Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Real Weddings A Modern Navy-and-Black Wedding on a Ranch in California By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Jason and Nick Tinywater Photography The proposal was all set. Nick Dierman had come up with both the ideal setting—a weekend in Palm Springs—and the just-right gift for his boyfriend of two-and-a-half years, Jason Coffey. "I thought a watch was a nice, masculine take on an engagement ring," Nick says. Then Jason told Nick that he might have to postpone the trip. Nick seemed miffed, so Jason IM'ed him, "Are you planning to propose?" Nick said he was. Jason, not wanting to have their engagement take place via IM, raced home to their Los Angeles pad to spell out Y-E-S on the floor in rose petals. The pair wed a year later at Durham Ranch in Napa Valley, the site of one of their first vacations together. After their outdoor ceremony, they threw a handsome black-and-navy affair filled with personal elements and handmade decor details. 01 of 15 Stamp of Approval Bryan Gardner The wedding's black-and-navy color scheme recalled the night sky during their memorable wine-country trip together. Cute buttons were part of a cheeky invite suite that tied everything together. See More Invitations from Real Weddings 02 of 15 The Fashions Tinywater Photography "Everyone looks good in black and navy," says Jason of the event's palette. Guests were asked to wear either hue (or both!), and Jason sported a black J. Crew tux while Nick wore navy Yves Saint Laurent. 03 of 15 Boardwalk Empire Tinywater Photography Jason and Nick spent the night—and got ready for the party—in this former rancher's cabin on the property, which dates back to when the Durham Ranch was a cattle farm. 04 of 15 Child's Play Tinywater Photography Nick's nephews and niece, ring bearers and flower girl, respectively, stuck to blue and black, too. 05 of 15 Parental Guidance Tinywater Photography Jason's mom and dad walked him down the aisle. 06 of 15 Magic Carpet Tinywater Photography The pair married while standing on a "wedding rug." A friend officiated the outdoor ceremony in front of 118 guests. 07 of 15 The Recessional Tinywater Photography "We walked back down the aisle to a song that kept playing on the radio when we drove up to Napa on that first trip to L.A.," Nick says, referring to "When Love Takes Over" by Kelly Rowland. "It was super-cheesy, but we both loved it." 08 of 15 Stag Party Tinywater Photography Motifs of deer and coffee, a play on the grooms' last names, marked nearly every printed surface. Here, one of the insignias topped the stirrers in the signature drink, a spicy Tomato's Kiss. See More Signature Drinks from Real Weddings 09 of 15 Manly Mascot Tinywater Photography A sketch of a mug-toting buck symbolized the Coffey-Dierman union. See More Cocktail Hour Ideas 10 of 15 Vintage Vibes Tinywater Photography To make the escort cards, Nick bought manila shipping tags from Staples and typed them up himself using a early -1950's Remington typewriter that Jason had given him for Christmas 11 of 15 Double Duty Tinywater Photography A swipe of blue paint transformed glass water bottles into multi-tasking table numbers. 12 of 15 Dapper Dining Tinywater Photography Glass-bottle vases, wooden chairs, and succulent centerpieces lent a cool vibe. 13 of 15 Tasty Delights Tinywater Photography Dinner offered a salad of local greens and a choice of sea bass or lamb. And dessert presented another dilemma: whether to sample the vanilla layer with vanilla celebration frosting, the chocolate with peanut butter frosting or the vanilla with cocoa frosting. Nick opted for all three. See More Menu Cards from Real Weddings 14 of 15 Added Perk Tinywater Photography Gift jars of coffee beans topped tables See More Favors from Real Weddings 15 of 15 Sources Tinywater Photography Photography: Tinywater Photography Location: Durham Ranch Event Planning, Flowers, and Stationery: Bash, Please Catering: Paula LeDuc Fine Catering Cake: SusieCakes Music: The Flashdance Rentals: Classic Party Rentals Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Fashion Styling and Grooming: Art Conn Menswear: On Nick: Yves Saint Laurent suit; Ravi Ratan cuff links; Harris shoes (barneys.com). On Jason: J.Crew suit; Brooks Brothers shirt; Tommy Hilfiger bow tie; The Generic Man shoes Wedding Rug: West Elm Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit