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A Summer Vineyard Wedding in Santa Ynez, CA

The Bride Christine Lio-Soon-Shun, 31, a project developer at KGRA The Groom Michael Capilouto, 42, a partner at Ernst & Young The Date July 31 Thou

The Bride Christine Lio-Soon-Shun, 31, a project developer at KGRA The Groom Michael Capilouto, 42, a partner at Ernst & Young The Date July 31 Though they’d only visited a couple of times to go wine tasting, Christine and Michael loved everything about the Santa Barbara area, especially Old Mission’s rustic charm. As a nod to her Chinese ethnicity, Christine started the color palette with deep reds and brightened it up with shades of pink.

Predinner drinks and bites took place on the patio at Gainey Vineyards. As a nod to the location, wine barrels made great cocktail tables, and red flowers in stone urns had a Tuscan vibe.
The delicate lace on Christine’s mantilla veil matched the detail on the bodice of her dress.
Christine and Michael planned a scavenger hunt during which guests had to decorate wine glasses.
While the bridesmaids wore one-shoulder dresses in merlot, the junior bridesmaids stood out in pink.
The party moved over to the outdoor patio area for dinner and dancing beneath paper lanterns and twinkle lights.
Guests sipped on wine made right on the property.
Christine and Michael chose the historic Old Mission Santa Inés for their wedding ceremony.
Tiny cards shaped like cherry blossoms hung from a tree for guests to take. A red birdcage added a vintage touch to the table.
Blue cheese, basil and cherry tomato tarts were a savory choice for the cocktail hour.
Christine held a bouquet of orchids, roses and dahlias in softer shades of pink to complement her dress.
Fresh pink flowers decorated the square all-white cake.
Red seat cushions paired with dark-wood chiavari chairs had a rich look.
This strapless gown with an asymmetrical skirt fit all of Christine’s criteria: soft, feminine and classic with a little bit of edge.
The colors (deep reds and pinks with green accents) made the arrangements of hydrangeas, dahlias and roses look even more lush.
Christine is from France, so candy from the country made a fitting takeaway for guests.
Brick Red, Scarlet, Silver, Pink Color Palette
Red, Silver, Pink, Green Color Palette