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Elegant Santa Barbara Ranch Wedding with Natural Beauty

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Beautiful bride outdoors, wedding portrait

Liz and Matt’s Santa Barbara ranch wedding is refreshingly simple, yet incredibly elegant. Their wedding was held on a private estate with a picturesque backdrop surrounded by family and friends. Guests were driven up to the venue in a big yellow school bus and treated to a family style dinner, specialty cocktails and a night of dancing.
Liz felt as though someone had plucked them up from California and dropped them somewhere in the middle of Italy.
 Sounds pretty magical to us. You can see more beautiful photos of this Santa Barbara Ranch Wedding in the full gallery. Beautifully captured by Tyler & Katie Branch.

Bride with bridesmaids in black and gray dresses outdoors

Happy bride holding a beautiful white wedding bouquet

Before we dive into the actual wedding, we want to touch on Liz’s natural wedding look. Hair down and relaxed with a simple luminous glow. The whole look works perfectly with her Rivini gown. If  you were on the fence about keeping your wedding look toned down, Liz is a perfect example of how stunning going natural can be.
In fact, we love the styling of the entire wedding party. The bridesmaid dresses in black and gray  are such a lovely combination and the ring bearer looks incredibly dapper in his vest and bow tie.

Groomsmen in light suits pose outdoors under a tree

Ginger haired boy in suit and sunglasses at wedding

Rustic wooden wedding sign in a garden setting

Wedding reception directional signs with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and bar

Outdoor drink menu with cocktails, wine, and beer options

Liz went the extra mile on all her do-it-yourself projects. How impressive are all the signs? We love that all the signs are slightly different but, still have a cohesive feeling to them.  It was so clever how she used an old cabinet door and wrote their drink menu on it. Totally doable and makes it easier for guest to know exactly what is being served at the event.

Wooden chairs at outdoor wedding venue reserved seating

Bride walks with her father to the altar on wedding day

A bride and groom celebrate their wedding outdoors

Bride and groom hold hands in the sunny outdoors

Black and white wedding photos of happy couple

Wooden cards box with vintage typewriter for notes

Rustic windowpane wedding seating chart display

Wedding table settings with place cards and flowers

Wedding place setting with menu and name card

Outdoor wedding reception with bride groom and guests

Bride and groom dancing at outdoor wedding reception

Wedding reception with dancers and dinner guests

Photographer: Tyler & Katie Branch Venue: Santa Barbara Tuscan Ranch-private home Makeup & Hair: Ibiza Hair Design Cake: Sprinkles Cupcakes, Beverly Hills Caterer: Duo Events Coordinator: Joy de Vivre Events Flowers: Peony & Plum Stationery: Elsie J Prints Dress Designer: Rivini Veil or Hair Accessories: Lovella Bridal Shoe Designer: Badgley Mischka Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren Lighting: LBPS Events Prop or Furniture Rentals: Town & Country Rentals Ceremony / Cocktail hour musicians: Jose & Victor of Cale DJ: Miles Kinghorn-friend of groom | Jewelry: Brides grandmothers | Officiant: Reverend W. Douglas Campbell-friend of bride & groom

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