06.29.09

Alissa and Ryan – Montecito, CA

Alissa and Ryan were married at the stunning San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, CA. My favorite location ever! Alissa is a photographer and went to Brooks Institute, we met at WPPI a few years back when her and Ryan dropped in one of my platform speaking deals. They live in Philadelphia and own an amazing online boutique named Horne. These guys are so creative I love it!!

The details are stunning! Lisa Vorce of Oh How Charming was their event planner, and Mindy Rice was the amazing florist.. need I say more?!  :)

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  1. jen - My heart is melting! This is one of my favorite wedding you have ever posted..
    June 30, 2009
  2. Art Suwansang - Jose, Alissa wedding is just flat out amazing. I think that you exceeded yourself by a big leap in this wedding. I am in aww!
    June 30, 2009
  3. Anne Nunn Photography - Those are amazing. I esp love the ones of them in the field of flowers. I sure wish we had weather like that in Oregon for as long as you guys do...or, just weather like that in general! :)
    June 30, 2009
  4. Endearing Studios - What a BEAUTIFUL wedding!!!!!!!! Your images are amazing. That field is stunning!
    June 30, 2009
  5. Alice Hu Photography - simply amazing!
    June 30, 2009
  6. Kathryn - As always - gorgeous!
    June 30, 2009
  7. Laura Ivanova - Wow! Unbelievably amazing!
    June 30, 2009
  8. Jasmine Star - Be still my heart...........so gorrrrrgeous!!! xoox
    June 30, 2009
  9. des - my dear, you have out done yourself. the lavender fields are perfection!
    June 30, 2009
  10. Jen@GreenWeddingShoes - wow...these photos are beautiful! i love everything about this wedding - the dress, the event design, the flowers. The pictures in the purple flower field are m favorite! beautiful work jose!
    June 30, 2009
  11. heather - I can smell the lavender... these shots are delicious.
    June 30, 2009
  12. ryan flynn - holy moses! my favorite wedding i've seen from you. so good. that field of lavender is a godsend.
    June 30, 2009
  13. della - I am speechless, your images are amazing. I love you, sorry was that weird?
    June 30, 2009
  14. natt - beautiful. gorgeous. stunning work as always. i am just so in love with your work jose!
    June 30, 2009
  15. Graciete - Just lovely - the wedding and most especially the photos...
    June 30, 2009
  16. Chanelle Segerius-Bruce - The shots in the purple flowers are just gorgeous, amazing sun light too.
    June 30, 2009
  17. erica - WOW! I love the field pictures. Could that be any prettier?
    June 30, 2009
  18. joey seawell - Just Stunning. I agree with everyone, this is one of your best weddings to date. Great couple, beautiful details, and a supreme location. You captured them all. Always inspiring-
    June 30, 2009
  19. ben & laura harrison - stunning :)
    June 30, 2009
  20. sally - Gorgeous!! I don't even have words for it - these are breathtaking, inspiring images - lovely wedding & amazing details!
    June 30, 2009
  21. johnwaire | photo - these are awesome jose!
    June 30, 2009
  22. kayla - These are gorgeous! I love all the photos in the field of flowers!
    June 30, 2009
  23. jose villa - thanks all for the kind words.. I loved this wedding, so my style.. organic, soft, timeless.. those are my words to sum this wedding up.. there were so many details, Im thinking about another post, just details.. jose
    June 30, 2009
  24. sarah - Oh please do give us the details! I want them all. I love this wedding!!!
    June 30, 2009
  25. kat - rock n roll bride - wow! what a gorgeous couple and what stunnig photographs!
    June 30, 2009
  26. Deann B. - Wow! These images are all gorgeous and Lisa did a STUNNING job with all the details. But holy cow - that field of purple just slays me!
    June 30, 2009
  27. Simply Modern Weddings - love it...so soft and pretty!
    June 30, 2009
  28. jennifer - I LOVE her dress!! Do you know who the designer is??
    June 30, 2009
  29. yazy - WOW!...My heart stopped for a second. Just beautiful. :)
    June 30, 2009
  30. AshleyL. - This has to be the most beautiful wedding that I have ever seen. Well captured! I have put together a post on this beautiful day for my blog that will be posted on Monday. I have given you credit for your work. THANK you for sharing!!
    June 30, 2009
  31. Christine Meintjes - I'm totally in love with the simplicity and beauty of your images! Absolutely gorgeous!
