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The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Casa Elar (‘L’ ‘R’),  Ojai Valley Inn & Spa’s Private Estate, has recently been released for weddings and special events.  This beautiful Estate, design by Santa Barbara architect William Mahan, awaits you nestled in the hills of Ojai Valley just minutes from the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.  This private 10,407 sq ft Italian styled villa is now available to you. Exclusive use of a Bentley-inspired golf cart, private spa and pool with shaded terrace, stone pizza oven and gas BBQ, 2 master suites, each with spacious his & hers bathrooms (OMG the hers bathroom I could live in!), outdoor balconies with fireplaces, private massage room, great room with dining for 12, library with built-in bar, gourmet kitchen, and so many more amenities it’s a must see for your wedding or next special event.
To celebrate the release of Casa Elar, XOXO BRIDE was asked to design a dinner in the gardens of the estate.  With a stellar cast of my favorite vendors we were spoiled by the staff of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa to a delightful dinner followed by deserts and cordials in the library.
All photographs by Michael and Anna Costa Photography unless tagged otherwise.
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The design all started with the Nandini Net Guilded overlay by La Tavola.  I knew I wanted to use this overlay as it is the personification of royalty in lace.  I coupled it with a soft butter yellow Dupionique Iridescence linen and used the vintage pearl flatware line at Town & Country Event Rentals.  In addition, I couldn’t help but pull in their beautiful Vineyard Collection chairs rotating designs down the table.
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Holly Flora graciously provided our table scape of romantic blooms.  Holly’s expert eye caught every detail with books, vases, glassware and all kinds of goodies in every nook and cranny of our event.  My thoughts then ran to draping in decadence… and who better than Brent Jongeward of BAM Specialty Fabric & Event Draping to pull it together… literally!  I wanted to emulate an indoor formal dining room feeling and Brent knew exactly what I was going for and gave us an amazing display of his talents. Next, the frames!!  I dreamt of having the indoor experience outdoor and wanted to continue that feeling by pulling empty frames and suspending them in such a way you felt like you were in a dining room.
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
One of my favorite parts was putting an oversized oval mirror on an easel at the foot of the dining table.  This small but impactful element provides an intimate dining room experience for guests.  The frames and the fabulous vintage rental furniture were provided by Krista Jon of Archive Vintage Rentals, love them! Notice those great benches by the ceremony arbor, very chic use of seating for guests.  The night was so beautifully illuminated by Images by Lighting.  Casa Elar was glowing in the night’s skyline and it was unmistakable that a VIP event was being held that night.  The pool glistened while we sipped wine and savored the wonderful foods.  Ceci New York provided us with beautiful designed menus.
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
The Beautiful Casa Elar @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
A special thank you to Michael and Anna Costa Photography and Next Exit Photography for capturing Casa Elar’s release dinner so artistically.  We love you! Guests were treated to gift bag goodies provided by, The Ojai Vineyard winery, Ojai Olive Oil, New Oak Ranch lavender jam, Friends Ranch citrus cuties, Zena’s Gypsy Tea (my personal favorite is the Coconut Chai Tea… Amazing!), and a variety of Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Products.  Oh and who could forget Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Pastry Chef Calvin created seating cards for each guest in a sugar cookie with their personalized business logo, another of my favorite moments of the night.
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Vintage Chic Showcase with Small Masterpiece ~ Featured on Style Me Pretty

Small Masterpiece owner Jason Murakawa and XOXO BRIDE’s Sonia Hopkins come together to present Jason’s amazing 1840’s Haviland and 1950’s dish collection.  Nestled in the tranquil Herb Garden of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, our hearts were set on displaying these amazing showpiece dish, flatware and stemware collections.  Highlighted with romantic blooms by Dandelion Ranch, Clover created just the touch each table needed.  Brent Jongeward of BAM Specialty Fabric Draping gave us beautiful and textural draping of the Herb Garden providing a room outdoors.  The fabulous vintage chairs, settees and chandeliers were graciously provided by Krista Jon of Archive Vintage Rentals.
XOXO BRIDE & Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
We chose a linen with yellow design that would pop with the 1950’s collection and a more classic and clean linen with the Haviland collection, all provided by La Tavola. The stunning (and oh so funny!) Michelle Beller of MiBelle Photography captured our soiree with an eye for detail and a talent in capturing all things beautiful.
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Beautiful Inspiration with Small Masterpiece at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
                                                                                   

