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Madison + Greg | Laurie Ashley Photography

Posted on December 19, 2019

Love Among The Desert Beauty

Laurie Ashley Photography shared these incredible pictures with us of Madison and Greg’s magical day here at the Ranch!

With all the shades of dusty rose, sage, and gold accents in their decor, Madison and Greg’s romantic southwestern sunset motif caught our eye.

Madison and her stunning Bridesmaids were girl gang goals helping each other get ready for the events to come!

Greg and his Groomsmen sported some floral printed ties to add a little levity to their sharp navy blue suits.

The look on Greg’s face right before the First Look makes us think these two know how to have fun.

Staying young at heart keeps love alive, and he looks like a kid at Christmas!

The big moment arrived, and a couple of cherub-cheeked angels heralded Madison before she came down the aisle.

Right before they turn the corner to head down the aisle, we always tell our Brides to pause in our perfectly framed archway to take in the moment.

We love ceremonies beneath our grand Pepper Tree.

Guests are protected from the afternoon sun, and it provides such a romantic backdrop.

Laurie Ashley Photography captured a shot of the big kiss!

Being a team full of hopeless romantics, we’ll never get tired of this stuff.

For our followers who are as sappy as we are, here’s what makes it all worth it: The “I Do” Glow!

It’s impossible to look at these two and not smile along with them.

Sound Prodigy always brings the awesome tunes, but they take entertainment to the next level by also providing this radical vintage VW Photo Bus as well!

Speaking of radical, did you catch that glimpse of Madison’s custom jean jacket??

We’re loving this look and can’t get enough of the tiny detailed flowers beneath her new name!

Personal Touch Dining served appetizers and cocktails while guests mingled and enjoyed lawn games after the ceremony.

Everyone who snagged a tasty beverage was encouraged to dress it up with a fun koozie favor!

Guests seated, the official Grand Entrance and First Dance began, kicking off the start of the party!

Do we see some flirty red dancing shoes peeking out from under Madison’s dress?

Personal Touch Dining always blows us away with their fantastic food, but they’ve set a new highest standard this time with their Rustic Chicken.

Their Grilled Chicken is topped with heaping amounts of Cheddar and Jack Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Savory Bell Peppers, and Sliced Scallions, and it’s a mouth-watering entree to end a hearty buffet!

These little cake toppers perfectly tied into their homemade cactus centerpieces on each dining table.

A little perk about these? They’re a Salt, and Pepper Shaker set!

They can be used daily, instead of hidden on a shelf, to remind Greg and Madison of their special day here at our Ranch.

Personal Touch Dining pulled out all the best desserts for their dessert bar!

Guests nibbled on assorted Donut Holes, Raspberry Crumble Bars, Fudge Brownie Bars, Lemon Bars, Mini assorted Cupcakes in Chocolate, Vanilla, and Red Velvet.

Plus Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Sugar Cookies.

For the rest of the evening, guests played lawn games, posed inside the photo bus, and rocked out to the expert DJing skills from Sound Prodigy!

We’re so excited about the future in store for these two!

We wish them all the best and are so thankful that we got to be part of such a perfect day!

We can’t do all this without the help of our fantastic vendors!

Thanks to all of you for your hard work!

Vendors:

Coord.: Jacki Fucinari

DJ and Photobus: Sound Prodigy

Photo: Laurie Ashley Photography

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

Meagan + Chad | Rachael Consaul Photography

Posted on November 20, 2019

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Romantic Greecian Ranch Wedding

Rachael Consaul Photography treated us to yet another heart-stoppingly gorgeous bunch of photos from Meagan and Chad’s big day here at the Ranch!

These two were nothing but wonderful through the whole planning process with our talented and appreciative Event Coordination Team.

Even before meeting them in person, we could tell they’d be a dream to work with, and they did not disappoint!

Chad and his groomsmen took the traditional approach with sharp black suits and bowties with Chad in a Navy Blue version!

This blue theme carried over to the bridesmaids, who all had varying shades of a soft slate blue, a fabulous color for all types!

The love birds had their first look in the Hacienda’s central courtyard, and the love in their eyes had us all reaching for some tissues!

Just so sweet!

Rachael Consaul Photography then took the happy couple out and about for a quick photoshoot before the ceremony and captured these two in their natural environment: hopelessly in love.

Posies Floral Co. helped Meagan and Chad decorate the ceremony space with more of the intrinsic desert-style the Ranch already invokes but added a little coastal flair!

