The Maples Event Center Wedding | Rachelle and Chris | Woodland, CA

September 19, 2021

Let’s Fall in Love

The Maples Event Center is located in Woodland, CA just outside of Sacramento. The 55-acre luxury wedding venue hosts four distinct and uniquely beautiful ceremony locations.

Rachelle and Chris’s wedding was decked out in beautiful tones of burgundy, rose gold, and cream. To make their day special in every way every detail was thought of. This included Rachelle’s sweet elephant ring holder.

Two images of wedding details in a lay flat.

Rachelle’s dress was a beautiful light blush color that she found at Bride To Be Couture.

Two images of the bride's wedding dress.

The bride and groom exchanged gifts with each other and Rachelle took a moment to write her feelings in a card to her new husband.

One black and white image of the bride writing out a card for the groom.

Rachelle got a little help from her friends (and family) in the Bridal Suite.

Five images of the bride getting assistance from her wedding party with her dress and jewelry

Perfect down to the last detail; exquisite jewelry pieces, THE perfect dress, and gorgeous hair and make-up by Michelle DeeAnn Make-Up Artistry and Hair Design.

One black and white image of the bride and her mother adjusting the gown in front of a mirror.

Two images of the bride putting on her garter in front of a bay window.

Three images of elements of the bride's gown.

The Officiant is Officially In

This is Dave. His nickname is “Sexy Dave”. That’s pretty much all you need to know about Dave. We love Dave!

One image of the officiant drinking a beer.

The Groom’s Den

While Rachelle got ready in The Bridal Suite, Chris got ready in The Grooms Den; the two fully appointed dressing rooms on The Maples grounds.

Two images of the bridesmaid holding the gift bag ready to give it to them groom and the groom looking at his gift.

Three images of the groom being assisted with his tie, boutonniere, and ready.

One black and white image of the groom looking at the camera while adjusting his tie.

First Looks and Wedding Vows

One image of the father-of-the-bride seeing his daughter in her dress for the first time.

Rachelle’s First Look session was in front of beautiful green doors of The Stables. Her First Look session with her father was emotional and so sweet.

Three images of the bride in various poses in front of green stable doors.

Rachelle and Chris’s First Look Session was even more emotional because they chose to read their vows. A lot of couples are now choosing to read their vows together before the ceremony for a more intimate moment together.

Two images of the groom seeing the bride in her dress for the first time.

One black and white image of the groom wiping away tears as he sees the bride.

Wedding formals were only formal in name with this group as they had fun with it.

Three images of formal wedding party poses.

Two images of the bridesmaids bouquets and the groomsmen's boutonnieres

One black and white image of the groom and groomsmen walking toward the camera.

One image of the bridesmaids looking at the bride in the center.

It’s All In The Details

Every detail elegantly laid out by Beyond Smitten Events was perfect. The deep, rich burgundy place settings on the rose gold chargers gave a feeling of opulence and elegance. Against the backdrop of the cream colored table runners, the red tones looked even more intense and vibrant.

Four images of the table setting details and seating.

Rachelle made this fabulous crochet drape for the archway; it was simply breathtaking and made for a unique and elegant backdrop as they said “I do”.

One image of the wooden archway draped in the crocheted fringe made by the bride.

Finally Here

They planned and prepared for this day and, above all, they dreamed about it and it was finally here. Chris watched Rachelle walk down the aisle with her father and couldn’t help himself; the smile and the tears just came.

Two images of the groom watching the bride walk down the aisle.

A high-five for Sexy Dave from the bride!

The beautiful canopy of trees on the grounds of The Maples Event Center provided much needed shade in the hot month of September; the biggest of which stood tall behind the couple.

Four images of the vows and ring exchange.

Two black and white images of guests watching the ceremony.

Kiss your way through life and, without a doubt, every day will be a good day.

One image of bride and groom recessional.

Obviously, Rachelle and Chris know how to have fun. Chris wants a turn with the bouquet and knows how to work it.

Three images of groom hiding behind the bouquet and the wedding party dabbing.

With this beer bong, I thee wed. The couple started the party off from the word go. As they sat at their posh sweethearts table, the drinks started flowing and party got going.

Two images of the bride and groom entrance with their beer bongs.

A Toast! A Toast!

Guests toast the happy couple.

Five images of various guests toasting the couple.

Dance With Me Forever

In view of family and friends, Chris and Rachelle share their first dance of many dances to come as husband and wife amidst a bokeh of light.

Father and Daughter and Mother and Son share a moment long imagined and waited for.

Two images of Father/Daughter dance and Mother/Son dance.

Then, with the help of Steve Schon at Function45 Entertainment, the party gets hype! Everyone enjoyed the photo booth and danced the night away, showing off their moves as the DJ played on.