When your groom-to-be calls you “bridechilla” you know you are the ultimate relaxed bride. You?d never guess that Taylor + Jeff?s planning process was so laidback, considering how beautifully their ?Spanish fiesta? (dubbed so by Fleur de Rye based on the tones they chose for their florals) theme came together. Then there?s their unique ?venue??California State University, Channel Islands?that they decided on after an impromptu late night stroll through campus. It was a rare spot that could accommodate their 350+ guest list, yet still had that Spanish and California Mission style vibe.
Thanks to Sarah Ellefson Photography for sharing the photos!

K, before we go on, can we chat about how perfectly these floral bridesmaid dresses came together"! Taylor just asked that they all had a wrap style, florals, and came in pale-dogwood or deep berry hues. Major win!!!
Super cute story behind this necklace: The morning of our wedding, Jeff and I went on a breakfast date and exchanged some gifts. He got me a blender in true Father of the Bride fashion and I freaked out, because? really" But then he told me to open it and inside was my dream turquoise Zuni Squash blossom necklace. I still can?t even believe he surprised me with that.

The groom, Jeff, designed and planned most of the wedding, coordinating with vendors to make everything cohesive even though they didn’t have a particular theme or color palette in mind (“pale dogwood” was...