Tropical Delight: Brandi & Tim in Santa Fe, CA
“I knew I was going to cry since the men in my family are a sentimental bunch,” the groom says. “After seeing my brother and dad shed a few tears of joy, I had a hard time keeping it together!”
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After saying “I do” on the Sunrise Patio at Rancho Valencia, the couple and their guests sipped Mai Tais before beginning a fun-filled party packed with joyful island spirit.
“I knew I was going to cry since the men in my family are a sentimental bunch,” the groom says. “After seeing my brother and dad shed a few tears of joy, I had a hard time keeping it together!”
The bride's bouquet included peonies and pinchsion protea.
Bright blooms and tropical greenery flled the maid of honor’s bouquet.
The couple’s flower girl struck an adorable pose in her festive flower crown.
Escort cards were displayed amongst an array of tropical fruits and flowers in front of a custom Hawaiian quilt-inspired backdrop that read, “Meet Me In The Pineapple Patch.”
The escort cards featured a vintage Hollywood-style design.
Each table was named after a different exotic flower and filled with vibrant blooms in hues of yellow, fuchsia and papaya to echo the colorful beauty of the Hawaiian landscape.
A large king anthurium leaf featuring a handwritten menu stood in the center of each table, while each guest’s name was written on a small monstera leaf and placed at their seat.
