Arwa + Zohaile’s Intimate Woodsy Ojai Wedding

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Sometimes a destination wedding doesn’t actually have to be very far from home. It also doesn’t mean it has to be on a beach resort in Mexico. Arwa and Zohaile live in San Diego but wanted to have their guests come together and enjoy the beautiful Ojai area and the views of the Los Padres National Forest. Lucky for them, Zohaile’s family has a Ranch right in the heart of Ojai that fit the description perfectly.

Ceremony Los Padres National Forest

Arwa and Zohaile come from two incredible cultures rich in traditions. They chose to incorporate pieces of them during the ceremony but also add new ones, like a tree planting, to truly make it their own.

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Arwa chose to get ready at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (one of the most beautiful resorts ever) just a few miles down the road from the wedding venue. Rich with greenery, trees and natural light, it’s a photographer’s dream place for those candid getting ready photos. The bride and groom also did their First Look there to be able to have a few moments together before joining their friends and family at the Ranch.

First look at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Bohemian Bride First Look

While all of this gorgeousness was happening at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, the ‘Cause We Can Events team and other vendors were busy setting up and making Arwa and Zohaile’s wedding vision come alive. The overall wedding design was a little bit of rustic charm with some bohemian vibes and a whole bunch of natural beauty. We wanted to create a super cozy space for friends and family to enjoy.

Triangle bohemian wedding arch
Triangle bohemian wedding arch
Ceremony in the woods with mexican blankets
sofreh ceremony in the woods
mexican blankets for ceremony
s'mores as wedding favor
woodsy wedding signage
airplant centerpieces for wedding tables
woodsy wedding centerpieces with s'mores and airplants

As guests arrived at the private venue, they were encouraged to sign a Jenga piece as the guestbook. Such a fun idea! Our bartending team from The Events Boutique welcomed everyone with handcrafted lavender mojitos that were incredible! The mint was fresh from the Ranch’s garden and picked only minutes before the event started. Yum!

Jenga pieces alternative to guestbook
rustic garden wedding signage
wedding ceremony in the woods

The ceremony itself was a beautiful blend of cultural traditions and the union of two beautiful souls.

ring bearers with navy bowties and overalls
ceremony in the woods groom
bohemian bride with crimson and white bouquet
traditional persian ceremony
persian ceremony in the woods with sofreh
bohemian kiss in the woods wedding ceremony
bohemian ceremony in the woods ojai

Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs! I love how excited our ring bearer is in the front row. Now, it’s time to celebrate, take it away DJ Jack!

ojai bohemian wedding reception
bohemian outdoor wedding reception in ojai

The food from The Lime Truck was SO good! Guests enjoyed something like 5 courses of fresh Mexican fusion dishes. For dessert, some traditional Persian cookies and tea along with a modern donut wall were served! Guests actually dined on top of the pool which we had covered by Persiano Event Rentals.

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ring bearer attire navy and white
best wedding toasts bohemian
The Lime Truck tacos catering
wedding donut wall and dessert sign
Gimme some sugar dessert sign

We had such a wonderful time being Arwa and Zohaile’s wedding coordinators and being part of such a cool, adventurous couple’s wedding day. We even got to stay in yurt while we were in Ojai so that was an added bonus! Thank you to Laura Goldenberger for always capturing the most perfect moments.

bohemian wedding in the woods ojai
romantic bohemian wedding in the woods ojai
wedding in nature by creek

Planning by ‘Cause We Can Events // Photos by Laura Goldenberger // Music by DJ Jack Farmer // Dress by Dreamers and Lovers // Rentals by Persiano Event Rentals and Blue Fish Event Rentals // Venue Private Ranch // Catering by The Lime Truck // Bartending by The Events Boutique

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