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Old World European Wedding Inspiration at Yolanda Ranch

Bride in lace gown holding flowers outdoors on sofa

Alright brides, this next wedding shoot is all about feeling inspired to try something new and we’re loving the old world, European vibe of this entire day! Events by Rebecca and a talented team of vendors pulled out all the stops to transform the The Yolanda Ranch into something completely unexpected and totally romantic! 

There’s more to weddings than burlap, mason jars and chalk board signs (don’t get us wrong though, we love them all) However, we also love brides who think outside the box and try something new! So be daring, and imagine your day a little differently when you visit the full gallery for more amazing images from Sarah Schweyer Photography

Wedding invitation suite with ring box and olive branch

Elegant long sleeve lace wedding dress hanging outdoors

Bride in lace gown on vintage porch looking at garden Back view of bride in lace dress outdoors portrait

Bride in lace gown before ivy covered house facade

Old Soul Inspiration

From Events By Rebecca: We started out the idea of having bold, deep colors and "old soul" at the center of it all during a trendy time filled with blushes, cupcakes, and mason jars. We wanted to get back to the romantic feeling of an old, European-styled painting that emulated nothing other than passion and love. That meant bringing in the wooden chairs that came with the ranch from day one during the Gold-Rush Era and fitting our bride with Love and Lemons great grandmother's ring. 

Outdoor lounge with couch columns and vintage display Gourmet cheese meat grapes olives fig nuts charcuterie board

Vintage tiered shelf with floral and fruit display

Smiling bride posing on ornate vintage garden sofa Bride in lace wedding dress on vintage ornate sofa

Beautiful wedding bouquet of red peonies and orange flowers held by bride

European Design

Something else that we felt inspired by during the planning phase was to then take a very trendy element, like this ranch venue, and turn it away from the country chic elements, towards a new approach. The Yolanda Ranch is most frequently host to a bride who desires a barn wedding filled with wild flowers, hay bales for seats, chalk board signs, and burlap. So we wanted to give it a new look to inspire brides to take a ranch, for example, and give it a make-over! As designers it truly is our job to inspire and encourage couples to take that risk for a different look and watch them gush over the results!

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Elegant outdoor wedding table setting with ornate chairs

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Wedding chair for bride with My darling wife banner

Elegant bride at outdoor garden wedding sweetheart table Elegant wedding table setting with gold plates and lavender bread

Bride enjoying rustic outdoor wedding sweetheart table

Old and new talent

We wanted to create a space within this shoot for those talented newbies to show off their stuff and get their foot settled into the wedding industry door. While also highlighting some "old"(er) vendors who know their way around the house already. And the result? Beyond anything we could ever have hoped for during the planning phase. The air, the vibes, the entire energy circulating the day of the shoot and the weeks leading up to it was nothing but supportive, positive, and up-lifting. 

For a few more out-of-the box wedding ideas, check out this old world Mexico inspired shoot right here

Elegant woman in lace dress with stylish braid hairstyle Serene bride with pink makeup in lace wedding dress

Bride walking in garden path in open back lace dress

Brunette bride white lace wedding dress rustic door Bride hand holding vibrant red and purple bouquet ring

Woman in white lace dress sitting on porch smiling

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