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The Journal · Weddings · June 22, 2019 · 2 min read

A Rancho De Las Palmas Wedding: Mary and Cole

Mary and Cole celebrated at Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark with tropical gardens, a shaded outdoor ceremony, and a reception beneath the lights.

Mary and Cole standing together beneath the trees at Rancho De Las Palmas

Mary Kaveney and Cole Swafford celebrated at Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark, a private garden venue filled with palms, flowering vines, and shaded pathways.

Purple attire and bouquets carried a consistent color story through the preparation, ceremony, and open-air reception.

A Garden Wedding Morning

Mary prepared with her bridesmaids in one of the property's garden rooms while Cole gathered with his groomsmen outside. The surrounding greenery gave even the early portraits a strong sense of place.

Mary's wedding dress hanging in the garden
Mary preparing with her bridesmaids
Mary and Cole with their wedding party in the tropical garden

An Outdoor Ceremony in Moorpark

The ceremony took place beneath mature trees with the garden wrapping around the guests. Purple flowers connected the natural setting to the wedding palette, and the shaded aisle kept the atmosphere intimate even in the afternoon light.

Mary walking down the garden aisle toward Cole
Mary and Cole embracing after their outdoor ceremony

Portraits and an Open-Air Reception

The venue's palms, pathways, and open landscape provided a range of portrait settings without leaving the property. After sunset, illuminated bridges and reception lights created a dramatic finish to the gallery.

Mary and Cole together in the garden
Mary and Cole cutting their wedding cake
Mary and Cole on an illuminated bridge after sunset

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