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Even before linens, placesettings, and florals beautifully grace the dinner tables, a well-conceived layout is essential to the experience of the wedding celebration. Early in the design phase of planning, Tan Weddings & Events accounts for the character and strengths of the venue to optimize the setting, the flow, and the fun of the event. The placement of ceremony chairs, the orientation of the sweetheart table, the spacing of dinner rounds and farm tables, location of the dance floor, DJ, and lighting, the bar and cocktail tables, the proximity of coffee and dessert stations to the dinner space, and the caterer's prep area - these are just a few of the layout details that warrant thoughtful and keen consideration. TWE starts with concept renderings that are shared with the client and the vendor team, then fine-tuned and finalized, and on day of production, the TWE team supervises placement of furnishings and decor. Rick Tan, principal planner and designer, brings a tape measure on production day to ensure dinner tables are perfectly placed and chairs are evenly set! "Little-known fact, I am certified in feng shui! Along with an obsession for symmetry, I believe layout design should give guests a good sense of orientation, they should be able to fluidly transition through the different parts of the event, to have a sensual experience. In reality, if the layout is well-conceived, the couple and their guests should not even notice it, only that they are having a fabulously fun evening!"      Photography: Nicole Sepulveda Planning, Design & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: BR Cohn After Party Venue: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Catering & Accommodations: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Florals: Flourish DJ: Function 45 Entertainment Live Music: Justin Diaz Video: Phillip Alan Film Cake: Flour & Bloom Dessert: Cafe Apae Rentals: Theoni Collection, Bright Event Rentals Linens: BBJ Linen Signage & Paperie: Shimmer & Stain HMUA: Jenn V Beauty Transportation: Napa Valley Wine Country Tours Classic Trolley: Sonoma Wine Trolley Suit: The Black Tux Dress: Calla Blanche from Schaffer's Bridal
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 Emily & Renzo's wedding was an epitome of a Summer in love. Their day exuded warmth, intimacy, joy, and genuine adoration. From every small detail, whether it was the photos of every year in their relationship leading up to their marriage, whether it was their incredibly unique and dedicated vows, or whether it was the obvious love and support their friends & family have of their blooming marriage, the day was one to remember. Emily herself created the signage and menus for the day - her design choices tied perfectly with the color scheme and aesthetic of their day. One of Emily & Renzo's friends actually created and handmade their wedding rings! Truly a one of a kind gift of love. Joyce Zhou Designs enhanced Emily's and made sure there was not a curl out of place. Her team even stayed extra long for a hair change before the reception! Once the gowns were on, the hair was pinned, the ties were tied, it was showtime. Carneros Resort and Spa provided the perfect July evening backdrop with the sun setting behind the wine country hills. Their team created the tastiest of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Strelitzia Flower Co. delicately created succulent centerpieces which doubled as the perfect guest favor for the end of the evening! The evening ended with s'mores by the fire and a dancing crowd that loved to move - DeBorba Events made sure the party was a hit from the very start! Kate Kennedy Photo did an incredible job capturing the essence of the day and made sure the couple's personalized touches will be cherished forever.
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Photography: Kate Kennedy Photo Planning, Design & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Venue, Catering & Accommodations: Carneros Resort & Spa Florals: Strelitzia Flower Co. DJ: DeBorba Events HMUA: Joyce Zhou Designs  “We are partners and colleagues and friends and lovers,” declared Laurie and Alfonse, of their relationship, adding, “and into French Art Nouveau!” It inspired their planners Rick and Jennifer Tan of Tan Weddings & Events to create an event that was sweet and soulful, romantic and joyful. After visiting some venues in Napa and Sonoma with their planners, the couple chose Silverado Resort & Spa. Its sprawling manicured lawns, luxe accommodations, and top notch catering offered the perfect setting for hosting their guests - colleagues and friends and families. The mansion was designed and built over 150 years ago with touches of Italian and French architecture, which resonated with the couple’s aesthetic. A favorite poster the couple owned by Art Nouveau painter Alfonse Mucha provided the color palette and the spirit of the event. Florals by Flourish Designs were lush, whimsical, and colorful. The signage and paperie by Nikisha King Design House was en pointe with gold tool line motifs. But it was the soul of the couple - their genuine love, sense of gratitude, humor, fun, and flair that radiated to make their celebration magnifique!
