Siobhan and Luca

Wednesday, October 12, 2011










































Just when I thought I'd never get to an apple orchard, I find this gem of a wedding–thank Heavens for couples with a love of the great outdoors, not to mention seriously gorgeous taste!

Siobhan and Luca were married at Vine Hill House in Sonoma County where they made use of both the property's gorgeous outdoor spaces and that magnificent barn (tell me you're not still swooning over those first look photos). They worked closely with Lisa Blake of Bellissima Vita, and their photographers, Lisa and James of Ella Jae, to bring French-Italian style to this apple orchard in wine country.

Siobhan chose a stunning embroidered lace gown by Monique Lhuillier and a darling pair of blue J.Crew peep toes festooned with bows. Luca wore a classic navy suit and a monogrammed pink dress shirt paired with matching cufflinks and a sky blue tie. San Francisco florist Cherries Flowers created the lush bouquets and arrangements of English garden roses and sweet peas; it was a sweet reminder of all the Cherries bouquets Luca had sent his bride to be during their courtship.

After an outdoor ceremony officiated by close friends of the bride and groom, guests dined en plein air; a feast catered by Elaine Bell was followed by pies from Butter Love Bakeshop and the couple's favorite ice cream from Straus Family Creamery. Friends and family left their well wishes in wine bottles labeled with various anniversary years and tucked into an antique French riddling rack; Siobhan and Luca plan to crack each one open and celebrate the love and wisdom of their nearest and dearest with every anniversary.


Photos by Lisa and James of Ella Jae Weddings, first spotted on Style Me Pretty.

33 comments:

  1. That has to be one of the most perfect gowns EVER!! Gorgeous!! Let's not get me started on those fab peep toes!!

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  2. I agree with Lucinda! That gown is amazing. I much prefer the fitted ones to the puffier versions. The shape is just lovely and perfect. And outdoor ceremonies are my favorite :)

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  3. pictures of farm weddings make me remember that I'm not married. (lol because most days I forget I have a wedding to plan!) I love her dress. The whole wedding is just perfect.

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  4. Apples and wine and a cheese spread fit for royalty. This wedding is gorgeous!

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  5. they are so lovely! i love her dress!

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  6. I am in love with the color of her shoes. That blue is brilliant...there is no other word. And I love the vases that the flowers are in!!!

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  7. My gosh, what a perfect and sweet wedding!

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  8. Oh my gaaaah, her dress. Those details are superb, I'm mezmerized!

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  9. Oh my GAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWD. That dress, Lena? That dress?? It's incredible. LOVE.

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  10. the gown is to die for. and i love the monogram on his cuff!

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  11. Love all the details of this wedding - the bride looks stunning in that romantic dress!

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  12. What an absolutely amazing wedding. All those wonderful details from beginning to end makes me long for a life at an Apple Orchard. Sonoma's a mere stone's throw from me. Must head over there soon!

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  13. I'm in love with her dress and the location is absolutely breathtaking!

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  14. i am BEYOND in love with this wedding... BEYOND!!!

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  15. If I was to do it all over again I would have a wedding like this!!! My heart just skipped a beat ... ahmazing!

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  16. I love a man in cuff links. Thats a trend that needs to come back.

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  17. I love everything about this. Every. thing.

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  18. I love how the shape of the gown is similar to the juice jugs! Haha, I know that's a strange detail, but the "flow" is so perfect. Attention to everything.. swoon.


    PS: Thank you for all of the excellent comments. You are so thoughtfuly & articulate!

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  19. How gorgeous! This could have very well been my wedding if we hadn't picked the beach. I love everything about it.

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  20. this is my dream wedding. obsessed with her dress!

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  21. Wow, this is amazing! An apple orchard, Sonoma, the barn, the dress, loooove! Great find : )

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  22. Wowee! Garden roses make me weak in the knees. And there's something so perfect about saying "I Do" in an orchard. Love everything about this gem of a wedding.

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  23. Woah buddy! I think I found my DREAM dress! Only problem- she's wearing it and I already got married. LOL. That dress is gooooorrrrggeeeous! Beautiful wedding!

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  24. love the beautiful lace dress and the mason jars!

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  25. very pretty, I love the mason jars with candles and that very pretty wine rack

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  26. okay. her dress is absolutely gorgeous. i am becoming a huge fan of the lace bridal gown!!

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  27. Oh wow wonderful...

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  28. this is such a stunning wedding. happy bride, fun details, pies. whats not to love lol.

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  29. the details are stunning! and that dress is absolutely stunning!!
    xo TJ

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  30. Oh my goodness...... I love this wedding!!! So beautiful!

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  31. LOVE this wedding! so many sweet little touches!

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