Kate + Danny | Jordan Elizabeth Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on August 14, 2019
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by lcr

 

DIY Done Right!

Danny and Kate poured their hearts into every detail of their wedding day.

Kate spent years meticulously combing over antique shop treasures, collecting the perfect decor to turn her dream into a reality here at the Ranch.

 

During their first look, the anticipation nearly killed Danny, and his excitement was infectious.

When Kate finally rounded the corner, Danny’s face was priceless.

We had to get a close-up!

 

 

All the genuine shock and awe are tangible in this picture and it instantly makes our job worth it.

You can’t get this anywhere else!

 

 

They’re too cute!

How do we bottle this feeling? We’d make millions!

 

 

After their first look, their friends in the Bridal Party were able to get in on the action and had some fun with  Jordan Elizabeth Photography.

 

 

Kate and her Bridesmaids brought the fire with those sassy shades and sleek champagne dresses!

 

 

The ceremony was out in front of our Hacienda, and we LOVE it when clients utilize its natural rustic charm!

 

Here’s Danny, melting our hearts, yet again, with love just pouring out of his face.

We can only take so much, Danny! Jeez.


Kate’s brother officiated the ceremony and, as we had come to expect, there wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd during the exchange of vows.

 

 

 

 

This shot is simply perfection.

 

 

And how could we not include the “After Glow” moment?

It’s one of our guilty pleasures!

 

The love birds were able to escape after the ceremony to revel in their first moments as Husband and Wife together while the rest of the guests were encouraged to enjoy cocktail hour with tasty refreshments and appetizers from Personal Touch Dining.

 

The gorgeous floral arrangements and Kate’s stunning bouquet were from the talented Chic Pink Petals Designs and Events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We can’t help but be impressed by how perfectly her bouquet goes with our vibe here at the Ranch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kate also has the right eye for detail, and she took our rustic-chic look to a new level with all the hand made decor she worked on for this big day.

 

The Seating Chart, hand-crafted by this brilliant Bride, blew us away with the macrame mixed with the brass from the frame. It’s just spectacular!

 

 

Each guest’s name was on a small plaque tied into the design and demonstrates the time and effort she put into making everything look just right.

 

 

The Head Table, framed in the same greenery that grows naturally all around our beautiful venue, looked like something out of a fairy tale.

 

Kate collected every water goblet, charger, and napkin herself!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She knew the exact look she wanted and went for it, obviously with stunning results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She also brought a customized cake server, hand made all the table numbers and the guest book!

Round of applause for this amazing DIY Bride!

 

 

After a quick round of toasts, Personal Touch Dining served an amazing Taco Bar buffet where guests had loads of topping choices to customize their meals!

 

 

As soon as everyone ate, it was time to let loose!

 

DJ Manny from Sound Illusions rocked the dance floor and kept the guests grooving all night long.

 

Everyone jumped in line for a chance at their photoshoot in Rumor Photo Media’s photo booth.

 

 

For dessert, Danny and Kate cut a small cake topper from Flour Power and had Personal Touch Dining cook up some fresh churros for their guests!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The churro station was self serve and came with caramel sauce, fresh vanilla whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.

 

 

 

These two certainly left an impression on us as well as on the Ranch as a whole.

Anytime this much love comes around the whole park comes alive!

 

We just wanted to thank Kate and Danny for choosing to spend their special day with us.

We loved having them.

 

Huge thanks also go out to all the vendors mentioned for making the day fly by so flawlessly!

Especially Personal Touch Dining for Catering, Coordinating, and Managing all our events here at the Ranch!

 

 

DJ: Manny- Sound Illusions

Florist: Chic Pink Petals Designs and Events

Photographer: Jordan Elizabeth Photography

Photo Booth: Rumor Photo Media

Cake: Flour Power

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

 

 

 

Lindsey + John | Meurer Image Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on July 29, 2019
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by lcr

 

Love the Earth as You Would Each Other

These two Earth-conscious love birds didn’t let the craziness of wedding planning distract them from their constant efforts to be as eco-friendly as possible.

Lindsey and her Bridesmaids looked so elegant in their color-coordinated gowns!

We love the depth of this option for dresses offers through pictures.

John and his Groomsmen also looked very sophisticated in their dark blue suits.

The wedding colors were prominent, but not overdone, resulting in a very tasteful presence.

The centerpieces and other floral arrangements from Cherry Blossom Floral Designs had a magnificent pure beauty and grace.

The Farm Tables the happy couple chose to go with looked like they belonged in our large open dining area!

All the tables needed for decoration were eucalyptus runners and some classic lanterns for the centerpieces!

We love the idea of having the Mason Jar water glasses; it adds a playful feeling to an otherwise traditional motif.

For their wedding favors, each guest received an aluminum engraved reusable straw.

This gift was perfect for Lindsey and John’s Earth-friendly lifestyle.

These two are just the sweetest.

During their first dance, their love could be felt by the whole party.

For dinner, Personal Touch Dining served food from four different food stations where guests could choose the dishes they preferred, or have all four!

(Between Herbed Chicken Roulade, Fresh Grilled Quesadillas, Short Ribs with Waffle Fries, and Salmon with a Coconut Curry Sauce everyone went home more than well-fed.)

Have we mentioned our iconic sunsets?

Not to sound too biased, but they’re some of the best in San Diego.

So we’re thrilled Meurer Image Photography helped prove us right!

