Featured on SMP | Stephanie and Sean’s Calistoga Ranch Wedding

We are so excited that Stephanie and Sean's gourgious wedding at Calistoga Ranch was featured on SMP.  Their fall wedding had that perfect California weather and all the color of the season. The venue is simply lovely with its vineyards, views and beautiful grounds. Stephanie and Sean had their ceremony in a candle-lit wine cave decorated with pumpkins and pampas grass. Their cocktail hour and dinner took place during sunset by the vineyards. 

Here's a little advice Stephanie shared with Style Me Pretty:  

"Another golden piece of advice I was given and would absolutely pass on is to budget for a videographer. My wedding planner told me this, and boy am I glad she did. Oftentimes, brides budget for flowers, music and photos. A videographer becomes a “nice to have,” not a “need to have.” We went with Grover Films. Our wedding day was so surreal and overwhelming that I think most brides would agree that when you’re in the moment, it’s easy to miss a lot of the details of your wedding. Sean and I were so relieved to have a video to watch long after it was all over. It was incredible to see everything again – to go back in time and relive those moments – and it’s a different experience than simply looking at photos."

Photography: Sylvie Gil Photography | Event Planning + Design: Bustle  | Videography:  Ric & Rose from Grover Films | Floral Design: Shotgun Floral Studio | Venue: Calistoga Ranch Resort | Bridal Boutique: Lovella Bridal | DJ + Lighting: Josh Dukes | Lounge Furniture: Rion Designs | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Table Top Rentals: Frances Lane

Alli & Ryan's Tehama Wedding | Feature FIlm

Tehama Golf Course in Carmel, with its old oak trees, expansive views and beautiful Spanish-style clubhouse, is a fantastic destination for a wedding. We just love how the layout of this venue allows us to be around for all the action of a wedding day. Everything is so beautiful, and so close, that multi-tasking is a breeze. It was ideal for capturing all the details and precious moments with this couple, and their sweet family and friends. There were a lot of them for us to film!  

This was the perfect location for Alli and Ryan to celebrate their love and commitment with family and friends. The vistas are endless, the buildings are beautiful and there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the day.

Alli and Ryan got ready in the beautiful rooms off of the courtyard. Their ceremony overlooked the whole Monterey Bay, and cocktail hour on the terrace featured views of the beautiful rolling hills towards sunset. It couldn't have been lovelier. 

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“OH MY GOD!!!!

You guys did an unbelievable job this is so beautiful, I’m absolutely speechless. We can’t thank you enough for capturing our day, you two have true talent. I’ve watched this so many times and get more emotional each time!

Thank you again this is amazing. ” 

~Alli

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We simply adore this whole family and can't wait to see them all again this summer for Allie's sister’s wedding!! 

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Venue:  Tehama Golf Club in Monterey California | Photography:  Aaron Draper from Aaron Draper Photography | Videography:  Ric & Rose from Grover Films | Onsite Coordinator: Cheryl Fournier | DJ: Brian from the Lucky Devils | Caterer:  Tehama, Flowers:  Sarah from Fiona Floral | Dress: Galia Lahiv, Kinsley James Bridal | Groom's Attire: wingtip | Makeup:  Lydia Ortiz from Blush Monterey | Hair:  Katie Struve, MUAH | Bakery:  Anne Johnson from Parker Lusseau | Rentals: Main Events | Printed Materials:  Ashley Steen from Steen Design | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Linens: La Tavola Linens 

Whitney & Aaron's Nestldown Wedding | Short Film

This dreamy location, tucked away in the hills of Los Gatos, has been one of our favorites since the first time we saw it. It has a natural beauty and elegance all it's own and looks gorgeous in every season. It was the perfect fit for Whitney and Aaron's beautiful spring wedding. The lush greens of Nestldown went perfectly with their soft green and champagne color pallet. We love the way the moss runners and soft ferny florals complimented Nestldown's natural beauty. The overall look was a beautiful balance of the surrounding nature and understated elegance. 

Venue:  Nestldown, Photography: Jake & Necia, Videography:  Ric & Rose from Grover Films, Flowers:  Asiel Design, DJ and Live Music: Mark Banks, Cake: Amour Patesserie, Catering:  Thomas John Events, Rental Agency: Classic Party Rentals

Kim & Jairo's Carmel Valley Ranch Wedding | Short Film

With fields of lavender and rolling hills dappled with old oak trees, the sprawling grounds at Carmel Valley Ranch were the perfect backdrop for Kim and Jairo's wedding film. We knew their wedding was a perfect fit. From the moment we started talking to them about the film they wanted us to create, and their plans for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, we couldn't stop thinking about how fun it was going to be to create their film. 

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"We love our video so much and Thank you so much! It is incredible and perfectly captured our wedding. Our friends are still talking about it! Even people who didn't come to our wedding have said they feel like they were there because of the video.  I shared it with my parents and I thought you'd like to hear my dad's response: 

"Now that our tears have dried on my laptop, I can tell you both your Mom and I loved your video and think that it completely captured that very magical day.  We’ve never seen the kind of artistry that is displayed in the video or a video that was so perfect in how it told your story and conveyed the joy that was shared by everyone.  The only thing that is better is having been a part of that day and we will forever be grateful to you both for making that happen.

