Jennifer & Eric were the most charming couple who married last summer at Saddlerock Ranch. We created a day that was timeless, personal and approachable. The ceremony took place in front of a beautiful olive tree with a structure draped in the softest muslin, while Jennifer carried a garden blooms from peonies and roses in these softest palette. Guests fed the local farm animals carrot sticks upon arrival while sipping on custom cocktails. For dinner guests dined on four courses at super elegant feasting tables overflowing with old silver, press glass and sweet porcelain overflowing with summer dahlias in peaches, pinks and creams for a celebration that was both intimate and effortless. The night ended with an ice cream sundae station courtesy of Carmela, an all time favorite of the area. Loveliness all around…enjoy the beautiful images from Steve Steinhardt. 
JENNIFER & ERIC GET HITCHED : SADDLEROCK RANCH : MALIBU
STAY WARM
The right blanket can make a wedding ceremony (or home) that much cozier…
TOP ROW: Jessica & Chetan’s Paris Wedding / Handmade blankets from That’s Happy
2ND ROW: Handmade blankets from That’s Happy / Angie & Brett’s Santa Barbara Wedding
3RD ROW: Nigel & Rochelle’s Malibu Wedding / Alvorada Quilt from Anthropologie
4TH ROW: Anthro Quilt from The Penny Farthing / Louisa & John’s Malibu Wedding
LACY GOODNESS
In honor of Bridal Fashion Week this weekend, we are going super girly on you because sometimes all you need is a perfect piece of lace…
TOP ROW: Lace dress via Fellt / Lace Chandelier via Apartment Therapy
2ND ROW: Louisa & John’s Malibu Wedding / Stella & Peter’s Maui Wedding
3RD ROW: Lace Teepees via Banana J Creations / Louisa & John’s Malibu Wedding
WEDDING GUEST DRESS GUIDE
The lovely, Jacey, of Damsel in Dior, is prettying up the blog today with her suggestions for wedding appropriate attire based on the style and location of the big day. The perfect little post to share with your friends next time they ask “what should I wear?”
Beach Destination Wedding: Tony & Kelly’s Mexico Wedding captured by Expressions Photography 1. Alice + Olivia // 2. 3.1 Philip Lim // 3. Milly //
Elegant Country: Natalie & Patrick’s Napa Wedding at Carneros Inn captured by Jose Villa 4. DVF // 5. Milly // 6. J.Crew Silk Chiffon //
Urban Escape: Jacey & Grant’s Los Angeles Wedding at Smog Shoppe captured by Lauren Ross 7. Day Birger et Mikkelsen // 8. Milly //9. Tibi //
Backyard Beauty: C+W’s Malibu Wedding at the Adamson House captured by Jose Villa 10. Rebecca Taylor // 11. J.Crew Yellow Lace // 12. Tory Burch
END OF YEAR NOSTALGIA
Just like many of you, the end of the year brings about a certain amount of nostalgia. Looking back at all the amazing things we’ve accomplished over the year and the even more wonderful couples we’ve worked with. As we head into the new year, we wanted to say one last congratulations to the beautiful people we’ve been able to work with this year. You take us into your lives, often treating us like family members, giving us the opportunity to create a once in a lifetime moment for you and for that we will be forever grateful. It is because of you that I get to do what I love day in and out, all year round, this year and next! Thank you for allowing us to be a little piece of your worlds in 2011!
Jody & Patrick : April 2nd, 2011 : Bacara Resort : Santa Barbara, California : Photography by Max Wanger
Laura & Jeremy : April 30th, 2011 : Kona Beach House : Kona, Hawaii : Image by Steve Steinhardt 
Trudy & Rob : May 28th, 2011 : Hahn Estate : Santa Barbara, California : Image by Jose Villa
Tess & Peter : June 4th, 2011 : Private Residence : Bel Air, California : Image by Amy & Stuart
Amelia & Danny : June 18th, 2011 : Devil’s Thumb Ranch : Tabernesh, Colorado : Image by Steve Steinhardt
Rachel & John : July 16th, 2011 : Hummingbird Nest Ranch : Simi, California : Image by Jose Villa
Lindsey & Nick : July 2011 : Private Residence : Brentwood, California : Image by Steve Steinhardt
Bettina & Brian : August 13th, 2011 : Gull’s Way : Malibu, California : Image by Steve Steinhardt
Nicole & Matthew : September 3rd, 2011 : Hummingbird Nest Ranch : Simi, California : Image by Jasmine Star
Jessica & Chetan : September 10th, 2011 : Chateau D’ Esclimont : Saint Symphorien, France : Image by Janis Rietnicks
Jacey & Grant : September 24th, 2011 : Smog Shoppe : Los Angeles, California : Image by Lauren Ross
Nikki & Paul : October 16th, 2011 : Saddlerock Ranch : Malibu, California : Image by Jason Merrit/Wire Images, courtesy of US Weekly
Amy & Jason : November 12th, 2011 : St. Vibiana’s : Los Angeles, California : Image by Samuel Lippke
Here’s wishing each of you a wonderful first holiday season as a married couple and to many, many, many more. Much love to all of you!
JENNY & ART GET HITCHED
In our whirlwind of the wedding season, we realized we looked over some truly beautiful weddings we were honored to be a part of in 2010. One of which is the wonderful day of Jenny & Art, two truly special people who my life is better because I know them. They married at the Adamson House in Malibu and Jenny wasn’t tied to tradition of any sort. She wanted bling, color and feathers! If that wasn’t enough she topped it off with Bollywood dancers….It was such a blast and Steve Steinhardt captured every beautiful moment to it’s fullest. Enjoy!
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RAQUEL & FRANK GET HITCHED
If you’ve had the chance to peek through our current issue of Darling, you’ve already seen a sneak peek of Raquel & Frank’s winery inspired wedding. This couple lived for their weekend’s in Napa and wanted to bring that feel to Malibu at the Saddlerock Ranch. Raquel was a true girly girl loving pink as she did, so we blended her love for the palest shades of the hue with more masculine touches to reflect Frank’s preference for cleaner and more residential design. We loved the result and hope you do too! Of course, Jose Villa did an amazing job of capturing both the romance and the details of the day.