Flour Power provided a dainty cake topped for Lindsey and John to cut together

which Personal Touch Dining helped supplement with a fantastic Ice Cream Sundae Station accompanied by a mountain of incredible topping choices!

Thank you, John and Lindsey, for choosing our beloved Ranch to spend your special day!

Your love for each other and the Earth is a shining example of what our futures could be if we put our hearts into it.

Thanks to all of the vendors for the hard work and excellent professionalism as always!

Special thanks to Personal Touch Dining for Managing, coordinating, and Catering all our events.

 

 

 

DJ: Nick Weiss

Florals: Cherry Blossom Floral Designs

Photo: Meurer Image Photography

Food and Coordination: Personal Touch Dining

Cake: Flour Power

Katie + Billy | True Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on June 10, 2019
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by lcr

 

Billy and Katie were bedecked in bold navy and boyish blues

for their Boho Chic wedding ceremony and reception.

We love a good little” something blue” here at the Ranch, in case you haven’t noticed, and these two knew how to rock the look!

 

 

Studio Fleurish worked their magic on the floral arrangements and Katie looked angelic with her halo of eucalyptus and roses.

 

Everyone looked so classy in their darker ensemble and we love the way this couple mixed formal and rustic aesthetics for the perfect Boho look!

 

Cocktail Hour was serenaded by Nick Weiss, one of our favorite DJs here the at Ranch, who performed live and later expertly MCed to guide the guests through the reception festivities.

Personal Touch Dining provided a savory buffet of Miso Glazed Salmon, Carved Citrus and Oregano Marinated Tri-Tip, Garlic and Chive Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, and a Spicy Spinach Salad.

To sweeten the deal, dessert was a station of Fresh Churros where guests could help themselves to the decadent crunchy treats and top them with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel syrup!

Shots like this remind us why we adore True Photography and their ability to capture the most breathtaking pictures!

They’ve been to our Ranch so often, they know the exact times and places that make the couples, and our Ranch, truly shine!

 

Thanks to all the amazing vendors mentioned for their hard work!

We loved working with Katie and Billy and wish them all the best in their future together.

Finally, as always, thanks to Personal Touch Dining for the Coordination, Management, and Catering of all our spectacular events!

Vintage Vogue | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on May 20, 2019
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by lcr

If anybody knows Vintage, it’s us.

Our Historic Ranch is the Mecca of vintage accessories and flair!

From rustic to mid-century, even Victorian and Boho-Chic, every type of antique vibe fits our motif.

 

Photographer: True Photography. 

 

VW Busses are pretty textbook under the “Vintage” category.

The Photo Bus, pictured below, works with us here at the Ranch all the time!

 

Photographer: Photo by Chana and Don

 

From what we’ve seen…

the experts in Vintage Boho-Chic might be Folklore Vintage Rentals.

Their extensive collection of vintage furniture can be combined in endless combinations to create multiple themes.

 

Photographer: True Photography. Lounge Furniture: Folklore

 

Photographer: True Photography. Furniture: Folklore

 

If these pictures look familiar,

it’s because we just used Folklore to furnish our Stables in our Styled Grand Opening Photoshoot!

They were great to work with and we felt like they truly understood what we wanted the overall theme to come across as.

 

Photographer: Holly Ireland Photography. Lounge Furniture: Folklore

 

They’ve also furnished some of our lounges at our main location

and couples love piecing together their perfect relaxation space.

 

Photographer: Plum & Oak. Lounge Furniture: Folklore

 

This Welcome Table from Folklore looks like it belongs here!

 

 

Photographer: Plum & Oak. Furniture: Folklore

 

We know all these choices can be intimidating…

So just ask our talented Coordinators about your Vintage options!

They have all your answers and are always excited to help.

 

Thanks to all the awesome photographers for their stunning shots and to the vintage rental companies who dress up our beautiful Ranch!

Leo Carrillo Ranch is Managed, Coordinated, and Catered by Personal Touch Dining.

Megan and Charlie | Petula Pea Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on February 28, 2019
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by lcr

We promise we didn’t stage this…

 

 

This stunning Boho-chic wedding that looks as though it was inspired by the tiniest details from around our ranch. The only way Charlie’s suit could better match our peacocks is if he glued some feathers on!

 

(Which we’re glad he didn’t. No need when the whole bridal party looked so fabulous already.)

 

 

The decor was beautiful, antiqued, and simple.

It had lots of lush silver eucalyptus, tall white candles, and didn’t need any excess frill.

 

The centerpieces and floral arrangements were done by Haystack Floral.

 

A recycled window acted as their seating chart! Cute and Eco-friendly, what’s not to love?

 

 

One of our small farm tables served as a memory table for family members who had passed on, bringing their spirit to the couple’s special day.

 

 

We love the regal extra-long head table. Sometimes unavoidable when you want to keep your large bridal party close to you during dinner; it allows for all the guests to see and it’s reminiscent of royal court banquets.

Very romantic in its own dignified way.

 

 

Ending the festivities in our Cabana at the dessert bar is always a treat.

 

Megan and Charlie kept the decorations simple here too, allowing the building’s natural rustic nature to come through.

 

 

We can’t get enough of this adorable couple and just wanted to thank them again for choosing us to be part of their big day and for Petula Pea Photography for these stunning photos.

Big thanks also go out to all of the wonderful vendors and especially our amazing event staff through Personal Touch Dining, who not only Managed and Coordinated the event but also provided all the food!

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