It happens every year - we are always looking for what's in or out, what's hot and trendy. This year seems that the biggest trend in weddings is towards a more personalized and mindful wedding experience - for the Bride, Groom and Guests. Here's some interesting trends we've been seeing here at Vida
Behind the Scenes of a Bridal Photo Shoot
Alyssa had a dream one night and couldn't get it out of her head. So she talked with a few friends and they decided to help make the dream a reality. The dream was about creating the perfect wedding photo. Bridal photo sessions always look amazing. The hair, makeup, gown, flowers...all perfect and
It must be wedding season!
Last weekend was a busy one here at #vbfarm! This time of year there's planning for upcoming spring weddings, tours with couples looking for the perfect venue, and gardening - tons of gardening. Saturday was a big day. Here's how it went down... Carmen & Isiah 11:00 - Carmen and Isiah
Take the MAT – 5 Tests for a Successful Marriage
Today marks our 19th wedding anniversary. The past 19 years have been spectacularly wonderful, and we feel lucky to have found each other. But, before we got engaged, we had to pass the MAT, or what Rick has dubbed the "Marriage Aptitude Test". This test evolved from a conversation we had with my
Barn weddings are all the rage!
A barn can be the perfect place for a charming, rustic wedding. Couples can make a barn feel like home, and personalize it to be the perfect backdrop for their big day. The Barn at Vida Buena Farm provides an intimate venue that can be dressed up to be more elegant and sophisticated. Or you can let
Planning an LGBT Wedding
In the last few years, after the landmark ruling from the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS), the number of same-sex weddings have substantially increased. The number of same-sex couples choosing to celebrate their marriage with a ceremony and reception has increased from 43% in 2013 to 79% in 2016
Average US Wedding Costs $35,329 INFOGRAPHIC
The Knot and Real Weddings conducted their annual survey of 13,000 couples married in 2016.
Wine for Your Wedding: 4 Must Ask Questions
Every couple has something that is extra important to them when it comes to their wedding day. It might be the cake, or the music, or the menu. For some it's the wine. You don't want too much, and you definitely don't want to run out. Here are 4 key questions to make sure it's perfect - just