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Photography: Gagan Dhiman Photography Planning, Coordination & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Hamel Family Wines Catering & Dessert: Elaine Bell Catering Florals: Bloom & Vine Rentals: Standard Event Rentals, Theoni Collection DJ: Extreme Productions DJs Hair: Hair by Breanna Makeup: Taryn Passifione Transportation: Pure Luxury Signage: Minted Children can make the cutest additions to your wedding ceremony, especially if you have a specific child in mind you would want as part of your big day. Whether that's your own child, maybe a niece or nephew, or a close friend's kid, there are myriad factors to consider before committing to the idea of a flower girl/boy or ring bearer!
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Venue: @parkwinters⠀ Coordination & Styling: @stephanieteagueevents⠀ Photography: @ashbaumgartner⠀ Videography: @taylorpetrinovich⠀ Florals: @lebloomerie⠀ Hair & Makeup: @alldolledup_norcal⠀ Table Top Rentals & Linens: @hensleyeventresources⠀ Furniture Rentals: @lux_eventrentals⠀ Wedding Cake: @bakerandablackcat⠀ Wedding Dress Boutique: @graceandwhitebridal⠀ Wedding Dress Designer: @goddessbynature⠀ Bridal Shoes: @bellabelleshoes⠀ Bridesmaids Gowns: @bellabridesmaids⠀ Invitation & Paperie: @ashbaumgartner⠀ Styling Mats & Backdrop: @suzypierceart⠀ Ribbon: @partycrushstudio⠀ Officiant: @tanweddingsandevents⠀ There will be so many moments you want to remember forever from your wedding day, but here are our recommendations on a top five you should definitely prioritize!
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Photography: Radostina Boseva Photography Planning & Coordination: Tan Wedding & Events Venue, Catering & Accommodations: Park Winters Florals: Fig & Vine Rentals: Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals & Theoni Collection Lighting: Larcom's Lighting Linens: BBJ Linen Cake: Let Them Eat Cake Dessert: Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Cart DJ: Heart of Gold DJs HMUA: Hera Makeup Studio Video: Rippetoe Studios Live Music: Innocenti Strings Photo Booth: Pixel Photo Booth Photo Booth Backdrop: SacBooth Signage & Paperie: Shimmer & Stain Officiant: Michelle Lee Now that you're married, how do you decide who to celebrate the holidays with? How do you navigate these new dynamics? Are you planning on hosting yourselves? Here are our tips to make it a smooth holiday season as newlyweds! Put people in charge of specific tasks and/or food to bring. This is a wonderful way to segue from having a holiday meal at the parent’s house (for example) by recognizing the importance of what people have provided in the past. Try not to take on everything yourself so that the event is enjoyable and not too stressful. Plan well in advance! Send a digital evite at least 2 months in advance. Be sure to have discussed with the past hosts if they are comfortable moving the event to your home. Put a start and end time on the evite. Consider hiring your wedding planner to assist with the event. Although it feels like something that you can do on your own, having an outside person (and one who already knows you and your family!) can be helpful with timing, sourcing vendors, and being behind the scenes to problem-solve. Think about a fun new tradition to start, or continue with a past family tradition. It could be a game, wearing matching shirts, making a food item together, or an activity. Consider having someone clean your home the day before. This will alleviate stress when last-minute items pop up, give you more time to focus on details, and also help you feel completely ready. We hope these tips help start you in the right direction :) Need more help than this and want to hire a planner for your next family gathering? Contact us for a custom quote! Vendor List
Photography: @nickgrahamphoto Venue: @windmillvineyards ⠀ Planning, Coordination, Florals: @tanweddingsandevents ⠀ Paperie, Design & Signage: @maedellstudios ⠀ Interior Design, S'mores & Signage: @emilymurpheydesigns ⠀ Catering: @rusticovenpizza & @geschesgourmet ⠀ Rentals: @cprandtents @blossomfarmvintagerentals Music: @manzanita_music⠀ Flower Source: @farmerhands ⠀ Desserts: @zestfreshpastrywest ⠀ S’mores: @maedellstudios ⠀ Wines: @matchbookwines @mathiasson_wine @berryessagapvineyards⠀ You've planned and envisioned what florals you want at your ceremony, who you want standing up at the altar with you, what your altar decor will entail, and how many guests will be in the audience, but before you get to any of this - have you considered the timing of your wedding ceremony? Timing is key when it comes to the best lighting for photos and a myriad of other factors that are based on this. Tips to Consider Look at the sunset time and plan for 1.5 hours before sunset. No one wants wedding ceremony photos blown out by direct sunlight, be sure to plan accordingly to be able to remember your day in the best light