The Colony Estate™

Wedding Day

Arrivals

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Las Posas Country Club

Day After Brunch

Our Wedding

Blake and Rachel were "not set up" on a blind date on Cinco de Mayo by their good friends, Cassie and Scott, at Las Posas Country Club over two years ago. At first they were just friends who enjoyed each other's company golfing, going to dive bars, listening to country music, dancing in the kitchen, and wine tasting. Eventually friends turned into more when they both fell in love with the caring, thoughtful, and fun people they are - and the rest is history!

Our Story

Photos

Anais Arteaga

Dan Ponce

Markie Ponce

Penn Tran

Sierra Ponce

Jaxon Tran

Victoria Knowles

Ron Oldhafer

Wedding Party

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This hotel is one mile from Camarillo Premium Outlets and less than 20 minutes from the San Buenaventura State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, hot tub and flat-screen TVs. The rooms at the Camarillo Hampton Inn and Suites are equipped with cable channels and free Wi-Fi. A work desk and coffee maker are provided. A gym and business center are part of this Camarillo hotel. A hot breakfast buffet is served every morning, and paid parking is available. Downtown Ventura, California is 20 minutes from Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Camarillo. Point Mugu State Park is 12 miles from the hotel.

Hampton Inn And Suites Camarillo

This Old Town Camarillo boutique hotel features bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator and a microwave. A café is located on site. Camarillo Premium Outlets are 1 mile away. A flat-screen HD cable TV is standard in each room at Bella Capri Inn and Suites. Modern décor, subtle-colored linens and a seating area are provided. An private bathroom with spa-quality toiletries is included. The Old Town Café, open for breakfast and lunch, features an outdoor dining terrace. The café-style menu highlights seasonal, fresh ingredients and includes pancakes, waffles, egg dishes, soups, salads and sandwiches. Free parking is offered. A guest launderette is located on site. The Studio Channel Islands Camarillo Art Center is half a mile away. California State University Channel Islands is 15 minutes’ drive away. Santa Barbara is 40 minutes’ drive away from Bella Capri Inn and Suites.

Bella Capri Inn

This hotel is surrounded by shopping with Paseo Camarillo Shopping center opposite the hotel and Camarillo Premium Outlets 1.5 miles away. It features an outdoor pool and rooms with a refrigerator. Each spacious room offered at the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Camarillo is furnished with a microwave, cable TV and coffee maker. All rooms include air conditioning and a work desk with free wired internet access. A daily continental breakfast featuring freshly baked waffles is served at the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Camarillo. Guests have free access to the hot tub and Wi-Fi in public areas. Parking is free on-site. Downtown Camarillo, providing a variety of dining and entertainment options, is just 1.8 miles from the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Camarillo. Spanish Hills Golf Club is an 8-minute drive away.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Camarillo

Located in Camarillo, 8.4 miles from California State University Channel Islands, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites By Marriott Camarillo has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. This 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a sun terrace and a hot tub. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites By Marriott Camarillo. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is 16 miles from the accommodation, while California Lutheran University is 17 miles from the property. Hollywood Burbank Airport is 48 miles away.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Camarillo

This hotel is 9 miles from the Point Mugu Naval Complex. A heated outdoor pool is available at this hotel along with suites that provide a kitchenette. A free hot breakfast buffet is served daily. Guests at the Residence Inn by Marriott Camarillo will have access to cable TV with pay-per-view movies and free WiFi in every suite. The kitchenettes available in the suites include a microwave and a refrigerator. The Residence Inn Camarillo features a gym and a hot tub. Available services include a business center, laundry facilities and barbecue facilities. Port Hueneme is 13 miles from the Camarillo Residence Inn. Oxnard State Beach Park is 14 miles from the hotel.

Residence Inn by Marriott Camarillo

Channel Islands Beach is 18 miles from this Camarillo hotel. An outdoor pool and a gym are available along with rooms that include free Wi-Fi and cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Each room and suite at the Sonesta Select Camarillo are furnished with tea and coffee facilities. Additional amenities include ironing facilities and a hairdryer. The suites feature a refrigerator and microwave. The Sonesta Select Camarillo offers guests an on-site business center and laundry facilities. Breakfast is available at the property's restaurant. Historic Old Town is 3 miles from Sonesta Select Camarillo. Camarillo Ranch House, a Queen Anne-style Victorian house built in 1892, is less than 2 miles away.

Sonesta Select Camarillo

Located just off Ventura Freeway in Camarillo, Quality Inn &amp; Suites Camarillo is located centrally between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California. An outdoor heated pool and hot tub are featured at this hotel. Rooms here come equipped with a cable TV with pay-per-view channels, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Select rooms include a microwave and a seating area with a sofa. Guests can start their day off with a free continental breakfast, served daily. Later in the day, guests can take advantage of a complimentary afternoon wine-tasting happy hour. Meeting facilities for up to 75 people can also be found on site. Camarillo Quality Inn &amp; Suites is 15 minutes’ drive from Point Mugu State Park and 45 minutes’ drive from Universal Studios Hollywood. Six Flags Magic Mountain is 46 mi away. Oxnard Airport and Camarillo Airport are both reachable within 15 minutes’ drive. Los Angeles International Airport is 57 mi from the hotel.

Quality Inn & Suites Camarillo - Oxnard

Hollywood Burbank Airport

Santa Barbara Airport

Travel

Hi Everyone - Our dress code is semi-formal/formal.

Please note - the ceremony and reception will be held on grass. Please choose your footwear accordingly.

Rachel & Blake

Rachel & Blake

R&B

Wedding Day

4:30 PM

Arrivals

5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:15 PM

Reception

Day After Brunch