress

http://www.thewhitedress.com

949-723-0121

Brides-Watters "Palm Spring"Reem Acra- "Candlight"

Bridesmaids

JLMCouture

Gary's Island, Fashion Island

Suits by Hugo Boss, Armani

http://www.garysonline.com/

949.759.1622

Bridal Accessories and wardrobe styling

Renee Pawele -Renee Pawele Bride

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Renee-Pawele-Bride/164189221263http://www.reneepawelebride.com

Lighting

Pacific Event Lighting

http://www.pacificeventlighting.com/1-800-757-7216

Designer Specialty Linens - Dahlia Wexler

Linens and Chair rentals310-548-5183www.designerspecialtylinens.comhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Designer-Specialty-Linens/174874645152Makeup/Hair

ASquared Makeup Artistry - Amber Artiaga

562-883-0971

http://www.facebook.com/#!/amber.artiagahttp://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Squared-Makeup-Artistry/300485890023456

Make Up by Theresa Marie - Theresa Marie Aguilar

310-347-5997

Hair Stylist - Sharone Patterson

span2007@yahoo.com

http://www.facebook.com/#!/sharone.patterson.5

Cakes, Catering and food displays - CCK, Cakes and Catering by Karie

310-710-1201

Invitation Suite - Special Letters - Diana Jo Giebler

www.specialletters.net

http://www.facebook.com/julia.d.whitley#!/pages/Special-Letters/110110839013608

http://www.facebook.com/julia.d.whitley#!/diana.j.giebler

Bouquets- Santa Ynez Valley Florist - Kathy Sechlerhttp://www.syvflorist.com

1-805-688-7656

Accomodations - Meadowlark Inn - Bed and Breakfast -

www.meadowlarkinnsolvang.com

800-344-9792

Hair Stylist: Sharone Pattersonhttp://healthyhairandme.com/

Cakes and Catering by Kariewww.cakesandcateringbykarie.com

And now for my pictures, part two!

STUNNING, right?

Fierce fabulous love!!!!!

This bride?! Just BREATH TAKING!

FASHION!

Sexy vineyard love? Yes please!!!

The architecture at The Sunstone Villa is ahhhhmazing!

This photo is sun soaked joy and I adore it!

Undeniably GORGEOUS!

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About a month ago I got to participate in a very special editorial/stylized bridal shoot at the AMAZING Sunstone Winery here in Santa Barbara (Santa Ynez to be exact)! I am absolutely obsessed with this wedding venue. If you were blindfolded and taken there, you just might think you were somewhere in the middle of Tuscany! The Villa is made out of beautiful rustic stones imported from France. And the grounds are overflowing with trailing bushes of rosemary and lavender. And it is set in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, with vineyards all around. It is truly a spectacular place and would be the most gorgeous setting for a real wedding!

I had such a blast on the shoot. Below is a list of everyone who organized the event and made it happen! Thank you all for such a special day and opportunity!

Event Organizers- Emma + Josh Smithhttp://coutureclicks.emmajanephotos.com/http://www.facebook.com/emmajanephotographyhttp://www.facebook.com/coutureclickshttp://www.emmaandjosh.com/818-533-1011

Event Decor, Design and Coordination - Serendipitous Events by Julia - Julia Whitley

http://www.facebook.com/julia.d.whitleywww.serendipitouseventsbyjulia.comjulia@serendipitouseventsbyjulia.com

Event Venue- Sunstone Winery

http://www.sunstonewinery.com

Anna Rice805-688-9463

Bride/Bridesmaid GownsThe White Dress

http://www.thewhitedress.com

949-723-0121

Brides-Watters "Palm Spring"Reem Acra- "Candlight"

Bridesmaids

JLMCouture

Gary's Island, Fashion Island

Suits by Hugo Boss, Armani

http://www.garysonline.com/

949.759.1622

Bridal Accessories and wardrobe styling

Renee Pawele -Renee Pawele Bride

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Renee-Pawele-Bride/164189221263http://www.reneepawelebride.com

Lighting

Pacific Event Lighting

http://www.pacificeventlighting.com/1-800-757-7216

Designer Specialty Linens - Dahlia Wexler

Linens and Chair rentals310-548-5183www.designerspecialtylinens.comhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Designer-Specialty-Linens/174874645152Makeup/Hair

ASquared Makeup Artistry - Amber Artiaga

562-883-0971

http://www.facebook.com/#!/amber.artiagahttp://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Squared-Makeup-Artistry/300485890023456

Make Up by Theresa Marie - Theresa Marie Aguilar

310-347-5997

Hair Stylist - Sharone Patterson

span2007@yahoo.com

http://www.facebook.com/#!/sharone.patterson.5

Cakes, Catering and food displays - CCK, Cakes and Catering by Karie

310-710-1201

Invitation Suite - Special Letters - Diana Jo Giebler

www.specialletters.net

http://www.facebook.com/julia.d.whitley#!/pages/Special-Letters/110110839013608

http://www.facebook.com/julia.d.whitley#!/diana.j.giebler

Bouquets- Santa Ynez Valley Florist - Kathy Sechlerhttp://www.syvflorist.com

1-805-688-7656

Accomodations - Meadowlark Inn - Bed and Breakfast -

www.meadowlarkinnsolvang.com

800-344-9792

Hair Stylist: Sharone Pattersonhttp://healthyhairandme.com/

Cakes and Catering by Kariewww.cakesandcateringbykarie.com

And now for part one of my beautiful photos!

I loved working with the Sunstone Villa's architecture!

But of course the vineyards were fabulous too!

Love. Sunlight. Vino. Does it get better?

STUNNING! The hills!!

Can I get a wedding redo please?

Sexy love!

Oh my gosh! I LOVEEEE the architecture so much!

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