Abby + Tanner were married the day after New Year’s at Sunstone Villa! Now, I have photographed many weddings at the beautiful Sunstone Villa over the last four years, but this wedding was a first! I have never shot at a wedding at the Villa in January…or really any winter month! So this wedding is a little bit different than all my other Villa weddings you have seen of mine… but oh boy was it really pretty!The sky was gray and the air was chilly and crisp, but the light, ooooh the light, was incredible! The vines were bare but the remaining branches created lines and shapes that were beautiful and bare. There was a tent— smartly so— because it was windy and way too cold to dine and dance under the stars. But there was still an amazing backdrop of the Villa. The berry-red and white color palette was festive, and went along with the holidays (because on January 2nd things still should feel festive). It was without a doubt gorgeous.But the best part of the day was of course Abby and Tanner. Could there be a couple any cuter? They were high school sweethearts and they were so thrilled to be becoming man and wife. And their families were pretty adorable too. I honestly could shoot their wedding every single weekend and be stoked, because they are that awesome and the wedding was that lovely!!Thank you to Kelsey for 2nd shooting! Thanks to Scott Topper for rockin’ the dj booth. And as always thanks to Sunstone for being one of the best places to shoot a wedding, no matter the time of year!Check out their wedding below:
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!
PLANNING A WEDDING? Contact Ashleigh | View More Of Her Online Portfolio | Join Our Mailing List
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:
Designer Specialty Linens - Dahlia Wexler
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!
Designer Specialty Linens - Dahlia Wexler
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!
