A Classic Coastal Wedding at a Private Home in Pebble Beach
Boy oh boy do we have a good one for you today, folks. The minute we saw this enchanting coastal ceremony teeming with dusty miller, baby blue eucalyptus and towering cyprus trees - we were gone. It was no surprise to see Laurie Arons Special Events and Mindy Rice Design were the creative geniuses behind this remarkably romantic day. Lucky for us, Joel Serrato and Elysium Productions were there to capture every thoughtful detail. Head on over to the full gallery to see it all unfold!
Don't miss this stunning film captured beautifully by Elysium Productions!
From Laurie Arons Special Events... Our bride Devon grew up in Los Angeles, but when her parents moved to Pebble Beach in recent years, their coastal home quickly became a cozy family retreat. The towering cypress trees and sweeping views made it a magical setting for the couple’s wedding. To echo the coastal color palette, we incorporated soft sea blue green, neutral grays and taupes. The bride and groom said their vows under a beautifully adorned chuppah, surrounded by 125 of their dearest friends and family. Guests then took in the sunset from the family's deck before an intimate tented dinner. When Social House by Elan Artists kicked into gear, the dance floor stayed packed until the very last dance. A fun personal touch to mention: Devon and Rob added fun play on East-Meets-West with their afterparty snacks - mini In 'n Out (inspired) sliders for her and mini Philly cheesesteaks for him.
From the Bride... Although my husband and I live in Boston, we quickly decided we wanted to get married in California. My parents live in Pebble Beach, so over the years we’ve shared many special memories there. After several days canvassing wedding venues, my mom half-jokingly turned to me and asked, “what if we just did it in our backyard?” Immediately, we all knew this was the place. There would be nothing more special than getting married at “home” with our closest friends and family. The amazing view of the Pacific was the perfect backdrop for our black tie backyard wedding.
We exchanged vows under a chuppah, surrounded by cypress trees and a string quartet playing Coldplay and Avicii. Afterwards, we joined our guests on the deck for drinks and hors ‘d'oeuvres. The pink and orange sunset lit up the sky, and our guests took full advantage of the wonderful photo op. We then made our way to dinner. Mindy Rice transformed our pole tent with white draping and greenery along the sides and woven baskets hanging from the ceiling. She incorporated soft blues, greens and grays to tie in with the natural coastal colors.
A Taste of Elegance worked with us to build a custom menu that exceeded our wildest expectations. They served everything from ahi tuna bites to lamb chops for appetizers, and East vs. West coast late night snacks featuring Philly cheesesteaks and mock In-n-Out burgers.
Nothing made us happier than seeing our friends laughing, celebrating and dancing the night away. We can’t thank Laurie, Mindy, and the rest of our vendors enough for creating our dream wedding. it was truly the best day of our lives!
Photography: Joel Serrato Film Photographer | Videographer: Elysium Productions | Event Planning: Laurie Arons Special Events | Floral Design: Mindy Rice | Wedding Gown: Carolina Herrera | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: A Taste Of Elegance | Hair & Makeup: Kenney Duy | Calligraphy: Calligraphy Katrina | Lighting: Illusions Lighting | Tent: Zephyr Tents | Attire Concierge: The Wedding Detailor | Bar Rentals : Chic Event Rentals | Ceremony/Cocktail Music: Synchronicity Strings | Chairs & Table Top Rentals: Standard Party Rentals | Dance Band: Elan Artists | Dance Floor: Zephyr Tents | Draping & Table Top Rentals: Hensley Event Resources | Linen Rental: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Printed Materials: Lotus & Ash | Private Residence : Private Residence
