Wedding Location is everything!

            There are several places in California that provide ideal settings for western weddings, offering panoramic views of the wine country, mountains or desert and fabulous settings like manicured lawns, flower gardens and rustic, restored ranch houses and buildings. The location you choose can transport you back in time or simply provide a lovely country setting.
Depending on the place you choose, you can often have the ceremony and reception in one place. Some venues offer all-inclusive packages with catering, alcohol, DJ, officiate and so on—there are even elopement packages that include witnesses. Check to see if the location offers carriage rides, either to transport the bride and groom, provide a fun entertainment for guests, or just for pictures.
If you want your marriage to be sanctified in a church, look for an old, quaint, small-town church that is not too far from your reception site. Decorate with tulle and lace, and it will be the perfect setting for your western-themed ceremony.

Bar W Guest Ranch,
If you are looking to truly create a memorable wedding experience, the Bar W has great facilities to make it a Montana-style event to remember.  If you have special requests for your event, let us help put it together for you. The Bar W has plenty of room for your guests and activities, both inside the beautiful lodge and on the manicured ranch grounds. The lodge is a perfect place for a stay after the wedding, you can hike, horseback ride, watch wildlife our your window, or just enjoy a warm cozy fire and relax. Our helpful staff will work with you to best accommodate your needs in order to make your wedding day everything you imagined. www.thebarw.com or call 866-828-2900

Box R Ranch
The Greensprings Box R Ranch is a 1500 acre piece of heaven.  Located on the historic Applegate Trail  in So. Oregon travelers have been coming here for refreshment, relaxation and to enjoy the beauty of God's creation for over 150 years.  The Rowlett family has operated the ranch for 40 years and offer  accommodations in log guest houses perfect for groups or families or just a couple who want to cozy up by the rock fireplaces.  The Great Western Hall is a stunning "cathedral-esque" barn style hall with big timbers, & warm wood walls and floor.  It's the place  for your wedding, next large event or celebration whether you want casual or elegant.  Full catering available. Your equine friends can come along  for your stay with plenty of room in the corrals, arena and horse camp area on Barn Hill . www.boxrranch.com or call 541-482-1873.

Favors with a Western Touch!
Anything crafty and home-made looking is a nice touch for a western wedding.  Wrap some old-timey hard candies or small home-made chocolate chip cookies in squares of calico in your wedding colors, and tie them up with lacy ribbons.
Another fun touch that can serve a dual purpose is glass mugs shaped like cowboy boots. The guests can toast with them at the reception, then take them home as souvenirs. There are all manner of western themed candies and trinkets to choose from as well, which you can personalize with ribbons that are embossed with your names and the date.

BridesVillage.com
BridesVillage.com, a specialist in wedding accessories for over 17 years, is the ultimate online retailer for country and western weddings! Their expanded selection of western wedding supplies features an exclusive mix of this year's most popular and unique products that no western bride can afford to miss. The BridesVillage western collection puts everything you need to create an authentic country and western wedding experience right at your fingertips. You'll find a huge variety of wedding staples with a western touch such as unity candles, ring pillows, guest books, toasting flutes, wedding garters, and more. Explore a little further and you'll encounter a full line of western wedding cake toppers brimming with country and western charm. You'll also want to check out their selection of western wedding favors for some unique decorative flourishes you won't find anywhere else. But where the western collection at BridesVillage really shines is its array of western wedding decorations. This specialized section includes hand-painted cowboy boot vases and even lamps that will take your wedding (and your home) to a whole new level of good old-fashioned country fun. BridesVillage.com also offers a free guide full of tips and tricks that will walk you through the wedding planning process. Also keep an eye out for their new spring selections of bolo ties, hats, and some spectacular surprises that will bring the best of the west to your wedding day! Bridesvillage.com or call 814-734-1708

WesternBrides.com,
For western weddings, you have come to the right place! We carry everything you'll need to create an authentic western atmosphere for your country or western theme wedding!
You'll love our great selection of Western Wedding apparel for men and women. Of course, you'll find beautiful dresses for the bride starting at under $100.00, but we also carry men's formal wear from the rustic to the elegant, all with a western flair. The secret to a theme wedding is in the details. With a western wedding, you can carry that warm, down-home feel into every aspect of your wedding's atmosphere with our comprehensive selection of western wedding accessories.Go to westernbrides.com to start finding just the right accessories to make your western wedding perfect. WesternBrides.com or call 866-825-2950

Daisy-Days.com,
Thank you for shopping at Daisy Days - your source for wedding invitations, accessories, favors and gifts. We know how stressful it can be to plan a wedding. It is our passion to help brides find high-quality and affordable products so that planning your wedding can be a pleasant experience. If you are searching for invitations or looking for a cute flower girl gift, at Daisy Days you will find great products at great prices. Please contact us if you need help finding any products. We also welcome any of your ideas or suggestions to help make your website shopping experience easier. www.Daisy-days.com or call 866-57-DAISY

