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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe wedding inspiration I’m about to show you is one of my favorite things I’ve ever photographed at one of the most gorgeous wedding venues in the San Diego area. I just love the way Brynn of Dandy & Fine Parties describes her vision:
“When dreaming up my version of a spring wedding that incorporates this year’s Pantone colors, rose quartz & serenity, I knew I wanted to layer the overall design with the soft femininity of this cotton candy palette, but still be true to my colorful style. So, naturally, I to added in hints of cheer with fun and fresh yellow, which truly elevated the palette to a new level.
And what is more cheerful and yellow than lemons? So, our love story begins in and near the lemon groves of sunny San Diego, CA.”
I’m utterly in love with Alyssa Kristin’s blue tulle wedding gown. It’s perfect for the season and is one half of Pantone’s colors of the year: serenity. Hanging on a ladder painted and lemonized (new words are the best) by Brynn, the gown couldn’t have been more beautiful for a Lemon Grove themed shoot.
Dolled up by Erin of Unveiled Bridal Beauty, our bride Coral carried a bridal bouquet of yellow, white, and pink blooms from Blue Ladder Botany. I actually took this bouquet home and played around with it for the next few days. Makes me wish I had fresh flowers daily!
Weeds and Whimsy calligraphed copper ink on a lemon-themed paper for this beautiful wedding invitation. The colors really do bring out the spirit of an Inn at Rancho Santa Fe wedding. Everything is so light, bright, and playful.
The tablescape featured modern white chairs from Witty Rentals, along with pillows, pink glassware, and the most beautiful floral arrangement I’ve ever seen.
Moving closer into the table, Casa de Perrin’s gorgeous dinnerware makes a huge statement along with the rose quartz and serenity calligraphed place cards.
Let’s pause for a minute to admire the glorious work of Hey There, Cupcake! I love working with Stevi, the genius designer behind HTC. She creates unique, modern designs that knock the pants off all other cakes. 
Ending the shoot, we traveled to a local lemon grove for a final shot that really rounded out the shoot’s theme. All in all, this day was magic. Look for the Green Wedding Shoes feature to read more about the inspiration behind the design.
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Wedding Vendors
photography: Cavin Elizabeth Photography // planning + design: Dandy & Fine Parties // venue: The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe San Diego, California // florals: Blue Ladder Botany // calligraphy + paper goods: Weeds & Whimsy // dresses: Alyssa Kristin // hair + makeup: Unveiled Beauty // cake: Hey there, Cupcake! // tabletop rentals: Casa de Perrin // furniture rentals: Witty Rentals
These are absolutely amazing. Her dress is fabulous.