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A Cheerful Yellow Wedding at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard in San Luis Obsispo, California

Ashleigh and Bill's "How they Met" story is literally out of a movie. "I had just started working in advertising at KSBY, the San Luis Obispo, CA, new

Ashleigh and Bill's "How they Met" story is literally out of a movie. "I had just started working in advertising at KSBY, the San Luis Obispo, CA, news station where Bill anchored sports," says Ashleigh. "As I was leaving the station in a hurry on my second day, I had almost reached the exit when Bill unexpectedly came flying around the corner in a rush to prepare for his 6 p.m. sportscast. We literally ran into each other! Because Bill is 6'7", I actually saw my life flash before my eyes. I muttered a quick 'Sorry!' and was continuing on my way out the door, when Bill called out 'Hey! Are you the new sales gal?' I turned around for a quick introduction, and we parted ways. Less than a week later, the station held a Cinco de Mayo party for all its employees, and by the time Bill arrived there was only one seat left at the outdoor picnic tables -- right next to me. We bonded over past experiences working in local school districts and with children with special needs." Afterward, Bill acted quickly to get Ashleigh's number and asked for a first date. Bill and Ashleigh celebrated their wedding at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard in San Luis Obispo with a "French country flea market" theme in mind. "We colleced antique books, furniture, decor and trinckets to spread around the venue. The color palette was navy, yellow and ivory -- with some light blush and peach thrown in.

Wedding Ranch Style Setting with Horses
Ashleigh and her bridesmaids carried bouquets of yellow and white flowers with leafy accents down the aisle at the ceremony.
Bridesmaids wore knee-length one-shoulder navy dresses with their bouquets of yellow and white flowers.
The groom and groomsmen wore marigold-colored ranunculus boutonnieres fastened to their lapels and suspenders on the wedding day.
Groomsmen wore more casual outfits with suspenders (and flung their jackets over their shoulders) for this picture with the groom -- who stood out in his white on white charcoal suit ensemble.
Repurposed Antique Wedding Ceremony Decor
Before the wedding ceremony, guests could keep cool and stay refreshed with fruit-infused non-alcoholic beverages.
Ashleigh and Bill were married beneath a large, leafy tree at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard just outside of San Luis Obispo, California.
Long Wedding Reception Farm Tables
Fresh Yellow and White Reception Centerpieces
The head table was decorated with vintage candles and china, wooden planters, romantic floral arrangements and a pennant flag sign that spelled out, "Just married!"
Teapot and Vintage Book Centerpieces
Table numbers at the reception were patterned and framed with antique photo frames and lined with interesting farm-fresh details -- like these lemons.
Guests ate off of antique floral patterned china. Stripped linens were made into bows with napkin rings and placed over menu cards at the reception.
Antique Desk and Suitcase Wedding Decor
The couple's wedding cake was a yellow and white confection that was a single tier decorated with yellow hydrangea sugar flowers.