Vendor List Photography & Video | Holly D Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant | Tan Weddings & Events Venue, Catering, and Accommodations | Silverado Resort Florals | Flourish Cake | Susie Cakes Signage & Paperie | Nikisha King Design House Rentals | Bright Event Rentals DJ | Sound Image DJs  Ally and Zach’s wedding at Park Winters in Winters, CA, is as much a celebration of the couple’s love as it is about family. The bride’s parents, Andy and Kelly Peart, are co-owners of a boutique rental company called Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals, who provided key decor that defined the essence of the event. From a rustic white hutch that held glass vases with guest names, to an eclectic mix of lounge furniture in blush and ivory, each thoughtfully arranged piece was a symbol of the parent’s pride and support for their children. As planners, Jennifer and Rick Tan of Tan Weddings & Events have been fortunate to plan not only Ally and Zach’s wedding but Ally’s older sister’s wedding as well! It seems the essence of family also extends to the people touched by the Peart passion for closeness and creativity. Rick and Jennifer Tan have partnered with Blossom Farm for many events, and along with other creatives that brought their love and expertise, Ally and Zach’s wedding radiated all the warmth and gratitude of a family gathering, elevated with touches of country chic, romantic elegance, and essence of vintage. Check out the WeddingChicks blog post about their wedding here!
Vendor List Photography: Lela Spiva Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Rentals, Design & Styling: Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals Venue & Catering: Park Winters Florals: Bloom & Vine DJ & Photobooth: DeBorba Events Cake: Palette Cakes Linens: BBJ/La Tavola Videography: Jevin Films HMUA: Kimmi Gustafson & Emily Danelle Signage: Emily Murphey Designs Transportation: MGM Limo Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo NYC from Bella Bridesmaids Bridal Dress: Pronovias from Grace & White Bridal Hairpiece: Grace & White Bridal Suits: The Black Tux  “Este regalo es uno que debemos valorar por encima de todo - this gift is one that we must value above all else.” For Agueda and Octavio, the gift of love was shared by their entire family in a wedding celebration that combined their heritage, personal taste, and Sonoma style. Tan Weddings & Events had the honor of planning and officiating for the couple, whom lead planner, Rick Tan, describes as “incredibly gracious, genuine, and family-oriented, and just ready to party!” A Wedding of Passion The California mission architecture of Sonoma Golf Club proved the ideal backdrop for a laid back aesthetic with terra cotta tile, plaster walls, and rich velvet drapery. The florist, J. Blooms, crafted effortless garden vignettes of green and white. The color palette of black and white elevated the event in a chic, elegant vibe, yet the peacock blue punctuated the look with bold and playful flirtatiousness! And the mariachi, Mi Tierra Linda, filled the air with cultural flair and fervor. The Final Key Tan Weddings & Events highly values their team of creatives - it is truly like conducting a symphony of brilliant musicians that makes the event so harmonious, but Rick Tan is quick to add, “The true success of an event and the joyful experience of the attendees stems from the couple. Agueda and Octavio’s hearts were so full of love that their energy rippled out like a song, lifting everyone up, celebrating family, partying the night away!"
Vendor List Photography: Nicole Sepulveda Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Catering & Accommodations: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Venue: Sonoma Golf Club Florals: J. Blooms Video: Jevin Films DJ: DeBorba Events Cake: Flour & Bloom Rentals: Bright Event Rentals Photo Booth: Giggle & Riot Mariachi: Mi Tierra Linda  Taylor & Tom were one of the many couples who had to reschedule their wedding due to the pandemic. Although this is never ideal, their day turned out even better than expected and was held entirely outdoors as an extra precaution. A New Plan Originally, Taylor & Tom had planned to have an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour followed by an indoor reception. However, with the blessing of a beautiful day, we collectively decided hosting everything outdoors would ultimately make their guests feel the most comfortable. Their beautiful ceremony at Sonoma Golf Club's Oak Tree Lawn kicked off their celebration, followed by a beautiful dinner on the same lawn! Standard Event Rentals handled the draping which helped create the natural barrier to make this flip possible! Fairmont Sonoma's team transformed the space flawlessly. Flourish created the most stunning arrangements that fit with the natural ivy beautifully. The incorporation of fruit with the centerpieces brought the tables to life and gave the ultimate late summer atmosphere to the tablescape. The happy couple ended their night dancing under the stars and string lights on the upper terrace of the venue. HIP Entertainment provided live music which kept the crowd moving all night long! It was one of our favorite settings to see dancing take place. At the end of the night the wedding party departed on a classic wine trolley from Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley which made for a great getaway (which was also very suitable given the location!) All together the wedding ran smoothly and turned out even better than Taylor & Tom had expected. The new plan ended up being a huge hit across their guests and everyone could celebrate safely!
