Vida Buena Blog
Just Engaged? Here’s Your First 30 Days of Wedding Planning (Without Losing Your Mind)
First of all? Congratulations. Seriously. Take a moment to soak that in, because engagement season is officially upon us, and ...
2026 Wedding Trends: California Wine Country Edition
Let's talk about what's coming in 2026, because honestly? Some of these trends are long overdue, and we're here for ...
The Rise of the ‘In-Between’ Wedding: Not Micro, Not Traditional – Just Right
There's a sweet spot happening in the wedding world right now, and it's absolutely worth talking about. We're seeing more ...
Winter Weddings That Warm the Heart: Cozy Ideas for Cold Weather Celebrations
At Vida Buena Farm When most people think about their dream wedding, they picture warm sunshine, blooming flowers, and golden ...
Boho Meets Rustic: Blending Styles for Your Perfect Vida Buena Wedding
If you've fallen in love with the idea of a barn wedding (we love that!), but you're also totally obsessed ...
Vendor Coordination Made Simple: How to Build Your Dream Team for Your Vida Buena Farm Wedding
We understand that planning a wedding feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, especially when it comes to ...
Fall Wedding Style Guide 2025: Rustic Chic Ideas for Your Dream Day at Vida Buena Farm
If you're dreaming of a wedding that feels cozy, stylish, and soaked in the soul of the season, a fall ...
Celebrating Love Year-Round At Vida Buena Farm
Tucked into the rolling hills of Vallecito, California, Vida Buena Farm is more than just a wedding venue—it's a place ...
3 Major Benefits of Hosting a Micro Wedding That Couples Don’t Realize at First
Micro weddings are becoming much more popular these days. Couples are concerned with budget (obvi) but also are focusing more ...
Oh so trendy – what’s hot in 2025
It happens every year - we are always looking for what's in or out, what's hot and trendy. This year ...
A DIY Wedding: It’s Not What it Used to Be
Why do so many people think that DIY means "cheap and cheesy"? I'm here to tell ya...it doesn't! More Brides ...
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 ...
5 Helpful Hints for a Fabulous Fall Wedding
Fall is quickly replacing Summer as the most popular wedding season. It's not hard to see why - the colors, the ...
Take the MAT – 5 Tests for a Successful Marriage
Today marks our 26th wedding anniversary. The past 26 years have been spectacularly wonderful, and we feel lucky to have ...
5 of the Most Important Questions to Ask When Looking for a Wedding Venue
Yeah...you're engaged! That was exciting, right? After they get engaged, one of the first things most couples do is try ...
Congrats! You’re Engaged…Now What?
The first three things to decide when planning your big day. Everything was planned perfectly; the lights, the music, the ...