Julie and Michael celebrated their ceremony at Topanga beach. I had the license, we had the spot sorted out, the rental truck was chugging along on the road – but when we arrived a couple hours early to set up, the beach was packed with families.

Dried flower center pieces spread an amazing lavender fragrance, while handmade wind chimes tingled in the trees for each guest, ready to be plucked at the exit.

Julie hung her seating cards in a frame she found in the attic and re-purposed the table numbers.

I made sure that food, cake and wine were certified organic, which was very important to them. They felt that spending their money according to their philosophy could save a polar bear’s life.

Venue: Inn of the Seventh Ray, Topanga

Wedding Planning: Eco&thePrincess