I can’t even believe I am just now blogging this shoot! It’s kind of an Ashleigh Taylor "vintage" by now! LOL! So yes, this shoot is about 2 years old but it’s still fabulous and deserves to be celebrated. This shoot was a collaboration with Hint of Chic and Haute Catering for the (what was then brand new) wedding venue Sogno Del Fiore. Sogno is a gorgeous winery property and perfect if you are looking for a beautiful outdoor wedding in Santa Ynez!We wanted to show the property off in a unique way for this shoot so we came up with a Moroccan theme. I LOVE all things Moroccan design so this shoot was a total dream for me! And apparently 100 Layer Cake agreed because they featured it on their site as well!Between the lush colors of the design, the textural flowers, and the yummy middle eastern cuisine this shoot is definitely not your average vineyard wedding inspiration! So check it out and feast with your eyes.And if you are getting married in 2016 at Sogno Del Fiore, I’d love to chat with you! This is such a great venue and I am thrilled to be a preferred vendor here!
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 don't think there are even words to explain just how EXCITED I am to share Kendra + Kevin's beautiful wedding with you which took place at Sunstone Villa (part of Sunstone Winery) in Santa Ynez! I have been in love with Sunstone as a venue ever since I did THIS editorial bridal shoot there! I mean really! It is a jaw droppingly gorgeous location that truly makes you feel as though you are in Tuscany and not California! And just when I thought it couldn't get any better my stylish bride Kendra and her fabulous planner Natalie Sofer come along and make the whole venue even more fabulous! Through the exquisite floral stylings of Toast and beautiful linens and rentals provided by La Tavola, the look of relaxed European countryside elegance was definitely achieved!Of course I could gush for hours about the pretty details and venue, but truly that is all icing on the cake! What really makes a wedding special is the bride and groom and all their friends and family! Well this wedding was no different! I have loved Kendra since we met. She is a girl after my own heart who knows exactly what she wants, and yet is so down to Earth and sweet! She is practically my wedding soul sister as on the wedding day I realized she had a Pronovias dress (just like my wedding gown was by Pronovias) and she had the exact same earrings as me on my wedding! Awesome! As soon as Kendra and Kevin saw each other they were glowing all day! Kevin kept saying how surreal it all was and Kendra was just plain giddy! Their ceremony was officiated by Kendra's dad which was super sweet and unique! It was a heartfelt touch that I really loved. Later as the party got going, we heard some uproarious toasts! Each one truly funnier than the one before it! And then the crowd got cray-cray on the dancefloor! Seriously, Kendra + friends know how to party! The party moved from the Villa to the wine caves for late night shenanigans! Yeah it was a pretty eventful, rockin' night!Huge thanks to my friend Megan Sharp and to my hubs AJ for shooting with me and keeping me hydrated! ;) Also major thanks to Natalie Sofer, Toast Santa Barbara, and the owners of Sunstone for making the day sooo spectacular! And now for pictures! YAY!
Kendra has a might fierce fashion sense!
This is what a STUNNING bride looks like!
Aw! Kendra! You're killing me with your beauty!
LOVE!
This ceremony?! UM YEAH! AMAZING!
How cute is Kendra with her Dad, Chuck?!?
Kevin was a happy groom!!
After the ceremony we did some romantic portraits in the vineyard and around the Villa grounds!
Rad!
Sun soaked vineyard love!
LOVE THIS!
You two are sexy!!
YES!
Gorgeous!
Obligatory veil shot!
Are you sure you two aren't models?!
LOVE!!!
My faves of the day!
Wait.. maybe this is my FAVE! They were greeting their guests in the courtyard below after I modeled them out for romantic portraits!
How fabulous is the reception set up?!
GORGEOUS!
So pretty! Loved these tables dressed with La Tavola linens and elegant arrangements by Toast!
Oh details, I love you!
Guests took their seats as the sun set over Santa Ynez!
LOVE!
A few shots of the wine cave set up... cocktail tables and a candy bar!
Partying in the caves!
To see even more images from this gorgeous Sunstone Winery Wedding please CLICK HERE or watch the slide show below: