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

We’d be lying if we said we hadn’t been anxiously waiting for this wedding to pop up in a publication somewhere, so we were thrilled to see it up on 100 Layer Cake this morning! Green Ribbon Parties knocked this design out of the park - from a casual backyard bbq rehearsal dinner with Bear Market Riot, to a fancy floral wedding day array by Moon Canyon Design, to the cutest picnic style farewell brunch, this weekend was every bride, groom, and designer’s dream. The talented Field to Table team was there for all three days of food and festivities. Check out the full vendor list on Meghan + Pete’s article up on 100 Layer Cake!