This Romantic, Tuscan-Inspired Wedding in California Embraced the Surrounding Wine Country

Picture Perfect

Allegretto Vineyard Resort, where the couple held their ceremony and reception, provided the perfect backdrop for their big day: With terra-cotta tiles and stone finishes, the venue looked romantic—foreign, even. "We fell in love with it the first time we visited," Erica says. "Everything about it just felt right. We wanted a wedding that felt like a destination event, while still being conveniently located just a few hours away from home."

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Flower Power

Stationery by Aerialist Press featured blush-hued envelopes lined with large blooms. A dainty crest topped each invitation.

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Welcome to the Wedding

Upon their arrival, guests received welcome cards that included a custom, colorful map of the resort.

Beautiful Bride

When Erica slipped on her Allison Webb wedding dress—a cashmere French lace and silk organza A-line number with an illusion neckline and buttons down the back—she knew she had found her gown: "The dress immediately felt like me. Once I walked out to see my mom and sister and started crying, I knew it was the one."

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First Look

Before their first look, Tyler says, "I was anxious and excited. It felt like everything was moving in slow motion before this moment because there was so much anticipation. Even though I had known her for 13-plus years, it felt like I was seeing her for the first time."

Erica also shared a first look with her father. "It was so special having a one-on-one moment with him before walking down the aisle," she explains.

Custom Veil

Erica's veil was custom-made by Allison Webb using the same lace from her dress; the appliqués were placed just where the accessory hit the ground. "The veil was such a special touch and will be a forever keepsake," Erica says.

Her bouquet, a loose, organic arrangement of Clair de Lune peonies, dusty pink garden roses, and orange-and-peach butterfly ranunculus, was tied with a long ribbon.

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Beautiful Boutonnières

The groom's boutonnière was made of a hellebore blossom with small twigs of spirea.

Pink Pumps

Erica stepped into a pair of pink peep-toed pumps decorated with crystals and flowers.

Bridal Party Beauties

Bridesmaids wore blush A-line gowns by Hayley Paige. "I chose the dresses because the colors and romantic styles complemented our color palette and venue," Erica says. And while the couple didn't have flower girls, they did have two junior bridesmaids, she says.

Ceremony Arch

Idlewild Floral created a stunning arch for the couple's ceremony. With more florals on the bottom, the arch appeared as if it had grown from and belonged to the garden. After the service, guests walked through the structure and down a path to the reception site.

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DIY Display

A handkerchief and candy display, handmade by Erica's younger sisters, was placed at the ceremony site's entrance. It featured a sign that read, "Hankies for Happy Tears."

Special Walk

Both Erica's mother and father walked her down the aisle as "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by the O'Neil Brothers played.

Monogrammed Display

Guests were guided to their seats by two escort card display walls. The walls included the duo's crest at the top and featured escort cards shaped like actual crests.

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Romantic Reception

The couple held their reception in a courtyard, creating an intimate dining space surrounded by the walls of the resort. The space was dotted with olive trees; romantic bistro lights were hung overhead. "Guests were immediately transported to a space that felt like an Italian dinner party in the countryside of Tuscany," says the planning team at Lovelyfest Events.

Lace Linens

Round tables were topped with eyelet lace linens and low arrangements of blush-and-buttercup blooms and greenery.

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On the Menu

Each place setting featured menus with wax seals, silk ribbons, and guest names' written in calligraphy. "It was an al fresco dining experience enhanced by natural candlelight, good food, and wine," says Lovelyfest Events. "The perfect European-style dinner to match the Tuscan-inspired venue."

Sweetheart Table

It was only appropriate that Erica and Tyler, who are high school sweethearts, dine at a sweetheart table come their reception.

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The Cake

The couple enjoyed a two-tier confection by Paper Cake Events, made with layers of brown sugar cinnamon and iced with maple buttercream. They also served guests small-bite desserts.

Sources

Photography, Katie Shuler

Venue, Allegretto Vineyard Resort

Event planning and Calligraphy, Lovely Fest Events

Flowers, Idlewild Floral

Videography, Chromatic Collective

Stationery, Aerialist Press

Cake, Paper Cake Events

Music, DJ Malik Miko

Rentals, All About Events; Scout Rental Co.

Bride's gown and veil, Allison Webb

Hair and makeup, Meg O'Hare Beauty

Bridesmaids' dresses, Hayley Paige

Lighting, Bella Vista Designs

Photo Booth, The Wanderful Photo Booth

Linen: La Tavola Linen