Our Hacienda Ceremony location is ideal for a larger crowd and that iconic backdrop.

Reminiscent of a coastal Grecian villa, the terracotta and painted pots held some masterfully artistic arrangements from Posies Floral Co.

Embellished with the sandy-gold woven lanterns, the aisle was dressed and ready for the big moment!

Guests were encouraged to enjoy a pre-ceremony Prosecco Welcome Drink, provided by Personal Touch Dining, and snag a fan from the Bride and Groom.

Meagan was a vision in white as she walked down the aisle, and after exchanging some tender vows, they were pronounced Husband and Wife!

Rachael Consaul Photography captured the “We Did It” Glow!

We’ll never get enough of this stuff.

Posies Floral Co. also added their creative touch to the place card and dining tables, and we are in love with all this royal blue and white!

Chad and Meagan decided to use stunning hand-painted tiles instead of place cards for each guest!

Guests were enticed by the promise of free food and a hosted bar down in the main event space for cocktail hour, thanks to Personal Touch Dining.

On the dining tables, Posies Floral Co., Personal Touch Dining, and the happy couple collaborated to create a sensational tablescape!

Chad and Meagan provided the blue glass water pitchers and silver or white gossamer linens to accentuate their overall motif.

Posies Floral Co. brought lush romantic floral arrangements with a soft neutral pallet and textured greens to each tabletop.

Alongside some blue and gold candles to add just a pop of color, the whole collection was fresh and trendy while keeping to its romantic origins.

SoCal Wander Bus thrilled guests with their wide variety of photo booth props for their pictures to help pass the time!

After toasts, for dinner, Personal Touch Dining treated everyone to a savory buffet of Citrus & Oregano Marinated Tri-Tip with extra spicy Horseradish Cream Sauce and Tomato Corn Relish, or Mediterranean Chicken with Asparagus Parmesan Risotto.

The Farmer’s Market Salad with Tender Greens, chopped tomatoes, Sliced Almonds, Roasted Red Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, and a Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Dressing went perfectly with the overall theme as well.

Flour Power baked the sweetest little cake topper for these love birds while Personal Touch Dining decorated our dessert bar with some tasty treats!

Churro Shooters, Chocolate Cake bites, Cheesecake Bites, Lemon Bars, Blondie Bars, Donuts, and Donut Holes framed the happy couple in this stunning shot.

Bill Calhoun Mobile Music helped Meagan perform her rendition of Grease’s “You’re the One that I Want,” much to her hubby Chad’s delight!

In response, Chad’s ride-or-die guys serenaded Meagan and officially welcomed her into the family.

Bill Calhoun Mobile Music then opened the dancefloor and kept everybody grooving for the rest of the night!

Finally, after the last song, guests lined up in front of the Hacienda, where the ceremony was held and tossed flower petals as the happy couple made a quick dash for their get-away car!

We loved working with these two and know they have the brightest future together ahead of them!

Huge thanks to all the incredible vendors mentioned for their consistent excellence and devotion to our clients.

We couldn’t do it without you!

Special thanks to Personal Touch Dining for the Management, Coordination, and Catering of all our special events!

Vendors:

Rachael Consaul Photography

Personal Touch Dining

Posies Floral Co.

Bill Calhoun Mobile Music

SoCal Wander Bus

Amanda + Emily | True Photography

Posted on November 20, 2019

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Turquoise Turtledoves in Love

Emily and Amanda wanted their special day to be colorful, celebrated with a close-knit group, and all about love!

Here we see the girls anxiously awaiting their first look!

Each Bride got ready in our separate private rooms to keep the surprise for as long as possible.

Guests were received by the adorable welcome table as they arrived, sweetly adorned in the bright turquoise accent runner and seating sign.

The peaceful ceremony was in our Wash House Courtyard in front of our grand Pepper Tree.

The intimate group had a perfect view of the detailed speeches and customized traditions that Amanda and Emily incorporated into their service.

Finished with their vows, the brides celebrated their union with a big kiss, and let the party commence!

These flirty and fun floral arrangements from Honeysuckle & Ivy were all over the property, and we love the wildflower, “fresh-picked from the field” look!

The Brides made sure to let their guests know how much they all meant to them with touching Thank You Notes lovingly folded into each guest’s napkin!

Personal Touch Dining kept the guests well-fed with their delicious assortment of appetizers!

Pictured below are the Baked Brie Bites with Apricot Sauce and fresh Blueberries, and the Coconut Shrimp with a Mango Puree.