 Vendor List Photo: Kate Anfinson Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Catering & Accommodations: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Venue: Sonoma Golf Club Video: Darin Reyes Productions Band & MC: HIP Entertainment & Events Florals: Flourish Rentals: Standard Event Rentals | La Tavola/BBJ Linen HMUA: Michele Deeann | Tina Romo Cake: Flour & Bloom Transportation: Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley Dress: Rue de Seine from Lovely Bride SF Suit: Suit Supply  A fabulously chic setting, and a decadent four-course dinner for their family and friends. These were the top priorities for David and Anne, a couple from the Bay Area with a sophisticated aesthetic and tastes. Tan Weddings & Events, their planner, knew immediately the perfect pairing: Hamel Family Wines would host, and Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn would cater the event, both in Sonoma Valley. A Wine Country Wedding Hamel Family Wines cultivates a chic blend of modernity - a tasting room of steel, glass, and rammed earth, and traditional - a wine cave, oak barrels, and a biodynamic vineyard. Fairmont Sonoma proudly caters for large-scale events, prepared with locally-sourced ingredients and customized for the client’s discerning palate! A Team of Luxury To complete the guest experience, Tan Weddings & Events assembled a team of creatives including Theoni, Bright, and Le Bloomerie. The place settings and florals created a richly textured, sensual experience that supported the four-course meal of seared scallops, Dungeness crab and cauliflower soup, roasted beet salad, and entrees such as filet mignon with potato dauphinoise. Dessert followed, along with cake from Flour & Bloom, as Talia Koval painted a live canvas of the celebration. Anne and David, seated at a u-shaped array of farm tables, flanked by their family and close friends, shared words of gratitude - for each other, for the blessings of togetherness, for an evening that was their dream come true.
   Vendor List: Photo: Nicole Sepulveda Photography Planning, Design & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Venue & Wines: Hamel Family Wines Catering & Accommodations: Fairmont Sonoma DJ: Extreme Productions Florals: Le Bloomerie Video: Inventive Filming Cake: Flour & Bloom HMUA: Urban Beauty Loft Live Painter: Talia Koval Rentals: Theoni Collection Lighting: Bright Event Rentals Transportation: Grape Escapes Limousine Suit: Ermenegildo Zegna Dress: Netta BenShabu Shoes: Jimmy Choo  Michelle and Walter were the sweetest couple who met at UC Davis (just like Jennifer & Rick!) These college sweethearts had a day full of love surrounded by their closest family and friends. Their vibrant Fall color palette mixed with the lush greenery Park Winters has to offer, created the perfect ambiance to celebrate their union. A Fall Wedding Their crisp November wedding day turned out beautifully. It was bright and sunny, only adding to the joy the couple was beaming with themselves! For late November weddings, we always recommend starting the ceremony earlier to capture more light for photos, and to end the evening earlier before it gets too cold for comfort for your guests. Michelle and Walter certainly followed our advice and got some of the most amazing sunlit photos to look back on and cherish as a result! We especially love that it was a Monday wedding -- weekday weddings have the most laid back vibe, which is the perfect recipe for a stress-free, lovely day. Amazing Vendor Team The couple chose to hire a variety of our referred vendors who were beyond excited to make this day a dream. Strelitzia Flower Company created stunning florals to brighten their Fall wedding day. Phillip Alan Films and Valley Images Photography captured their day perfectly, not a moment left uncovered. Veronica Marshall, Veronica Gersalia, and Yesi Dominguez accentuated Michelle's natural beauty making her look like a true princess in her BHLDN gown. The couple and many of the guests stayed at Hotel Winters which is a fabulous location for hair & makeup and getting ready. Not only is it conveniently located near the beautiful Park Winters venue, it is located in the heart of downtown Winters which offers wine & cheese tasting, fabulous restaurants, a spa, and hiking along the creek. A Personal Touch To "tie" together Michelle and Walter's special day, hand-calligraphy place cards were tied with silk ribbon onto the napkins. Our team designed the couple's signage to match the place cards and other written elements throughout their wedding. Walter's aunt even handcrafted organic herbal healing salves as guest favors which were much needed during the cooler winter months. Another wedding marked as a success in our books, but like all others, would not have been accomplishable without the help of all of the amazing vendors, friends, and family involved!
