Bright and Cheery October Affair at Tuscan Hills

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Apr 10

Written By Megan Hageman

Bride and bridesmaids in front of Santa Barbara Trolley

Welcome to Tuscan Hills, a beautiful Italy-inspired estate with coastline views, lush greenery, jaw-dropping architecture, and plenty of room for events or weddings just like this one. Planned by Tonya Szele Events, this wondrous affair was classic with every detail designed to the tee.

Colors were kept simple with white and pink florals from Ella & Louie to match the blush bridesmaid dresses. Alternatively, the groom and his groomsmen went for a time-honored black tux and bowtie look. And, the bride embodied a real-life princess dressed in a simple silk ballgown dress, before later changing into a satin halter-top dress for her second look.

At the ceremony, peeks of the mountains and the oceans surrounded the couple and their guests. Haley Garces caught every single moment of the proceedings from the groomsmen’s huddle before taking their places to the couple’s first kiss as man and wife.

To get cocktail hour well under way, Flair Project entertained with dazzling bartending skills, serving up his and hers drinks of Old Fashioneds and California Collins. Guests mingled around the pool as the sun shined down and even had a chance to chat with the couple of the hour. The reception was then something out of a story book. Set in the garden, long tables were set with flowers, lemons sprinkled throughout, and naturally colored linens. Seasons Catering provided a wedding meal starting with a fresh grilled peach and burrata salad. Guests then had a choice of salmon, filet mignon, or gnocchi to be followed up by sweet bites like lemon bars, churros, and of course a stunning cake from Lele Patisserie.

Following the meal, speeches, special dances, and events like the bouquet toss commenced before the couple and guests made their way to the dance floor, moving to the beat of Dart Collective and bookending an absolute fairytale wedding.