… Mom needs a few more minutes and then we are going to watch it again!"

Thanks to you once again for giving us this phenomenal gift that we will enjoy for the rest of our lives!"

~Kim

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We feel so lucky to have been a part of Kim and Jairo's wedding and get to work with such an incredible team of talented vendors.  Every one of them brought their A+ game in order to capture and bring this gorgeous day together.  Our friends Carlie and Gabe from Carlie Statsky Photography, Amy from Amy Byrd Weddings and Darcy and Laurie from Seascape Flowers, among others, were such a pleasure to work with. We could not have made this film without them. To see the rest of this talented team check out the vendor list below!

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Venue:  Carmel Valley Ranch, Event Planner:  Amy from Amy Byrd Weddings, Photography:  Carlie and Gabe from Carlie Statsky Photography, Videography:  Ric & Rose from Grover Films, Flowers:  Darcy and Laurie from Seascape Flowers, Hair & Makeup:  Jennifer "JD" from StatoSalon, DJ: Marty from AV Solutions, Officiant:  Reverend Rich, Musicians: Notorious from Jay Siegan Productions, Rentals:  Britney from Chic Events, and Bakery:  Paul from Freedom Bakery and Confections

Francis and Randi's Thomas Fogarty Winery Wedding | Short Film

What can I say, I adore these two. From the first time we met Randi and Francis we knew they were perfect together and that it was going to be a joy to take part in capturing their wedding. The two of them are so sweet and full of love for each other and the people in their lives. Not to mention, they are hilarious and an absolute blast to be around. 

Their first sight has to be one of the most touching I have had the pleasure of filming.  Even after working on their film for weeks, watching it countless times, I still can't make it though with out tearing up. The love between these two is so heartfelt and genuine it's contagious. 

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"This is incredible and better than anything we could have ever dreamed or imagined. We just watched it twice in a row and sobbed both times. (You were right- should have grabbed the tissues!) We didn't want it to end! Thank you for capturing who we are and our wedding day so perfectly. It is magical. We are so touched and honestly, completely speechless.Thank you a MILLION times over."

~Francis & Randi 

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Thomas Fogarty Winery is a stunning venue, and this day with its blustery weather and drifts of fog turned out to be no exception. The weather was dramatic and it made for a day that was exactly what it was meant to be; it was a day focused on love, family, friends. It was a beautiful celebration of the commitment these two amazing people have to one another. We are so happy that we could be a part of it.

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Venue:  Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards, Photography:  Brent with Brent Holland Studios, Videographer: Grover films, DJ: Mike with big fun, Catering: Continental Caterers

Featured on Carats & Cake | Natascha & Kevin's Santa Lucia Preserve Wedding

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This was one of our all time favorite weddings to be a part of, mostly because we absolutely adored this sweet and down-to-earth couple, but also because the preserve offered such an inspiring location and we had fantastic team of vendors to work alongside all day. It really was a perfect day and I’m so happy to see it published on The Carats & Cake! Check out the full feature and the full list of vendors here.

This was our first time filming at the Santa Lucia Preserve and we could not have had a better couple or a better wedding to introduce us to this huge venue. Every aspect of Natascha and Kevin's wedding was filled with elegance, romance and simple natural beauty. The grounds are surrounded by golden rolling hills dappled with oak trees, and tucked away on the property there's even a redwood grove! Not to mention the beautiful hacienda, and charming rustic barn.  

One of Natascha's friends took the words right out of my mouth when she said to me, "When the doors to the barn opened, I was blown away. It looked like something straight out of a magazine!" The day was filled with beautiful details and breathtaking moments. The combination of location and decor was the perfect complement to who Natascha and Kevin are as a couple. Many of the details (like Natascha's stunning gown) reflected her wonderful sense of style, while the setting reflected Kevin's love of the outdoors.

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The day was lovely in every way and we are so happy we could take part in capturing it. Working alongside Lindsey and Nathan from Bellalu Photography, Rebecca and Marisia from Rebecca Reategui Weddings and Special Events and Scott from DJ Cams made this gorgeous wedding a joy to capture. Natascha and Kevin couldn't have had a better group to bring their wedding together. You can find the rest of this dream team below. 

If, like me, you can't get enough of this stunning wedding be sure to check out Lindsey and Nathan's photos.

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Venue:  Santa Lucia Reserve, Event Planner:  Rebecca and Marisia from Rebecca Reategui Weddings and Special Events, Photography:  Lindsey & Nathan from Bellalu Photography, Videography:  Ric & Rose from Grover Films, Flowers:  Fionna Floral, Hair & Makeup:  Moderne Beauty, DJ:  DJ Cams, Cake:  Icing on the Cake