A Summer Stonepine Wedding

VENDOR TEAM - Photo: Kelsea Holder , Venue : Stonepine Estate, Florals: Paeonina, Paper Goods: Heart Paper Soul, Full Planning & Design: Engaged & Inspired, Hair & Makeup: Muah Hair & Makeup, Cake: Sweet Rebas, Transportation: Main Event, Catering: Hollie Jackson Events

A Vibrant French-Chateau-Inspired Wedding at Stonepine Estate

There are some weddings we look back on that instantly make you feel nostalgic—and this celebration at Stonepine Estate in Carmel Valley Village was one of them. Set against the rolling hills and timeless architecture of this historic venue, our couple embraced a design palette that felt fresh, joyful, and effortlessly elegant. Hannah & Scott brought so much joy to the whole planning process, and we wanted their day and vendor team to reflect that same energy back to them! Shot on film and digital from our favorite, Kelsea Holder Photo.

Inspired by a blend of preppy charm and French chateau romance, the mood board centered around pinks and greens with playful pops of peach. Together, these colors created a bright, vibrant atmosphere that perfectly reflected the couple’s fun-loving personalities. Hannah let us know early on she would like a bright pink for her bridal party, and the design cascaded from there.

From uplifting floral moments to fashion-forward details and personalized touches woven throughout the day, every element was designed to balance sophistication with whimsy. Stonepine Estate’s European-inspired grounds served as the perfect backdrop—lush gardens, sun-drenched pathways, and that undeniable Carmel Valley magic.

This wedding is a beautiful reminder that when couples lean into what feels like “them,” the celebration becomes not just beautiful—but truly unforgettable.

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The property has so many amazing photo opportunities and different areas for groups to hang out on the wedding day.

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The clients decided to have the ceremony at the pool terrace, and the dinner on the Loggia lawn.

striped menus to add a touch of whimsy and a cutting cake that got served with tiered dessert towers.

We love to work at Stonepine Estate, and have been visiting the property since I was young. It is a special place, that has a lot of quirky ins and outs we can guide our clients through. Reach out to start planning!

One of our favorite ceremony chuppahs ✨ featured over on @caratsandcake today 📷 @sallypineraphoto with florals by @christinemcater
Another silly holiday but national tequila day has us dreaming of these cute minis 😗 We sourced a lot of fun props for @jen_rodriguez to play with for this Fiesta rehearsal dinner and we absolutely love how these flat lays came out 👏🏼 💃🏻 #eirent
We always remind our couples to really take a long pause after the ceremony when everyone’s cheering them on, & really look out at all their loved ones sharing in the day #momentslikethese 📷 @carliestatsky with @gavitaflora at #holmanranch
Finally in full summer mode around here 👋🏼 the weekend is almost here and has us thinking about these yummy pomegranate margaritas 😋 #eirentals #minimargaritas 📷 @jen_rodriguez at #holmanranch
s i s t e r s ✨ so much magic from this day - and the gown was one of our very favorite details 📷 @jen_rodriguez #holmanbride
Sneak peak film photos from @carliestatsky speak our love language ✨ bringing little props to style is one of our favorite details of the day 👏🏼 sugared almonds as a nod to our couples Greek heritage, and the most perfect bouts from @gavitaflora #f
Walking into the weekend like .. ✨💪🏼 a double header got nothing on us! So excited for both of our amazing couples. 📷 @carliestatsky at #carmelmission #eievents #carmelwedding
Playing catch up after a long weekend at the US Open and this stunner hit the inbox from @jen_rodriguez ✨👌🏼 such an amazing vendor team for the sweetest couple inside and out #eievents

Classic Folktale Winery Wedding

VENDOR TEAM - Photo: Michelle Beckwith, Venue : Folktale Winery, Florals: Max Gill Designs, Paper Goods: The Quill, Full Planning & Design: Engaged & Inspired, Getaway Car: Monterey Touring Vehicles, Cake: Sweet Rebas, Transportation: Main Event

Margeaux & Bowman are the cutest southern couple you have ever met! They met in college and had the most adorable love story. Pairing Margeaux, and her impeccable aesthetic, with the right vendor team was crucial in the planning process. We curated a day that felt very much them, and it paired perfectly with the French Chateau inspired Folktale Winery venue in Carmel Valley. The intimate Vineyard house is one of my favorite venues for smaller scale guest lists, seating 80 people perfectly on the patio.

