Mattei’s Tavern wedding

  • Newlyweds, Whitney and Shane celebrating in front of Mattei's Tavern after their wedding

I just loved everything about Whitney and Shane’s Mattei’s Tavern wedding. Although, I knew I would. I met Whitney the year before when she was a bridesmaid at Kelsi and Shaun’s wedding. Whitney was so sweet and I just knew we were going to have tons of fun together. Fast forward to Whitney and Shane’s wedding day. I distinctly remember walking into the reception space and gasping. Oh, the COLOR!!! Oh, the gorgeous color. Color in the linens, cups, candles, oh my. It was everywhere and I was smitten. It looked like the perfect Central Coast sunset had been melted down and sprinkled across the tables. At least that’s how I envisioned Vanessa Noel Events creating this magical space.

  • Bride putting on her earrings wearing a Willowby by Watters dress
  • Bridesmaids wearing mauve mismatched dresses holding dark jewel toned bouquets at Mattei's Tavern

I hope that mismatched bridesmaids dresses never go out of style. They’re my favorite. Just look at how gorgeous each of these ladies look. That’s the look of confidence right there. It comes when you’re able to pick out exactly which dress style matches your body! And it doesn’t hurt that this color is pure perfection and the dark flowers pack punch.

  • Whitney puts on her earrings in the bridal suite at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos
  • Whitney and her bridesmaids laughing and holding bouquets
  • Exterior of the San Ines Mission
  • Fun bridal party photo taken on the steps of a guesthouse at Mattei's Tavern
  • Wedding tablescape that include dark mauve napkins, calligraphy place card, bowl of figs, and flowers
  • Newlyweds kissing in front of overgrown greenery and white gate in Los Olivos
  • Bride kissing her dog at sunset
  • White water tower at mattei's Tavern and full set reception space
  • Colorful wedding reception tablescape and place setting
  • Beautiful rustic bar with calligraphy bar sign by Fete and Quill
  • Quiet moment between bride and groom during sunset photos
  • Bridal party cheering and celebrating the newlyweds who kiss in the middle of them
  • Whitney and Shane share in their first dance during their wedding reception just after sunset
  • The bride and groom are waiting in line to get their ice cream from the McConnell's ice cream truck

You better believe I was excited when I found out the McConnell’s ice cream truck was making an appearance. Their ice cream is soooooo good. And they were serving it up with brownies. Hmmm. Brownies.

  • A sun filled photo of a bride and groom holding each other. The bride has a large colorful bouquet in her hand.

Wedding vendors

Wedding venue: Santa Ines Mission | Reception venue: Mattei’s Tavern | Creative direction & Planning: Vanessa Noel Events | Videography: Iron and Fern | Floral design: Coco Rose Design | Hair and Makeup: The Queens Bees | Rentals: The Tent Merchant | Crossback chairs: Fisher Family Rentals | Amber goblets and flatware: Otis and Pearl | Linens: La Tavola | Hand lettering: Fete and Quill | Catering: Testa Catering | Dessert: McConnell’s ice cream truck |Bride’s dress: Willowby by Watters | Veil: Untamed Petals at Moondance Bridal | Bridesmaid’s dresses: Haley Paige

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