California Wedding Day | Best of 2022!

The votes are in for California Wedding Day Best of 2022 and we have been nominated in FOUR categories!

We are so excited to have been nominated again this year and honored to be considered amongst the best vendors the Central Coast wedding industry has to offer. This year, we were nominated in four categories: Best New Venue, Best Outdoor Venue, Best Indoor Venue, and Best Overall Vendor!

We are ecstatic at the nominations and after a major hit to our industry the last two years, it feels so good to see our friends and colleagues be recognized for all of their hard work and we can’t wait to celebrate their accomplishments.

Winners will be announced May 17th at the Best of 2022 Awards Gala hosted by the Vibiana. Results can be found immediately following the event on californiaweddingday.com. Thank you so much to all of our brides, grooms, and industry colleagues for the nomination!

UPDATE: We were honored to walk home with the award for BEST OVERALL VENDOR for San Luis Obispo County!!!! Thank you to everyone who supported us and who continue to do so.

Carats & Cake | Alyssa + Stephen

Our latest feature in Carats & Cake is taking us back to Alyssa & Stephen's sweet October wedding. It’s not every weekend that our Grand Lawn is blanketed in pinks so this was a little extra fun to reminisce on!

Lovelyfest Event Design created a neutral toned oasis in the courtyard, outfitting it with rattan and mixed pattern lounges from Scout Rental Co. The disco ball lined barn doors made for an eye catching backdrop to the mixing and mingling of Alyssa and Stephen’s weddings guests while they snacked on light bites from Field to Table Catering + Events and drinks served by Copper + Crystal.

From cocktail hour, guests made their way to the sea of farmhouse tables on the Grand Lawn. Noonan’s Wine Country Designs adorned the tables with blush florals to pair with the pink linens and gold settings - a perfect complement to our famous greenery!

Guests dined well into the evening before moving the party in the barn for dancing and dessert. Come Alive Entertainment kept the crowd going all night, while Paper Cake Events delicious desserts kept them fueled - yum! This was a dream vendor team for a dream couple and we loved every minute of celebrating Alyssa + Stephen!

Style Me Pretty | Michelle + Brendan

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