Michelle + Brendan: A modern day love story. From meeting in a dive bar to dancing the night away in our classic wooden barn, everything about these two and their love is fun, playful, and timeless!

Embark Event Design worked with the couple to create an aesthetic that played into the natural beauty of Greengate Ranch with pops of blue throughout giving that classic, yet modern and effortless wedding feel.

“Set in the rolling hills of Edna Valley on a perfect Summer day, Michelle & Brendan’s wedding day was a reflection of their relationship. Filled with touches of fun and unique style, many nods to their sweet (and large!) family, and an epic dance party - the couple soaked up each moment of their perfect day with all of their favorite people.”

- Sarah Strausser, Embark Event Design

Their sweet ceremony at the pond let the nature do the talking with perfectly placed white florals by Noonan’s Wine Country Designs. The celebration then moved to the Grand Lawn for a cocktail hour full of refreshing drinks poured by Hitched Co. and delicious, summertime appetizers by Trumpet Vine Catering. It was a perfect summer night as cocktail hour turned into an al fresco dinner reception in the courtyard.

As Michelle and Brendan slipped away for sunset photos with Jen Rodriguez Photography, Michelle also slipped into a second dress - the sweetest surprise for Brendan! The couple roamed the vineyards of Greengate Ranch enjoying a moment away from the excitement and taking time to be present together, married. The night carried on with heartfelt speeches, cake cutting, and some serious dancing as the two families came together to celebrate the newly married couple!

Experience Michelle + Brendans’ special day through their wedding video by The Hubs Films:

Planning: Embark Event Design | Photography: Jen Rodriguez Photography | Cinematography: The Hubs Films | Floral Design: Noonan's Wine Country Designs | Stationery: Swell Press | Catering: Trumpet Vine Catering | Wedding Venue: Greengate Ranch & Vineyard | Rentals: All About Events | Rentals: Avenue Twelve Rentals | Photo Bus: Bessy The Fotobus | Signage: Fete & Quill | Bartending: Hitched Company | Beauty: The Queens Bees | Dessert: The Wooden Spoon

We are so excited to share that we have been named one of the 41 Best Barn Venues for your Wedding by Green Wedding Shoes! Take a look and find us sitting at #2 on the list of best venues across the United States!

Photo by Ashley Ludaescher

Here’s what they had to say about us:

“Dating back to the 1800s as a dairy farm, Greengate Ranch & Vineyard has since been turned into a majestic barn + horse facility. The ranch/vineyard exclusively hosts one wedding each weekend, making this place an ideal retreat destination in San Luis Obispo. And what’s better than a weekend sipping wine by the sea?”

Check out the article and show some love for all of the venues featured. After the year we have all had it feels so good to be recognized and and share the spotlight with 40 other amazing venues. Thank you so much, Green Wedding Shoes and let’s bring on 2021!

We were beyond thrilled to wake up to this surprise!  Green Wedding Shoes featured their top picks for the 17 Coolest Barns to Get Married at in the United States... and we ranked in at #2!  Our photo can be seen in their article amongst some pretty neat structures all across the US, including Maine, New York, Virginia, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Colorado, Washington, and of course California.  Click on the photo below to see all 17 of us!