So, this gorgeous wedding editorial we’re sharing today is extra special because it?s in celebration of a brand new California wedding venue, officially open for biz. Eeeee! Brave and Maiden is the latest project from Hospitality Collaborative, the crew behind roomforty, Pharmacie + two fave SoCal venues, Fig House and The Harper. We?re forever fans of founder Steve Fortunato?s work, so we can?t wait to check it out ourselves!
We?ve got more details about this Santa Ynez venue as you scroll through the sneak peaks Braedon Photography sent our way.

This pretty spot is the new winery and event venue in Santa Barbara wine country. If you have your wedding there, you?ll gain access to the whole place?including the tasting room and barrel room, plus a bridal suite.
Gorgeous modern wedding gown by Miss Tashina.

Often with winery venues, guests have to choose between great wine or a great venue. This property offers some of the very best, in both categories. Critically acclaimed winemaker Paul Hobbs was the consulting winemaker on this project, and in collaboration with the estate?s winemaker Joshua Clapper, Hobbs and Clapper have created one of Santa Ynez Valley?s top Bordeaux wine programs (their Merlot is single-handedly pushing back against the bad rap associated with California Merlot). 

The major perk to having Hospitality Collaborative?s support alongside the project was their mission to build a space that wasn?t just a winery t...