Wedding Inspiration

when Covid Hit And Ultimately Postponed Their Wedding, Jenna And Ryan Decided To Make The Most Of It. They Took Their Van, Affectionately Named Lucy, And Hit The Road For A Four-month Cross-country Road Trip. After Their Adventures, They Returned To The Bay Area. When It Was Finally Time To Say Their "i Do’s", They Just Knew They Wanted To Maximize Their Time Celebrating With Their Loved Ones By Throwing A Community-oriented Wedding Weekend.

jenna And Ryan Hosted Their Wedding Weekend At Yokayo Ranch In Ukiah, Ca. Yokayo Ranch Has A Rich And Varied Past, Including Being A Fraternity At One Point, Meaning There Is A Ton Of Onsite Lodging. With The Capability To Accommodate Their Closest Family And Friends For An Entire Weekend And Its Serene Mendocino Garden Vibe, Jenna And Ryan Knew It Was The Perfect Place For Their Long-awaited Nuptials. Jenna, Ryan, And Their Bridal Party All Got Ready On Site. The Bridesmaids Wore Gowns Of Varying Hues Of Blush To Dusty Rose. Ryan And The Groomsmen Paired Tan Jackets With White Button-downs, Black Ties, And Black Slacks. Jenna Was Stunning In A Simple Silhouetted Gown With A Detailed Lace Bodice. Once Everyone Was Ready, It Was Time For Jenna And Ryan To Do Their First Look Before The Ceremony.

as Guests Arrived On The Warm Summer Evening, They Were Immediately Greeted With Artisanal Sorbet To Refresh Them Before The Wedding Ceremony Began. Jenna And Ryan Let Yokayo's Ceremony Space Speak Primarily For Itself. The Site Is Among A Lush Garden Full Of California Native Plants. They Adorned The Existing Archway With A Spray Of Their Wedding Florals In Hues Of Cream, Blush, Sage, And Pops Of Pink. The Ceremony Was Sweet And Heartfelt—quite A Few Guests Found Themselves Wiping Tears Away. With Their Vows Exchanged, And The New Union Sealed With A Kiss, It Was Time To Celebrate!

we Made Sure To Capture Photos With Jenna And Ryan's Families, Their Bridal Parties, And A Few Extra Special Guests. Cocktail Hour Was In Full Swing By The Pool, Where Pizzas Were Being Freshly Wood-fired For Guests To Enjoy. Jenna And Ryan Joined Their Guests And Then Danced Their Way Into The Reception As The New Mr. And Mrs. The Entire Evening Was Hosted Outdoors From Dinner To Toasts, Cake Cutting, And Dancing.

it Was Important To Jenna And Ryan That Their Wedding Reflects The Sense Of Community They Want To Carry Into Their New Life Together. Many Of The Vendors Were Friends, Friends Of The Family, And Mendocino County Locals. There Were Also So Many Special Touches To Mark The Day As Uniquely Jenna And Ryans. Instead Of A Traditional Guest Book, They Requested Their Guests Bring And Sign A Copy Of Their Favorite Record For The Couple To Enjoy. They Also Had Their Van Lucy Onsite To Serve As A Photo Booth For Their Guests.

jenna And Ryan's Wedding Had The Intimate Feel Of Being Hosted In A Backyard Summer Garden While Benefiting From The Fantastic Accommodations Yokayo Rancho And Their Selected Vendors Had To Offer. All Their Personal Touches Throughout Their Wedding Made It An Event That I Am Sure Jenna, Ryan, And Their Guests Will Remember Fondly For Years And Years To Come.

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pastel Colors Are Among The Biggest Spring Fashion Trends basically Every Year. They Are Really Gentle, Subtle And Gorgeous At The Same Time. When We Transition From Winter Into Spring We Always Opt For Colors Like These. Mellow And Smooth Unlike The Summer When We Go For A Lot More Vibrant And Energetic Colors. spring Weddings Are Usually Held In A Garden, Newlyweds Choose Them For Their Relaxing Feel, But The Abundance Of Greenery And Flowers Paired With Open Space And Fresh Air Is Truly Enchanting. So When We Put Spring And garden Wedding Together, The Immediate Association Is Pastel Colors, And Flower Girl Dresses In Those Tones. 

pastel Pink

pastel Pink Color Is Usually The First Choice. It Is gentle, Romantic, And At The Same Time Very Elegant. Little Girls Will Be Thrilled With This Color. It Is Also Very Easy To Combine With. pastel Pink goes Great With Darker Shades Of Pink, But Also With Gold And Rose Gold. Accessorize The Dress With A Gorgeous Flower Wreath. You Can Play Around With Wreaths, So You Can Opt For One Made Of Field Flowers Or A More Elegant One Made Of Roses And Peonies. Pastel Pink Looks Great On Lace, Satin, And Tulle, It Really Emphasizes Their Romantic Features. 

we've All Been Living In A Quite Stressful Environment For The Last Few Months. The Corona Virus Imposed Social Distancing, Unrest, Fear And Not Being Able To Plan Ahead On All Of Us. Most Future Brides Are Under Pressure When Planning A Wedding And Covid 19 Made That Even Worse. But, Don't Despair; Intimate Weddings Are In Accordance To The "new Normal" And Can Be Held Under Those Strict Rules.

just Picture A Nice Garden. Apple, Maple And Flowers Have Just Started Blossoming. A Light Breeze Gently Flows Through The Treetops. Can You Feel The Tranquility? An Inner Peace That You Truly Need In These Crazy Times? Now Picture That Garden With Balloons Tangled In The Treetops, Rustic Table And Your Grandma's Plates. Flowers From The Garden Are In Your Mom's Vases. Your Cousin Who Has A Great Taste In Music Is Playing A Set Of Perfect Dance Songs. Sounds Pretty Ideal, Right? Weddings Can Be Beautiful Even When Being Held In Such An Intimate Setting, Like Yours Or Your Parent's Garden. Or Someone Else's Garden, It Really Doesn't Matter. Just Adding A Little Bit Of Imagination And Details Will Make You Truly Enjoy It. Also, Your flower Girls can Look Great Wearing Casual Dresses, Why Not? Simple, Casual But Equally Flawless. Gray, Black And Blue Are The Most Common Choices If You Don't Wish To Go For White Dresses. They Look Quite Elegant And Modern.

gray

gray Is Perfect If You're Not A Fan Of White Dresses. This Color Goes Great With Any Wedding Theme, Including The Casual Backyard Wedding. These Dresses Only Require Black Sandals To Combine With To Look Great.