RITA + MATT

Featuring three uniquely different chapters, this spirited wedding celebrated the interests, passions, and personalities of the couple. Reflective of the bride’s whimsical side and in memory of her late grandmother, the ceremony area featured an installation of over two thousand monarch butterflies – climbing up Ojai’s iconic Friendship Tree, perched atop seats, and flying towards an outcropping of sunflowers, where the couple stated their vows. Cocktail hour nodded to the newlywed’s love of country western music and the outdoors. Embedded in the styling of each area within the space were eclectic details including a wall of fishing tackles displaying guests’ table assignments, Nashville-inspired lounge vignettes and bars, neon signs and tray passed beer – the groom’s drink of choice. The final chapter, the reception, featured a ballroom transformation inspired by the bride’s elegant and luxe side featuring a palette of emerald, gold and white. A dramatic triple length malachite bar served as the focal point as guests entered the room. To bring everything full circle, white butterflies were placed in a small glass and gold box on each table, housing the table number.

Invitations
Wedding Ring 4
Bride
Butterflies Wedding Design
Butterflies on Tree Wedding Design
Wedding Flower Girl
Bride and Groom Exit
Sunflowers Wedding Design Ext.
Wedding Design Sunflowers
Billboard Event Design
Event Design America
Event Design Outside
Music Event Design Room
Nametags Event Design
Books Event Design
Bruschetta Event
Wedding Design Rita
Beer Event Drinks
Wedding Photo Collage
Neon Guitar Event Design
Neon Sign Event Design
Wedding Design Centerpiece
Table Event Design
Tablesetting Event Design
Event Design Bar
Wedding Design Table Numbers
Wedding Dinner Table
Bride and Father
Dance Floor Event Design
Emerald Event Design Seating

Location: Ojai Valley Inn and Spa; Photographer: Scott Clark Photo; Videographer: Walter Pawluk