When you call carmel valley home, you don’t have to look much further for your wedding venue. The mountains, ocean air and beautiful vines make a perfect backdrop to say “I do”.
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Carmel, California
2021
When you call carmel valley home, you don’t have to look much further for your wedding venue. The mountains, ocean air and beautiful vines make a perfect backdrop to say “I do”.
Leaning into fall seasonal elements we incorporated bold berry tones which contrasted nicely against matte black wood and white linen lounge furnishings.
This location was special to the bride as she grew up in the valley riding horses, as a nod to her childhood we incorporated leather strips from horse saddles for the bar signage and food stations menus.
Guests were greeted with negronis and chardonnay from the estate. The evening was filled with abundant seasonal food stations, toasts to the happy couple, and lively music from the jazz trio. Creative direction while at Alison Events.
Ruth Emma Skidmore is a full-service event planner and designer that specializes in destination events. Tailoring each occasion to reflect the unique aesthetics and priorities of our clients.
Transforming events into immersive experiences where every detail is thought through and intentional. Our approach goes beyond creating visually stunning events, but curating an ambiance that resonates with our clients on a deeply personal level, capturing their essence and aspirations in every aspect of the event.
Ruth Skidmore has been working in event design and production since 2011. Originally starting in floral design, then as an event producer focusing on luxury corporate retreats, weddings, and the Sundance Film Festival. In 2018 Ruth moved to San Francisco and joined the Alison Events team as the Creative Manager until branching off to start her own company in 2023.