Karly and Carson’s love story began where it would eventually be sealed, at their childhood church in Hanford, California. After five years together, Carson proposed during a family trip to Oregon, and the couple chose Stone Hill at River Ranch, Karly’s family property, as their wedding venue. The land’s olive orchards and natural water features set the stage for an October ceremony that drew 400 guests to the same church where both sets of their parents had married decades before.
Working with planner Vanessa Noel Events, Karly created a wedding that felt both personal and polished. She wore a Monique Lhuillier gown with Verstolo jewels and Valentino heels. The bridesmaids mixed blue and orange patterned and solid gowns. The reception tent featured an unusual approach: each table told its own story through distinct linens, florals, and seating. Plaid paired with green velvet. Blue farm tables met orange faux suede. Dramatic blue velvet draping crowned the vast space making it feel warm and intimate while hosting over 400 guests. Minimalism be damned!
