TOP TO BOTTOM: The grand reception; the Willetts depart their dream wedding.
DOS PUEBLOS RANCH SPLENDOR
Divine Union
Mandy Grassini and Justin Willett’s Dos Pueblos Ranch wedding was truly a marriage of two top Santa Barbara winemaking families—the Grassini Family Vineyards were planted in 2002 by Mandy’s parents, and Justin launched his Tyler Winery label in 2005. Though both are deeply involved in the laborious wine industry, the couple “wanted our wedding to be classic and elegant without feeling stuffy or conservative,” says Mandy. After the ceremony—which took place in the gardens amid 213 loved ones—guests retreated to the greenhouse that Mindy Rice Floral and Event Design furnished with lush grass and ferns hanging from the ceiling to sip champagne and enjoy oysters for cocktail hour. For the reception, guests walked down an ivy and tree-lined path into a sailcloth tent decorated with lush cream florals and fern accents. Small glass boxes with gold edges served as seating assignments and doubled as party favors. New West Catering provided a four-course meal paired with—naturally—vintages from both the bride and groom’s wineries. With insight from her sister Corinne, a fashion designer, Mandy’s dream gown was a slip dress underneath a custom-designed long-sleeve, floorlength cape made by Patricia from the Perfect Fit in Montecito. Following the reception, the guests sent off the newlyweds in style. –LAURA LEWIS S A N TA B A R B A R A
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