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Ryan & Melody // Enchanted Wedding

Enchanted wedding at The Oaks at Calamigos Ranch

Enchanted Wedding With Twisting oaks // ©Sun & Sparrow Malibu wedding photographer


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From The Bride on her Enchanted Wedding:

If I were to describe how I felt the morning of our wedding day in one word, I would say “surreal.” After a year and a half of looking at bridal photos on Pinterest and Instagram, I just couldn’t believe that it was finally my turn to be a bride. I remember looking at my girls with their hair and makeup done, wearing their robes, and thinking “Wow, they look so beautiful.” We laughed and were silly. It was just about us having fun.

Everything started to feel real when I put on my dress. My maid of honor and mom were patiently helping me button all of the buttons. They are beautiful, but can be difficult! I remember starting to feel my anxiety rise, even though I was so confident in what this day was about. All I could think was,  “I’m getting married. This is it.”

One of my favorite moments of the day was my first look with my dad. He had no idea what to do or how to act. He literally asked, “What do you want me to do?” as he came out and saw me. We all thought it was hilarious and couldn’t stop laughing. My dad is so special to me and I loved that we didn’t have the typical cheesy moment. He just did what came naturally to him and it was awkwardly perfect.

I remember that I couldn’t wait to see Ryan. I kept wondering, “What is he doing?  How is he feeling?” My heart missed him so much and couldn’t wait to give him a hug. We decided not to do a first look because we wanted to see each other for the first time at the ceremony. That moment of walking down the aisle felt incredible.

There was so much love, walking on a trail of rose petals in the middle of friends and family. And then, I saw him and instantly felt a sense of euphoria and peace; like I was home. He looked so handsome and I could see the tears in his eyes. I got teary-eyed too and began to look around me. My mom looked so radiant and happy. His mom couldn’t stop crying. Our dads looked proud. There were so many emotions going on and I was about to marry the man of my dreams. I’ll never forget that moment.

The rest of the day felt more relaxed and we got to focus on eating, dancing, and having fun. Looking back at the day, it was our own version of a perfect little fairytale. The flower arrangements were whimsical, the crystal accents added a touch of elegance, and the scenery at Calamigos Ranch is pure romance. It was one of the best days of our lives and I’m so happy Sun and Sparrow beautifully captured the special moments so we can cherish these memories forever.

