When people think about weddings, a wedding dress is often one of the first things to cross their mind. A wedding tux is just as important and a well-fitted tux is more complicated than many people think! Here are our four tips to consider when choosing, selecting, or designing your wedding tux. FIT, FIT, FIT! A well-fitting suit or tux is your base for a wedding ensemble that says, “I care about this important day, and I want to look my absolute best!” Small details such as jacket cuff length will make or break a suit. TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS, MODERN CUT. A suit/tux is timeless so stick with traditional elements such as notched lapels, straight pockets, two jacket buttons, 100% wool, but kick it up a notch by going with a modern, slim silhouette. CLASSIC COLORS and COHESIVENESS. The suits should align with the overall color palette, the season, the setting. Lighter colors for spring and summer, darker for fall and winter. Make the pocket square or tie an essential accessory that lets the wearer bring in some of the wedding colors. MADE TO MEASURE. Custom-tailored suits are expensive, and off-the-rack just doesn’t cut it. Go for a company like Indochino - the middle option, called “made to measure” - the system lets you enter measurements either online or in a showroom, then they will adjust your fabric of choice to fit with your measurements. Not only can you choose from a wide array of fabrics, but also choose items like the lining, pocket flaps, real buttonholes, and monogramming! Interested in starting to design your customized tux? Visit the link below to save some money! Photo: Valley Images Photography
Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center UC Davis Catering: Olive & Vine Catering DJ: DeBorba Events Florals: Bloom & Vine Paperie, Signage & Live Painter: Pigment & Parchment Cake: Palette Cakes Video: Jevin Films Rentals & Lighting: Celebrations Event Rentals Moon Arch: Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals Astronomy Presentation: Astronomy Club at UC Davis Suits: Indochino Your wedding signage and paperie are not light tasks to neglect! A lot of couple's make the mistake of thinking this is a small component in comparison to the whole wedding and either procrastinate, forget key details, or find out that it's way more work than they ever anticipated. Don't be this couple!! For this month's vendor spotlight - we've reached out to one of our favorite custom paperie vendors, Nikisha King Design House, to find out her take on why hiring a professional is so important. Nikisha King Design House Nikisha Hidalgo has been creating custom signage and paperie for 13 years! We wanted to find out what keeps Nikisha doing what she does and she said, "My favorite part of the job is building a brand that allows fellow designers and artists to do what they love most, creating without dealing with the other complexities of business management. As Chief Business Officer of NK Design House, I create systems and workflows that make things easier for our clients and team." When asked what is one thing you wish couples knew about your side of the industry? Nikisha replied with, "The stationery and paper goods are the whispers in the background that facilitate a smooth guest experience. Think of all the signs that direct you and welcome you every day. They speak directly to you without saying a word. This is how stationery serves you and your guests at any event." The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Vendor Who better than Nikisha herself would know the benefits of hiring a professional instead of attempting to handle your signage needs in the "DIY" way - Nikisha's reasons verbatim are: 1. Working with a professional, someone who has done the process over 150 times, is the most reliable way to get it right each time. Creating paper goods on your own can be confusing and expensive because of the many errors you'll encounter with it being your first time. 2. A visionary. Professionals have been trained or practiced for so long that their imaginations can reach astonishing heights. You can share your vision with a professional, and they will take it to the next level for you. This is the fun and exciting part of planning any event. 3. You'll gain ease! This is my favorite benefit of working with a professional. When planning an event with 15+ creative partners/vendors, it's challenging to keep everything together. So imagine DIYing things on your own, for the first time. It's even tougher. By hiring a professional, you'll get what you envisioned and more without the headache or heartache (when it doesn't turn out as you hoped) because they will take on all the pressure or stress of it all. Wedding Advice One of our favorite questions to ask every vendor spotlight is for their piece of wedding advice for any couple and Nikisha told us, "Everything is about what you value and what you truly love. There is no such thing as expensive or cheap. Our clients value the quality of service and paper goods because it makes their lives easier. In other words, signage and paper goods are the whispers in the background guiding everyone and making sure they're having a great time. Our clients invest 5-10% of their budget in all paper goods such as custom textured save the date cards and invitations to the custom cocktail napkins ensuring their guests feel seen, loved, and welcomed." Real Testimonial "This was a wonderful experience for us. NK Design House truly listened to what we were trying to achieve and express to our granddaughter's wedding guest. The consistency across all the elements was perfect, the work perfectly captured our vision. Upon receiving save the dates and invitations the recipients commented to us... "we understand what the event will be, elegant, joyful and highly sophisticated". From Save the Date to final cocktail napkin and all the signage in between the process and the final outcome was collaborative, thoughtful, creative and patient!!" Nikisha was super helpful in sharing with us why the professional perspective is so important! Ready to dive in to the planning process? Contact us today for a custom quote. Vendor List
