Abby Conley & Kalan Patel
October 6, 2023, at Keswick Vineyards
Photography by Meredith Coe Photography
Abby’s passion for interior design gave her an advantage when it came time for her and her then-fiancé to plan their Keswick Vineyards wedding: She simply drew on her own aesthetic.
“I aimed for an elegant, timeless wedding with organic textures and colors,” she says. That meant a palette of white, brown, and green, manifesting everywhere from vintage Turkish vessels at the altar to an ethereal hanging installation in the reception tent to the wedding party’s attire.
Keswick Vineyards provided a timeless setting for the festivities, echoing the romantic setting of Kalan’s proposal in Aix en Provence, France, and offering the backdrop for all of the couple’s favorite moments: having a first look and exchanging vows privately, sipping mezcal margaritas with guests during cocktail hour, taking tequila shots at the behest of the couple’s parents.
And since the wedding? The couple is enjoying their new life together.
“Kalan and I have always made a great team, but getting married has strengthened our partnership in surprising ways,” Abby says. “Despite my inherent independence, I’ve come to appreciate the profound value of relying on one’s partner and confronting life’s trials together.”
Good eats
C&O created a menu that combined vegetarian items like mushroom ravioli with chicken, beef tenderloin, and halibut entrées.
All in one
Not only did Keswick remind them of where they got engaged in France, the couple liked how all of the events—ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception—could be in the same location, making it easier for guests.
Signs point to yes
The bride worked with an Australian designer to create signature cocktail signage—drink illustrations with a limewash background—that tied closely in design to the food menus.
Wild times
The couple, who met through a mutual connection while Abby was on a trip to Los Angeles, spent their honeymoon on safari, visiting South Africa and Seychelles.
The fine details
Event planner Kelsey Mayo Ros (Donovan Groves Events) Officiant Dr. Joel Jenkins Catering C&O Flowers Steelcut Flower Co. Cake Cakes by Rachel Music Valente Haynes from AstroDJ Bride’s attire Huntleigh Dress from Jane Hill Bridal shoes Khaite Groom’s attire Black Tux Groomsmen’s attire Black Tux Bridesmaids’ dresses Various Rings Blue Nile (engagement ring and groom’s band), Ring Concierge (bride’s wedding band) Hair and makeup Avenue42 iPhone pictures/videos Follow the Bride Custom bar Happily Ever After Rentals Custom outfit-change skirt CassB By Designm Outfit-change top Loho Bride (Alex Perry) Alterations Mara Toonyan Cocktail signage Paige Tuzee
