Adventurous and Adorable Proposal at Refugio Ranch

Style Me Pretty recently featured this outdoorsy proposal too adorable not to share! Enjoy all the nature loving details from charming goats to beautiful vineyard views all shot by Michael + Anna Costa Photography.

From Alegria by Design:

Soon to be groom, Sam contacted us 3 months prior to his target proposal date filled with many ideas for his custom proposal to then girlfriend Nathalie. Both nature lovers, Sam knew the location had to be magical. When Sam sent me his short list of must haves I had to do a double take: horseback riding, balloons, sunflowers, baby goat with ribbon, purple and lavender, sunset, tree carving names and date, champagne glasses and beach view or wooded area. What? Baby Goats!!! Yes, our kind souled Nathalie has a slight obsession with baby goats. So I found goats…not just any goats but goats with cute names: Sebastian and Cornelius.

As for the magical location, a 415 acre wine vineyard and estate nestled into the Santa Ynez Mountains, Refugio Ranch Vineyard. Refugio Ranch with its centuries long history nestled in a small canyon is magic for sure and offered the perfect backdrop for Sam’s surprise proposal. Producing this happy little event soon became a labor of love. I quickly gathered my dream team. The talented Anna Costa signed on to photograph the day, Tye French with Like A letter to film every moment and Anna Le Pley Taylor provided lovely and romantic blooms. Such a beautiful location and a beautiful couple, my job was a piece of cake.

Photography: Michael + Anna Costa Photography | Event Planning: Alegria by Design | Venue: Refugio Ranch | Floral Design: Anna Le Pley Taylor | Catering: Omni Catering | Cinematography: Like a Letter Videography | Horseback Riding: Los Padres Outfitters | Animal Rentals: The Farm Stead