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

Zach + Carli’s gorgeous summer wedding is our most recent feature in Style Me Pretty! This feature is extra sweet and close to your hearts because Greengate is Zach’s family ranch. Quite literally raised in the vineyards, Zach grew up surrounded by rolling hills and bursting vines at his family’s ranch, Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. Not only is the property full of memories with family, friends and late summer nights but it is full of memories from his wedding day with his forever love.” said Sarah Strausser, of Embark Event Design. Alongside Sarah, Zach + Carli planned the wedding of their dreams! The lush vineyard was the perfect setting for the couple to bring both of their families together in the place where their love has grown.

Noonan’s Wine Country Designs highlighted the beauty of the natural landscape with bountiful neutral blooms lining the aisle and arbor. From the secluded pond, the party made its way to our newest event space - the stables! Bella Vista Designs, Avenue Twelve, and All About Events adorned the blank canvas with whites, neutrals, and rattan highlighting the natural lighting of the space.

"The Stables neared completion at the same time that we were dreaming up Carli & Zach’s wedding, and visiting the venue with them & their families to see all of the finishing selections along the way was such a fun way to design both the flow & details of the day." Sarah Strausser, Embark Event Design.

Zach + Carli’s was a celebration to remember! They truly pulled out all the stops to celebrate their love including a delicious dinner by Field to Table Catering, a classic and elegant wedding cake by Just Baked SLO, and cocktails inspired by their hometowns being poured all night long by Copper + Crystal. The couple capped the night with a jump in the pool with their closest friends and family - ending the night with a splash!

Photography: Jen Rodriguez Photography | Event Planning & Design: Embark Event Design | Floral Design: Noonan's Wine Country Designs | Dress: Grace Loves Lace | Cake: Just Baked SLO | Catering: Field To Table Events | Venue: Greengate Ranch & Vineyard | Rentals: All About Events | Rentals: Avenue Twelve Rentals | Rentals: Bella Vista Designs, Inc | Bartending: Copper and Crystal | Music: Epic Entertainment | Invitations & Signage: Swell Press | Beauty: The Queens Bees | Video: Steelhead Cinema

Featured in Green Wedding Shoes this week is Madie and Jordan’s wedding! Madi and Jordan’s summertime celebration has Lovelyfest Events written ALL over it! From the ombre hydrangeas and disco balls to the iridescent chairs and neon signs—we are obsessed with this coordination of the couple’s vision and Lovelyfest’s creativity!

Guests were greeted by an escort display at cocktail hour that was not to be missed! The attention grabbing colors combined with the lush and light florals felt like something from another world…or at least another decade (70’s dance party, anyone?!).

Our Grand Lawn was the perfect space for all 400 guests to dine together under fairytale lights. Pinks, purples, and iridescent chairs wowed the guests as they walked over from cocktail hour. A mix of vendors were brought in to create this dreamy setting!

Honoring family and friends was the number one priority for Madi and Jordan. Madi played homage to her heritage through florals and the massive dinner party set up was perfect for guests to mix and mingle with the couple. It also gave guests, no matter where they were seated, the perfect view of Madi and Jordan’s first dance!

The icing on the [neon] cake was the hot pink sign toting the couples newly shared last name! If a pink neon sign doesn’t scream “party” I don’t know what does! Guests thought so too as they flowed into the barn to drink, dance, and celebrate Madi + Jordan!

Check out their wedding video by Steelhead Cinema here!

Photographer: Jenna Routh | Design + Planning: Lovelyfest | Florals: Idlewild | Videographer: Steelhead Cinema | Dress: Miraz Willinger | Venue: Greengate Ranch | Hair + Makeup: The Queens Bees | Rentals: Theoni Collection, All About Events, Got You Covered Rentals | Lounge Rentals: Avenue Twelve, Scout Rental Co | Lighting + Draping: Bella Vista Designs | Linens: Blush Fine Linens, La Tavola Linens | Cake + Desserts: Pastry Chef Whitnie | Catering: Chefs Table Catering | Bar: Copper & Crystal | DJ: Epic Entertainment SLO | Photobooth: Rumor Photo Media | Neon: Sketch & Etch