The bride wore a tulle shrug for her ceremony to accompany her strapless gown. 

Our seating chart fountain was the focal point of cocktail area. We collaborated with Max Gill to build this on site. 

we planned to match our cake design to the couple's family heirlooms in sterling silver. 

We love to work at Folktale Winery, with the diverse food and wine program, and the endless photo areas being a few of our favorite reasons. This venue also makes a perfect welcome party or rehearsal location.

One of our favorite ceremony chuppahs ✨ featured over on @caratsandcake today 📷 @sallypineraphoto with florals by @christinemcater
Another silly holiday but national tequila day has us dreaming of these cute minis 😗 We sourced a lot of fun props for @jen_rodriguez to play with for this Fiesta rehearsal dinner and we absolutely love how these flat lays came out 👏🏼 💃🏻 #eirent
We always remind our couples to really take a long pause after the ceremony when everyone’s cheering them on, & really look out at all their loved ones sharing in the day #momentslikethese 📷 @carliestatsky with @gavitaflora at #holmanranch
Finally in full summer mode around here 👋🏼 the weekend is almost here and has us thinking about these yummy pomegranate margaritas 😋 #eirentals #minimargaritas 📷 @jen_rodriguez at #holmanranch
s i s t e r s ✨ so much magic from this day - and the gown was one of our very favorite details 📷 @jen_rodriguez #holmanbride
Sneak peak film photos from @carliestatsky speak our love language ✨ bringing little props to style is one of our favorite details of the day 👏🏼 sugared almonds as a nod to our couples Greek heritage, and the most perfect bouts from @gavitaflora #f
Walking into the weekend like .. ✨💪🏼 a double header got nothing on us! So excited for both of our amazing couples. 📷 @carliestatsky at #carmelmission #eievents #carmelwedding
Playing catch up after a long weekend at the US Open and this stunner hit the inbox from @jen_rodriguez ✨👌🏼 such an amazing vendor team for the sweetest couple inside and out #eievents

{Venue Search} Which is your Favorite??

Let's ALL cross our fingers that this is the last time I EVER mention trying to find a venue. Gawwwd, I am so done with this part. I am beyond ready to get onto the FUN stuff!!!! First off thanks SO much for sticking by me this whole time in my search for the venue, and hopefully at some point, my whole process of designing and planning my wedding. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it all.

OK, take your pick. Obvi they are all great places, but each has some definite pro's and con's, so I have to figure out which I may not be ok with.

Taber Ranch: gorgeous barn and ranch! This one is the cheapest option by far, but there are a few major cons. 1. May not allow fire pits, 2. It is in the middle of no where! There is only one Inn to stay at, and it may not fit everyone?? 3. It is 2 hours away! I don't know how much guests feel about such a FAR drive!

Costanoa: I actually don't have too many pro's or con's with this as Ian just found it last night. It's close and it's cute, but I have no info on pricing and all that.

Calistoga Ranch: LOVE this place so much. This is the extremely over-budget option that I love. But, I must say that this option is not my obsession as much as it sounds. It doesn't have a ranch or barn like I have decided that I wanted. BUT, I still love it. It's gorgeous, but it will cut the guest list and up the budget just a lot!

Thoughts??? Which is your favorite??? Any other Northern California options that you guys have??

PS: Just for kicks, let me show the option I would DIE for....if I wanted to pay the $10,000-$20,000 site fee....plus $250++ per person for food.