I am stoked to be able to finally post this totally gorgeous and stylish Santa Paula Ranch / Barn wedding Reception. Andy and Rachel live in the UK and had their ‘official’ wedding out there a few months prior to their US reception. Rachel is from the Santa Paula area and has access to an amazing avocado grove/ranch up in the beautiful hills. It was so fun to shoot with them and we even got a little break in the weather for their portraits in the grove. It was a chilly night but they were troopers and everyone had such an amazing time celebrating their love and marriage.
Big thanks to the lovely Jessica Kuipers @ Bijoux Events for turning the barn into a completely gorgeous reception hall.
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by Marianne Sanada
Emma and Alfred - That opening shot? Rocked it! I love avocados.
Alicia Kennison - What a great wedding and such a unique location. You’ve captured lots of emotion and fun with this. :)
Brian Kraft - Great photos! That’s a really interesting reception hall– looks kind of industrial, but then the chandeliers! Got me hungry for avocados. I’ve already eaten 1.5 today… why should I stop at that!? Thanks for the wonderful photos!
Daniel - Very nice dutch kiss shots at this wedding. Cool!
François Bergeron - The hands and avocados shot, WOW!
Ariana W. - Gorgeous work – I really love the ring shots.
Nick - These are lovely, Marianne! Dig the top-hat.
Jessie Cadenas - I adore that last image!
Hilary Mercer - I love the top hat! It makes everything so cute!! I also like that last photo.
Tyler - Last shot backlit lookin good.
nadine austin - beautiful. what a stylish bride, and the top hat is a great touch!
Lyn Ismael-Bennett - Love the black and whites! Definitely compliments the couple’s vintage style.
Nessa K - That dance floor dip-kiss is amazing! =)
Kat Forsyth - Top Hat ftw! I love it. And I love your opening image especially.
Heather J. - A) Want that bride’s hair-do. B) Want to shoot something in that venue. C) Want avocado, thanks to your awesome pictures.
Jared Tseng - Gorgeous…just gorgeous!!! Really love the first shot.
Sarah McGee - More grooms need top hats! Love it! Wonderful emotions during the toasts, too.
Zak - That foggy skylight dinner table shot is Killer! Great work!
Lisa Redfern - Your photographs are beauteous, so creative and telling the story of the day in a really compelling way.
Katie - Hey, where is this venue? I have been lookign for a venue like this for SO long, but the only ones I can find have been extremely far away. Please let me know!! You can also e-mail me at katiebaker819@yahoo.com thanks!! :) Can’t wait to hear!
Marianne - Katie, this is just located at their families avocado ranch, they gutted the barn for their reception and brought in a stylist to re-do the interior. If you would like some help finding a location shoot me an e-mail, I would be happy to send you some ideas.
Luis Godinez - I love the light in the pictures. You always photograph your clients in amazing light.
Alex - Very stylish couple. )) Nice work, Marianne.
Heather - These are gorgeous! I love her dress, she looks stunning!!