Real Wedding: Nicole + Dan vol.2

One of our favorite weddings to date had to be shared in two parts. Enjoy more of the peachy details we designed for Nicole + Dan's big day at Condors Nest Ranch, captured by Katie Neal Photography.

Guests dined outdoors at the Ranch and were served gourmet BBQ fixings, while seated a elegant tables. Beautiful mix-matched china at each placesetting is the only way to eat BBQ at a wedding. The parallel between class and rustic elegance was perfection!

This escort card wall was a vision + originally inspired from an ad in an interior design magazine. We decided to build Nicole her very own wall of vintage plates for the escort card set up. It turned out perfectly and was a stunning statement of peach and mint green with the reception as the backdrop. Dear Darling did all the calligraphy for the wedding.

Floating gold lotus flowers filled the pool...it was a lovely touch!

After sunset, the ranch turned into a beautiful, romantic lit scene straight out of a movie. The market lighting and hundreds of candles made for a beautiful sight! The ceremony area was transformed into an after dinner hay lounge complete with custom made linens, gold frames which served as trays to candies - just in time for evening cocktails and cigars. The lounge turned out adorable!

Nicole + Dan, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for trusting C&C with every aspect and detail of the day. We enjoyed every minute of it all plus the final product was incredible! Congrats on your marriage and we wish you the best!!

Venue: The Condor’s Nest Ranch

Event Design/Styling: Carter and Cook

Flowers: Lynne Lucente

Paper Design: Posh Paperie

Hair/Makeup: Beauty-to-Be

Cake: It’s All About the Cake

Calligraphy: Dear Darling

Lights and Linens: Allie’s Party Rentals

Summertime Wedding Inspiration

We had the absolute privilege to work with Jessica Claire again this year. I'm telling you, everything she touches is golden. Her photography is absolutely stunning and makes our design look that much better. Thank you Jessica for allowing us to assist in your workshop!

Because the workshop was in June, the start of summer and in this rustic park - we wanted the theme of the shoot to reflect the surroundings. The park felt very camplike - so we started there. We were inspired by camping, all things summer, gingham, popsicles, fireflies, fun colors, rope and various textures.

Ask anyone - I was obsessed with using these darn popsicles. They were packed in an ice chest, and I prayed they would last. As you can see, just barely. :)

Hannah with Modern Bouquet always does an incredible job bringing our vision to reality. The whimsical florals were such an elegant touch to the table. She also hand made a rustic chandelier for the ceremony area that was hung from an arch, that came from Found Rentals.

Jeni from Found provided an amazing collection of furniture for the shoot. She is incredible to work with and has such a fantastic selection of pieces at her vintage rental warehouse.

Anytime we get the chance to create a an element of design that may be hung over a tablescape – we take advantage! We attached various styles of rope to the Oak Tree, along with the left over fabric to create an eclectic and fun looking rope chandelier.

Our goal was to take the rustic atmosphere & theme but create an elegant space. We love the idea of mixing textures and patterns. Gingham and vintage floral prints began to paint a vision. We made a custom peach and tangerine floral printed table runner and navy gingham napkins. Posh Paperie created adorable place card flags that were secured in fresh pieces of summer fruit – cantaloupe!

All the wedding signs were a beautiful combination of the two patterns. In order to off set the rustic environment, we used navy blue fine china, and then spray painted plastic plates as homemade chargers. A less expensive way to add color and another fun element to your table.

We really love summer fruit - especially cantelope. It played into the table decor and the color was the perfect 'pop'!

A small campfire area made up of various lanterns was created & included benches, a hammock, peanuts to snack on and a even a game of Bingo.

Melody, from Sweet & Saucy Shop created a cake table with 3 alternating sizes of cake, two of which had toasted marshmallow frosting! We designed a hand dyed tulle curtain backdrop for our cake table. The lighting created a beautiful focal point.

Katie and Ryan Scott are a real life couple. In fact, she too is a fantastic photographer. They were the perfect models, and so very lovely!

A BIG thank you to Jen at Green Wedding Shoes for featuring the shoot here!

Vendor Team:

Event Design/Styling: Carter & Cook Event Co.
Flowers: Modern Bouquet
Paper: Posh Paperie
Cakes: Sweet & Saucy Shop
Furniture Rentals: Found Rentals
Hair Pieces & Shoe Clips: Rachel Larraine
Hair: The Mermaid Salon, Kim Lilly
Make up: Color4Casting, Jessica Arredondo
Photography: Jessica Claire

Featured: Martha Stewart & The Brides Guide!

Last week our Peach tablescape shoot was featured on Martha Stewart Weddings, The Brides Guide, a fabulous blog about all things wedding. They had contacted Sean Walker, our fabulous friend and photographer of the shoot to ask if they could use photos. We were absolutely beyond thrilled, to say the least. Martha certainly tops the list in our book.

See more of the Peach Inspiration here.



Thank you Sean Walker, Posh Paperie and Grand Floral for being a part of this fun shoot, which continues to inspire. Still, one of our favorites to date.

Real Wedding: Aimee + Colin vol. II

It was so much fun working with Aimee to come up the theme and fun details for their rustic ranch wedding. She somewhat combined aspects from these two shoots, into one for her special day. Fresh peaches, canned peaches, old shutters, homemade table runners, and wildflowers lined the long banquet tables. All place settings were set with vintage silverware, and mix matched china. It was so beautiful...I have to include so many photos to show the variation of the tables!

On the corner of every gold chivari chair was a handmade place card with the guests name. No detail went unnoticed! The variety of color everywhere was completely stunning! The Floral Lab did such a beautiful job with the variety of flowers.


They made cute jars of homemade peach jam for each guest to take home! During the cocktail hour, guests sipped Shirley Temples or Sweet Tea out of mason jars with homemade "S" stir sticks.They were able to explored the ranch, play lawn games, and have their photo taken in a fun outdoor photo booth and chalkboard sign. Aimee added a orange sweater to her outfit after the wedding, and it was such a fun touch!

In lieu of a guest book, Aimee and Colin brought a large slap of wood for guests to sign, and Aimee will turn that into a coat rack with darling Anthropologie knobs. I loved this idea, and it is a fun memento to keep in their new house for years to come.

In cased you missed the trailer 4120 Weddings did, here it is again. I've watched it several times now, and love everything about it. Those guys sure have talent!

The dessert table gave off a ranch vibe with the fresh peach and apple pies, homemade cookies, and a cake! I love this last photo, as it completely reveals their spunky personalities!

Mr. and Mrs. Slade, we are so very thankful you allowed us to spend time with you, planning for your special wedding. We enjoyed every minute we were able to share ideas, the joys of marriage, and learn about you both. Together, you are a beautiful and incredible couple. We are blessed by your love, and are looking forward to wathcing your marraige grow and blossom. We love you!

Ashlyn + Heather