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A Rustic Vineyard Wedding at the Villa de Amore in Temecula, California

Kristin Lloyd (24, an office assistant) and Dustin Bernard (28, a city employee) first met each other through a mutual friend at Laguna Beach and imme

Kristin Lloyd (24, an office assistant) and Dustin Bernard (28, a city employee) first met each other through a mutual friend at Laguna Beach and immediately felt a connection. After dating for some time, Dustin brought Kristin to the beach one day but mentioned he had to go back to the car because he forgot something, and surprised her with a golden retriever puppy wearing a heart shaped collar that read "Will you marry me?" The couple got married at the Villa de Amore in Temecula, California that gave off a rustic and country feel with a gorgeous view of the vineyards in a private setting. The wedding day was filled and decorated with burlap accents, from the burlap leaf boutonnieres and bridal bouquet to the burlap tied around the invitations the wedding favor honey jars in burlap bags that read "Meant to bee." White and green hydrangea centerpieces and arrangements decorated the space as well. "I think the fact that our wedding was very simple and casual best reflected who we are as a couple," says Kristin. "We love the outdoors and our venue was the perfect fit for us. I loved that our guests were able to have fun and take home a memory of our wedding day."

Displayed Engagement and Wedding Rings
Bride With Bouquet and Mint Backdrop
Kristin picked out a simple ivory strapless dress designed by Alvina Valentia, with a vintage look that the bride knew she wanted.
The bride and her bridesmaids held white hydrangea and peony arrangements with green accents, all tied with burlap. The bridesmaids wore green dresses by Alfred Angelo.
Dustin had a boutonniere wrapped with burlap pinned to his charcoal gray tuxedo from Men's Warehouse.
Elegant Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Space
The ceremony aisle at the Villa de Amore venue was decorated with hanging glass jars filled with white hydrangeas and green accents.
Bride and Groom at Altar
Married Couple Rings on Hands
The bride and groom stood next to each other at the ceremonial alter, which had a white wired dome hovering over elegant accents of white wood.
Couple Shot at the Vineyards
Frame With Hanging Escort Cards
White and beige stained escort cards had the names of guests and their table written on the paper, and were hung with clothespins on lines of wire.
Floral Arrangements and Wedding Sign
Green covered dining tables at the reception had a mix of white daisies and green hydrangeas, accented with other green detail designed by Soiree Design and Events.
Glass containers of white and green candy were displayed on a rustic cabinet, with the couple's last name initial "B" hanging in front.
White and Green Candy Bar
The sweetheart table at the reception was decorated with beige and white linens, and a "Mr. & Mrs." sign hung from the front.
Guests were given jarred honey wedding favors at the celebration, wrapped in burlap bags that fit the theme of the wedding.
Couple Kiss on Wedding Night