Tracey + Bob were in full celebration mode for their colorful Carpinteria, California wedding because one of the major wedding day boxes was already checked: these two had already said “I do!”
Like so many couples who had to adapt their wedding trajectory during the pandemic, Tracey + Bob tied the knot with an intimate family-only wedding when things were still shut down. So it was high time they got the big celebratory wedding experience they’d been waiting for. “We knew that we wanted this to feel like a big party,” says the couple, “with lots of dancing and skipping the stuffy wedding traditions (like cake cutting and cheesy speeches!)”
Planner + event designer Jamie from Wild Heart Events helped Tracey + Bob’s vibrant vision come to life at Klentner Ranch. The whole day was nonstop color + texture + sparkle complete with sunny skies and an absolutely dreamy tented reception.
We’re so glad Jodee Debes was behind the camera snapping all these fabulous photos!
The floral details in Tracey + Bob’s baby blue + white wedding invitations were a perfect precursor to the floral magic they filled their day with.
Going Steady Studios went bold and bright with Tracey + Bob’s wedding day flowers. Primary blues, reds, and yellows were supplemented with saturated pinks and oranges.
The dress shopping experience that led Tracey to this floral appliqué plunge neckline wedding gown was blissfully uncomplicated. “I’m very decisive and knew that I wanted a dress from Mira Zwillinger,” says Tracey. “I went to one of their trunk shows in Chicago, tried on a few dresses and decided on the dress that I went in knowing I’d choose!”
Our Musical Choices Processional: "Wildest Dreams" by Taylor Swift
Recessional: "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder
First Dance: "Simply the Best" by Tina Turner
Time To Party!
How cute is Tracey + Bob’s vintage school bus guest transportation!
This bright + eclectic tented reception setup is beyond breathtaking! Take a look through our list of magical tent decor ideas for an outdoor wedding if you like the idea of an inventive indoor/outdoor reception like Tracey + Bob’s.
Tracey + Bob shook up wedding reception tradition by opting out of a seated dinner with place cards and assigned tables. Instead, guests were encouraged to mingle by a reception designed to feel like a nightclub-inspired, free seating lounge. LOVING all those seating banquettes!
Our Advice To Those Planning Now Think deeply about what you care about for your wedding day and over index on that - skip the stuff that doesn't matter to you.
Some sharp pairs of bridal sunglasses and men’s sunglasses are a must for any sunny California bride + groom!
Also, we’ve how dapper did Bob look in his double breasted ivory tuxedo jacket?!
Bella Vista Designs truly outdid themselves with the sparkly string light situation in this tent. ✨
Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding Taking a few quiet moments together and watching all of our guests as the sun started setting and our twinkle tent lit up.
Congratulations, Tracey + Bob, on your colorful Carpinteria wedding day!! So glad you finally got to have the big celebration you’d been dreaming of. GWS wishes you both all the best!
photography: Jodee Debes Photography // venue name: Klentner Ranch, Carpenteria, CA, USA // event design: Wild Heart Events // planning: Wild Heart Events // florals: Going Steady Studios // wedding dress: Mira Zwillinger // hair stylist: Pretty Please Beauty // makeup artist: Pretty Please Beauty // catering: Pure Joy Catering // tabletop rentals: Catalog Atelier // furniture rentals: Bright Event Rentals // specialty rentals: Elan Event Rentals // music: Dart Collective // lighting: Bella Vista Designs // dance floor: RCD Dance Floors // woodfired pizza: Lucca Truck