A Rustic, Romantic Wedding at Villa San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, California

Even though in college, finals seem like the most important thing ever, deciding to ditch studying for them in favor of watching Netflix happened to b

Even though in college, finals seem like the most important thing ever, deciding to ditch studying for them in favor of watching Netflix happened to be a pretty good idea for Kelsey and James. "We both went to college at the University of San Diego and bumped into each other at the library during finals. We realized we did not want to study and went to a Netflix marathon and ordered pizza," Kelsey says. "After we both aced our finals we decided to meet up over the summer. Six years later we got married!" The couple decided on Villa San Juan Capistrano for their wedding. "We were interested in a more unique and eclectic venue. Our colors were light pink, gold, champagne and white -- based off the style of classic California mission architecture. Our venue was built during that time period," Kelsey says. "To us the mission style is romantic and rustic." At the end of the night, the pair danced to a mash up of Come Away with Me by Nora Jones and Marry Me by Jason Derulo and exited the reception in a classic car after running through a tunnel of sparklers held by family and friends.

DIY Chalkboard Wedding Sign
Romantic Crystal and Diamond Wedding Jewelery
Golden Bow Bridal Shoes
The bride had her nails done in a modern take on the classic French manicure. A metallic gold stripe went across the top of her nails for an elegant, but modern style.
Kelsey's bridal bouquet was full of hydrangeas, roses, peonies, billy balls, and succulents for an eclectic, textured, yet classic style.
Kelsey wanted to pick her dress regardless of venue. "You only get married once!" she says. "I picked a mermaid style dress with beading and a bird cage veil."
Kelsey's bridesmaids wore blush dresses in a variety of styles and carried romantic bouquets of white hydrangeas and blush roses.
Groomsmen wore charcoal gray suits with matching ties and boutonnieres.
Bride and Groom Outdoor Vow Exchange
The couple were married beneath a romantic wooden arch covered in dried vines, soft, clustered floral arrangements of roses and hydrangeas and strung with draping pearls.
Signature pink cocktails were served at cocktail hour with lime garnishes.
Repurposed Window Door Wedding Seating Chart
The Villa San Juan Capistrano features a old-world stone courtyard with trees that is both protected from the elements and exposed to the sky.
Rustic Decorated Couple's Sweetheart Reception Table
Cursive Gold Mr Wedding Signs
Elegant Wedding Reception Place Setting
Romantic Wedding Reception Menu Card
Sophisticated white vases held romantic arrangements of pink stock flowers, hydrangeas, roses and succulents.
Romantic Wedding Reception Centerpieces in White Vases
DIY gold painted wooden blocks made for rustic table numbers with a bit of a glam edge at the reception.
The couple's wedding cake was a three-tiered rustic white confection topped with buttercream frosting and fresh, blush colored roses.
Kelsey changed from her beaded mermaid wedding dress into a second reception wedding dress complete with more beading and feather embellishments.
Romantic Bride and Groom Old-Fashion Car Exit