Enchanting Two-Day Wedding Embraces Both Vibrant Hues and Lush Minimalist Florals at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard

Neelima Mandava and Daniel Villarreal’s two-day wedding was an enchanting celebration of two cultures and intertwining heritage. The couple met during their first day of orientation at college in San Luis Obispo, and their immediate friendship was so powerful, they knew it would last a lifetime. The process of planning their wedding took several years because both Neelima and Daniel wanted it to perfectly incorporate their respective cultures. They chose Greengate Ranch & Vineyard for the venue, a space that perfectly connected the indoors and the outdoors for maximum flexibility. The first day of celebrations kicked off with the baraat, an Indian wedding procession honoring Neelima’s heritage, followed by a series of timeless rituals led by the family priest, including showering the couple with rice for good fortune. A vibrant reception took place next, with classic Indian cuisine, mesmerizing dances and performances during the sangeet celebration. On the second day, the celebration shifted to a traditional American ceremony in Greengate Ranch’s indoor stables space, with elements borrowed from Daniel’s Mexican heritage. The guests were then treated to an outdoor cocktail hour at sunset while the indoor space was rapidly transformed to accommodate a candlelit dinner, mariachi band and dance floor in the evening. The entire weekend made for a perfect blending of cultures as the couple celebrated their love for each other, friends and family.