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An Elegant Wedding With a Glamorous Twist at the Gardens at Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande, California

rn The lush landscaping at the Gardens at Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande, California, shaped a charming atmosphere for this elegan

rn The lush landscaping at the Gardens at Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande, California, shaped a charming atmosphere for this elegant wedding with a glam twist. "The venue has a beautiful rose garden and is a winery with a beautiful vineyard—all on a personally owned farm close to the ocean," Linsay Starbuck (27 and a site merchandising assistant manager) says of her marriage to Stefan Springer (27 and an engineer). "It was so charming and intimate, and it was the perfect mix of everything I wanted." Silk ribbons dangled from lines that strung across one side of the ceremony space to the other, and Linsay and Stefan got married in front of an elegant mantel surrounded by candles and gold decor. Pops of pink accented the neutral-colored garden area, from the tassels that hung on the back chairs to the blooms that made up the bridesmaid bouquets. Guests sat at wooden dining tables with pink runners draped down the middle, decorated with romantic white candles and leafy green garlands. We loved the display of three wedding cakes on the dessert table—our favorite was the two-tier white cake splattered with gold and topped with a pink sign of their last name. A tip from Linsay: "Choosing the right vendors, along with choosing a venue with an amazing coordinator who truly wants you to have the perfect wedding, make the world of difference."

Silver and Rose Gold Wedding Rings
Linsay wanted to wear comfortable shoes, so she chose a cute pair of nude flats designed by Sam Edelman, her favorite shoe designer. The shoes showcased a touch of glam with large rhinestones accenting the pointed toes.
To go along with the garden theme, Linsay wanted a dress that embodied an ethereal and romantic look. She chose a slightly off-the-shoulder ivory dress with a bodice accented in lace designed by Watters. "The most special part of my gown was that my mom took a piece of lace from her wedding gown and sewed it into my lining, with my wedding date embroidered in blue thread," Linsay says.
Pink and Gold Wedding Schedule Sign
Surrounded by the lush landscaping at the Gardens at Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande, California, Linsay and Stefan got married on the elevated wooden platform decorated with gold candles and an elegant mantel.
The bridesmaids had pops of pink color incorporated into their romantic-looking bouquets, made up of peonies, roses, dahlias and dusty miller. The bouquets had gold wraps holding the flower arrangement together.
Peacock Farms Garden Ceremony Setup
All the bridesmaids wore long neutral-colored dresses to match the natural garden look. The one-shoulder dresses fit all the women nicely, and they wore their hair down in an elegant fashion.
White and Blue Lounge Furniture
Feather-shaped escort cards in different shades of pink hung on a brown board, which had accents of green garland at the top. The playfully designed cards reflected the wedding's glamour-packed style.
Guests sat at wooden dining tables draped with sparkly pink runners. Each chair had pink and neutral-colored tassels hanging on the back, and tall white candles mixed with garlands served as centerpieces.
Navy Blue Suit and Tie
Pink Table Number and Green Garland
Each setting was marked by an elegant flat rock with the guest's name written in gold. The seating assignment rested on top of a fuchsia napkin, along with the white and gold plates used for the evening's meal.
Light Gray Groomsmen Suits
Pink and White Flower Centerpiece
The bride's cake embodied the romantic vibe of the wedding day—a two-tier white cake with gold spattered on the surface. The cake topper depicted Linsay and Stefan's last name in pink, rimmed with a gold wreath design.
Hanging Silk Ribbon Decorations