Santa Ynez Wedding at Sunstone

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Santa Ynez Wedding | Sunstone Winery

Among the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley and down a light gray gravel driveway lined with olive trees, a villa stands alone in a sea of vineyards. As if transported from across the world, the authentic french beauty of Sunstone was the perfect destination for this intimate Santa Ynez wedding. Heather, the host of Styled Shoots Across America and the owner of Heather Benge Events, dedication to the planning, design, and execution of Catalina & Johnathan’s intimate wedding inspired by the Provencal French countryside brought every bit of beauty from Europe to the states.

Their few guests were welcomed to an intimate ceremony in a downstairs room where Chandler Flower House had designed floor-to-ceiling floral creations combined with long-stemmed candles and a backdrop of one of the villa’s signature fireplaces. During the ceremony, the couple read their vows to each other from books designed just for them and calligraphed by the talents of Korynne & Company.

After tying the knot, guests walked through two large wooden french doors into the courtyard and were treated to an evening dining under the stars. A lone table reserved for the bride, groom, and their few guests was set with a simple design of beautiful coral, white, and blue flowers, scattered pears, long-stemmed candles, and golden flatware. After dinner, guests enjoyed slices of a three-tiered coral cake by Autumn Cake Design while taking in views of the vineyards and rolling green grassy hills surrounding the Sunstone Villa.

Time to be present in the moment, to enjoy each other’s company, and to walk into the sunset as husband and wife.

Inspired by French fashion and to complement her destination venue, Catalina wore a beautiful chic gown from Styled Gowns. The long train of her white tulle gown fluttered across the ground with every step she took. Her elegance was magnified with soft touches of makeup and an updo by Sun Kissed and Made Up and heels from Gianni Bini. Johnathan’s dapper suit and leather shoes from The Modern Groom completed his modern and masculine look and matched his bride perfectly.

Before the night ended, the bride and groom escaped for some romantic portraits on the back lawn overlooking the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley. It was the perfect time for them to reflect on their day and the promises they had made one another. Time to be present in the moment, to enjoy each other’s company, and to walk into the sunset as husband and wife. Captured by Jocelyn & Spencer, Catalina & Johnathan celebrated the beginning of their marriage surrounded by loved ones with their intimate wedding inspired by the provincial French countryside.

The invitation suite at the couple's Santa Ynez Wedding Personalized vow books and a second image of the bride and groom on their Santa Ynez Wedding day. The bride's pink heels on a platter. The bride seated on the ground in front of the ceremony altar with florals all around her and her dress spread out to show off the many layers. A second image of the couple's invitation suite at their Santa Ynez Wedding The ceremony space at the couple's Santa Ynez Wedding at the Sunstone Winery in SoCal. The bride holding her florals to her cheek and smiling for a photo. A second image of the ceremony altar and fireplace. The couple sharing a kiss during their Santa Ynez Wedding day The floral arch that made up the couple's ceremony altar at their Santa Ynez Wedding The groom leaning his bride back for a kiss in front of their ceremony altar. The groom holding his bride. A second image of the groom kissing his bride's shoulder during their Santa Ynez Wedding The intimate reception table set with florals, candles, and place settings for guests with a beautiful view in the distance during their Santa Ynez Wedding The couple's reception table at their Santa Ynez Wedding venue The bride and groom holding each other close and sharing an intimate moment during their Santa Ynez Wedding day. The groom holding his bride against his body while pulling her in for a kiss during their Santa Ynez Wedding day. The groom twirling the bride on their wedding day. The couple sharing an intimate moment overlooking the valley and rolling hills beyond them in the distance on their Santa Ynez Wedding day.