Top Photo: Photography: Better With You Photography Planning, Design & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Venue, Catering & Accommodations: La Playa Carmel Florals: Fleurs du Soleil Signage & Paperie: Nikisha King Design House Bottom Photos: Photography & Video: Holly D Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue, Catering, and Accommodations: Silverado Resort Florals: Flourish Signage & Paperie: Nikisha King Design House Rentals: Bright Event Rentals Elopements & intimate weddings dramatically took off in 2020; ever since, they've remained super popular in the wedding industry! Whether you want to skip over the stress and lengthy timeline of wedding planning, want a few close family and friends present, or are just that excited to marry the love of your life as soon as possible, our elopement package is perfect for you! Tan Weddings & Events Elopement Package So what is included you might ask? Our essential Elopement Package includes planning & coordination, officiant, florals, photographer, and celebratory champagne or cider. We have optional add-ons for a cake, live musician, and venue research assistance. We've had elopements at full wedding venues, redwood parks, seaside cliffs, backyards, and more. Our package is designed in a way where everything is consolidated and incredibly simple on your end knowing that every detail will be planned and fit together beautifully to create the most magical intimate moment for you and your fiancee. Although elopements are smaller than a full wedding - we still plan and treat them with the same level of attention and care. You will be granted access to TWE Exclusive Planning Tools and provided extra resources that you might need or want for your wedding experience. We will manage the timeline, any layout logistics, communicate with you and your vendor team, and pull together a one-of-a-kind event! Ready to take the leap? Contact us today for more details :) Vendor List
Photography: Nicole Sepulveda Photography Planning, Coordination, and Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Henry Cowell State Park Cake: Palette Cakes Florals: Bloom & Vine HMUA: Veronica Marshall Dress: Rebecca Ingram from Ever After Bridal Suit: Perry Ellis A classic white and black wedding will never go out of style, but one of our favorite trends of 2023 leading into 2024 is color! Color has a way of changing the aesthetic, the ambiance, and the overall vibe of your event in ways that no other design aspect can. Are you in the wedding planning process and want to incorporate color? Did you just get engaged and are searching for inspiration? Or are you just a lover of beautiful things and are just all-around curious? Below are 5 color schemes that are BIG in 2023-2024. Browns & Neutrals Think about your iced coffee, but in a color palette form and you have the browns & neutrals color scheme. Ivory, off-white, and taupe have been long-time classics, but we're talking about the deeper caramels, copper, chocolate, and rich browns. There's a warmth and coziness this color scheme brings that creates the perfect atmosphere for your friends & family to come together and celebrate. Blues Talk about a dreamy palette! Blues in all shades can set an amazing tone. Whether you go the dusty blue route, the deep and dramatic indigo, or somewhere in the middle - this color can suit any season year around! Greens Green is present in almost every wedding. Either in the venue landscape, the floral arrangements, the list goes on! Pulling greens into more than just the organic side of things creates a classy and clean look. It can also create a modern twist with shades of lime and chartreuse. It's easy to use as an accent, it's flattering on everyone, and it's the perfect touch of color for our "neutral" loving couples! Pink Have you always dreamed of a whimsical wedding? Pink is the color for you. Magentas, dusty rose, blush, no matter the mix of pinks - it creates the loveliest touch to things! Garden weddings, delicate or intricate china, crystal champagne coupes, velvet or linen, if these things fit within your vision - pink just might be the color for you! Jewel Tones For our bolder couples out there, jewel tones set a mood like no other! These colors provide a sense of mystery and drama in the best ways possible. Navy, mustard, burgundy, violets, and turquoise. You can opt to create a combination of these tones or use one or two of them with other neutral or metallic complements. You'll be set up a for a wedding as vibrant as your love :) Now you have a palette picked out, but you need help putting a design aesthetic together around it? Contact us today to see how we can help create the wedding of your dreams! Vendor List
