SAN LUIS OBISPO’S CASTLE ON THE HILL

Nestled into the hillside overlooking the ocean and mountains of San Luis Obispo sits the European inspired family built Chateau Noland, ready to transport you and your wedding guests into a beautiful dream. An iconic vacation destination on the California coast, Chateau Noland is the perfect place to live out your romantic wedding day and give your family and friends a truly unique and memorable experience. This gorgeous upscale wedding venue has so much to offer guests during your destination wedding weekend, with multiple rooms to rest their head and so much unique old-world charm.

Drive up the hillside through an ornate set of gates that allow entry into the property, wind around a picturesque drive reminiscent of the French countryside… walk through a through a covered portico and you will find yourself on the grounds of the castle, ready to explore the multiple grand rooms, staircases, hidden attics, and secret man caves. Complete with a fully remodeled bridal suite and an exquisite castle kitchen, a pool room and a bath with a spa tub, you will have all your needs met to host the wedding weekend of your dreams.

AN EDITORIAL STYLED SHOOT FOR A FAIRYTALE WEDDING DAY

I have been dreaming of this editorial photoshoot for some time, as I love Chateau Noland and wanted to create something fun and beautiful that showcased their newly added additions of a Castle Tower, and gorgeous hillside Gazebo, and their new waterfall and iron-wrought bridge- a space that creates the feeling of a being in a romantic fairytale. If you are a fan of “Bridgerton” or “The Princess Bride” like I am, and you want a wedding with a sense of whimsical romance in a European garden setting, this is the perfect wedding venue for you. You don’t have to travel all the way to England to have a European-esque wedding day, you can have it right here in San Luis Obispo.

I wanted this shoot to tell a story of a couples journey from their wedding proposal, to their engagement shoot, to their wedding wedding day. I love florals, soft feminine romance, and floaty ethereal dresses, and I wanted this shoot to show couples how creative and stylish sessions can be. If you’re a couple that loves to dream and wants a wedding experience that feels like stepping into another time, I hope this editorial photo shoot will inspire you to come and dream with me.

A WEDDING STORY FILLED WITH OLD WORLD ROMANCE

First the proposal…

In the story of this styled shoot, we begin with a woman and a man who travel the world together and fall in love wandering the cobblestone streets and vineyards of England and France. With a love for culture and old-world romance, the groom proposes to his love in a wrought gazebo surrounded by flowers. They dream of a wedding that reflects their love for travel, history and elegance.

The Boudoir Session…

She books a secret boudoir session, which she plans to give to him on her wedding day. Soft and sensual with moody light, it’s a session for her to show her love and devotion.

An Enchanted Engagement Session…

They take engagement photos together in the streets of Paris- she wears an open backed dress with lace and holding a bouquet of flowers. The shoot is a romantic date night together and the enjoy a candlelight dinner and a Champagne toast, feeding each other macaroons and grapes, whispering sweet nothings as the day sets.

A Wedding Day at the Castle…

Finally their wedding day arrives, and the beautiful bride… on her way to the wedding… is captured and stolen away to a tower on the hill! Calling to her love to save her, she cannot find him! Finally her appears and fights his way to her rescue her from her prison and whisks her away to her wedding…where they promise to be together forever… but of course, she has to change her dress just one last time. 🙂

THE END.… I hope you love this dream and cannot wait to talk about your own beautiful story!

STYLED SHOOT VENDOR TEAM:

Wedding Venue: Chateau Noland

Shoot Host and Designer: Leana Myra Photography

Planning and Coordination: Jessica Lee Events

Assistant Coordination: Emily Ball

Assistant Planning and BTS: Karla Langer of Central Coast Bride

Photography: Leana Myra Photography

Videography: Carlos Assencio and Leana Myra Photography

Stationary: Announcements By Adrienne

Wedding Dresses: Epiphany Bridal Boutique SLO

Menswear Suit: Hey Gorgeous Formal Wear

Yellow Florals: Sun Canyon Florals

Pink Florals: Leana Myra

Cake and Strawberries: The Dough Connection

Macaroons: Cookie Nook Company

Rentals: All About Events

Charcuterie: Thats What Cheese Said