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Rustic Glam Desert Wedding at the Ruin Venue

Rustic Glam Desert Wedding at the Ruin Venue

Venue: The Ruin Venue Photography: Kristina Adams Photography Event Planning + Design: Carillo & Co. Menswear Style: Navy Tuxedo with a long black tie

Write up from Green Wedding Shoes:

You guys aren’t sick of dreamy California desert weddings + styled shoots, are you? Silly question, right?! We aren’t either! There are so many ways to make a desert backdrop work, and today’s feature is a prime example of what we mean. Staged at The Ruin Venue in Yucca Valley, California, Carillo & Co. designed a few inspiring vignettes that remind us of all the reasons why we LOVE the desert. In addition to simply showcasing something pretty, we really think this shoot shows us firsthand the variety of styles of events that can feel right at home in the magnificent desert, including a more refined, elegant scene.

When it came to the location the photographer behind the beauty, Kristina Adams, explains, The venue itself is what is left of an old stone home, complete with a working fireplace and open “windows”. The current owners imported old olive trees and built a gorgeous courtyard enclosed in stone – the perfect place for a wedding reception or dinner party. The moment we found the site, we knew we had to shoot here!

The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black skinny tie with hands in pockets The ruin venue desert elopement black wedding invitations with gold calligraphy writing on brown wood platter with green floral decor The ruin venue desert elopement black wedding invitations with gold calligraphy writing on brown wood platter with green floral decor with wedding ring on top The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black skinny tie The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with greenery accents The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with greenery accents The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace with bright red lipstick The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace with bright red lipstick The ruin venue desert elopement groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement brown wood table set up with white chairs and blue satin table linen with flower and fruit table centerpiece The ruin venue desert elopement brown wood table set up with white chairs and blue satin table linen with flower and fruit table centerpiece with blue place settings The ruin venue desert elopement brown wood table set up with white chairs and blue satin table linen with flower and fruit table centerpiece white and orange flower centerpiece with white candle decor The ruin venue desert elopement brown wood table set up with white chairs and blue satin table linen with flower and fruit table centerpiece with white and light orange flower centerpiece and candle decor The ruin venue desert elopement brown wood table set up with white chairs and blue satin table linen with flower and fruit table centerpiece with white and light orange flower centerpiece and candle decor The ruin venue desert elopement fireplace brown wood table set up with white chairs and blue satin table linen with flower and fruit table centerpiece with white and light orange flower centerpiece and candle decor The ruin venue desert elopement three tier white and blue wedding cake with gold trim and white and light orange flower decor with greenery accents on white tray The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes holding cakes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes The ruin venue desert elopement bride black and gold tulle dress with black statement necklace and bright red lipstick holding white and light orange floral bridal bouquet with groom navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black and skinny tie and matching vest with black dress shoes

Our style notes:

We love a wedding that throws off your expectations and inspires with unexpected combinations. Take this ultimate glam wedding style set in desert ruins-- it would have been easy to put the bride in a ivory lace vintage style gown and the groom in a tan or grey three piece suit-- but how about dressing the bride in a gold and black dramatic gown and the groom in a navy tuxedo with black accessories-- this is what inspirational wedding styled shoots are all about! Add in overflowing floral arrangements, blue and gold table decor and wedding cake and you've got a magazine-worthy wedding. Vendors get together to combine their unique talents and put together a wedding style that only the most adventurous brides would take on. Hope you are as amped up about this style as we are!!

This shoot was also featured on Green Wedding Shoes!

Book an appointment to choose your wedding look with one of our stylists at your local Friar Tux Shop.

Florals: Honeycomb Affair | Rentals: Sweet Salvage Rentals | Tabletop Rentals: Cherished Rentals | Hair + Makeup: Hikari Murakami | Ribbon: Tono & Co. | Invitations + Dress: Carillo & Co. | Cakes: Elise Cakes