This Bay Area Barn Wedding Was Full Of Bold + Bright Colors

Rachael + Evan really love living by the sea in San Francisco. So much so that they chose to let their affection for their Bay Area home infuse their entire wedding. There were oyster ornaments and iconic It’s It Ice Cream Sandwiches. They even factored in Northern California’s famously foggy weather.

“We knew that because we were by the coast, we may end up with a foggy day,” says Rachael, “so I made yellow the key color and the color for all my accessories (bouquet, shoes, etc) and my husband’s accessories to evoke the sun. I even walked down the aisle with my parents to the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun.’”

Rachael + Evan teamed up with planners from CMG Events and used those yellow accents as a jumping off point. They filled the festivities at The Haven at Tomales with bold colors, grouped in monochrome and ombre arrangements so they really popped. The result was a bright and clearly joy-filled wedding that absolutely captured the magic of the San Francisco area, and Golden West Photography was there snapping gorgeous photos of it all!

These vibrant paper goods by Shindig Bespoke set the tone for the wedding’s colorful vibes. We love that the couple included a personalized map of coastal California!

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Rachael’s wishbone wedding band came from Bliss Lau and fits so well around her beautiful engagement ring by Mociun.

Rachael’s first stop when she began dress shopping was San Francisco bridal boutique And Something Blue. That’s where she first tried on this plunge-neck stunner by Laudae. She kept her options open, checking out other bridal salons, but she couldn’t shake this mermaid silhouette moment from her mind. All was almost lost when she realized the dress was no longer listed online, but when she called And Something Blue they old her there was just enough fabric to make one more dress! TOTALLY meant to be.

How fun and fabulous are these rainbow hair florals by Huckleberry Blooms?! “My hairstyle with the flowers was really the cherry on top for the day,” Rachael says. “I feel like it tied everything together for me.”

The First Look

Colorful California Barn Wedding
Colorful California Barn Wedding

Rachael’s intricate side-braid (and the careful placement of those colorful blooms!) was the work of hairstylist Stella Stevens.

Colorful California Barn Wedding

This simple-yet-stunning bridal makeup look was created by Audrey of A for Aesthetics.

Evan’s custom navy suit came from Indochino.

This all-yellow monochrome bridal bouquet is PURE serotonin, is it not!? We can’t help but smile. 😊

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Grab a tiny peek of Rachael’s pastel yellow Cecelia New York shoes!!

Bright and colorful bridesmaid dresses came from Sisters. And how elegant is this rose gold mother of the bride look!? Check out our fave mother of the bride dresses for some more ideas.

The Ceremony

The inspiration behind these bold and beautiful colors? “Yellow for the sun, orange for the poppies, and blue for the ocean with a pop of red for good measure.”

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Maybe you love this multicolor vibe and want to work it into your bridal look? Take a look at out list of the best rainbow wedding dresses!

Colorful California Barn Wedding
Our Musical Choices

Processional: "Two Oroguitas" by Sebastian Yatra & "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles

Recessional: "You Make My Dreams (Come True)" by Hall & Oates

First Dance: "Stay Forever" by Ween

Colorful California Barn Wedding
Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

The speeches and vows were incredibly memorable and really demonstrated who we are as a couple with lots of laughter and sentimental moments.

Colorful California Barn Wedding
Colorful California Barn Wedding

Recreate Evan’s color pop moment with these yellow dress socks from J.Crew.

The Reception

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Take a look through our rundown of the 42 best barn venues if Rachael + Evan’s reception venue is speaking to you.

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Whenever friends come to visit Rachael + Evan in California, they take them to Tomales to shuck oysters. They couldn’t pass up a chance to nod to their shellfish traditions with these oyster ornament favors Rachael made since the wedding venue was IN Tomales!

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Grab some personalized ribbon to add a custom flair to your favors like Rachael + Evan did.

Rentals from Heirloom Events like these bold red napkins were a huge part of bringing the color-blocked design vision to life. ❤️

Colorful California Barn Wedding

How delicious does the menu by Park Avenue Catering sound!?

Simple, rustic furniture was a great choice so that the signature colors for each table really stood out. 💛

Colorful California Barn Wedding

Orange you glad these two tied the knot? 🧡

WE LOVE this colorful white denim jacket Rachael rocked at the reception!!

Check out our breakdown of rad bridal jackets!

Don’t miss the amazing video that Seafoam Films created with footage from the big day.

Congrats, Rachael + Evan!! Your super-colorful celebration was so you and SO San Francisco. All the very best from GWS!!

photography: Golden West Photography // venue name: The Haven at Tomales, Tomales, CA, USA // planning: CMG Events // florals: Huckleberry Blooms // wedding dress: Laudae // wedding dress boutique: And Something Blue // wedding suit: Indochino // bride's shoes: Cecelia New York // bride's ring: Mociun, Custom // bridesmaid dresses: Sisters // getting ready robes: Block Shop Textiles // hair stylist: Stella Stevens Hair Designs // makeup artist: A for Aesthetics (Audrey Crandall) // videography: Seafoam Films // paper goods: Shindig Bespoke // catering: Park Avenue Catering // cake: Daniel Saravia Cakes // desserts: It's It Ice Cream // tabletop rentals: Heirloom Event Rentals // furniture rentals: Heirloom Event Rentals // linen rentals: Heirloom Event Rentals // specialty rentals: Heirloom Event Rentals // music: Premier Productions // bride's wedding band: Bliss Lau

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