Eclectic, Handmade Ranch Wedding: Danielle + Logan

eclectic peter strauss wedding

While we love a light and airy design plan as much as the next girl, sometimes something a bit more dramatic can really make our heads turn. Danielle + Logan’s amazing wedding is one beautiful example of what we’re talking about! These guys took eclectic to the next level, deciding that nothing was off limits in terms of ideas. Danielle explains, Whatever popped into our minds, we said let’s throw it in and make it work. How much do you love that mindset?! Before we dive into the beautiful photos, let’s hear a bit more about their inspiration behind the day:

We are all over the place so we decided it’s ok to go against what everything says about what you should or shouldn’t do. We knew we wanted a long farm style dinner. so we had one long table with 100 guests with really really good food. We love games so we had bocce ball and badmitton and a giant Jenga set was our “guest book” that they signed the blocks instead of some book we would never look at again. We love taxidermy so we incorporated that as well. 

Thanks so much to Laura Goldenberger for the beautiful photography and congrats to Danielle + Logan on such a perfect day!

ombre wedding invitation

L'Ezu wedding dress

ivory bridesmaids

ivory bridesmaids

Danielle carried a mega-awesome bouquet by Twig & Twine, who also crafted Logan and the groomsmen’s berry-toned bouts. The rest of the florals you’ll see throughout are a result of the handiwork of the bride + groom!

deep red peony bouquet

ivory bridesmaids

ivory bridesmaids

black suit groomsmen

peter strauss first look

Peter Strauss wedding

Peter Strauss wedding

lace edged veil

D kind of takes our breath away in her custom made by L’ezu gown + veil!

L'Ezu wedding dress

red lip brde

Peter Strauss wedding

Peter Strauss wedding

Peter Strauss wedding

wedding rings on rug

Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura Hills, California looks like such a cool venue. The built-in arena seating is so amazingly perfect for a dramatic wedding ceremony!

Peter Strauss wedding

chalkboard sign

bougainvillea arbor

peter strauss ceremony

peter strauss ceremony

peter strauss ceremony

Peter Strauss wedding

bougainvillea arbor

peter strauss ceremony

Peter Strauss wedding

bougainvillea arbor

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Wild Horses – Rolling Stones + To Be Treated – Terry Reid

Recessional: Jump in the Line – Harry Belafonte

First Dance: Victim of Love – Charles Bradley

peter strauss ceremony

eclectic wedding party

We love, love the bridal party attire + all the gold + berry-tone decor these guys went with! Shop with us to Get the Look below:

wedding sign

lawn games

wedding swing

watercolor sign

long farm table dinner

photo tree

long farm table dinner

red amaranthus table decor

ombre menu with airplant

goat skull and gold candles

Peter Strauss wedding

Peter Strauss wedding

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

Sitting at our one long wedding table looking right and left seeing all the people we love toasting and breaking bread together.

Peter Strauss wedding

peony cake topper

lantern lighting

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

If you do a lot of DIY, then plan to work a lot...but in the end it will make it that more rewarding and special.

photography: Laura Goldenberger Photography // venue name: Peter Strauss Ranch, Agoura Hills, California // event design: DIY // planning: DIY // florals: DIY // wedding dress: custom made by L'ezu // hairpiece: L'ezu // bride's shoes: Ann Taylor // makeup artist: Leah Carmichael // groom attire: Midnight blue tux rented from The Black Tux // catering: Little Nelly Catering // cake: Little Nelly Catering // music: DIY iPod playlist // bride's bouquet: Twig & Twine // boutonnieres: Twig & Twine // bridesmaid dresses: Jarlo London and Reformation // bride's hair: Noelle Messreni // bridesmaid's hair: Lori Huitron // rentals: A Connection Rentals // paper goods: Minted and Wedding Paper Divas // cocktail hour: Richard Bernard // dinner music: Richard Bernard

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