Pastel garden wedding with a DIY fortune cookie seating chart

pastel garden-inspired wedding

Growing up in Southern California, Caiti always dreamed of saying “I do” surrounded by nature, sunshine, and starry skies. When she and Dane visited Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, they instantly knew it was the perfect venue. With its sweeping mountain views, white roses, and lush greenery, this Orange County wedding venue was already breathtaking - all they needed were a few personal touches to make it their own. Between the heartfelt vows, personal touches, and the couple’s radiant joy, this Serendipity Gardens wedding captured by Cassy Velazquez Photography was a beautiful reflection of who Caiti and Dane are: fun, creative, and full of love.

Lazaro wedding dress

Featured designer: Lazaro

Caiti wore the Harlow gown by Lazaro Bridal from Mon Amie Bridal Salon, complemented by a handmade veil created by her mom.

pale blue bridesmaid dresses

Something (pale) blue bridesmaids

The bridesmaids wore pale blue gowns from Revelry, while Dane and his groomsmen kept things classic and timeless.

wedding dog bow tie

Featuring a wedding day dog

Even the couple's beloved dog, Katsu, made multiple appearances: as ring bearer (in a custom suit harness!), on cocktail napkins, and as the inspiration behind a signature drink, The Strawberry Salty Dog.

pastel flower installation

garden-inspired ceremony aisle pastel floral arrangements on pedestals

cliffside wedding ceremony

DIY: custom fortune cookie seating chart

Caiti, a self-proclaimed “DIY girlie,” filled the day with heartfelt details. She crafted a doodle-portrait guestbook, designed a fortune cookie seating chart, and wrote personalized letters for each guest, complete with throwback photos and stories.

window box welcome sign

Window box welcome

Guests were welcomed with a sign featuring a pastel-filled window box courtesy of Flowers by Mae Mae.

pastel outdoor wedding reception

window box centerpieces

Garden design + whimsical details

Guests dined under the stars, enjoying a hot ramen noodle bar (a nod to the couple’s first date), and ending the night with desserts from Citrus Blossom Bakery, including a cake featuring a tiny fondant Katsu stealing a bite of frosting.

fondant animal for wedding cake