The Photo Bus also helped keep guests busy during cocktail hour with pictures inside and out of their adorable vintage VW Bus Photo Booth!

True Photography captured the Brides snagging a ride in the front seat of this little love mobile!

Personal Touch Dining served up an incredible plate for Emily and Amanda’s seated dinner.

These hungry Brides chose to start with the fabulous Watermelon Caprese Stack Salad.

For their entrees, guests either had the Filet Mignon with Caramelized Onions and rich Garlic Butter or White Seabass with Mediterranean Spices and a fresh Lemon Butter Sauce.

All this goodness was over the Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Petite Carrots!

Flour Power baked and decorated a simple, yet lovely, personal-sized cake to showcase the custom made cake topper silhouette.

It fits these love birds perfectly!

We’re so excited to follow these two as their beautiful future together unfolds.

And we’re so honored they chose our humble Ranch to be part of their celebration of love!

Thanks to all the incredible vendors who helped us create another magical event!

Special recognition goes to Personal Touch Dining for the Catering, Coordination, and Venue Management of all our special events.

Vendors:

DJ: Mike Hogan of Entertainment at Large

Florist: Honeysuckle & Ivy

Photography: True Photography

Photo Booth: The Photo Bus

Cake: Flour Power

Catering, Coordination, and Venue Management: Personal Touch Dining

Kyla + Warren | Alexandria Monette Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on October 24, 2019

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Magic in Maroon!

Alexandria Monette Photography shared some of the photos from this incredible day here at our beautiful Ranch.

We’re so excited to show off this fantastic couple and their gorgeous wedding day!

Kyla and Warren were, by far, one of the sweetest couples to grace us with their love.

Their easy-going personalities blended effortlessly with their romantic Boho-Chic motif, and we can’t get enough of the sensational maroon accent color!

Kyla chose an exquisite lace dress paired with a set of cheeky maroon velvet heels!

The simple lines gracefully accentuated her beauty while the softness of the lace added a vintage sweetness to her overall look.

Warren and his groomsmen, in their striking maroon suits, completed their look with amber ties and some sienna dress shoes.

Looking so bold and trendy must be thirsty work!

Where Kyla was delicate with vintage elegance, Warren was bold with retro lines.

Their looks melded together seamlessly for the perfect boho-chic vibe.

Is there anything more romantic than a delicate flower crown?

Wildflower Studios was the floral genius behind all the blossoming masterpieces, big and small, throughout the day.

The ceremony was out on our Washhouse Patio in front of our welcoming pepper tree, where DJ Nick Weiss welcomed guests with his sweet-sounding guitar.

Wildflower Studios gave our tree a full makeover or the ceremony!

We would never think of having such a fun contrasting combination of the delicate peonies and dried palms.

Alexandria Monette had quite the task of appeasing our feathered camera-fiend while still capturing the wedding vows.

It looks like we need to brush up on their wedding etiquette!

After the big kiss, everyone was encouraged to enjoy cocktail hour while the Bride and Groom finished taking pictures.

Personal Touch Dining provided the bar and food service during cocktail hour, and our favorite appetizers are hands down the Brie Puff-Pastries with Apricot Sauce and Blueberries.

A perfect marriage of sweet and savory, we could’ve eaten an entire platter to ourselves!

Personal Touch Dining doesn’t just stop their fantastic service at food and beverage!

They also provided all the linens and tableware, setting each piece to make Kyla and Warren’s dream tablescape come to life.

The love birds chose to use these artsy amber goblets and mismatched antique china plates to continue their unique vision.

The minimalist flower vases are adorable and add just the right amount of brass accent tones to these gorgeous farm tables.

We love having The Photo Bus here at the Ranch!

Their vintage bus is the perfect compliment to almost any motif, from retro to rustic, and guests always have a blast!

Cocktail hour was full of great music, fun photo booths, and amazing food, but the night had just begun!

Just before dinner service began, the happy couple took a moment to themselves during their heartwarming first dance as husband and wife.

Personal Touch Dining served the season favorite: the Strawberry Spinach Salad!

This crowd-pleaser is like taking a bite out of summer with its creamy goat cheese, fresh slivered almonds, and sweet strawberries.

They also served their signature Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Veggie Medley, and their delicious Herb Encrusted Mahi-Mahi with a Lemon Chardonnay Sauce.

Now and again we have a couple who can’t decide on which type of cake to order for their big day, so they get two!