possible. Be sure to also take into account if your ceremony venue is surrounded by any large trees, scenery, or architecture that could potentially affect lighting timing. Be sure you have plenty of time to access the venue before your ceremony time so your vendors can set up. Now that you've nailed down your ceremony time, check to make sure your vendors who will be creating and perfecting your vision have enough time to set up before your ceremony! Some venues have stricter limitations than others, so it's important to have an understanding ahead of time. Be sure to avoid high traffic times if on a weekday. Especially if you have a lot of guests driving in, rush hour particularly on Fridays can be incredibly brutal depending on where you are tying the knot. If possible to take this into account with your ceremony time, we recommend doing so to ensure you can start your celebration on time! TWE Officiant Kit You've solidified the above details, but have you chosen an officiant? If you are hoping to have a personal connection perform your ceremony, consider sending them our officiant kit! This toolkit will prep them for everything they need to know on how to professionally officiate your wedding. It also includes a mentorship zoom call with our lead officiant, Rev. Rick Tan! Ready to start the planning process? Contact us today to see how we can be a part of your special day :) Vendor List
Photography: Jessica Roman Photography Venue: Forest House Lodge Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Kaitlin and Axel came to us with a very specific vision, "think whimsical Alice in Wonderland." As we learned more and more about their vision, we were more and more excited by it! With wedding planning, we see couples from all ranges, some who have no idea what they want to do, and some with every detail pre-imagined. Both are fun for different reasons! The Love Story & Details Kaitlin and Axel's love story started 4 years ago, "All because two people swiped right" on Bumble and they've been inseparable ever since! Axel decided to pop the question while snowboarding on Valentine's day! Hopefully, they made it down the slopes first ;) Their priorities for their wedding day was to make "their vision [come to life] and the overall feel of the wedding day." Good vibes only! And together, we created exactly that! The couple loved "how multifaceted" their day was and we have to agree there were so many fun elements built into Kaitlin + Axel's wedding (which you'll see below!) Real Couple Wedding Advice Kaitlin + Axel will leave you with this tip as you embark on your wedding planning journey - "Try not to get too stressed (easier said than done) - especially if you have TAN on your team, the day will come no matter what and it really will all be ok and wonderful in the end!" We've got your back! Ready to take the leap and start planning with us? Contact us today for your very own custom quote :) Vendor List
Photography: Jeff Hall Photos Planning & Coordination: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: The Maples Caterer: Gesche’s Gourmet Dessert: Hannibals Catering Coffee Bar: Bar 9ine Rentals: Frances Lane, Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals, Celebrations Event Rentals Linens: Celebrations Event Rentals Florals: Picture Perfect Petals DJ & Photo Booth: SJs Disc Jockey Signage & Paperie: Shimmer & Stain Video: Tilted Media Live Musicians: Harpist Aysha Gomez-Kureishi HMUA: MM Beauty Dress: Lillian West by Justin Alexander from Miosa Bridal Suit: Generation Tux Elopements have always been around, but their popularity grew in 2020 when people were forced to limit the size of their events. Turns out, having a small and intimate gathering is actually so nice and so stress-free! The number of guests present at your wedding does not change how special and important the day is, it does not change how fun it can be, it does not change how memorable and magical it is. Not only that, but it can be far more affordable, easier to plan, and will always be a day to remember! Have we convinced you yet? Check out our quick list of favorite elopement venues in Northern California! Whetstone Winery Both rustic and elegant in nature, Whetstone Winery checks all of the boxes. Amazing wine, upscale setting, wine country charm. No need to look any further! Grand Reserve Inn Whetstone features stunning stonework architecture and also has amazing vineyards for the prettiest ceremony set up and photo opportunities afterward! Harvest Inn If you're looking for the classic wine country feel with vineyards and a place to stay on site, this is the elopement venue for you! Beringer Vineyards Featuring a mansion and redwoods all in one! This venue is unlike any other and creates the perfect setting for a fairytale elopement. We are also running a promo for our elopement package! You can receive $500 off for an elopement booked and held within 2023 :) Contact us today for more details! Discount can be applied to other venues, not just the ones listed above! Vendor List
