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Wedding Venue: Middle Ranch Go Green

Posted May 7, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Robert Paetz Photography Can’t get enough? Click here to see the photo gallery! About the venue This design is delicious and approachable, I can’t think of a better place to Go Green than in the lovely setting of Middle Ranch in Lake View Terrace in Southern California. The ranch is a working equestrian center with lush greenery surrounding the property. The grove of towering Pine trees provided inspiration for the central graphic used in their collateral suite and a perfect color palette sprang up as well. Robert Paetz is quickly becoming one of our favorites! His work spans both [...]

Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch Details of The Day

Posted Apr 13, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Lukas VanDyke Photography Click here to see some more images from this fun wedding! About the venue This great DIY celebration at Camarillo Ranch is so captivating because it embraced every inch of the amazing property, and we have to applaud Lukas VanDyke for capturing all the fantastic details. As a wedding planner I have a tendency to lean towards a soft romantic aesthetic. If ocean views are just a stone’s throw away – PERFECT – so my hat off to this couple for a job well done in choosing such a wonderful wedding venue. Camarillo Ranch has [...]

Wedding Venue: Calamigos Equestrian Sneak Preview

Posted Apr 6, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Bill Blakey Photography About the venue The “Little White House” at the Calamigos Equestrian center is a beautifully understated garden setting that will have your guests in awe as you exchange your wedding vows. The stone-covered garden path that leads your guests into this enchanted and secluded spot is lined with bursts of colorful flowers and sycamore trees. This vintage cottage redefines “simple and elegant,” the large french doors that open onto the large portico are the perfect detail for a quiet and intimate ceremony. Nuzzled in the hills surrounding Griffith Park, this lovely wedding venue can bring [...]

Wedding Venue: Padua Hills Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 27, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Robert Paetz Photography About the venue When the extremely talented Robert Paetz submitted this gorgeous wedding celebration, I knew I had to feature it. As a wedding planner I can attest to having planned hundreds of weddings at California’s best wedding venues. As a bride, I can only give testament to having planned my wedding at one location: Padua Hills Theater. Padua Hills is amazing (not that I am biased)! Nestled in the foothills above Claremont California, this historic theater provides Southern California brides an opportunity to capture the past and the present on their special day. The [...]

Wedding Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 23, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Goodnickels Photography About the venue The Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego it is a triple threat: Breathtaking Views, World Renowned Art and Architecture, and Love Sweet Love. You will be captivated by the juxtaposition of the simple and graceful architecture of the white washed, sun drenched building’s exterior against the breathtaking interior. When you pass through the Museum’s threshold, your eyes are lifted upwards as the flood of white light accentuates the distinctive seven pointed star-shaped clerestory lantern ceiling. This room is magnificent – the design options are limitless modern, retro, vintage, and chic. This is [...]

Wedding Venue: Descanso Gardens Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 20, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: One Eleven Photography About the venue Seclusion, tranquility, and grace. If these are the elements you want to fashion your grand celebration around, then a leisurely afternoon stroll around Descanso Gardens in La Cañada should be on your weekend agenda. There are literally thousands of reasons for you to host your celebration in the heart of this gorgeous estate-style property. A stroll in the garden will have your guests inspired as the aromatic perfume of over 3000 roses gently guides them through the acclaimed rose garden and into the Oak Forrest for an intimate wedding ceremony. The large [...]

Wedding Venue: Middle Ranch Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 16, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Robert Paetz Photography About the venue Nestled in the foothills surrounding Los Angles, The Lodge at Middle Ranch has the wonderful authentic appeal of a working horse ranch paired with the allure of vintage Hollywood glamor. The stunning property encompasses 650 acres of wooded lands at the base of the Angeles National Forrest, and among it’s swagger it features rolling pastures, picturesque meadows, ponds, five estate-style homes, and several barns. Legendary filmmaker Cecil B Demil created an equestrian nirvana just a stone’s throw away from the bright lights and big city gilts of nearby Los Angles and Beverly [...]

Wedding Venue: Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 9, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Katelin Wallace Photography Check out the slide show! About the venue Tierra Rejada Ranch was founded in 1935; the 120 acre ranch is snuggled in the pristine valley that borders Moorepark and Thousand Oaks on the edge of Ventura County. The mild summer temperatures and gentle ocean breezes make the Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch an ideal location for an incredible outdoor wedding celebration. The ranch is just about an hour’s drive outside of Los Angeles – it is great as a getaway or destination, but with it’s close proximity to LA your guests can still make [...]

Wedding Venue: 7 Degrees Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 6, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Robert Paetz Photography Take a look at this photo gallery! About the venue A special thank you goes out to photographer Robert Paetz who has introduced us to 7 Degrees. Hidden in the foothills of Laguna, this wedding venue will open the door to limitless possibilities. The team at 7 Degrees considers themselves “Wedding Curators,” not just planners. Like a curator of a great art exhibit, this team specializes in bringing your artistic vision to light. Their goal is to create an individual wedding “exhibit” that fits your personal aesthetic and is 100% you. 7-Degrees offers a sleek, modern [...]

Wedding Venue: The Mitten Building

Posted Mar 1, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Katelin Wallace Photography Check out the slide show! About the venue Riverside, San Bernadino and Ontario California can also be commonly referred to as the Inland Empire. This distinct, part of Southern California, has over 4 million residents and is the 13th most popular residential area in the United States. With so many people here, there has to be a significant number of brides looking for a great wedding venue. So here we go – check out the Mitten Building. I love the story of The Mitten Building! It mimics the hard-working agricultural and manufacturing roots that have [...]

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