Chelsea + Patrick’s Woodsy Big Sur Wedding

The reception took place at the Ventana Inn where we got a clear tent and live music to keep everyone dancing. We set up the long dinner tables inside where it was warm and cozy.

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Ventana Inn long wooden tables wedding reception

As soon as Fall comes around, I always want to put on some cozy leggings, a loose sweater and head up to the mountains. The air is crisper, the leaves actually change color and coffee just tastes better when it’s cold out. This recent change of weather made me think of Chelsea and Patrick’s beautiful wedding in Big Sur, CA. These two Hawaiian yogis tied the knot at The Ventana Inn and it is still, to this day, one of my all-time favorites.

bride and groom as glen oaks cabins under umbrella

A woodsy and rainy first look

The plan was to have a rain-free weekend with a ceremony under the trees and a reception outside on the patio of the Ventana Inn overlooking the ocean. Well, Mother Nature had a different plan but luckily this couple went with the flow and it turned out to be an incredible wedding weekend nonetheless!

bride and groom first look at glen oaks big sur
woodsy cabin in big sur
bride and groom kiss under umbrella in big sur

Rain or shine, Chelsea and Patrick were getting married! How adorable was that First Look at Glen Oaks? The girls all stopped getting ready to take a peek. Not gonna lie, I was also peeking from behind a tree.

groom and groomsmen in the woods with teal shirts
bride and bridesmaids in jewel tone dresses in woods
bride and bridesmaids bouquet bright pinks and oranges
bride and groom walk during fall wedding in big sur woods
couple walks through woods for wedding big sur

The ceremony

Originally, we were going to have the ceremony under some of the tall redwoods and we tried so hard to keep the rain away with all sorts of dances and chants but unfortunately it didn’t work. Instead, we escorted guests into a small yet cozy community hall near by and it turned out really fun and colorful.

bluegrass band playing for wedding in big sur ca
bride and father walk down aisle in big sur ca
bride high gives thumbs up to grandma
colorful wedding backdrop curtain at big sur community hall
bride and groom kiss in front of colorful curtain big sur hall

The reception at the Ventana Inn

The reception took place at the Ventana Inn where we got a clear tent and live music to keep everyone dancing. We set up the long dinner tables inside where it was warm and cozy. Although it wasn’t part of the plan to have dinner inside, the log-cabin feel of the room went really well with our decor.

bluegrass band under clear tent at ventana inn
bride and groom under clear tent dancing
wedding guests dancing under clear tent wedding ventana inn
Ventana Inn long wooden tables wedding reception
bud vases and on wooden tables with black napkins at ventana inn wedding
family style wedding tables with bright florals and black napkins

Take a closer look at these table “numbers”. Each table had a beautiful photo that the couple took of some of their favorite travel places. Such a great way to add a personal touch!

unique table numbers with photos

Rain or shine, they danced!

Even with the change in weather, they still danced, ate, drank and ended the night as husband and wife. It was a good wedding to remind myself how amazing my last few years of clients have been. They’ve been ready to go with the flow and are just so happy to be together with their friends and family. And a little rain doesn’t put a damper on their big day!

bridal bouquet with pinks oranges and purple wildflowers
orange pink and purple bridal bouquet
blue sapphire engagement ring
foggy day at ventana inn big sur

Planning + Styling ‘Cause We Can Events // Photographer Evynn LeValley // Florals Big Sur Flowers // Venue Ventana Inn // Band Grasskickers // DJ Giancarlo // Rentals Chic Event Rentals

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