Photography | Jennifer Clapp Photography Planning, Design, Coordination, Officiant, Musician | Tan Weddings & Events Venue, Catering, Bar & Accommodations |Harvest Inn Floral & Design | The Pollen Mill Videography | Phillip Alan Film Linens | La Tavola Fine Linens Dessert & Design | Batter Up Cakery Rentals & Design | Tin Roof Farmhouse DJ & Lighting | DeBorba Events Hair & Makeup | Skyla Arts Carriage & Horse | Grand Carriages Who here loves public speaking?!.....No one? You sure? So you've been asked to give a speech at your close friend or family member's wedding, but where do you even start when it comes to delivering the perfect message? We're here to help with our tips to make your wedding toast one of the best yet! Keep it short! We like to recommend 2 minutes maximum per toast, especially if there are more than 2 people toasting at an event. You can say plenty in 2 minutes and you'll keep the audience's attention much more easily! This helps keep the flow of the event on time, including food, beverage, music, cake and dancing. Practice the toast and time it in advance. Remember, short & sweet not long and drawn out! Remember that not everyone present might know both of the couple very well, so this is an opportunity to tell everyone how you know them. Make no assumptions about the guests. Put yourselves in the shoes of the couple and also of the guests when writing your toast. Take the opportunity to preface who you are, your relationship with the couple, or little fun facts/back story bits about the couple! Context can add so much to a great toast. Keep it light-hearted, positive, and personal. Refrain from sharing anything controversial, embarrassing for the couple, negative or shocking. Some people aim for humor, some aim for heartfelt, whichever your direction - make sure it's worthy of being said and likely recorded and remembered forever. Consider writing the words out in advance and running them by the couple so that they know what to expect if you're unsure about something! Want to hear more tips on the aspects of wedding planning people often overlook? Contact us today for your very own custom quote! Vendor List
Photography: Radostina Boseva Photography Planning & Coordination: Tan Wedding & Events Venue, Catering & Accommodations: Park Winters Florals: Fig & Vine Rentals: Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals & Theoni Collection Lighting: Larcom's Lighting Linens: BBJ Linen Cake: Let Them Eat Cake Dessert: Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Cart DJ: Heart of Gold DJs HMUA: Hera Makeup Studio Video: Rippetoe Studios Live Music: Innocenti Strings Photo Booth: Pixel Photo Booth Photo Booth Backdrop: SacBooth Signage & Paperie: Shimmer & Stain Officiant: Michelle Lee Having a wedding is one of the most variable costs you'll probably ever encounter in your lifetime. Everything has a range and everything has an affordable versus an over the top option. The wedding and event industry has become exponentially more expensive as the years have gone on due to a variety of reasons, but here are some things we recommend considering when thinking about and planning your wedding budget! Talk to all parties to see who (and how much) everyone will be contributing. If you are fortunate enough to have financial help with your wedding, be sure to have those clear conversations about what exactly "help" entails! No one wants to step on toes during the wedding planning process, so the earlier you have an understanding of this, the better :) Make sure to know if any contributing party has strong opinions about any vendors hired. As a follow up note, if this financial help is coming from parents or close family, it might be worth also discussing if they have any strong opinions regarding aspects of the wedding. Yes! This is YOUR day! But it could be wise to know others' opinions while considering options if that's the make or break decision factor! Use our TWE Budget Calculator to allocate and estimate how much to spend in each category. Just plug in your estimated budget and see how the numbers play out! This tool is purely an estimate and based on the current market of various vendors. There will be variance in every category though and that's important to remember when signing contracts and hiring a vendor team. If you over spend in a category, be sure to look at other categories to see where you can scale back. Let's say you have your heart set on a photographer who is far outside of the budget the TWE Budget Calculator is producing. This is your sign to start considering areas to cut back if you are locked in on hiring that dream photographer! Ask your planner on ways to cut costs in other areas to make everything work together seamlessly, but always be prepared to give and take throughout the wedding planning process! Once you've decided on something, stop looking! There will always be something more luxurious, more grand, more detailed if you keep looking so enjoy what you've chosen and move on to the next item. There are countless (and we mean countless!!) options when it comes to almost all things wedding related. Once you've decided on a vendor, a dress, a color palette, a flower, whatever it may be - STOP LOOKING! Get off Pinterest, get off Instagram, wedding Tiktok, because sometimes, less options is more and we want you to remain confident and settled with your decisions and know they are the right ones for YOU :) Ready for more tips from TWE? Contact us today to see how we can fit into your wedding budget! Vendor List
