Learn How This California Aesthetic was Achieved

Nothing catches our eye quite like a wedding with a cool, California aesthetic, and this one designed and styled by Houston wedding planner Two Be Wed came about during the peak of COVID when Brooke and Aaron’s California venue canceled their date for safety precautions. Though the setting changed to Hill Country Texas, their wedding maintained the modern, cool vibe they were hoping for while hosting both ceremony and reception on private family property, enjoying entertainment from Double Oak Events and bridal beauty by stylists of Etoilly Artistry. Spilling the key details it took to bring their dream California aesthetic wedding day to life, Two Be Wed guides us in a full wedding walkthrough, covering the couple’s original ideas and just how they translated into the stunning celebration you see below! Read on for all the details about this California cool wedding inspiration and how it came about.

Photos // Jana Williams Photography

The Inspiration: California Aesthetic

From Two Be Wed: “Due to COVID-19, their original venue in California canceled their date, and they decided to move it to the family ranch in Texas. From the California coast to the Texas Hill Country, the landscapes were very different, but the vision was still the same. Brooke and Aaron wanted to stay true to their preferred aesthetic – simple and sophisticated. Fresh white linens, paired with ghost chairs and white, low floral maintained a neutral palette with clean lines. The monochromatic palette was impactful, yet understated with white draping, white dance floor and classic crystal chandeliers.”

Favorite Wedding Detail

“An original photograph taken by the bride’s father served as inspiration to create a watercolor style rendering of the road leading to the family ranch. The artwork was wrapped around the invitation suite and was the first piece the guests saw as they opened their invitations. The vintage postage used was also a theme in the bride and groom’s story.”

Using the Venue

“We wanted to provide an opportunity for the guests to truly enjoy the natural landscape and views at the ranch. We created a long, dramatic walkway that overlooked the lake and lead to the amphitheater-style ceremony seating, which descended to the overwater ceremony dock.  It provided quite an entrance for the bride and the most beautiful, sophisticated setting for Brooke and Aaron’s vows.”

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