Garden Glamour Wedding In Santa Fe California

Bride with bridesmaids in light blue dresses outdoors

When something is just so effortlessly beautiful it stops you in your tracks and the rest of the world seems to just fall away. This is the exact feeling we had when we saw Portia and Charles glamorous garden wedding in California. Every little bit of this sun-soaked wedding day seemed so perfectly placed and laid back, it was practically a scene right out of a movie!

We highly recommend taking a closer look at all the fabulous details from this wedding at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. You can see every last photo taken by Natalie Bray in the full gallery.

Elegant wedding stationery suite with floral accents

Wedding bouquet of pink peach and white roses flowers Bride and bridesmaids in matching robes at outdoor wedding Bridesmaids toasting bride in floral robes outdoors

The Venue

On a beautiful summer day, Portia and Charles wed at the elite Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. The colors of blue, pink, and green popped against the stunning scenery. Planned and designed impeccably by Francine Ribeau Events the day could not have gone better.

Sparkly silver bridal shoes with pink floral bouquet

Bride with bridesmaids in blue dresses at outdoor wedding Bridesmaid holding a bouquet of flowers in a light blue dress

Bride with bridesmaids in light blue dresses outdoors

Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie outdoors Bride and groom share tender moment on wedding day

Happy Asian couple on wedding day in garden setting

The Wedding Party

Portia looked gorgeous in her Watters gown and Jimmy Choo heels. She glowed from her makeup by Beauty by Stacey. Her bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo in a beautiful shade of blue that I am still swooning over. I loved that they were all a little different with the famous Jenny Yoo design. Charles in a classic tux looked like a perfect gentleman.

Hanging lanterns with floral arrangements outdoors

Elegant floral garland draped on stone column structure Elegant white lanterns and flowers for a beautiful wedding decoration Outdoor wedding ceremony setting with floral arch and chairs

Bridesmaids in blue dresses holding bouquets at a wedding ceremony Bride and groom sharing a kiss at a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

Romantic moment of a happy couple on their wedding day, outdoors

The Ceremony

The ceremony was decorated with one of a kind white ceramics filled with beautiful cascading flowers from Blooms by Breesa Lee. Planning their ceremony around the best light of the day was such a smart decision and made their couples photos really special.

Newlyweds share a kiss under a tree archway on their wedding day

Happy bride and groom share a tender moment on their wedding day Vintage white buffet table with a lush green backdrop outside

Rustic wedding name cards arranged in a wooden box with moss and flowers

Beautiful floral arrangement on a cocktail table at an outdoor event Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangement and table number

Elegant wedding table setting with fresh flowers and roses

Outdoor wedding reception with tables set under palm trees Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and plate

Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangements and pink roses

The Reception

Family and friends dined under the stars with lovely farmhouse tables from Adore Folklore. Just the perfect place settings with slight pops of pink and yellow to add some shine. It was an absolutely wonderful day and everyone had the best time dancing the night away to the live band.
They had a delicious dessert station with 4 cakes and a bunch of yummy delights for their guests to enjoy after dinner. It was a night to remember!

Two-tiered wedding cake with flowers and chocolate frosting

White cake decorated with a pink flower on a white cake stand Outdoor wedding reception tables decorated with flowers and soft colors

Outdoor lounge area with stylish furniture on green grass, perfect setup

Bridal Advice

Our wedding day flew by so fast that we felt like we didn't get a chance to talk to everyone that came to our wedding! I would recommend having a separate event the weekend of your wedding - either arrival drinks the night before or morning-after brunch with your guests just so you can chat with them. Otherwise, it'll be a fast, but happy blur!

One of my dad's friends was older and drank too much that he passed out! Thankfully we called the ambulance and he was totally okay. I'm not sure how we could have prevented it but be prepared to know that anything can happen and to have a wedding planner who you absolutely trust and can rely on! Ours was Francine Ribeau Events and she was absolutely amazing!

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