Top Photo Photography: Better With You Photography Planning & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: La Playa Carmel Florals: Fleurs du Soleil Photo 1 Photography: Nicole Sepulveda Photography Planning & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: B.R. Cohn Winery Florals: Flourish Rentals: Theoni & Bright Event Rentals Photo 2 Photography: Kreate Photography Planning & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Sonoma Golf Club Florals: Bloom & Vine Rentals: Frances Lane & Bright Event Rentals Photo 3 Photography: Maya Lora Photo Planning & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Florals: Fig & Vine Rentals: Frances Lane & Bright Event Rentals Venue: B.R. Cohn Winery Photo 4 Photography: Lela Spiva Photography Planning & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Florals: Bloom & Vine Rentals: Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals Venue: Park Winters Photo 5 Photography: Britt Renee Photography Planning & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Florals: The Pollen Mill Venue: Sonoma Golf Club Calling all sweet tooths out there! If one of the first things that crosses your mind when you think of a wedding is CAKE, then you're in the right place. There are so many trends with desserts at weddings, but a forever classic that is incredibly versatile is wedding cake! We wanted to spotlight one of our favorite bakers, Kellie Velasquez with Palette Cakes to find out some of her favorite current wedding cake trends. Maybe this will spark new inspiration for you :) Palette Cakes Kellie has been baking her whole life, but has been doing it professionally for the last 12 years! She's grown her love for wedding cakes in particular in the last 9 years. Kellie loves so many things about this business, but her favorite is, "I love designing custom cakes and seeing the vision become a reality! Once the cake is finished, there is no better feeling than seeing it all come together! I also love chatting with clients and hearing about their dream wedding spread!" We wanted to find out from Kellie what is something that all couples should know about the wedding cake industry and she informed us, "although bakers aren't at your wedding for more than an hour setting up, there is so much work and love that goes into your dream cake or dessert spread leading up to the big day! Hours of emailing, designing, baking, cleaning, creating those little details, seriously so much love!" Wedding Cake Trends We asked Kellie her current favorite wedding trends and here's 3 amazing ideas she provided us! Floral Designs. We are all probably familiar with fresh florals on wedding cakes, but have you seen sugar flowers as the main event? Kellie is a master at this and creates entirely edible florals to adorn your dream wedding cake design. Time and time again, we've heard from guests, "Wow! Those flowers are edible?!" Narrow Cakes. Whether the cake is single tiered or has multiple levels, narrowing the overall shape creates this art deco/modern look. Such a slight change that often times couple don't even think of it! It makes the world a difference if it fits within your wedding aesthetic. Colored Cakes. White is a forever classic choice and makes a great base for any type of wedding cake. However, have you ever considered color? There's so many ways to incorporate color into a wedding cake while still keeping it neutral if that's your goal. Color can bring a cake to life in ways other design elements simply cannot. Ombre color schemes, alternating colored tiers, speckled paint designs, and more - the list goes on for how color can enhance your design. Chat with your baker on their recommendations for what could be possible for your wedding cake! Vendor's Couple Advice Kellie's creative advice to couples who are currently wedding planning or starting the process is to, "hire professional vendors and trust them to create something magical for your big day! We do our best work when you provide guidance, but let us do our thing! Know what you like, but not necessarily 100% what you want - be open to something different!" Real Testimonials "There wasn’t much my husband and I had on our “must-have” list for the wedding, but my sweet tooth dictated that we had to have the most stunning cake and dessert table anyone had ever seen (and tasted)! We fell in love with the idea of sugar flowers and intricate but subtle detailing for our cake, and looked high and low for an artist that could deliver. We found Kellie and could not have been more tickled with how it turned out! Kellie immediately understood our vision and even supported a special flavor request for us (banana cake)! The masterpiece that Kellie created left us and our guests stunned! Kellie not only delivered the biggest, fluffiest, most elegant sugar flowers, but she crafted the most delicate appliqué detailing and hand painted a subtle blush marbling with gold accents across the entire cake. This cake was STUNNING! And it doesn’t stop there…we also wanted custom cookies and not only did Kellie painstakingly apply the same marbling and gold detailing to countless cookies, but she also had a custom stamp made to create this elegant embossing effect with our names (which she then gifted us on our wedding day). We also ordered several of Kellie’s homemade pastries and cookies (including my favorite - frosted oatmeal). And not only was everything beautiful, but it was also DELICIOUS! We had several guests tell us the cake was one of the best they ever had. EVER! And the cookies and pastries? Not a crumb left in the house. Kellie is the sweetest, kindest, and most