Photography: Ryan Greenleaf Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue & Catering: Park Winters Florals: Flourish HMUA: Veronica Marshall Cake: Palette Cakes Dessert: Conscious Creamery Rentals: Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals Linens: BBJ Linens DJ: Function 45 Entertainment Video: Taylor Petrinovich Signage & Papery: Nikisha King Design House Live Music: Ovation Strings Live Painter: Talia Koval Transportation: MGM Limo Services Getaway Car: 1-Way Tesla Laurel and Grant's wedding was one of a kind! After four years of dating, the pair came to us with a vision of "Mediterranean Garden Party" and their day delivered exactly that! Enjoy reading about the special details :) A Love Story to Remember Laurel and Grant met through mutual friends at Lowbrau in Midtown, "we started talking at the bar and basically never stopped hanging out. Our anniversary is the day we met!" C'mon, how special is that! After getting to know each other, spending countless hours and dates together, and going through the relationship milestones, Grant proposed! He proposed, "in Pt. Reyes, on Limantour Beach in late October of 2022. We had gone there together for one of our first dates and it's a really special place for us! Grant had planned a beautiful weekend getaway, we stayed at the cutest airbnb looking out over the water, and he packed a special picnic lunch for us for the beach that day. We had a great day on the beach and he proposed while we were sitting together looking out at the water. It was really special and we had so much fun being together and calling all of our family and friends to share the news! We made homemade pizza that night and it was such a special day." Their Big Day We asked how would the couple describe their wedding day to which they responded, "we would describe it as relaxed elegant if that makes sense! We wanted it to feel fancy and elevated but super relaxed and calm - we were inspired by the idea of Italian summer garden parties, or the mental image of being at a party where everyone is dressed up and looks fabulous but can also kick their shoes off in the grass." Of course we had to ask what was their favorite moment in the day? They will forever remember "The ceremony and the dinner! The ceremony was really special. We had Grant's great-uncle Karl as our officiant and he put so much work and preparation into making it really special and meaningful to us. Why TWE? We always love to find out why couples choose TWE! "We had met the Tans before when they coordinated weddings for two of my cousins, and their team was highly recommended! We had a relatively short engagement (8 months), and we knew that we wanted to have TWE on board to help bring everything to life in that timeframe. We also knew that we would need some pros on board because we got married at my parents' house, and it was important to us that we have professionals to guide that process of having a wedding at a private home." Real Couple's Wedding Advice Hire a wedding coordinator early (we talked to the Tans the week we got engaged!), be specific and clear about your vision in as much as detail as you can at the beginning of the process (ex: how do you want people to feel at your wedding? What mental image do you have for the lighting, for the colors, for the music?), and - this is the biggest one - give yourselves limits with options! The last one is big and I think it contributed to a really straightforward process for us - we only every chose between 2 options for everything (two catering options, 2 floral options, etc,.). There are so many options out there and it can be easy to go down a rabbit hole on every little decision - highly recommend going binary! Ready to start your planning journey with us? Inquire with us today! Vendor List
Photography: Nicole Nordstrom Film & Photography Planning, Coordination & Paperie: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Private Estate Caterer, Cake & Dessert: Urban Organics Rentals: Standard Event Rentals Linens: BBJ La Tavola & Standard Event Rentals Florals: Mignon Floral Co. DJ: DeBorba Events Hair: Amanda Walker Makeup: Christi Reynolds Beauty Officiant: Karl Laird Dress: Lena Medoyeff from Marina Morrison |
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