Lindsey & Nathan
CARMEL VALLEY RESORT | CARMEL BY THE SEA, CA
Lindsey and Nathan wanted a wedding that felt like a weekend away for everyone they loved. In November 2018, they brought their guests to Carmel Valley Ranch, a resort in the hills above Carmel Valley with its own vineyard, and planned two days around them. Wedicity, a Chicago wedding planner that also plans destination weddings, handled the weekend from start to finish.
Guests started with a brunch on the ranch, then yoga classes overlooking the valley and time in the hot tubs. On the wedding day, Lindsey and Nathan met for their first look in the vineyard, where the vines had turned gold and orange for fall. Lindsey wore a fitted long-sleeve gown covered in beading, with a fingertip veil and her hair in a low braided bun. Nathan wore a navy suit with an open collar. Her bridesmaids wore a mix of navy, emerald, teal, blush and sequins, each carrying a bouquet of white and blush roses, peonies and eucalyptus.
The ceremony took place on a lawn below the vineyard terraces, and Lindsey and Nathan made it official just after sunset. Chic Event Rentals built a round arch of white hydrangeas, ivory and mauve roses and eucalyptus, and set two wine barrels with tall arrangements at the head of the aisle. Eucalyptus garlands ran along the wooden cross-back chairs, and cream rose petals covered the aisle. A violinist played as guests found their seats.
Dinner was served in a clear tent strung with lights, with greenery chandeliers hanging over the tables. Round tables were set with dusty blue linens, white chiavari chairs, bronze chargers and menus tied with a sprig of olive, and centerpieces of blush and mauve roses sat beside gold calligraphy table numbers and candles. Friends and family gave toasts, and Lindsey and Nathan danced the rest of the night on a white dance floor.
Eden Strader photographed the weekend. For another California wedding Wedicity planned from Chicago, see Allie and Joseph at Botanica in Oceanside. If you want a wedding weekend your guests will travel for, start a conversation with us.
VENDOR CREDITS
Planner & Design: Wedicity | Venue: Carmel Valley Ranch | Photography: Eden Strader | Videography: Vow and Covenant | Florals & Decor: Chic Event Rentals | Beauty: Heidi Beauty
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