Beautiful Big Sur is one of our all-time favorite wedding backdrops + we always love seeing how different couples put their own spin on the jaw-dropping setting. Lisa + Ben kept their guest list small + their details simple in order to really focus on the natural beauty surrounding them. They worked with Sitting In A Tree Design to dust the scene at the Wind and Sea Estate with stylish boho touches like a mini teepee lounge and a rustic tablescape featuring mismatched vintage tableware. Below, they tell us more about their inspiration + why they chose this picturesque location for their day:
Big Sur holds a very special place in our hearts, not only is it breathtakingly beautiful but there is just something about the way it makes us feel that can’t be explained. We also both love the outdoors. Surfing, hiking, and camping is our thing so it only made since to tie the knot in our favorite place where “the mountains meet the Pacific.” A small laid-back wedding was what we always wanted. At first we planned on eloping with only immediate family, eventually we added our best friends, 21 guests in all. It was hard not having ALL our loved ones with us on our special day but it was very important to us to keep things intimate. Our wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect; the decor, the music, the food, and crazy antics that took place were so “us”.
Thanks so much to Priscila Valentina for the gorgeous images + big congrats to Lisa + Ben!
Lisa wore the beautiful “Gardenia” dress by Claire Pettibone.
And all the ladies carried stunning protea-filled bouquets by the ever-amazing Siren Floral Co.. We love that the bridesmaids wore white lace dresses, too. Shop our current favorite white lace dresses below:
Saying our vows while standing on a cliff in our most favorite place surrounded by our family and best friends...and the most EPIC dance party ever!!!
Even with all your planning, things may not always go as planned. On your wedding day go with the flow, take in every moment, and start sipping champagne early! Everything will turn out the way it was meant to be in the end.
photography: Priscila Valentina // venue name: Wind and Sea Estate, in Big Sur, California // event design: Sitting In A Tree Design // planning: The bride and Sitting In A Tree Design // florals: Siren Floral Co. // wedding dress: "Gardenia" by Claire Pettibone // bride's shoes: Dolce Vita // hair stylist: Rhyan Townsend // makeup artist: Rhyan Townsend // groom attire: J.Crew // videography: Dad's iphone and GoPro // catering: Sea Stars Catering & Events // cake: Sea Stars Catering & Events // music: Austin Hendrix Productions // officiant: Brian Lyke // headpiece: Siren Floral Co. // bride's jewelry: Bahgsu Jewels // bridesmaid dresses: Free People and Jen's Pirate Booty // rentals: Stardust Vintage Rentals, Chic Event Rentals
Beautiful story, greatly “told” with the stunning photos. I love the colors and the post production.
That sunset photo is amazing. And epic dance party? Yes! Love this inspiration for our upcoming Big Sur weddings – thanks!!
Big Sur never fails to take my breath away. What a dream.
Aww I love the way you organized the photos together here Jen! This was truly an amazing wedding and there is no where I would rather it be featured than here on GWS.
The dance party was a little too EPIC for the internet :)
WOW SO BEAUTIFUL
What beautiful work by Priscila Valentina Photography, capturing a stunning bride and groom on their special day. These photos are a true indication of excellent photography.
Gorgeous wedding and amazing photos! I especially love the photo of them kissing on the fence with the veil in the wind!!
Thanks Priscilla Valentina Photography.
These wonderful photos will keep my daughter’s amazing wedding in our memories forever.
So pretty!! I love her shoes! http://www.theweddingexpert.com has so many cute ideas like this!
It almost feels as if you just left the wedding, photographers capture the beauty, most amazing candid photos. I just love each and every photo!
very nice wedding photos. love the colour tones.
Truly amazing photos, lovely ideas. Wish you all the best!
Spectacular wedding, photography, couple, friends and family and above all–the magic of nature and Big Sur. I don’t know the bride and groom but somehow I feel they will be happy forever.
The wedding is amazing! I love the pictures, especially the one where they are standing on the edge of the cliff. And the dress of the bride is so elegant!
Fresh and natural, wonderful picture of bride and groom on the background of the sea … ah! and the starry night, absolutely fantastic!
Does anyone know when Lisa and Ben had their wedding? The weather looks perfect and very clear so I’m curious to what month they had their wedding. :)
Amazing pictures! Love the colors matching the landscapes! here I found some more great ideas http://alecandt.com for beach weddings! Love all the decor! Thanks for share
Love the idea of not spending a small fortune on decor and keeping it close-knit!
Such a beautiful location!
Just gorgeous !
The flowers are just devine as well !
Hi, I’m looking to get leather suspenders like these, can you let me know where the suspenders in the pictures were purchased from?