Diablo Ranch | Walnut Creek | Wedding | Katie + Eric

 

Katie and Eric had their wedding at golden and rustic Diablo Ranch in Walnut Creek.  They found some vintage decor to add to the ranch to add a touch of rustic elegance.  Mt. Diablo is also a special place for Katie and Eric, where they love to ride up the mountains on their road bikes and run and hike around the bucolic hills.  

Photography by Ambrose and Katharine.

Some words from Katie and Eric: 

We were set up by a friend of Katie's mom, who happens to be Eric's parent's neighbor. We are both runners and she saw him running one day and thought we'd be perfect for each other. Our first date was a run around Lafayette Reservoir and that is where we got engaged (on the Rim Trail, above the paved reservoir path).
The dancing, the food, the overall look of our wedding - everything came together with our rustic vision and then how that vision translated into the actual set up. It was beyond our dreams, how everything came together exactly how we wanted it. And the party was amazing! We danced for 3 straight hours and if the dj didn't have to leave at midnight, we would have kept going. Eric and I were in the last car to leave that night. It was amazing and fun and just the best day! 

venue: Diablo Ranch Walnut Creek // wedding dress: J. Crew // shoes: TOMS // groom's attire: Nordstrom // groomsmen attire: Joseph A Bank // veil:  BHLDN - Designer: Justin and Taylor // special pieces of jewelry: Necklace from Ireland, Groom had grandfather's wedding ring in suit pocket, Bride had Euro coin from Ireland in her shoe // florist: Katherine Bergman Floral Designs // cookies: A Sweet Affair // invitations: Wedding Paper Divas - BHLDN design // dj: Denon and Doyle (Ed) // catering: Jeff Anderson // rentals: Chairs for Affairs

 

UC Botanical Garden | Mather Redwood Grove | Wedding | Christina + Patrick

 

Christina and Patrick got married in the beautifully green UC Botanical Garden's Mather Redwood Grove.  Everything about their wedding was lush with a modern twist, from their floral arrangements to their ceremony in the cathedral-like redwood grove.  

To lead their guests along the windy picturesque trail, Christina and Patrick asked Tiny Home to create a little musical procession by serenading their guests on the guitar. Sonya and Gabe of Tiny Home are beloved friends of ours and they did the exact same thing for our wedding! It was one of our favorite moments and it was a perfect way to get everyone riled up for the reception! 

Photography by Ambrose and Katharine.

 

Check out some of their lush foresty wedding details below!

venue: University of Berkeley California, Botanical Garden, Mather Redwood Grove // wedding dress: Catherine Deane Beams-of-Light Dress through BHLDN // shoes: Jimmy Choo // bridesmaids's dress: Etsy Little Ruffles Bridal // groom's attire: J. Crew Japanese Chambray, Thomas Mason // hair & makeup: Triple Twist Makeup & Hair // earrings: Spire Earrings Pearl from BHLDN // flowers: Mai Tran at Basil.B Designs  // cake: Fournee Bakery in Berkeley // invites: Minted.com &weddingpaperdivas.com // dj: TinyHome // catering: Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisseri // lighting: TinyHome // rentals: Thepartystaff.com & Piedmont Rentals