Both incredible cakes, made by Flour Power Cakery, were personalized to fit each personality flawlessly.

A classic scraped tiered cake for Kyla in peach and strawberry was complimented by Warren’s expertly decorated “Family Name” sign cake in chocolate.

Nick Weiss kept the dancefloor jumping for the rest of the evening and even played a special song for the happy couple who wanted a private moment before their grand exit.

Alexandria Monette captured this special moment, and you can feel all the love just by looking at them!

Surrounded by their cheering friends and family, Warren and Kyla had their grand exit out from the front of our historic Hacienda.

We’re deeply honored that these two chose our beloved Ranch to start their greatest adventure!

Their love for each other will light their long and beautiful future together, and we’re so happy for them!

Thanks to all our excellent vendors who help us make the magic happen!

Special thanks as always to Personal Touch Dining for the Coordination and Catering of all our special events!

Vendors:

Alexandria Monette: Photography

Nick Weiss: DJ

Wildflower Studios: Florist

The Photo Bus: Photo Booth

Personal Touch Dining: Catering

Flour Power Cakery: Tiered and Groom’s Cake

Amy + Sean | Harmony Haft | Historic Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings

Posted on October 10, 2019

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All In The Details, Darling!

Amy and Sean had some of the most thoughtful personal details planned out for their big day here at our beloved Ranch!

For example, don’t miss Amy’s dress with the tiny bits of antique lace intermixed in the layers of her skirt.

Their custom-built ring box, plucked from a fairy forest floor, enchanted us!

One of our favorite little details were the wine bottles meant for messages instead of a sign-in book!

Each of the six bottles had custom-printed labels for a specific occasion in the future.

When those events came around, the love birds would uncork the bottles and read the well-wishes from their family and friends.

So thoughtful and unique!

Down the ceremony aisle, vibrant floral arrangements from Snowberry Studios framed the scene for the main event!

This bridal party had a couple of quirky details as well.

Amy had a Bridesman, and Sean had a Groomswoman!

What’s a flower girl without a flower crown?

This tiny wreath-decked angel stole the hearts of every guest!

After the heartfelt ceremony, guests were encouraged to enjoy the cocktail hour hosted by Personal Touch Dining.

This gorgeous rustic-chic seating chart perfectly displays the luxurious and romantic motif the happy couple sought!

Don’t think we missed the gold flatware and glass chargers.

We love it when couples take the extra time to think about their tablescape!!

To go with their rustic-chic look, Amy and Sean brought in The Photobus to keep guests busy with pictures and wild props throughout the night.

DJ Nick Weiss transitioned effortlessly from singing and playing guitar for the ceremony to rocking the main dance floor.

Everyone in attendance was lucky enough to witness another one of Leo Carrillo Ranch’s spectacular sunsets, with an extra twist!

The clouds parted and revealed a double rainbow, which made for some one-in-a-lifetime pictures snagged by Harmony Haft Photography.

We’re so excited for these two and their bright future ahead of them!

Honored that they chose to celebrate with us, we wish them all the best.

Thanks to all the vendors who helped this event run so smooth!

Special thanks to Personal Touch Dining for the Venue Management, Event Coordination, and Catering of all our special events!

List of Vendors:

Harmony Haft Photography

Snowberry Studios: Florist

Nick Weiss: DJ

Personal Touch Dining: Catering, Coordination, Venue Management

The Photobus: Photo Booth

Loren + Nano | Ashley Gabrielson Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings

Posted on October 2, 2019

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Come with us on a journey through a rustic, wild Ranch Wedding!

Ashley Gabrielson, of AshGabes Photography, caught Loren looking incredible with her vintage-inspired dress in our Bridal Suite with all of its antique splendor!

She and her band of beautiful bridesmaids rocked the “mismatched” look, we love the romper pantsuit!

Johnathan, who goes by Nano, followed the ladies and also had his groomsmen in mismatching suits!

The happy couple chose to have a First Look in the Hacienda!

The ceremony out on the Wash House Patio was heartfelt, romantic, and had everyone rolling with laughter.

When the love birds finally sealed their vows with a kiss, the area went wild!

Almost too wild!

Our peacocks are always trying to crash the party, nothing stands between them and a good time.

Don’t mind us, we’ll just keep basking in this “I Do” glow!

Always one of the best parts of these days.

A quiet moment alone after the ceremony is a chance for the happy couple to catch their breath after the rush.

