Moments Monday: Whisked Away
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
A single photo says it all: the groom carrying his bride through a lush green meadow at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos, both of them laughing mid-step. It’s playful, romantic—and the perfect snapshot of a day built on surprise.
What guests thought was an elegant engagement party quickly turned into something far more meaningful. The couple stunned everyone by revealing they were actually getting married, transforming the celebration into an unexpectedly sweet and intimate wedding. The day was beautifully captured by Lindsey Drewes Photography. Wild Poppy Floral Design complemented the meadow setting with organic, garden-inspired florals, while Chef Mattias Bloom delivered a meal that felt as thoughtful and personal as the celebration itself.
An unforgettable surprise, a stunning Santa Ynez Valley backdrop, and a love story told exactly the couple’s way. View more from the surprise wedding HERE.