Pink and brown wedding invitations featuring a tree resembling an oak, for a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding
Bridal wedding details including Jewel by Badgley Mischka shoes and a custom white and gold hanger
Rings on pink and white flowers along with flowery diamond earrings
A white building with overhangs
A wedding dress by pallas couture, hanging in an arch over a tiled patio in a spanish style home
A bride admires her wedding dress by pallas couture
A bride admires her wedding gown by pallas couture
A bride and her bridesmaids share champagne with strawberries during the getting ready portion of the wedding day, while seated on a white couch on a spanish style patio
A bride's mom and a bridesmaid help the bride put her wedding dress by pallas couture on and button it up
A bride puts on her flower diamond earrings
Bridesmaids and the mother of the bride help the bride with her train
A bride poses for photos with Sun and sparrow photography at the top of a hill in Malibu as her veil flies in the wind
Groom's details for his Malibu wedding.
Grooms details for a malibu wedding, featuring white flower with blue
A groom gets ready for his wedding in southern california
A groom buttons his suit before his wedding
gifts for the best man in a Malibu wedding
Groomsmen open boxes with wedding gifts for them during a Calamigos Ranch Wedding
Branches arching over a table featuring engagement photos by Sun & Sparrow photography at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu
Florals attached to chairs at a calamigos ranch wedding
The oak room wedding ceremony space at Calamigos Ranch, set up for a Malibu Wedding with white chairs and pink flowers
The father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle over pink and white flower petals during a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding
A groom smiles as the bride walks down the aisle, while the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room waterfall flows in the background
A groom hugs his new father in law as he hands off the bride to get married in Malibu
Parents of the bride and groom watch as their children get married in Malibu
A wedding ceremony at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu featuring a waterfall and a chandelier
Ryan and melody smile at each other as their officiant reads text during their Southern California wedding
A first kiss at a wedding featuring a groom in a blue suit and a bride in a fit and flair wedding dress with an off the shoulder, sweetheart neckline
A bride and groom kiss at the end of the aisle at their Oak Room wedding as flower petals fall around them and their guests look on
Bridal party poses in front of the waterfall at the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room in Malibu
A bridal party poses as pink flower petals fall around them and the bride and groom kiss at Calamigos Ranch
a bride and bridesmaids pose for photos with Sun & Sparrow at Calamigos Ranch
A bride and her bridesmaids at a pink and white wedding at Calamigos Ranch
A bride holds her bouquet, featuring white flowers, pink garden roses, pepper tree branches, and olive leaves.
A bride and her bridesmaids under oak trees in Malibu
A groom and his groomsmen stand on a path near oak trees at calamigos Ranch
Groom and groomsmen walk on a path and pose under a tree, wearing blue and navy suits during their Southern California wedding
Groom and groomsmen hold their jackets with one hand, posing like a band at Calamigos Ranch
A groom and his groomsmen show off that they are wearing special wedding socks that the groom gifted them earlier in the wedding
Family photographs in front of the oaks at a Calamigos Oak Room wedding
A bride and groom pose for couples portraits in front of the waterfall at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu
a bride and groom pose for couples portraits at golden hour, featuring a walkway covered in rose petals at Calamigos Ranch
Bride and groom stand together under the oak trees in a light and airy photograph by Sun & Sparrow Photography
Black and white of a bride and groom under oak trees as light pours in and her veil flows in the wind
A bride leans back on the groom as he kisses her forehead and holds her
A bride and groom nearly kissing as her veil flows in the wind at the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room
A bride in her wedding gown, holding her veil out dramatically as light pours in through oak trees behind her
A bride holds her bouquet and poses in her wedding gown on a pathway
A groom poses on a pathway with a fence and trees while wearing his blue and white wedding outfit in Malibu
a groom's outfit, featuring a blue suit, a white tie and shirt, and a white handkerchief. along wit a blue boutonniere with a white flower
a bride and groom intertwined in a loving pose during their Southern California Wedding day
A groom kisses a bride's hand during their couples portraits with sun & sparrow
Groom leads a bride through the woods at Calamigos Ranch as the sun pours in through the trees
escort cards sitting on top of a wooden buffet at Calamigos ranch
The oak room at Calamigos Ranch, featuring a wedding reception setup with hanging fabric and white tablecloths
Centerpieces at Calamigos ranch Oak Room featuring pink and white flowers and leaves
pink flowers, light pouring into the oak room through the window, and a sign on a table that indicates it is table 7
many pink flowers laid out on a sweetheart table at the oak room at Calamigos Ranch
A wedding cake featuring pink flowers and a tree backdrop
A bride and groom walk into their wedding reception at the oak room, smiling and raising their hands
A bride and groom have their first dance at the oak room at Calamigos Ranch
A bride and groom kiss while sitting at the sweetheart table during their Oak room wedding
Groom gives a speech at his Malibu wedding as his wife looks on with flowers and drapery around them
bride and groom cut the cake in the oak room at Calamigos Ranch, while smiling and kissing
A bride and groom kiss at night during their Calamigos Ranch wedding

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MY VENDORS: Venue: Calamigos Ranch | Coordinator: Dianne Valladares : www.atlastplanning.com | At Last Event Planning : | Photographer: Sun & Sparrow : www.sunandsparrow.com | Videographer: Kyle Dijamco : www.2010films.co | Florals: Linda Marshall : www.actoncreativeflowers.com | Rentals & Designer: Patty Cioffi : www.facebook.com/PattyCioffiEvents | Caterer: Iman : www.parkwaykebab.com | Desserts: Caesar’s Pastry : www.caesarspastry.net | Wedding Cake: Sasha Gustafson : www.buttercakeshoppe.com | Wedding rings maker: King of Jewelry : www.kingofjewelry.com | Wedding Gown Maker: Pallas Couture: www.pallascouture.com | Wedding & Engagement rings: King of Jewelry : www.kingofjewelry.com | Hair & Makeup: Lucy Alvarez : www.hairmakeuplucy.com |  Bride Shoes: Badgley Mischka : www.badgleymischka.com | Bride Earrings: Nadri : www.nadri.com |

Bridesmaids dresses: Jenny Yoo : www.jennyyoo.com | Bridesmaids robes: Le Rose : www.shoplerose.com | Bridesmaids jewelry: Givenchy: www.givenchy.com | Groom Suit: J. Crew : www.jcrew.com | Groom Details: Coach : www.coach.com | Groom shoes: Allen Edmonds : www.allenedmonds.com | Groomsmen suits: The Black Tux : www.theblacktux.com | Groomsmen gifts: 

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