But you’re never alone for long with friends like these!

The groomsmen wanted to show Nano their support of his choice in Loren.

The ladies were all so excited, they could tell Nano was the right guy for their bestie.

The floral arrangements for each bridal party member and the table centerpieces were all from Kendra’s Floral Design.

These frosty proteas are gorgeous, and quickly gaining popularity with our rustic weddings for their desert vibe.

Guests welcomed these two onto the dance floor for their first, but nobody was prepared for their surprise dance routine!

Sound Prodigy is one of our favorite party-savvy vendors to work with.

DJ Pat knows how to keep the dance floor busy all through the night!

For dessert, Nano and Loren asked the ever-talented Personal Touch Dining to make some of their famous churros!

Freshly fried on-site, the churro station comes with whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate syrup to put even the most resilient sweet tooth to rest.

This group was so much fun to host here at The Ranch.

We adored working with Loren and Nano, and we wish them nothing but the brightest joy in their future together!

Thanks to all the amazing vendors who helped us pull off yet another fantastic event!

Special thanks, as always, goes to Personal Touch Dining for the coordination, venue management, and catering of all our special events.

Sound Prodigy: DJ Pat

Kendra’s Floral Design

Ashley Gabrielson Photography

Personal Touch Dining: Catering

Brittany + Jon-Erik | Brogen Jessup Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings

Posted on September 25, 2019

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Dusky Dreams

Soft, breathless, and romantic.

There’s not a moment’s hesitation searching for the right word; each strikes out at us after reliving this magical day.

Radiant from the moment we first met her, touring the Ranch, Brittany was absolutely resplendent on the big day.

Her wild and care-free waves fit perfectly with her easy-going personality and lacey bohemian wedding dress.

We are obsessed with the whimsical floral hairpiece from Bluebell Florals!

Bluebell Florals was also the artistic genius behind all the magnificent bouquets, table arrangements, and ceremony pieces!

Every piece was so wonderfully romantic and full of variety, yet out of the extensive amount of flowers, none ever seemed out of place.

Even Jon-Erik’s boutonniere took our breath away!

So much detail in such a small space and it still evokes this sense of whispy dream-like fragility.

Jon-Erik and his groomsmen were dressed to impress, and their classic black suits created a deliciously masculine contrast to the creamy, delicate setting around them.

Twinkle and Toast created the custom signage throughout Brittany and Jon-Erik’s wedding planning experience, from the invites to the seating chart.

Their work synced perfectly with the surrounding floral pieces, creating a symphony of aesthetic delicacies.

We love this copper arch used during the ceremony and again later for behind the sweetheart table.

The delicate frame is barely there, yet continues to carry on the gossamer motif seen throughout the event.

Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for: The Big Kiss!

This shot by Brogen Jessup Photography completely stole our hearts; how can someone capture something so beautiful?

After the ceremony, guests were encouraged to enjoy the cocktail hour where Personal Touch Dining kept the drinks flowing and appetizers endless.

Finding your seat on this gorgeous seating chart by Twinkle and Toast slowly turns into just staring, capturing all the details.

Hostess Haven provided the tabletop rentals.

Each piece, from cutlery to water goblet, was picked specifically by Alessandra the event planner and coordinator from Details, Darling.

This collection of mismatched pieces harmonized beautifully!

Trade Secret: Any occasion we get to see custom table settings, where someone took the time to put their heart into every tiny detail, we get a little more excited about the event!

The sweetheart table, complete with the ceremony flowers and arch, looked like a rustic-bohemian fantasy come to life.

These feathery floral pieces make us want to reach out and touch the downy-softness for ourselves!

The rest of the night was a whirlwind of entertainment from The SD Photo Bus and Sound Prodigy as guests were whisked away into the happy couple’s paradise!

Huge thanks go out to Alessandra from Details, Darling for treating us with this incredible event and making the planning process so fluid!

Thanks to all our other vendors as well, we wouldn’t have been able to create the magic without you!

Hostess Haven: thistle dinner plates, amber and pink goblets, both napkins (Pink Skye and Mercat Birch)

Sound Prodigy : DJ Pat

Bluebell Florals: arch, table and ceremony arrangements, bouquets, boutonniere

Brogen Jessup Photography

SD Photo Bus

Personal Touch Dining: Food and Venue Management

Details, Darling: Planning and Design-Details by Alessandra

Twinkle and Toast: Signage

Claudia + Reggie | True Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings

Posted on September 24, 2019

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Love as Colorfully as You Can!

