Weddings
Carmel Valley Ranch | Jessica & Kevin
Jessica and Kevin are so clearly, adorably in love, the kind of couple you cannot help but smile around. They dreamed up a big, beautiful day full of personality and gathered all their favorite people for it, and watching their love play out across one of the most stunning settings on the Central Coast was an absolute joy.
They married at Carmel Valley Ranch, a luxury resort spread across more than 500 acres of oak-studded hills in the Santa Lucia Mountains. Picture vineyard lawns tucked among Pinot Noir grapevines, lavender fields, ancient oaks, and sweeping valley views in every direction. It is the kind of place that feels wild and refined all at once, and it gave Jessica and Kevin endless room to dream big.
The palette was soft and timeless, dusty blue for the bridesmaids, navy for the guys, and white florals with plenty of greenery, all of it glowing against the golden hills.
They said their vows out in the field with the mountains stretched out behind them and live music in the air, surrounded by every person who loves them. So much joy, so many happy tears.
And then there was the reception, the big, beautiful tent Jessica had dreamed of, layered with the most gorgeous vintage rentals, rattan and wood and twinkling light, every detail considered. These two are people who love a detail, and it showed everywhere you looked.
As the light turned golden, they slipped away with a vintage bus for a few portraits in the lavender and the vines, completely glowing.
Then everyone celebrated long into the night. Jessica and Kevin, thank you for letting me capture a day so full of love and so beautifully you. Carmel Valley Ranch was the dream backdrop, but your love was the whole story.
The Dream Team
- Venue, Catering & Bar: Carmel Valley Ranch
- Planning & Coordination: E Events Co
- Photography: De Joy Photography
- Florals: Seascape Flowers
- DJ & Cocktail Hour: Ivy Hill Entertainment
- Videography: Iz Cinema
- Cake: SC Buttercup Cakes
- Rentals, Tent & Lighting: Chic Event Rentals
- Vintage Rentals: Revival Vintage Rentals
- Beauty: The Hair and Makeup Co
- Day-of Signage: Heart Paper Soul
- Day-of Coordination: Soni Hanson
About the Author
Amber De Joy
Amber is a professional photographer with nearly a decade of experience with wedding and portrait photography. She uniquely captures the most precious moments of loving couples in spectacular locations with her fun-loving and passionate drive to make every moment timeless.