Horseshoe-Hardware,
We offer a Unique, Fun & Easy shopping experience for Western Home Decor. If you are intrigued by designs inspired in the 1800s & early 1900s, you will find Horseshoe-Hardware an Exciting and Interesting place to visit often. It's the rugged beauty of western style home décor that  so captured our hearts that we had to make our passion our business! Although we work very hard to bring western style home décor and rustic home hardware products to you at reasonable prices, we never sacrifice quality.  It's just not the way of the West! Western styles follow the lines of ruggedness and durability; so do our western style home décor products and hardware!  We've stayed true to the quality and craftsmanship of the late 1800's and early 1900's, and committed to providing only quality products that parallel the times. We are confident that we have met our goal of bringing a diverse selection of elegant and rustic western style home décor and rustic home hardware to the internet shopping world.  Moreover, we've streamlined and secured out shopping process to make buying great western style home décor a simple and enjoyable, stress-free process. www.horseshoe-hardware.com or call 877-245-6985

Westen Wedding Apparel
For the men in the wedding party, you can rent western-cut suits. However, if you want something less formal, consider having show or rodeo shirts made for the men. Rather than make them all match, use a range of shades that coordinate with your wedding colors. They should all wear the same color jeans, hats and boots. While this may be more expensive than renting tuxedos, this option gives them something they can wear again.
For women, simple prairie dresses that match the men are quite cute, or select a modern dress in a western cut. There are several dressmakers who have designs specifically made for western themed weddings, even for the kids in the party.
For an historical western wedding, there is a lot of great formal wear available through providers like Wah Maker. For the ladies, day suits or evening dresses are in order, and, for the gents, frock coats and vests. In Victorian times, gentlemen always wore black – especially at functions so formal as weddings.
Many modern wedding dresses are reminiscent of Victorian originals, if not exact copies, so the bride should have an easy time finding a beautiful and appropriate garment. There are also some very stylish modern western inspired dresses to choose from. Whichever look you go with, you will need jewelry—Victorian or western themes are easy to find.
In the spirit of the day, encourage guests to join in the fun. Explain the theme in your invitation and that western wear is encouraged

Victorian Cowgirl,
Dress classical, feel modern. At Victorian Cowgirl you will be enticed into the world of decadent velvet, lace, silks and satins. The styles are reminiscent of late Victorian and Edwardian eras and are enhanced by an abundance of antique lace, buttons and trimming.
Candace's original designs can be custom fit to your particular style and figure, whether Bridal (her wedding dresses and Bridal wear are highly sought after), Period Costume, evening wear or casual attire, your dreams of romantic beauty will be fulfilled. victoriancowgirl.com or call 877-232-3455

Cattle Kate,
This unique line of Western Apparel offered by Cattle Kate is all manufactured in rural America with great attention to detail. The generous amounts of fine quality fabrics in this Western Clothing, the exquisite trims and the finishing touches will remind you of Western Clothing and Western Wear made by skilled pioneer women from the past. Bring the romance of the old west alive in your western wedding. We can help supply you with decorations, books, guest books and more! Our Western wedding dresses are unique and have a style of their own which are a bit different from the average selection of bridal gowns. We've created a collection of wedding dresses from the day you could mail order the bride too. www.cattlekate.com or call 1-800-332-5283(KATE)

Saltwater Cowgirl,
Funky Jewelry & Flop Shop. Made with art & soul in the USA. Our Jewelry Collection caters to Cowgirls in all walks of life...with a twist of fun and a funky flair our jewelry is as spirited as the "gals" who wear it.  From classic Cowgirl to cross over western we strive to keep pace with the ever changing needs of today’s Modern Cowgirls. Using only the highest quality materials all Saltwater Cowgirl originals are handmade by wild TEXANS with Art & Soul. Saltwater Cowgirl also offers you a wide variety of handmade Cowgirl flip flops featuring wild hides, leathers and a whole lot more. saltwatercowgirldesigns.com

Chic Skins by Lou Ann Hardister,
For the ultimate in elegance, sensuality and femininity, choose a design from the exciting  Chic Skins collection. Whether attending a special occasion in the city  or spending an evening in Santa Fe doning flowing fringes and sterling silver conchos, designer Lou Ann Hardister's goal is to create the ultimate in elegance and beauty, reflecting her own particular "style."  However when designing a custom piece Lou Ann welcomes the input from her client, creating uniqueness and individuality of its very own, surely making any woman feel like an Indian princess. Ladies, don't underestimate her abilities to build a handsome Jacket for the 'special' man in your life. When integrating laces into some of the evening wear and Wedding dresses, Lou Ann chooses either French lace, with beads, crystals and sequins, or it is of the collectible antique variety. www.chicskins.com  or call 888-689-9539

Western Wedding Extras
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Infusing it with your personality by using a western theme is a wonderful way to make it a memorable occasion that is uniquely yours.
Add some special western touches to your wedding even if you just want a touch of western in your wedding. Arrive in a beautiful cidnerella carriage, send out western style wedding invitations, choose gorgeous equestrian style wedding bands, or choose a photographer that will be able to capture your western style and incorporate your equestrian friend in your memories.