This gorgeous artist always knew she wanted her special day to be as bright and lively as possible.

Our humble Ranch, with its soft tans, white, and gentle blues, was the perfect blank canvas!

Every color of the rainbow represented proudly by Claudia’s bridesmaids glowed through their assorted retro dresses and complimentary shawls.

We can’t think of a better photographer for such a vibrant arrangement than True Photography!

They spent the whole day with the happy couple capturing the essence of their special day.

But the fun wasn’t only for the ladies!

Reggie had his groomsmen all decked out in matching vests and ties to their partnering bridesmaids.

This gorgeous one-of-a-kind arch was assembled and decorated off-site,

then carried down to the ceremony location by loving family and friends eager to help with the day’s preparations!

During the ceremony, Reggie and Claudia made sure to personalize their vows by symbolically uniting their pasts to their shared future.

A sapling lime tree lovingly sprinkled with soil from each love bird’s childhood home, represented the future growth of Claudia and Reggie’s family and love.

After the tree-planting ceremony, the happy couple sealed their vows with a kiss, and were pronounced Husband and Wife!

Guests were encouraged to enjoy cocktail hour where Personal Touch Dining refreshed thirsty guests with craft cocktails,

and Can Ham Photobooth helped continue the retro flair and entertained with wild props for the best photos!

This glamorous couple left no detail untouched and personally crafted the centerpiece decor for the dining tables!

Each lantern, succulent pot, mini pinata, and personalized maraca was meant for the guests to take home as favors!

Everything was color coordinated, as you could have guessed, and our fantastic team of coordinators helped arrange everything exactly how they wanted it.

After the toasts, Personal Touch Dining dished out some amazing authentic Mexican cuisine, complete with every imaginable taco topping!

The floral accents and Claudia’s incredible bouquet were from La Belle Bloom, and we are so impressed with how well everything fit together with their wild decor!

Our little cabana never looked so vibrant!

Between the decorations provided by Reggie and Claudia, to the spectacular cake from Flour Power, the motif blended effortlessly.

The happy couple also provided some of their favorite sweets for guests to accompany the cake!

While these two escaped the party for a romantic photoshoot, DJ Bill Calhoun kept the guests rocking on the dancefloor the rest of the night!

We are so excited about this lovely couple, and we know their future will be as bright and full of life as their wedding day.

Thanks to all the fantastic vendors who helped make this day flow so effortlessly!

Special thanks go to Personal Touch Dining for the Management, Coordination, and Catering of all our special events!

Kate + Danny | Jordan Elizabeth Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on August 14, 2019

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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

Carly + Albert | Swan Photography | Southern California Event Venues

Posted on July 9, 2019

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South African Ranch Recreation!

Albert and Carly were a wonderful couple who brought an impressive number of their guests all the way from South Africa!

Carly and her Bridesmaids finished getting ready in our welcoming little bridal suite…

…and then went exploring with Swan Photography, a destination wedding photography husband and wife team, to find some priceless photo-op. spots!

All of the gorgeous floral arrangements were from the talented Flowr Box Designs and we love those bright pops of fuschia and peach!

The Groomsmen also got ready separately here at our Ranch and the photographers coordinated to make sure the Bride and Groom couldn’t sneak any peeks of each other before the ceremony!

These guys kept us all in stitches and the whole day was bursting with love and laughter.

The Ceremony was serenaded by the melodious Nick Weiss, one of our favorite DJs here at the Ranch, and he couldn’t have looked more at home!

Gotta make sure we included “The Glow” or “We Did It” shot!

This thoughtful and fun customized sign from Carly and Albert had some very important translations to make sure there were no language barriers during the rest of the festivities!

Here we see more of Flowr Box’s magic down at the reception site!

The dining area had a simple layout and a clean and soft tablescape with lots of cornflower blue and white.

Carly looks stunning poised in front of our beautiful bougainvillea.

After an adorable and lively first dance, Albert and Carly got to sit and enjoy dinner!

Personal Touch Dining served the happy couple’s choice of Mediterranean Chicken and Marinated Grilled Tri-Tip with Wild Rice Pilaf and Fresh In-Season Veggies.

After dinner, everyone joined the love birds on the dance floor!

A quick break from dancing allowed the cake, from Flour Power, to be cut and churros freshly fried on-site, by Personal Touch Dining, to be available instead of cake for the rest of the guests.