We’ve been waiting for this one! Kaitlyn and Kevin’s “bohemian barn wedding” was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings last month and we are so excited to share it with you. Natalie and Stephanie of Lovelyfest planned and design this gorgeous day—you can see their unique Lovelyfest touches throughout!

The couple chose to hold their ceremony down at the pond and Kaitlyn made quite the entrance! “That was one of my favorite moments of the day —driving down the hill and seeing everyone for the first time” says Kaitlyn about having her dad drive her to the ceremony in one of his classic cars. Bride and groom then exchanged traditional vows underneath a tall square frame covered with blooms in neutral colors. It was a perfect, sunny day for all of their friends and family to witness their love.

Outdoor lounges, pampas grass, and of course the signature Sidecar Cocktail Co. trailer set the scene for a quintessential central coast cocktail party. It was important to Kaitlyn & Kevin to take advantage of the season and enjoy the beautiful weather August has to offer! Guests sipped on Old Fashions and Margaritas or opted for a craft beer tasting while mingling and enjoying appetizers by Field to Table Catering & Events. Yum!

White on white centerpieces and dried florals adorned the three different table set ups in the courtyard. The center of the courtyard was left open for Kaitlyn and Kevin to share their first dance as husband and wife. They danced to a George Straight song they have loved since they first started dating—so sweet!

Soon after dinner was finished outside, everyone moved into the barn for some dancing and dessert from Paper Cake Events! Guests danced to their heart’s content under the lights and most beautiful dried floral installation. It was truly a night to remember!

Check out their wedding video by Chromatic Collective here!

Photography: Mirelle Carmichael | Venue: Greengate Ranch | Planning + Design: Lovelyfest | Catering: Field to Table Catering & Events | Floral: Noonan’s Wine Country Designs | Videography: Chromatic Collective | Stationary: Paper Habit | Cake: Papercake Events | Music: DJ Malik Thorne + Miller Time Music | Rentals: All About Events, Avenue Twelve | Linens: Blush Fine Linens + La Tavola Linens | Lighting: Bella Vista Designs | Bar: Sidecar Cocktail Co. | Ice Cream Truck: Negranti Creamery

Our latest feature in Martha Stewart is getting us excited and ready for Summer to arrive! This July 2019 wedding was “a big party with all of our favorite people, amazing food, drinks, and music," Cait says. "All, of course, in a beautiful setting.” In our opinion, there’s nothing better! Can anyone else hear All Summer Long playing in your head?

The secluded location of the pond was key in this serene, light-hearted ceremony. Decor that was “gentle on the senses” created an “overgrown, organic, garden-party feeling” says planner Vanessa Noel of Vanessa Noel Events. We couldn’t have imagined a better pairing than Avenue Twelve’s wooden garden chairs with our pond as a backdrop!

Cait and Fletch could not have dreamed up a more perfect central coast day. “The weather was amazing, the music was exactly as we envisioned, and we enjoyed being in a little bubble together with all our friends and loved ones” said Cait about her big day. Idlewild Floral adorned the space with smokebush, foliage, and textural, airy florals contributing to the most romantic, yet relaxed atmosphere.

As guests made their way down to cocktail hour in the courtyard they were greeted with this GORGEOUS lounge where they sat and enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, and each other! For their reception space, Cait & Fletch had a new and innovative vision for the barn. Aiming for a more natural look, they opted for muslin draping with white washed and gray beaded chandeliers. The barn is truly a blank canvas for brides to play with and we must say, what Cait, Fletch, and Vanessa dreamed up has been one of our absolute favorites!

The perfect day turned into a magical evening which quickly gave way to dancing the night away! Every chair in the barn was empty as family and friends got down to the Lucky Devils Band. The best ending to the best day!

Vision on Fire captured their wedding day beautifully—check it out here!

Photography: Ashley Ludaescher Photography | Venue: Greengate Ranch & Vineyard | Event Design and Planning: Vanessa Noel Events | Videography: Vision on Fire | Flowers: Idlewild Floral | Invitations and Stationery: Fete & Quill | Officiants: Sarah Spooner and Cory Bangert | Bride's Gown: Rue De Seine | Jewelry: Dana Rebecca | Shoes: Alexandre Birman | Hair: Blushing Beauty | Makeup: Amanda Olson Beauty | Groom's Attire: Burdi Clothing | Engagement Ring: Tapper's | Wedding Bands: Brilliant Earth; Tapper's | Music: Lucky Devils Band | Catering: Field to Table Catering & Events | Ice Cream Truck: Negranti Creamery | Rentals: All About Events; Avenue Twelve; Embellish Vintage Rentals; SCOUT Rental Co. | Transportation: SLO Safe Ride | Lighting: Bella Vista Designs | Bartending: Copper & Crystal

We are honored to be a part of the Edible SLO Experience Issue, where we were one of six properties to be featured as a staycation experience! Accompanying this charming rendering of the Carriage House and one of our adorable resident rescue Arabians (lower right corner below ), was the sweetest little bit about what a “farm stay” would be like with us at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. Click on the photo below to check out the issue! Find more about our “refined, no-expense-spared California ranch experience … with epic views surrounding the vineyards and Edna Valley” on page 55 (page 53 for print).

Thank you Edible SLO for including us!