    June 30, 2009
  32. Cameron Ingalls - freakin' gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    June 30, 2009
  33. carebear - Oh my... I'd give my b@@bies for this wedding. The one of Alissa walking away in the lavender field gives me goosebumps. Love the BW you captured of her smiling. Wonderful Jose!
    June 30, 2009
  34. aruna b. - God are you kidding me! this wedding and the images are AMAZING!!!!!!
    June 30, 2009
  35. Brandon Wright - Love the Polaroid camera! I'm in the process of converting a 110A into a 4 x 5 camera with a Graflox back. What did you use to take the 669? These are all amazing by the way! What are the black and white reception shots shot on?
    June 30, 2009
  36. mindy L - these pictures look beautiful! i can't wait until you do our wedding! =D
    June 30, 2009
  37. sean - straight ballin, jose.
    June 30, 2009
  38. RoseMary - The pictures are gorgeous as are the bride and groom. What a perfect wedding!
    June 30, 2009
  39. linda - This is hands down my favorite wedding you have ever shot! The flowers, the ribbons, the church pews, the dress and oh those lavender fields! And the couple looks so happy and in love. Bravo!
    June 30, 2009
  40. shanni Arnett - gasp. gulp. gurgle. breathtaking!
    June 30, 2009
  41. Rebecca Stone - Holy... Seriously, does it get ANY better than this? I don't think it does. INCREDIBLE. Like, I just fell out of my chair amazing. Gorgeous work!!
    June 30, 2009
  42. Stephanie Williams - Their details are amazing! The tumbleweeds and table decor is so gorgeous!
    June 30, 2009
  43. Adrian TuazonMcCheyne - Your work is just ridiculously and breathtakingly beautiful. I just feel so inspired and happy.
    June 30, 2009
  44. Yuka photo art - I love love love this couple and these amazing photographs....What a wonderful location!
    June 30, 2009
  45. Christan Parreira - Awesome to meet you last night. I love your style, these images are wonderful!
    June 30, 2009
  46. michelle - OMG!!! I can't believe how beautiful you both are! Actually, I can. But, OMG OMG OMG!!! Love you both!!!
    June 30, 2009
  47. alissa + ryan - Jose, You are freakin' amazing! We love, love, love the photos! We are so happy that you could be a part of our special day. Thank you for being so kind, talented and warm. love, alissa & ryan
    June 30, 2009
  48. Courtney - Everything about this wedding is stunning! I love the location, dress, details, couple, and it seems so intimate. Beautiful job!
    June 30, 2009
  49. jose villa - alissa + ryan, you guys made it so amazing for me to shoot, so easy going and sooo in love.. you guys inspire me ;) jose
    June 30, 2009
  50. Desiree Hayes - These are absolutely STUNNING! WOW, you are amazing.
    June 30, 2009
  51. Melissa Anderson Sweazy - Jose! You - and this wedding - are all over the interweb! Congratulations - these are just breath taking! p.s. I'm in LOVE with my Contax!
    June 30, 2009
  52. Marissa Rodriguez - My goodness!!!!!! These are LOVELY! The details!!! I love it ALL!
    June 30, 2009
  53. keri - Oh my! those photo's in the lavander field are my absolute favorites of all time. Amazing!
    June 30, 2009
  54. angie - Everything about his wedding is simply perfect!
    June 30, 2009
  55. Raquel (NY) - Jose, these are stunning! I particularly love the light and the grain in the B&W pictures. These are a further push for me to keep saving to go to one of your workshops. Congrats!
    June 30, 2009
  56. Justin DeMutiis - Everything certainly came together. The details, the couple, and your style made for some spectacular images. I love the mood your images evoke. I can look at the these images for days. These images would not be the same if they were shot digitally. Absolutely beautiful Jose
    June 30, 2009
  57. edyta szyszlo photo - omg! tops the list of my fav weddings of 2009! gorgeous!!!
    June 30, 2009
  58. meg manion silliker - your talent is amazing. such beautiful images. you have captured the very essence of these nuptials. i feel like i was a guest.
    June 30, 2009
  59. connieMchung - jose. you are the bomb. these are gorgeous.
    June 30, 2009
  60. fàtima -flowersbybornay- - I love this last wedding!! the bridal bouquet, the ribbons in the chairs, the landscape and the photos of course...:)
    June 30, 2009
  61. Julie Blair - Wow Jose, I am so in love with your work. All of these images are amazing...truly. I love the scenery ones and all the details...I continue to be awed by your imagery on every post. I hope that I can be half this talented in the future!
