D + C: Holman Ranch Wedding

D + C had originally planned a completely different day - they were supposed to get married in the redwoods at Glen Oaks Big Sur. They had always been drawn to the incredible landscapes of the Pacific Coast, and knew they wanted a day surrounded by nature. We had plans to drive up the coast and adventure on the cliffs before heading back to the redwoods for their ceremony. Highway 1 had other plans for us though - just a month before their wedding, the highway had a dangerous slip out on the same weekend that they came to visit their venue. They managed to get out of Big Sur in time, but all traffic was closed to Big Sur. The day after the slip out, they visited Holman Ranch, a winery located in Carmel Valley. It became their new venue, and in just a month, they moved everything from Big Sur to Carmel Valley.

Just a few days before their wedding, the weather forecast had another surprise for them. It was forecasted to be sunny all week, but on their wedding day - just that one day - it was expected to rain. Though this could've easily put a damper on most people's wedding days, I found these two in such good spirits when I arrived. They decided to keep their ceremony and reception outdoors, and we even braved the rain and drove down Highway 1 to see the coast. Though we originally had a different coastal location planned, I had an idea for a last minute change that would get them closer to the coast without needing to trek through the mud. It ended up being the perfect stop, and the rain even let up! Soon after, the sun came out and we had a beautiful rest of the day at Holman Ranch. Check out the rest of their wedding below!

PHOTOGRAPHY: Lynn Lewis Photography | VENUE: Holman Ranch | LOCATION: Carmel Valley, California | PLANNER/CATERING/CAKE: Sea Stars Catering | FLORALS: Willi Wildflower + Right Hand Side | BRIDE'S DRESS: Morilee | HAIR/MAKEUP: Blush Monterey | SHOES: Dolce Vita | RING: Noam Carver | RENTALS: Chic Event Rentals | DJ: DJ Hanif Wondir | STRING TRIO: Laurel Thomsen