REAL WEDDING: BACARA II

I had just arrived on site at Bacara to set up for another wedding, when I heard one of my favorite familiar voices call my name. Melissa Musgrove was sitting in the lobby waiting for a couple for a photography consultation. Melissa is one of the most generous and talented wedding photographers and I adore her. We chatted for a few brief moments before her couple arrived and I took my leave. About an hour later, the couple - Ortal and Jacob - poked their heads into the ballroom I was setting up and I knew I was going to love them.

The details were classic and sweet; none overlooked.

I absolutely LOVE this photo Melissa took of Ortal on the bridal bell cart heading
over to the ceremony site. She reminds me of Cinderella.

The day was windy and rainy, but no one cared ;-D

Melissa Musgrove Photography
Donna Romani Events
Hearts Bloom
Bacara Resort
TEAM Hair & Makeup

REAL WEDDING: BACARA

I loved so many things about this wedding. 1.) Ortal & Jacob were so sweet, 2.) Bacara - Love it!, 3.) Intimate - only 28 guests, 4.) Jimmy Choo, 5.) Badgley Mischka, 6.) Melissa Musgrove - Love her!

The groom actually owns the Badgley Mischka store in Beverly Hills, so the bride wore a stunning dress from his collection. A bit of a throwback, classic ... Ortal wore it so beautifully.





Tomorrow I'll post photos from the beautiful and simple ceremony that took place on the Residential Lawn at Bacara. With only 28 guests, almost everyone was in the wedding!

Melissa Musgrove Photography
Donna Romani Events
Hearts Bloom
Bacara Resort
TEAM Hair & Makeup

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REAL WEDDING: FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN FARMHOUSE

I will always remember this wedding. In part, because this couple are two of sweetest, most loving and generous people I've ever met. And in part, because ... It was the windiest, wildest wedding I have ever done.

It was a windy weekend everywhere in Santa Barbara County on this day in May. I've spoken to numerous other planners that experienced similar conditions. But up in the mountains off Figueroa Mountain Road, it whipped us around and wreaked havoc on all things wedding. Luckily, Maggie and Dominic were game for it. They chose their venue because of its beauty and unique perch that makes it feel like you're on top of the world - and the only ones on it - and they were prepared for whatever conditions came their way. Nothing could faze these lovebirds!

We had to make some adjustments - like incorporating firewood into the floral centerpieces in order to weigh down the tables and linens, and like moving the party inside immediately following dinner - but everyone rolled with it all and we had a blast.












Congratulations, Dominic and Maggie!! Thank you, Shoshanna Lee Photography for sharing the images. And thank you to all those vendors that went above and beyond and performed with such grace in such crazy conditions:

Donna Romani Events
Shoshana Lee Photography
Simply Marvelous BBQ Catering
AMS Entertainment
EventRents
Santa Barbara Airbus