Why Desert Chic Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Venue: Rancho Guadalupe Sand Dunes, Santa Barbara Photography: Tenth and Grace Event + Floral Design: Chloe + Mint and Hint of Chic Menswear Style: Michael Kors Grey Tuxedo

Write Up from Style Me Pretty: Garden party weddings, urban rooftop weddings, intimate oceanside weddings –we've pretty much seen it all. But the trend that should be on every bride’s radar right now are weddings with a desert chic twist. *Enter* this inspiration shoot that could convince any couple a wedding in the sand dunes is the only way to go. Chloe+Mint, Seniman Calligraphy, Hint Of Chic, and Tenth & Grace are a few of the vendors who made it happen, and there’s more pretty in The Vault.

From Tenth & Grace… I can’t think of a more intimate yet epic location to exchange vows than these beautiful sand dunes near Santa Barbara, California. The inspiration for this shoot came from the dunes themselves, so we designed a color scheme reflecting the soft, pastel colors of the dunes at sunset. Our bride and groom walked on the dunes together in quiet solitude before exchanging vows moments before the sun dipped below the horizon.

Chloe+Mint and Hint of Chic worked collaboratively to design and style this elopement, including the most luxurious springtime bouquet, and the gown from Carol Hannah Bridal moved beautifully in the wind. Seniman Calligraphy crafted gorgeous handmade vow books for our bride and groom. We hope this shoot will serve as inspiration for couples looking for a romantic and intimate location for a breathtaking elopement.

This shoot was published in the summer issue of Tulle Magazine!

This shoot was also featured on Style Me Pretty!

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