Enchanting Winery Elopement

I was a little worried the morning of the wedding since the fog was really thick.  As soon as we arrived at the winery, the fog seemed to clear for the couple’s special day.   Yes, this enchanting winery elopement took place on the 100-acre estate of a Santa Barbara County winery.  It is not only the beauty of the green vines that I love but all the beauty of a winery itself – with its gently sloping hills covered in grasses, wildflowers, 200 year old   oak trees, 130 year old olive trees, pepper trees laden with pink peppercorns, large sycamore trees,  and even weeping willows.

The setting for this enchanting winery elopement was under a gnarled old oak tree, with lush vineyards in the background.   It was a perfect secluded spot, steps away from the tasting room and from the cottage the couple stayed in.  Dressed in a beige lace vintage-style dress and carrying a bouquet of cream gerberas and various blue and purple wild flowers, our bride surprised her groom with a first look at the pond on the property. The pond was the perfect background for the 1st look, especially since it was surrounded by weeping willows and sycamore trees.   What a beautiful setting to capture the moment.

To further carry out the vintage theme, both the bride and the groom exchanged vintage-style wedding rings that came straight out of the 1920s.   And, the photographer took pictures of the rings in a stemless wine glass, and with a cork and leaves as accents. 

Both the bride and the groom wrote their own vows, in which they expressed their love for one another.   They are both runners, and the groom had always felt very comfortable running alone, until one day he decided to join a group of runners as they trained.   He got hooked, and as an extra bonus, met the girl of his dreams.   Very quickly he realized the rewards of running with someone he cared so deeply about.

Since the couple also stayed in the guest cottage on this picturesque estate, so they were able to further explore the property.  They also took a day trip into Los Olivos for dinner and wine tasting.

May our bride and groom continue to find many new adventures together, running all over the world together.   Hopefully, they will return often to this site of their enchanting winery elopement to remember this special day!      

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