Spring Weddings
Elizabeth and Dana in Carpenteria, CA
Thousands of roses set the stage for this romantic farm reception
THE CELEBRATION
THEIR STORY
The quintessential romantic flower, the rose, is a must for many brides planning a wedding, and Elizabeth Brostrom was no exception: She went so far as to incorporate thousands of them, in more than 100 varieties, when she married Dana Barat. The couple tied the knot at Rose Story Farm near Santa Barbara, CA, a site suggested by the bride's stepfather, a master rosarian who's designed gardens for Barbara Streisand and Oprah Winfrey. "I wanted a look that was simple and rustic, yet elegant at the same time," says Elizabeth, who selected her date according to when many of the roses would be in full bloom. —Betsy Goldberg
VENDORS
Wedding Dress
Reem Acra, reemacra.com
Bridesmaid Dresses
Jim Hjelm, jimhjelmoccasions.com
Ties
Kenneth Cole, kennethcole.com
Ceremony and Reception Site
Rose Story Farms, rosestoryfarm.com
Cake
Montecito Confections, montecitoconfections.com
Entertainment
5th Avenue Orchestra, fifthavenuemusic.com
Photographer
Stephanie Hogue Photography, hoguephoto.com
- This content originally appeared in Modern Bride magazine. Prices and other information in this story were accurate at press time, but are subject to change. Please confirm details with individual designers and vendors.
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