The wedding of Lexie and Tyler in Green Valley, California could not be prettier with its romantic flowers in earthy tones and breathtaking outdoor setting! The couple decided to have their wedding day in a beautiful barn venue, The Barn at Green Valley, with the vast green gardens where the wedding ceremony took place, while the reception in the wonderful wooden barn with the rustic chandeliers added just the right amount of a rustic chic flair. Filled with such beautiful moments, this is definitely a wedding you won’t want to miss!
Captured by Vivian Chen.
«We met in college back on the east coast, where I’m from. Soon after, I moved out to California, where he is from! We have lived in San Francisco since then, almost 10 years now. Tyler proposed in the iconic Golden Gate Park in the city after a long bike ride. We were in athletic clothes, slightly sweaty, and it was super low-key just the way we wanted it. », the bride shared with us.
The flowers I chose for the bouquet were all about earth tones with a subtle pop of color, and our flower vendor nailed it. I wanted the wedding to feel slightly bohemian, and mostly romantic.
lexie, bride
«The venue was a barn, so I wanted to try to tone down the rustic vibe any way we could. The way the dinner tables were set up really drew the eye out the barn doors to the view of the vineyard, this was my favorite part. Other details I loved including were handwritten notes to each of our guests at their place setting with a custom wax seal. I also had lots of fun making the place “cards,” which were flat, rounded pieces of clay with the guests’ names stamped into it. We did both of these things so that guests felt thought about and loved. »
«My wedding dress was from BHLDN at Anthropologie. I loved it because it gave off a casual, fun, romantic vibe. I’m not a girl who is trying to wear super fancy dress and show off diamonds and glitter! I love the low back and the beautiful train. From the front the dress was beautiful, but when I turned around, it was like a fun little surprise! »
My favorite moment was sitting at the sweetheart table with my husband, taking a moment just the two of us to take it all in and look down the beautiful long tables of our guests. It was amazing having everyone we love there. The beautiful setting was a bonus.
lexie, bride
The bride’s advice: «Do what YOU want for your wedding, as a couple, and try to block out the influence of others. You will look back and remember it as your perfect day. »
From the Photographer: «Lexie and Tyler were married on a warm summer day at the The Barn at Green Valley in Fairfield, California. The Barn’s large open space and landscaped grounds provided the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding in Northern California. To make sure the vibe didn’t feel too rustic, their planners Riley Loves Lulu chose lots of modern touches to elevate the decor (included glass vases that Lexie hand wrote table numbers on). The day started with the couple and their wedding parties getting ready at River Terrace Inn in Napa before we all headed over to the Barn. Lexie had a sweet first look with her father before heading over to the ceremony space for a first look with Tyler. Their beloved doodle pup Louie also made an appearance to be a part of their group portraits. Lexie’s brother-in-law officiated the ceremony, adding a personal touch to the celebration. After the ceremony, guests were treated to cocktails and appetizers in the covered patio before the Barn was open for dinner. The two long kings’ tables felt grand and opulent, especially with Lexie and Tyler’s head table framed by the stunning wine country landscape outside the doors. We ducked outside after the touching toasts for some sunset portraits around the property before heading back inside for dancing and dessert. The party continued into the night as the sun dipped below the hills surrounding the vineyard valley. »
