Laura + Ryan have been connected since before they were born — their moms took Lamaze class together! — but they didn't get to know each other on a personal level until December 2020. Their first "date" was not really a date at all — Ryan gave her a ride to Boise — but they ended up talking through the entire eight-hour drive, and their first official dinner date followed a few days later. Years later, in November 2025, Ryan proposed at Laguna Beach, at sunset over a nice dinner — simple, special, and so them. On September 12th they married at The Farmhouse at Apple Hill in Camino, a venue they fell in love with, and their whole day felt as relaxed and genuine as they are!


They read private vows to each other at their first look before the ceremony, and the personal touches just kept coming — a seating chart made out of vinyl records, and a signature cocktails sign featuring their dogs! They told me from the start they wanted candid, documentary-style photos that felt timeless instead of posed. We slipped away for portraits at sunset, with that unmatched view — all of Apple Hill spread out below them. Laura shared a dance with her dad and Ryan with his mom, and the whole day — The Farmhouse itself, with all of Apple Hill spread out below it, and the vendor team who brought it all to life — was incredible from start to finish.

Aerial view of a white two-story country house with a balcony, surrounded by tall evergreen trees, lush gardens, and a nearby pool.
Aerial view of a white two-story estate with a wraparound porch, surrounded by tall evergreens and a lawn set with round white event tables.
Aerial view of a landscaped garden lawn with white draped tables, wooden benches and a tree-covered forest backdrop on a sunny day.
Landscaped backyard with a stone patio, wooden benches, flowering shrubs and mature trees overlooking a forested hillside under a blue sky.
White two-story farmhouse-style home with brick chimneys, gabled roof, mature trees, and landscaped garden beds with potted plants.
Rustic weathered wooden birdhouse with a round entry hole and slanted roof mounted on a tree trunk outdoors.
Weathered cast iron horse head hitching post with a ring in its mouth, set against a softly blurred green outdoor background.
Two creamy white roses with soft yellow centers in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves in a sunlit garden.
Close-up of a delicate pale pink rose in full bloom with ruffled petals, surrounded by soft blurred green garden foliage.
Close-up of a delicate peach-orange rose in full bloom with softly layered petals, surrounded by blurred green leaves in a garden.
Flat lay of blue striped wedding heels, a peach floral bouquet, invitation suite, and perfume bottles styled on green grass.
Wedding ring set with a sapphire band and diamond engagement ring in a cream velvet box on green grass beside a pink flower.
Bridal bouquet of peach dahlias, pink blooms, cream roses and white cosmos flowers nestled in green grass.
Personalized heart-shaped ceramic ring dish with lily of the valley design and name Laura, holding pearl earrings and necklace on grass.
Pair of light blue lace-up block heel sandals with satin ankle ties resting on green grass beside orange and pink wedding flowers.
White craftsman-style house with a covered front porch, wedding dress hanging in the doorway, trimmed green hedges and tall evergreen trees.
Seven bridesmaids in matching pale yellow pajama sets sit together on a white bench, smiling and laughing before the wedding.
Seven women in matching pale yellow pajama sets sit on a white sofa, cheering with raised arms in a bright room before a wedding.
Bridesmaid in a magenta dress helps a smiling bride in a white strapless gown with a long train get ready in a sunny bedroom.
A smiling bride in a white lace wedding gown shares a joyful moment with her mother in a magenta dress in a bright room.

The Vendor Team

Venue: The Farmhouse at Apple Hill · Florist: The Farmhouse Mercantile · Caterer: Worldfare Catering · Hair + Makeup: New Dreams Beauty Studio · DJ: Sac Event Group · Rentals: Event Decor Carmichael · Coordinator: Myrna Smith

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