As a Central Coast wedding planner, designer, and florist, our team often works with couples to transform expansive estates into multi-layered experiences. For this elegant Bridgerton-inspired Central Coast wedding, we utilized the diverse spaces at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard to transition from a classic garden aesthetic to a high-energy, retro-inspired afterparty. A Garden Ceremony at […]

As a destination wedding planner, I have the privilege of witnessing countless love stories unfold in some of the most breathtaking venues imaginable. Madison and Ryan’s San Ysidro Ranch wedding was a vibrant tapestry of romance, color, and garden-inspired details. If you’re dreaming of a San Ysidro Ranch wedding that truly reflects your unique personality, […]

There is no day quite like the Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara. For Abby and Zach’s wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, we embraced the longest day of the year by leaning into maximum color, boundless energy, and the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. An Oceanfront Ceremony & Custom Chuppah The ceremony took place on […]

There is something inherently magical about a Santa Barbara summer evening. When Abby and Zach approached me to design their wedding weekend, they wanted their welcome party to be more than just a cocktail hour—they wanted a multi-sensory experience that felt like a chic, sun-drenched escape to the Italian Riviera, right here on the American […]

What’s the best way to get your wedding weekend swinging? A tennis tournament fueled by tequila, of course! Katrina and Zach served up a brilliant start to their celebrations with a fun and high-energy Tennis & Tequila event on the Friday before their big day. Held at the beautiful Bacara Resort & Spa, where most […]

The day of Sita and Nikhil’s Indian wedding dawned bright and clear, a perfect start to their celebration. As the wedding planner, designer, and florist, I was thrilled to see months of planning come to fruition. See Also: Sita & Nikhil’s Haldi & Sangeet at Greengate Indian Wedding Morning Preparations: Beauty and Excitement The morning […]

Greengate Ranch & Vineyard in San Luis Obispo set the stage for Sita and Nikhil’s unforgettable Indian wedding weekend. Their celebration beautifully blended traditional Indian elements with the rustic charm of the California countryside. The Sangeet, a pre-wedding celebration filled with music and dance, was a highlight of the weekend, showcasing the couple’s love and […]

Guest-Centric Wedding Weekend Part 1: Welcome Party at Hotel Californian This welcome party at Hotel Californian was the perfect start to a guest-centric wedding weekend in Santa Barbara. Victoria and Brad embraced the idea of a guest-centric wedding weekend, and we couldn’t love it more. While weddings naturally celebrate the couple, it’s always special when […]

This is episode 24 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! Shifting Focus: Couples Planning their Wedding (1:38) Setting Intentions: Peace, Joy, & Flexibility (4:25) Understanding Family Expectations and Traditions (8:40) Defining Core Values for Your Wedding Weekend (10:30) […]