When a friendship in college turns into I love you post grad - she knew she didn’t want to share him with anyone else. The type of love story we all could listen to again and again.

Our first meeting was centered around the thought of a greenhouse wedding surrounded by nature and open fields of land. This amazing couple thought Santa Barbara would be a good place to start being from Los Angeles. Until I warmed them up to the idea of the Central Coast. Unbeknownst to us, the venue they fell in love with was building a brand new greenhouse just in time for their preferred wedding date. It was immediately decided that Riata Ranch was going to be where they would be married. Tucked into the hills of Santa Margarita, surrounded by vineyards and the golden hills of the central coast, an absolute gem of a place- so serene and lovely!

A Central Coast Wedding at Riata Ranch

In Santa Margarita

Where tradition meets modernism.

A large group of people gathered at a wedding reception inside a glass conservatory with string lights and chandeliers.

What makes a wedding day so special has so much to do with the personal touches and the space that holds us all. Riata Ranch was manicured to perfection & the space was enhanced with the most thoughtful details. The venue was intentionally designed for guests to wander, take in the beautiful views yet feel a sense of intimacy. Upon arrival guests walked through beautiful archways, passed a fountain of vibrant florals and were greeted with a welcome drink at the bar under the most magnificent willow tree.

A man in a suit walking with a woman in a white wedding dress through a grassy field during sunset.
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup in a scenic rural area with green grass, wooden benches, floral arrangements, and a decorated archway with string lights, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

Jay from Frugal and Forged created a vision of florals that meant so much to our couple. The art installation revealed the importance of tradition for the Grooms family. Garland flowers are a symbol of love, respect, purity & devotion. They define the meaning of celebration!

A floral arrangement with purple, orange, white, and green flowers placed on the grass in front of wooden pews, outdoors with trees in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom standing under an arch, guests seated on benches, mountains and trees in the background, string lights overhead, floral arrangements on grass.
An outdoor wedding venue with a glass greenhouse structure surrounded by greenery and decorative arches, and panels of fairy lights in the background.
A variety of colorful flowers floating in water, including chrysanthemums, daisies, and other small blossoms.
Flower arrangement with purple and white flowers and greenery, next to a tall, ornate pedestal with a round, bowl-shaped top filled with white flowers, set outdoors in a natural landscape with trees and mountains in the background.

Post Ceremony guests enjoyed the Indian cuisine, oyster bar and a full bar!

Group of wedding guests and the bride and groom celebrating outdoors under a large leafy tree, with some holding bouquets and raising their arms in joy.
Two women hugging at an outdoor wedding, one in a white wedding dress with an open back and the other wearing dark sunglasses and white attire, with guests and decorations in the background.
An outdoor event with a glass greenhouse structure, string lights, and guests socializing on a paved and grassy area surrounded by trees and mountains at sunset.
A hand holding a green cocktail garnished with a cucumber slice and a skewer on a wooden table with multiple glasses of similar drinks in the background.
A silver tray with freshly shucked oysters, outdoors on grass, with sunlight.
A happy couple at their wedding outdoors during sunset, smiling with hills and trees in the background.
A wooden table with a large floral arrangement of various green, purple, and pink flowers and foliage. On the table, there are two drinks, a small orange lamp, and a menu stand with a green-colored menu. In the background, there is a large tree trunk and a person in a black jacket with their back turned, outdoors with green trees and cloudy sky.
A woman holding a glass of clear drink with ice and a cucumber slice garnish, outdoors on a sunny day.
A decorated event space with long wooden tables and chairs, floral centerpieces, and a large chandelier hanging from a glass ceiling, set outdoors with trees and hills visible in the background.
A table with yellow and pink flowers in a striped blue ceramic vase, surrounded by a basket of white candles, a small container of black markers, set outdoors on a wooden surface and a winery building in the background.
Aerial view of an outdoor event setup during sunset, featuring a glass greenhouse, a checkered dance floor, string lights, and trees in a scenic countryside setting.

The grand space inside the greenhouse is an absolute work of art. The most wonderful space for their guests. The couple had their hearts set on a tablescape that was minimal yet inviting. The groom liked vintage elements and pops of color, while the bride preferred a more modern touch - a perfect blend that made the space feel so special. The bride designed the artwork for the paper goods & concept for the seating chart.

Dinner went into dessert, which lead into a night of dancing!

Thank you L & A, we loved working with you and we wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

Photos taken by the incredible Chris Tack

An aerial view of an outdoor event with a glass building, a checkered dance floor, and a group of people walking on a stone pathway surrounded by grass.
Bride and groom standing at Riata Ranch in Santa Margarita, California
Riata Ranch Green house for a wedding in Santa Margarita
Rattan seating chart with lush ground flowers from Frugal and Foreged in San Luis Obispo
Rattan table lamp with vintage glassware for a wedding in central coast California
Party Flat lay from a wedding at Riata Ranch in Santa Margarita California
Bride and Groom hugging after Ceremony at Riata Ranch Wedding venue
Sunset photos with bride and groom at their wedding at Riata Ranch in central coast California