    June 30, 2009
  62. eden lang - every pictures is simply stunning! beautiful.
    June 30, 2009
  63. otto schulze photographers - I can see why you love this venue so much Jose - stunning!
    June 30, 2009
  64. Shawna - This is AMAZING photography! You captured the moment just perfectly. LOVE the shots in the flowers!!!!
    June 30, 2009
  65. Shawna - OH MY GOD this are absolutely the most beutiful wedding photos I've ever seen congratulations...
    June 30, 2009
  66. Lollipop Events & Designs - WOW! This wedding is too amazing for words. The funny thing is that I LOVE their shop! We recently bought some products from their shop for an event we threw! This couple has amazing design sense and it really came through on their big day. Jose, you captured them beautifully!!
    June 30, 2009
  67. brenda - OMG if someday you come to Brazil, I would love you to photograph us. congrats for your talent.
    June 30, 2009
  68. apple - wow Jose! i definitely love this post! you're so awesome. :D
    June 30, 2009
  69. abra - YOU are absolutely amazing. Your photography takes my breath away time and time again. The light, the simplicity, the absolute ethereal quality of your images. I don't know how you do it but..WOW! I so wish I could afford to go to one of your workshops so that I could learn some of your tricks. I wish I had the guts to go back to manual and film. My poor film cameras are knick knacks now. :( Sorry...got off topic. Thank you for sharing such beauty with the world.
    June 30, 2009
  70. Courtney Kienow - Jose - After looking at your blog I am so sad this is the first time I've ever visited! You are an incredible photographer. I am amazed at how well it seems like you capture the personalities of the couples you photograph. The pictures from each wedding are so unique to each couple and the shots you get are just incredible. Thanks for doing what you do :) Sincerely, Courtney
    June 30, 2009
  71. Ashley Livingston - Jose, your photos honestly almost make me cry. They are truly so beautiful. Thank you for sharing what you create with all of us.
    June 30, 2009
  72. olivia - These images are stunning. You did a beautiful job capturing their special day.
    June 30, 2009
  73. laura burlton - Wow, this is SUCH an amazing wedding! One weirdo film camera geek question though, havent they stopped making film for that particular polaroid camera? I have a paisley version that looks similar and it def. is defunct. But then it could be another folder I dont have like a 180 or something, but I thought those looked more like the 100-400 series....
    June 30, 2009
  74. Alisia - What an incredibly gorgeous location. I love your work SO much! Amazing!!!
    June 30, 2009
  75. Maia - I see weddings posted on blogs all the time, but this immediately stood out as my favorite, without contest. the setting and styling are gorgeous, and your photos do it great justice. simply, perfect.
    September 8, 2009
  76. Wedding Planning, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Advice, Wedding Blog by The Wedding Co. » Streaming Ribbon - [...] “Alissa and Ryan,” Villa wrote on his blog, “were married at the stunning San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, CA…. These guys are so creative I love it!” The couple, who own Horne, an online boutique, and write the Behind the Bar posts on Design*Sponge, incorporated many favourite details into their deliciously romantic wedding this past May, including decking out the chairs at their reception in long, fluttery bits of ribbon. Allysa and Ryan in a field of lavender [...]
    November 10, 2009
  77. Wedding AND Photographer Spotlight: Jose Villa Captures a Lavender Field of Dreams in Montecito… {& Other Lavender Weddings} — THE KNOTTY BRIDE ☀ wedding blog - [...] Recently, I came across a breathtaking wedding out of Montecito, California, while searching out inspiration for my own.  A common scenario, yes.  But this wedding, it’s far from common.  I’d say it’s among the most dreamy, ethereal wedding events I’ve EVER had the pleasure of viewing.  But it’s no wonder, since the couple chose none other than the brilliant, and highly sought after, Jose Villa, of Jose Villa Photography. [...]
    December 8, 2009
  78. Tyrone - They are beautiful. The colour and styling is amazing.
    March 16, 2010

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