Rancho Verano
Rancho Verano was first established in 1963 in Escondido, California where our family first became involved with horses. Our Clydesdales have been seen on Home and Family, Blind Date and have been featured in many magazines and newspapers. We are very proud to have such wonderful horses. We have a team of draft mules who pull their weight and then some and have been a feature at the Del Mar Fair. They weigh about 1400 lbs. each. Rancho Verano's services are available for many events including weddings, birthday parties, parades, rodeos, reenactments, festivals and much more! We also do educational programs about horses and other farm animals. Call 760-749-6503 or  www.clydesdalecarriageco.com

Paul Cameron Smith
Paul Cameron Smith, For the past 18 years, Paul has warmed the hearts of thousands of collectors and fans with his pencil drawings. With his precise drawing techniques, Paul is able to capture on paper the wide array of human emotions. Each drawing is a celebration of life's treasured moments. When Paul releases each new print, it is the result of many hours of drawing as well as considerable time deciding how to best portray his subject matter in a positive and pleasing composition. Paul is now offering wedding invitations with his art on them. Two formats, vertical or horizontal and two colors, white or cream are being offered.  Each invitation has a flat 5x7 card with an art print and a see-through parchment paper with wedding text which covers the art card so that the art shows through. A piece of ribbon (Ivory color) is included to tie the two pieces together (Done by the purchaser) Matching envelopes are included. Call 817-613-7074 or view  www.paulcameronsmith.citymax.com

Enchanted Carriages
Enchanted Carriages, is a local horse drawn carriage company that specializes in events and celebrations of all types, including Weddings, Quinceaneras, Holiday Events, Parties, Anniversaries, etc. We serve all of Southern California. Our Traditional Carriages are our pristine White Vis-à-vis, Limousine, Victoria and the Black and Burgundy Vis-à-vis all built in the design of the carriages used by the Royalty of Europe. Our Cinderella Coach is a true fairytale come to life. For the more casual event we can provide our sporty Wagonette and Hay Wagon. We also provide White Riding Horses for traditional East Indian and South Asian weddings. We have the carriages lavishly decorated with white flowers and bows or we can tailor them to your event’s design and color. The carriages are handled by an experienced coachman and attendant, both dressed in formal top hat and tuxedo, formal western attire or tailored to your event design, as you wish. All the Enchanted Carriage horses are experienced and lovely. We know how stressful event planning and preparations are, but you can rely on Enchanted Carriages for the finest of service. www.yourenchantedcarriage.com or call 805- 579-7979

Designs by Loriece,
Our equestrian inspired jewelry is made from sterling silver, gold and platinum. We use precious and semi-precious stones like diamonds, pearls, turquoise, onyx, carnelian, ronite, garnet and jasper. We have several jewelry product lines: Bits & Pieces Equine or Cutler Ridge Ranch Limited Edition collections for Equine, horse, and western jewelry; Contemporary category for high style. Bits & Pieces Equine also offers a special Saddle Up collection with our superior quality in smaller sizes for kids and teens. We offer bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, rings and men's pieces that are sure to be of interest to everyone who loves horses and the outdoor lifestyle. The company was formed in 2006 to complement its Canadian counterpart, Bits & Pieces Equine Jewellery, a company with an established international reputation for its equestrian product line of the same name - Bits & Pieces. All materials, labour and manufacturing are obtained or carried out in the US and Canada – a tradition that is proudly and steadfastly maintained. Our world-class designs are sure to keep the company at the forefront of the industry for many years to come. www.loriece.com or call 586-498-7165

Tabb Photography,
Choosing Tabb Photography to photograph your family's portraits and events will give you the peace of mind you deserve as you plan the most important and memorable days of your life. After all, your keepsake photos will be enjoyed by you and shared with family and friends for years to come. We employ the most powerful features of the world's best and fastest digital cameras. Our combination of technology and talent is sure to capture every nuance of your family's celebration. From the posed elegance of traditional portraits, to the elated expressions of casual portraits and the beauty of your faces in the dramatic... We'll bring together every captivating moment in true-to-life images. "We don't take a photograph... We create a Portrait!" Serving The Greater Southern California. Www.tabbportraitstudio.com or call 760-855-2979