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Photo: Valley Images Photography Planning & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Venue & Catering: Park Winters Florals: Strelitzia DJ: The Wedding DJ Video: Phillip Alan Films HMUA: Veronica Marshall | Veronica Gersalia | Yesi Dominguez Dessert: Zest Fresh Pastry West Dress: BHLDN Suit: Menguin  Catrin and Pierre envisioned a wedding with their closest family and friends. They had the idea of marrying the day after Christmas since everyone would be in town traveling to visit for the holidays. How lovely is the idea to make a season so merry and bright, that much more memorable! A Classic Ceremony The couple held a beautiful ceremony at St. Francis Solano church. The couple's ceremony was adorned with poinsettias and Christmas trees and the church had a multitude of classic details that only added to the union of Catrin and Pierre. Following the ceremony, there were plenty of grand exit photo opportunities! One of our favorites being the two exiting down the main steps which was captured beautifully by Nicole Sepulveda Photography! Winter Celebration The reception that followed was hosted at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. The venue being conveniently located minutes from the church, making for the perfect reception venue to continue the celebration. Fairmont Sonoma's sweeping 14-acre property is full of hidden gems for photos, gatherings, and more. Even more conveniently, the resort features 226 guest rooms and suites leaving plenty of space for Catrin and Pierre's wedding guests to end their evenings safe and soundly. The couple opted to host their reception in Sonoma Valley Room. The weather was crisp and holding the event indoors was perfect. The high farmhouse ceilings with wooden beams paired with the fireplace centered in the room created the perfect atmosphere for their Winter reception. Their palette honored the cool colors of Winter without being overly holiday-themed. A multiple-course dinner paired with Sonoma native wines filled both bellies and hearts. To finish off the meal, a cheescake-filled wedding cake made the evening an event to remember! In lieu of dancing, their bi-lingual DJ featured a variety of presentations, a slideshow about the couple, and interactive games, which their guests absolutely loved. Catrin & Pierre's wedding helped end our 2021 on a wonderful note, we know it did the same for their guests as well. Entering into 2022 held an extra amount of hope for the pair! A Winter wedding has a certain romance about it. Maybe it's the cozy feelings, the warm gathering of family, or the holidays, but we certainly know the conclusion of 2021 was extra cheerful and full of love :)
Vendor List Photographer: Nicole Sepulveda Photography DJ & Video: Simply Elegant Florist: Bloom & Vine Cake/Dessert: Let Them Eat Cake Planning & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Ceremony Venue: St. Francis Solano RCC Reception Venue, Catering, Accommodations: Fairmont Sonoma Instagram Vendor List Photographer: @ns.weddings.portraits DJ & Video: Simply Elegant Florist: @bloomandvine Cake/Dessert: @letthemeatcakedavis Planning & Produciton: @tanweddingsandevents Ceremony Venue: St. Francis Solano RCC Reception Venue, Catering, Accommodations: @fairmontsonoma @sonomaweddings  Mahino and Ben's wedding was one for the century. From its stunning locations, flawless attire, lush florals, and delicious food, the entire weekend was packed full of details to remember for a lifetime. Their wedding was a 4-day extravaganza with guests from all over the world. Mahino and Ben even traveled from New York themselves and hosted one of the most spectacular destination weddings we've had the pleasure of coordinating! A Multi-Cultural Dream Mahino and Ben's wedding weekend started off with a Welcome Dinner at Tre Posti. It was a beautiful, sunny evening to kick things off! Mahino's bright and cheery dress paired so nicely with the scenery and surrounding decor. Their crowd-pleasing menu set the tone for the rest of the weekend. This first evening event ended magically with a mix of fireworks and twinkling string lights showering over their guests. The second day included their Rehearsal Dinner at the Culinary Institute of America. At this event, they incorporated a short Hindu ceremony as everyone was adorned in traditional Indian garb. Ben entered on a horse while Egyptian musicians played with the bridal party dancing alongside of them. They later incorporated the Hora to tie in Ben's Jewish roots. Mahino, with both Egyptian and Indian descent, was draped beautifully in bright red and gold accents. Before we could blink, their wedding day had arrived! The wedding was at Calistoga Ranch and kept to very traditional American cultures and trends. At the end of the ceremony, they stomped the glass to keep the Jewish layers intermingled throughout their celebratory weekend. Admiring Mahino's stunning wedding gown, we couldn't help but reflect on the thirty bustles it took five people to properly attach! She was show-stoppingly beautiful and every detail was worth it beyond measure. They ended the weekend with a Farewell Brunch at Calistoga Inn. It was the perfect setting and way to thank their guests for the journeys they had made to celebrate Mahino and Ben. With both stomachs and hearts full, Mahino and Ben concluded their wedding of a lifetime with nothing but amazing memories to look back on. We adored how the couple honored their cultural backgrounds and kept true to who they are while also creating a truly elegant weekend. Behind the Scenes You might be wondering how did we pull off this over-the-top wedding with a couple that lives across the country? For couples like this who could not come visit in person, we found creative ways to plan the most important details. For their main wedding tasting, we had the pleasure of attending it with Ben's mother. It was a great time to exchange feedback as well as get to know the mother of the groom! For the creative aspects of design and aesthetics, we sent Mahino and Ben detailed photos of various combinations of rentals. We even had hand drawn renderings for design set ups since they could not physically attend showroom visits with us. An added touch that was so much fun for us to do was create a custom logo for their wedding celebrations! They ended up using the logo on paperie (thank you Little Bird Paper Company!), custom wax seals on menus, custom signage, and even had it printed on guest gift bags. The wedding was a huge success and went off without a hitch thanks to all of the amazing vendors involved. All that being said, near or far, we are here to help you plan the wedding of your dreams! Venue, Catering & Bar | Tre Posti
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