Southern California Hot Pink Wedding

succulent and hot pink bouquet @weddingchicks

This Southern California hot pink wedding may seem like just a classic and sweet celebration, but wait until you see the reception! We have three words for you. Hot. Pink. Barn! That's right, and all you have to do is keep scrolling to find out more!
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wedding dress by Maggie Sottero @weddingchicks

shades of gray and hot pink bridal party @weddingchicks

bridesmaid bouquet by The Dainty Lion @weddingchicks

wedding couple @weddingchicks

black and pink groomsmen @weddingchicks

Not Your Typical Church & Ballroom Wedding

We had decided early on in the planning process that we did not want the typical church and ballroom wedding. Instead, our dream wedding involved a beach-rustic bar combination that surprisingly existed in Goleta, California at Dos Pueblos Ranch. We fell in love with this venue from just the pictures online and knew instantly that this is where our wedding would be held.

hot pink aisle decor @weddingchicks

seaside wedding ceremony @weddingchicks

wedding kiss @weddingchicks

lawn games and cocktail hour @weddingchicks

fresh strawberry margaritas @weddingchicks

Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

Ingredients:
2 ounces Grand Marnier, 1.5 ounces Tequila, 2 ounces lime juice, 2.5 ounces strawberry simple syrup [recipe below], lime + fresh strawberries for garnish & salt + sugar for the rim Directions:
For strawberry simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to boil and let sugar dissolve. Turn off heat and let cool completely. Combine 1 cup simple syrup and 1 1/2 cups slices strawberries in a blender and blend until combined.
Rim ridge of glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt and sugar. Fill glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grand marnier, simple syrup and lime juice with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds. Pour over ice and squeeze in lime slices and add a few strawberries.

smores sign @weddingchicks

smores wedding favors @weddingchicks

Wedding Sweets

Our desserts were supplemented with a candy bar and of course a make your own s’mores station next to the firepit. We also chose not to have your traditional 3 to 4 tier wedding cake. Instead, our guests were able to choose from an array of different bite size cupcakes.

back lit seating assignment sign @weddingchicks

dramatically lit barn reception @weddingchicks

hot pink and orange centerpiece @weddingchicks

rustic chalkboard table number @weddingchicks

whiskey barrel dessert table @weddingchicks

simple rose topped cake @weddingchicks

A Rustic Yet Modern Reception

Our reception was located just a short walk from the beach in a spacious, open barn. We continued the rustic theme with wooden table runners. White washed clothespins held the placeholders for guests and our menus were backed with burlap. Our table markers were spray-painted wooden picture frames-each held one of our engagement pictures shot by Love Janet Photography.

chalkboard photo table number @weddingchicks