California casual wedding

A charming sun-kissed wedding amongst the woodlands of a private estate

People assume that a backyard wedding has to be casual or simple, but that's certainly not the case—unless you want it to be! Getting married at home is meaningful and special, and your backyard wedding can also be beautiful and elevated. Here, we're sharing our top ideas for a chic, expertly designed wedding at home.

Spring Wedding at Franciscan Gardens by Loie Photography

Ranchos Las Lomas is one of my favorite Southern California wedding venues. It's located in Orange County, California, and it's outdoor wedding spaces are picture-perfect. Click here to learn what I love most about it. #outdoorwedding #californiawedding

If you're planning a casual wedding, you're probably set on maximizing your guests' fun. Get inspired by 30 simple, low key décor, flower, food, and drink ideas from real weddings.

Their wedding took place at one of my all-time favorite venues, Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano. Across the street, they got ready in the sweetest little hotel. Then the couple met at the historic Mission for their first look (after the boys had a pitcher of beer at the local bar of course). Their best friends cheered them on after they shared their private vows, and everyone’s eyes were a little misty!

Looking for an outdoor wedding venue in the Los Angeles area? This list features the most stunning, unique, and well-designed spaces in Malibu, LA, and OC!

Since I took most of 2016 "off" from blogging, I have a considerable backlog of real weddings to share here. If you follow me on Instagram, you have seen sneak peeks here and there. But, there's ...