Our Wedding Mag – we’ve been blogged
Recently, I had a great time chuckling with a writer for Our Wedding Magazine, as she was gathering info for a post for the magazine’s blog. Read below as we set the stage for the fictitious Sacramento wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton…
IF PRINCE WILLIAM WERE TO WED IN SACRAMENTO
It’s official. Prince William popped the question to “Waity Katie,” and they’ve made a stunning decision. They’re getting married in Sacramento.
Not really. But so strong is our yearning for a local tie-in that we asked Sacramento wedding planner Lora Ward of A Day to Remember to sketch out a bridal blueprint for us.
The Ceremony: Sacramento’s Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, with its Italian Renaissance exterior, is worthy save for a key detail. Prince Charles is the titular head of the Church of England, which broke from the Vatican centuries ago. Ward’s alternatives include St. John’s Lutheran Church (1911) and Pioneer Congregational Church by Sutter’s Fort (1926).
The Procession: Up J Street, of course, the motorcade flanked by members of the Sacramento Police Department’s mounted patrol.
The Reception: The Sacramento Convention Center would accommodate the guest list, Ward notes, but Memorial Auditorium is the better choice. “It pays homage to the war dead. It’s large, grandiose and good for photography,” she says.
The Eats: “California farm-to-table, locally grown, sustainable,” says Ward, and in the Mulvaney’s B&L style.
The Favors: Blue Diamond almonds are de rigueur, and bottles of Napa Valley wines labeled with the couple’s royal crest. Katie would wear real blue diamonds, of course.
See you curbside! Wedding date TBA.
Posted by Jan Ferris Heenan on Monday, November 22, 2010 New in Sacramento Wedding Blog Local Resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
Becca & Dustin – More! (Part 2)
Because of Beth’s (True Love Photo) extreme photographic talent, and never missing a design detail, I have so many fantastic pictures to share of Becca & Dustin’s June 19th home wedding. Sit back and enjoy! Becca envisioned a little bit of Southern Elegance (she and her sister spent a few Saturdays on ladders hanging Spanish Moss from the trees), and wanted to upscale the vibe by adding lots of color, crystals, and hanging lanterns. Check, check and done!
Tables were named and peacock feathers added to compliment the table linens selected. It’s always a pleasure to work with the great gals at Celebrations Party Rentals. And thank you so much to my pal Sarah with Cuttings Floral Design for the perfectly coordinated flowers. Love ‘em!
To compliment that Southern feel, The Zebra Club, our fun and accomplished bartending service, created Mint Juleps. Hummmmmm (oh, I only sampled!)
This picture has histoy to it… Beth and I have been setting up this shot for a few years. Becca and Dustin enjoy a great cold beer… thus their toasting goblets were filled.
And, have you ever seen a wedding cake that followed with the theme so beautifully? Carissa with Sugar and Spice Specialty Desserts really outdid herself! What a focal piece!
Becca ‘s mom and dad love to garden and the entrance to their property had a long driveway lined with all sorts of flowers. Daisies, cosmos, dahlias and a beautiful crop of just beginning to bloom sunflowers.
I gave Becca the suggestion of making a bride & groom scaregrow, as it seemed so fitting with the garden. She had the best time shopping in thrift stores for what she referred to as “the ugliest ’70s style wedding gown.” Rather than a top hat for the groom, they used a Billibong logo baseball cap.
After a scrumption and plentiful buffet dinner prepared by Bravo Pasteria, wedding cake, fun at the photo booth (complete with goofy hats) by Jensen Films, then the dancing began, under the light of paper lanterns. Doug & Dara with Music on the Move added some wonderful special touches and a little interactive frivolity, and then the p-a-r-t-y dancing began. Crewful at 10:00? NOT!
Thank you Becca and Dustin, and also your wonderful families. It was a delight to work with you over the year. I’m going to miss you! You’re great parents to baby Coralynne. Enjoy your wedded life and your beautiful family. Also a huge thank you to all the vendors who worked so hard and so caringly to create a fantastic day for this couple.
Happy 1st Anniversary Jessica & Steven
To a really happy couple… a sweet bride and loving groom – HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY! Jessica and Stephen were married on June 20, 2009 at the beautiful David Girard Vineyards, El Dorado County, California.
Hot pink was the color for the day. Vibrant, fun and sassy!
I really love this unique cake. Those flowers on the top are hand made – don’t they look real? Excellent. And the darling little bride and groom figurines sat on the wedding cake of Jessica’s mom and dad. So sweet. I really appreciate those little touches to a wedding.
Thank you again, Lily Rose Photography for capturing all the images. And to Jessica and Steven… keep up the good work. Enjoy many more years of wedded bliss!
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Site Inspection – Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast
Previously, Laurie and I have conducted a wedding workshop at Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful venue located in the foothills between Placerville and Coloma, CA, and we wanted to show off this property to the rest of our group.
Bella Vista is a charming and comfortable bed and breakfast, a truly lovely place to take your honey and have a great weekend experience. Can you just imagine sitting with a glass of wine and taking in this breathtaking view? The scenery surrounding Bella Vista is magnificant… and my sleeping room overlooked this valley (the town of Coloma is just down the road in the American River canyon.)
In addition, this beautiful estate is available for weddings! Capacity is approximately 100, with a number of ceremonial spots to choose from – in front of the fountain, within the gazebo, or on the sprawling lawn. A professional wedding planner is required when booking this location, and there are a number of wonderful local vendors and services that are available to select from when it comes to catering, rentals, music, florals, etc.
Then, when you have relaxed and enjoyed several glasses of wine… this is what can happen. Now look at us wedding planners! Did you ever…?
