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Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Lauren and Conor Sylvie Gil Photography It wasn't until 13 years after Lauren and Conor met as sixth-graders, when both had finished college and returned to the Bay area, that their friendship turned romantic. Conor proposed on a vacation in 2010, and the two waited a while to get married, choosing a date when their favorite wedding band was available. After deciding on Annadel Estate Winery in the Sonoma Valley, they planned an outdoor celebration filled with delicious food, lush tabletops, and plenty of dancing. Lauren, who paired her Rivini gown with her mother's vintage pearls, and her groom, in Canali, were all smiles with their attendants pre-ceremony. 01 of 16 Garden Fresh Bouquets Sylvie Gil Photography Bridesmaids toted roses from the winery's garden. See More Bridesmaids' Bouquets from Real Weddings 02 of 16 Big Day 'Do Sylvie Gil Photography Lauren "unveiled" after the ceremony, showing off two perfectly placed freesia blossoms. 03 of 16 Family Affair Sylvie Gil Photography Lauren's sister (here with her family) served as a bridesmaid, while her 3-year-old niece took on flower-girl duties. 04 of 16 Mobile Charm Sylvie Gil Photography The bride's 3-year-old niece pulled a flower-and-fruit-filled wagon down the aisle. When she finally reached the altar, everyone cheered. 05 of 16 The Vows Sylvie Gil Photography Canopies shaded the 130 guests, while a picturesque oak had the couple covered. 06 of 16 Cocktail Hour Sylvie Gil Photography While a bluegrass band played, waiters passed hors d'oeuvres, including crab cakes with herb aioli. See More Cocktail Hour Ideas 07 of 16 Handmade Signs Sylvie Gil Photography Lauren and her dad made "L" and "C" initials using stakes from an old fence. See More Signs from Real Weddings 08 of 16 Seating Display Sylvie Gil Photography Wire letters were nailed to repurposed wooden gate doors. "We assigned tables, but let people sit in any seat they wanted," says Lauren. 09 of 16 The Setting Sylvie Gil Photography Guests dined alfresco at rustic farm tables under sun-shielding umbrellas. The dinner scene included a mix of seating, alternating long, wooden farm tables with linen-covered spaces for four, and canopies shielded guests from the California sun. 10 of 16 Trailing Tabletops Sylvie Gil Photography Overflowing urns of English roses and trailing blackberry and clematis vines helped set the scene, and persimmons anchored napkins and menus to chargers. See More Centerpieces 11 of 16 On the Menu Sylvie Gil Photography A single persimmon sat atop each menu. The meal was served family-style, with passed platters of roasted pork loin, fresh shell-bean gratins, plates of roasted peppers of all types, and "bowls of herbaceous salsa verde to slather all over everything," says Lauren. "It was everything I love—people sitting around big tables with wine and food laughing and talking." See More Unique Menu Cards 12 of 16 Bottoms Up! Sylvie Gil Photography Guests were able to grab a cold one while a bluegrass duo provided a live soundtrack. 13 of 16 Photo Op Sylvie Gil Photography A 1977 Harley-Davidson provided a prime spot for pics (and kisses). 14 of 16 Well Wishes Sylvie Gil Photography Celebrants were encouraged to jot down notes for the newlyweds on a framed poster that announced their good news. See More Unique Guestbook Ideas 15 of 16 Burlap Favors Sylvie Gil Photography To thank their guests, Lauren hand-stitched hearts onto mini burlap sacks and filled them with pistachios. See More Real Wedding Favors 16 of 16 Sources Sylvie Gil Photography Photography: Sylvie Gil Photography Location: Annadel Estate Winery Event Planning and Design: Rebecca Reátegui Weddings & Special Events Catering and Desserts: Paula LeDuc Fine Catering Flowers: Max Gill Design Music: The Elan Trio (ceremony); The Saddle Cats Duo (cocktail hour); Pride & Joy (reception) Stationery: Janel Claire Design Rentals: Classic Party Rentals Ceremony Sound: Aaron Long Music (707-303-6462) Veil: Toni Federici Hair and Makeup: It's a Date at the Powder Room Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff Groomsmen Suits: Kenneth Cole Photo Booth: San Francisco Photo Booth Wagon and Wood: Farmyard Darlings Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit