Every time we step onto the property of Gardener Ranch we feel transported into another world: an ethereal fairytale garden that is tucked away in the hills of Carmel Valley. If you consider a kick-ass dance party a requirement of a fairytale wedding, then Haley and Miles’ wedding is that very dream in living color.

With so many weddings finding new shape over the last two years, we loved seeing this couple transform their original wedding plans from their big, postponed celebration to a relaxed and sweet dinner and dancing reception at Olympia’s Valley Estate. No stress, just dancing and fun with their best friends and closest family – just […]

Some of our favorite celebrations are different than the rest… intimate and beautiful. With a smaller wedding, you have the ability to sit with your closest friends and family, enjoy a beautiful meal and dance into the wee hours of the night. It gets our storytelling juices flowin! This private estate in Ojai was a […]

This couple knows how to throw a killer wedding: it’s all about the FOOD. They hosted a winter-themed wedding at her parent’s vineyard in Sonoma, California. “We love Christmas, but an outdoor wedding in Sonoma during Christmas would have been too chilly for our guests,” the bride says. “Instead, we decided to have a winter […]

“Max and I were engaged next to the Golden Gate Bridge on a regular-old dog walk, he proposed with a timer on his camera and caught me in shock holding our dog in my arms! After blubbering and crying I said yes”  Tessa and Max had such a uniquely intentional and simply-flat-out-fun wedding. Her #bridetribe […]

When Melissa and Sean envisioned their dream wedding, they wanted something intimate, romantic, and truly special. Their mountaintop wedding at Malibu Rocky Oaks Winery couldn’t have been more perfect! Perched high above the Santa Monica Mountains, this picturesque vineyard offers stunning 360-degree views and a venue that feels right out of Italy. Afterward, Melissa shared, […]

We love this venue: Greengate Ranch in San Luis Obispo! “When you think of a wedding weekend ‘on the ranch,’ you may not think of 140 acres of lush, rolling vineyard hills. But, for Sonya + Mangal’s vibrant, Hindu-Sikh wedding, Greengate Ranch in San Luis Obispo was unparalleled. This wedding overflows with their love and […]

Alright, imagine the ultimate Palm Springs wedding, where the sun is shining, the vibes are immaculate, and the love is palpable. Elizabeth and Matt’s wedding at the Parker Palm Springs was just that—a colorful, joy-filled celebration that screamed Southern California cool. This two-day fete was full of joy and vibrancy: from the couple to the […]

We are in love with Mindy in her two knockout bridal outfits. Donning Noel & Jean separates with beautiful lace-up back detail for the outdoor ceremony and an exquisite Rue de Seine boho gown for the reception on the ranch at Olympia’s Valley Estate. See the feature on Rock My Wedding here! “We wanted our wedding day to feel […]

This wedding may go down as the most spectacular outdoor party we’ve ever captured in wine country. Period. Why? Because it was WAY TOO MUCH FUN! It was flawlessly designed by Off The Beaten Path Weddings and every moment was filled with spectacular perfection: from the music, to the food and drinks, to the off-the-charts, […]