A blush Saratoga wedding with clean lines and soft romantic details

european-inspired villa wedding

Derek and Alyssa met through mutual friends while attending a bonfire where Derek pursued Alyssa most of the night in hopes of getting a date. Five years later - after many dates! - Derek and Alyssa were on their annual trip to Lake Tahoe where Derek proposed at Baldwin Beach. She accepted with an overwhelming yes! From the beginning of wedding planning, Alyssa knew she wanted pink, ivory, and beautiful greenery with accents of gold to compliment the breathtaking Spanish Mediterranean aesthetic of Villa Montalvo. Keep scrolling to see photography by Barrie Anne Photography of how this vision came to life thanks to help from Caitlin McDonald Events.

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torn edge wedding invitations

dusty roes bridesmaid dresses tulle wedding ballgown

blush and white bridal bouquet

All things timeless and tulle

Bride Alyssa remembers clipping ball gown wedding dresses out of magazines as a little girl, so naturally she had a love for anything timeless and tulle. After trying on many dresses within the local area, she was not having much luck. Thankfully, she called one of her closest friends who recommended Novella Bridal in San Francisco. After showing Novella Bridal her inspo photos, they pulled a Pronovias ball gown style dress that Alyssa fell in love with - they popped the champagne and she said yes to the dress!

pink bridesmaid dresses

Soft pink and blush bridesmaids

The bridesmaids' dresses from Show Me Your Mumu were a mix-matched variety of soft pinks and blush-colored full-length gowns. Each bridesmaids' dress was in a different style, pattern, and color, but together they complimented each other beautifully and added a whimsical and fun aesthetic.

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corn blue suits

bow-back flower girl dresses all white ceremony floral arrangements

outdoor wedding ceremony pavillion

Clean and romantic reception design

The overall vision for the wedding day was clean and romantic, which reflected Alyssa and Derek’s desire to host a gathering that was beautiful and intimate. The addition of subtle hints of satin in the napkins and gold in both the flatware and chair selection elevated the tablescapes to a design that combined soft glam with the natural elements and beauty of the venue.

off-white centerpieces

white and green sweetheart table floral arrangements crystal glassware

coupe glasses

Soft and whimsical floral aesthetic

In keeping the tablescapes and overall vision clean and classy, this allowed the florals to shine without competing with busy accents. The florals provided a romantic and whimsical aesthetic, while the venue, linens, and tabletop items complemented the soft ivory and gold tones. The menus matched the original invitation suite by Marry Me Paper Boutique and were simply stated with elegant gold and ivory design.

white and pink floral wedding cake

Bespoke 3-tier wedding cake

The wedding cake was an elegant and bespoke design with 3 tiers. Accented with florals all around, it made for a beautiful statement in the dessert room full of delicious creations by La Vie Douce Design.

strapless wedding ballgown