Rancho Sante Fe Wedding | Rancho Valencia
Rachel and Roy are stunning. Intelligent, kind, and fun, they are definitely a perfect match! It was such a pleasure documenting their wedding at the Rancho Valencia in Rancho Sante Fe. As someone working from the sidelines, I loved to see how involved everyone was in this traditional Jewish wedding. I also loved seeing how the space at the Rancho Valencia itself, contributed to the creative and enchanting vibe with the help of Amorology. From speeches, poetry and skits, everyone participated in the great day in some way, sharing in the couple’s happiness.
Rancho Santa Fe weddings are without a doubt elegant, but I don’t think it gets much better than the Rancho Valencia from a photography point of view. The Rancho Valencia offers the kind of attention to detail that transforms a wedding. There are no plastic neon signs hovering over the bride and groom’s table or around the corner from the guest book and cake. The walls are bright and textured on the outside, and look amazing when contrasted with the charming tile and luscious plants. Of course, Rachel and Roy made the space their own with the rustic garden theme that made the location intimate.
The in-door environment at the Rancho Valencia is just as stylish. Dare I mention the Damien Hirst painting on the wall?! The space was impeccably designed and open. It was perfect for getting ready shots, and for families and friends to gather around the bride and groom for support and good laughs. The late-summer light was, at times, a challenge with the strong rays of an August sun beaming down on all. And yet, there is nothing more beautiful than when it filled the rooms from open windows and danced off the people and objects, or began to sink and cast that warm glow, unique to Southern California.
At the end of the day, there’s a special venue for every couple. But what I’ve noticed about Rancho Santa Fe weddings is that a couple doesn’t have to compromise their styles. A Rancho Santa Fe wedding can be rustic and sophisticated, charming and refined. The Rancho Valencia, it seems, excels at this perfect balancing act.
Vendors
Design & Coordination - Amorology
Flowers - L&S
Vintage Rentals - Folklore Vintage
Venue - Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa