Juliana and Chase’s wedding at the Santa Margarita Ranch was lots of fun but also had a hip vibe to it! The Santa Margarita Ranch is a historic venue with rustic country vibes. The property is full of trains that are on “display” throughout the grounds. Rolling green hills and towering old oak trees surround the open grounds.

The bride and groom have an incredible amount of support from their family and friends. In fact, several family members even visited from abroad to come help out with coordinating their wedding day. How amazing is that? I especially loved how their planning and coordination played into the vibe of the ranch! Wood barrels lined the ceremony aisle. Juliana wore white leather cowboy boots with her wedding gown. A vintage flatbed wagon displayed the seating chart outside the barn doors. Guests found their tables here before heading into the high-ceiling barn for the reception.

First looks and a little train-car fun

Chase and his groomsmen played cards and had drinks in a train car. Meanwhile, Juliana got ready in the ranch house. With her boots pulled up and her veil on, Juliana headed outside to have a first look with her bridesmaids. Their reaction to seeing her was so full of joy! But, it was her first look with Chase that created a beautifully intimate moment. I loved getting to photograph it.

I cannot express how much fun we had on their wedding day! Some guests even asked if I was the hype person or the wedding photographer! I definitely shared in their excitement while we were shooting their photos. One of my favorite moments is when I got to photograph the groomsmen “chasing” the groom on a runaway train. You’ll get to see the photo below!

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