The view from the patio at Dolphin Bay Resort is one of the very best on the coast – perfect spot to say “I Do”.

When Nicole sat down with me to look through tear sheets and look at swatches for dresses, she had a very defined “look” that she was going for, but didn’t know exactly which blooms would pull it off.  It was great to go through the process with her, showing her the possibilities of what varieties would work best and be in season.  Most important to her were the personal flowers for her bridal party.  We decided to tone down any extravagant flowers for the ceremony and opt for the incredible view.  We added two extra large vases with several stems of glorious white cymbidium orchids to frame the bride and groom as they took their vows, and matching clusters of orchids on the aisle chairs.  The bridal party carried off color with their beautiful deep burgundy dresses – and oh so fabulous shoes.

Nicole wanted to carry rich, dark color in her bouquet and a lush combination of black calla lilies, black beauty roses and parrot tulips (quite possibly the most fantastic bloom ever … well for this week) was decided upon.  The bridesmaids carried bouquets of cream roses edged in deep pink and white peonies with fern curls added in for a bit of spunk.

Chuck’s family has been ranching in the rolling hills of Edna Valley for several generations, so it was a natural choice to have the celebration in a barn.  Nicole put together her own candles and bowls for the reception centerpieces and we reset the large vases from the “altar” on the bar, creating a fun focal point through out the evening.  The barn was lit up to create a warm and inviting glow by our favorite lighting designer  Zack,  from Kramer Entertainment DJs & Event Lighting, and wonderful Chloe Murdoch from Mike Larson Inc. shot these beautiful images.  I especially like the one of Nicole and Chuck with the horses!  Oh yes – and the deer, presiding over the festivities in the barn.

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