 

Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse

We are so excited to share this feature with our XOXO BRIDE friends!  Hold on tight while you click through these inspiring images. They are sure to please!  With a stellar cast of vendors, we are extremely proud to present “Heirloom Feast” at Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse, a feast for your eyes and your palate.
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
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Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse  Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse  Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse

Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 

Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse  Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
Heirloom Feast ~ Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse 
 
When I met Donna Small, owner of The Source & Eye a vintage and antiques rental and design house, I immediately was smitten with her.  She invited Sidney and Jessica of SBB Gourmet Catering and myself to her home in Santa Ynez.  By the end of the meeting we were so excited to put together an inspirational photo shoot!  We decided to display all of her beautiful and unique antique pieces, now available for rental, with SBB Gourmet Catering’s creative ideas and concepts on food and styling.  We wanted to show how combining great food in unique ways is appetizing for both your eye and your palate. Next step, location.  Donna Small was the original owner and builder of the Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse.  She has intimate knowledge of the venue and it was only appropriate to feature this gorgeous delectable food and her antiques at such a memorable location. This is truly a one of a kind venue with sweeping mountain views.  You have a  feeling of calm serenity when you stand on the mountain. It’s a treasured venue to us all and a must see for wedding & events.  
 
Jose Villa beautifully captures the essence that is the Farmhouse throughout his photography.  His attentive eye to all things awe-inspiring, allowed us to showcase our vision perfectly.
 
Joel Serrato expertly filmed the finer points allowing you to feel the emotion and texture to this feast.  His ability to capture love on film is inspiring.
 
Camarillo Bridal recently moved into a beautiful space in Camarillo, CA showcasing gorgeous wedding gowns, shoes & bridal accessories as well as bridal party attire.  Owner Pamela Henderson graciously loaned us a stunning Maggie Sottero wedding gown and accessories that made our bride stunning.  This is a must see store to shop for your wedding gown.
 
Cathryn Van Breene of The Studio Agency, in all her skills and talents, provided hair & make-up for our bride.  With her vision of soft tones in the eyes, created the look of love.
 
I was so very happy to have Heidi of Zenadia Designs on board!  She created an amazing one of a kind look for our journal invitation and stationary.  She wowed us all in her delivery!  A BIG thanks to Leslee Sipress for her beautiful calligraphy work on the seating cards.  Her skilled and artful hand gave us wonderfull texture in the stationary, I love them!
 
Michael Mantalos of Louloudi Designs gave us a unique bridal bouquet and blooms to accent this feature.
 
Location/Vendors:
Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse
The Source & Eye
SBB Gourmet Catering
Jose Villa Photography
Joel Serrato Films
Zenadia Designs
Louloudi Design
Bella Vista Designs
Camarillo Bridal
The Studio Agency
Leslee Sipress ~ Calligraphy (805) 966-6314
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San Diego Engagement Shoot ~ Anna & Terry

Upon meeting Anna, I fell in love with her bubbly spirit and vision for her and Terry’s upcoming Santa Barbara wedding.  I am so thrilled she shared her engagement photos with us.  Check out this adorable couple, photos by 8twenty8-Studios.
 San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry
 San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry  San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry
 San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry
San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry 
San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry 
San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry   San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry
San Diego Engagement ~ Anna & Terry 
 

 

Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis

 You have to love the intimacy of the barrel room of the Firestone Vineyard.  So romantic, lovely and special to share with your friends and family.  I met Lindsay and Dennis randomly in a restaurant, okay let’s say there is a restaurant attached to where we met!  They were so bright and fun I fell in love with them immediately.  I was honored to be a part of such a special day in their lives. 
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis 
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis
Firestone Winery ~ Lindsay and Dennis
Ceremony + Reception Location: Firestone Vineyard
Floral Designer: Juniper Floral Design
Hair + Make-up: T.E.A.M
Ceremony Music: Les Rose Music
Reception Music: Les Rose Music
Photography: Barbara Alessandra
Furniture Rentals: Ventura Party Rentals
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs
Transportation: Santa Barbara Airbus
Officiate: Rev. Jerry Bellamy
Cupcakes: Whodidily Cupcakes
Catering: SBB Gourmet Catering

 
 
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