Beautiful Little Sky
by Tiffany Batchelor
Outside the city limits, beyond the horizon, lies a sweet slice of heaven. Situated nine miles north of Kingsville, off a two-lane highway, look up and behold a beautiful little sky. Rancho Cielito Lindo, appropriately named, offers a south Texas venue rich with culture, cabins and cuisine.
Corpus Christi residents, Natalie and Ben, sought out this secluded gem for an outdoor wedding weekend celebration under the Texas sky. Natalie, a seasoned not-for-profit event coordinator volunteer, felt comfortable beginning the planning process. However, when a career change 4 months prior to wedding day demanded her attention, she sought out Avenue I Events to transfer responsibility of all remaining details.
Rich in color, manicured lawns and bountiful flower beds, the ranch offered the perfect setting for an outdoor celebration. The ceremony took place on the steps of the quaint chapel as guests participated from the lawn. The Event Center offered the perfect pavilion for an indoor and outdoor cocktail hour. The party further progressed to the back lawn for dinner and dancing.
With the bar drinks cold and the dance floor hot, guests enjoyed a night under the stars. Simple centerpieces of sliced wood, potted ferns, and deer antlers softened the venue’s farm tables and wooden chairs.
“Baby, you’re a firework!” The groom surprised the bride with a firework display perfectly cued to the lyrics. It was a colorful display like no other and truly was the grand finale. Guests were invited to linger around the outdoor fire place before calling it a night.
In the time since the wedding, our bride, Natalie, has joined the Avenue I Events team. We could not be more honored. We consider her a valuable resource, having worked with Avenue I Events as a bride, and now sharing her experience with future couples.
For more photos click to see the NATALIE and BEN GALLERY
Photography by Lori Romana Photography