Brother's Ranch: Where Rustic Charm Meets Wedding Elegance

I recently officiated a wedding ceremony at Brother’s Ranch in Royal Oaks, CA just 25 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. K+M chose Brother’s Ranch for its tropical ranch allure, relaxed yet elevated vibe, verdant foliage and colorful plants. They were so excited to share this magical oasis with their guests. It was my first time officiating at Brother’s Ranch and the natural beauty of the venue caught my breath.

Enveloped by dense timber bamboo, towering palms, vibrant elephant ears, and vivid tropicanas, the ceremony lawn feels like a secluded paradise.

The bride chose a non-traditional veil which was a perfect compliment to the abundant nature and the colorful florals.

The towering bamboo made an excellent backdrop for photos of the groomsmen!

In addition to the lovely couple, Jonathan and Jessie, who own and run Brother’s Ranch, we had a great team of local wedding vendors who helped make the day as special as it was seamless. The vendor team included planning by Sarah Elizabeth Events, music by DJ Shazam, outrageous florals by Rosalea Design, fantastic food by Humble Bumble Catering, and these gorgeous photos by Kassandra Thomsen Photography.

K+M met and fell head over heels in love when they were quite young, but they wanted to wait until they had a bit more ground under their feet before getting married. By all accounts it was worth the wait! It was a joy to get to know them, an honor to officiate their ceremony, and a delight to experience Brother’s Ranch in all its green glory!