A California Wedding Venue That’s Giving Whimsical Forest Vibes
If your dream wedding has enchanted forest vibes anywhere in the moodboard, keep scrolling because this California wedding venue is filled with inspo!! Tateym and Jordan said “I do” at Meadowbrook Ranch in Magalia, and it truly couldn’t have been a more stunning day. We were surrounded by the classic California forests, dreamy light, and a whole lotta love. You won’t want to miss all the inspiration I’m bringing for your own Meadowbrook Ranch wedding as a California wedding photographer!
Meadowbrook Ranch: A California Wedding Venue You Won’t Want to Miss
Meadowbrook Ranch is seriously a real find. If you’re looking for a sweet, family-owned venue in the heart of Magalia that makes planning simple, this is the one! It’s an all-outdoor wedding and reception space where you start your forever together in the trees, then dance the night away under a string light-draped outdoor tent, and the vibes? UNMATCHED.
It’s a simple California wedding venue with a space for you and your favorite people to come together and celebrate your special day. And honestly, that’s what I love most about it! Meadowbrook Ranch is a true blank slate waiting for you to make your mark on it, and it can be done beautifully.
How to Decorate At Meadowbrook Ranch
This venue is just trees, a tent, and some chairs waiting for you to add your flair! But I’ve gotcha covered on how to do it up in a way that feels like you (and let’s be real, looks hella good on camera).
Use that natural beauty!
Let the trees be decor, because I mean, LOOK at how stunning they are! You can even add in other wood accents to tie it all together, giving it that real forest feel.
Mood lighting for the win
Nothing says moody forest wedding like dim, moody lighting. Candle-lined tables, string lights draped from the trees, and even fire pits can make SUCH a cozy setting, and who doesn’t love that warm feeling out in the middle of the woods?!
Keep it simple
The scenery really does all the work for you, so don’t overcomplicate it. Some simple thrifted furniture, vintage frames, or even textured tablecloths will elevate the space more than you’d think!
My Favorite Photo Ops at Meadowbrook Ranch
This California wedding venue? SO full of photo-ops. If you love moody, woodland fairy vibes, you’ll have NO shortage of photo ops at Meadowbrook Ranch, trust me. Here are some of my can’t-miss spots, as a California wedding photographer:
The trees, duh
Underneath the string lights
Sunset photos, always
Tateym and Jordan’s Magical Wedding Day
These two have the small-town kind of love that you don’t find just anywhere. It was so special to see them say “I do” to each other forever and ever. Their love had me crying in the club! They also have such a strong village, and it’s easy to see that they’re surrounded by the kind of love that you can tell is unconditional and unwavering.
Tateym and Jordan are the best. They’re both small business owners, they are so go-with-the-flow (a California wedding photographer’s dream), and they have the kind of love that shines through in every photo! Taytem’s first dress actually ripped, but she’s such a rockstar and knew that the show must go on, so she changed! My kinda person. Knowing that the day goes so fast and you can’t spend it dwelling is a piece of advice I will always give all of my couples!
This wedding day was something special. It was filled with belly laughs, happy tears, and a party that just wouldn’t quit! They turned this space into something that felt so them, and only focused on the best, most important part of the day: celebrating their love!
Lani’s Vision | California Wedding Photographer
I would love to help you make Meadowbrook Ranch feel like your own perfect piece of California! And as your California wedding photographer, I’ll do just that. I’m there with you every step of the way: through all the decor decisions, any dress mishaps (God forbid!), and there by your side all day, capturing the way the day felt, not the way it looked.
You can click here to inquire with me, and if you loved the look of this wedding day, you’ll want to see inspiration from an upscale backyard wedding, a Montalvo Arts Center wedding, and a San Francisco City Hall wedding. I can’t wait to tell your love story!