talented chef. Whether you have a specific vision in mind or just know you want a beautiful cake, you cannot go wrong with Palette Cakes. Trust Kellie and she will deliver a fairytale of desserts that your guests will remember for years to come!" If you couldn't tell already from the above review, Kellie is amazing at what she does! However, we always like to ask our vendor spotlights if they had any other job in the world, what would they want to do? Kellie responded, "If I had to do any other job, I think it would be teaching! My mother was a teacher and I always admired the impact she got to make on so many lives. I've also found my favorite part of being a Pastry Chef back when I worked with large teams, was training new bakers! I absolutely loved sharing my knowledge and craft with someone new!" Contact us today to see how we can help curate the perfect vendor team for you! Vendor Credits
Top Photo: Photo: Matt Lim Photography Production & Design: Tan Weddings & Events Venue & Catering: Park Winters Cake: Palette Cakes Paperie + Signage: Katie Buckwalter Photo 1: Photography: Milou + Olin Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue, Catering, Bar & Accommodations: Park Winters Cake: Palette Cakes Photo 2: Photography: Nicole Sepulveda Photography Planning, Coordination, and Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Henry Cowell State Park Cake: Palette Cakes Florals: Bloom & Vine Photo 3: Photo: Valley Images Photography Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center UC Davis Cake: Palette Cakes Photo 4: 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 Cake: Palette Cakes Your wedding day is full of moments you'll likely want to cherish forever. But how do you decide what moments are important to just be present for and what moments should you want to be captured on film forever? We've reached out to this month's vendor spotlight, Scott & Dana Photographers, for their advice on the matter :) Scott & Dana Photographers Scott & Dana are married photographers known for their light and airy photography style. The dynamic duo covers all bases and makes the perfect team to photograph all of your "can't miss" moments. They've been in business for over 11 years and their favorite part about being in the wedding photography business is, "the ride of it all-- getting to be part of the most exciting and most memorable day of peoples' lives. And getting to help them remember it more clearly and beautifully." Scott & Dana tie their professionalism with a warm and caring demeanor. They pride themselves on and want couples to know, "that [photography] comes with endless work, if you want to be good. It's not just the taking photos. It's all the pre-planning, the scouting, the communication with client and planner beforehand, and all of the post-wedding organizing, editing, communication and sharing of images." 3 Most Memorable Moments Now here's a snippet from Scott & Dana to get you started on the shots you'll want to make sure are on your photographer's list. 1. The walk down the aisle, whether it be alone or with a parent or with another important person to you. Bonus points if it's from both perspectives of in front of you and behind you! 2. The first time the couple sees each other on the wedding day. Whether it be the first look, the first steps down the aisle, or a while you're getting ready together. 3. You'll be surprised how distracting your wedding day can be. Be sure to capture a true moment of connection between the couple. That moment where you can tell it's JUST THEM...that their bonding through experience of the day is really the most important part of their wedding. Vendor Wedding Advice Every vendor has a piece of advice for potential wedding couples as every vendor experiences a wedding from a different perspective. Scott & Dana's advice is, "choose the professionals who will work with you to make your day be everything you want it to be, be diligent and involved through planning, and then BE PRESENT on the wedding day, while you trust your chosen professionals to make it all happen <3" Real Testimonials "Working with Scott and Dana was one of the highlights of our entire wedding experience, hands down. From the first phone call, we recognized that not only were they incredibly professional and would produce the highest quality work, but they were also just FUN and interesting people to work with! Their love for each other and for their profession is palpable, which makes working with them such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You spend a LOT of time with your photographers on your wedding day, more so than you realize, and we felt SO lucky to have Scott and Dana by our sides. They helped to keep everything on track, calmed us down when we got nervous, and reminded us to stay present during an incredibly busy day. From the informational booklet they sent us when we booked them, to our engagement photo shoot, to the wedding day timeline they helped create, to the continued communication post-wedding, we truly could not have asked for a better pair of photographers or a better experience. You can stop searching now because you’ve already come across the best of the best! Seriously, take this one off the wedding to-do list and book Scott and Dana today!" We'll leave you with this fun fact - "We once won a convertible Volkswagen Beetle in a kissing contest! We kissed for 36 hours with a 5 min break every hour, competing with 93 other couples, and we WON! Not only that, we got better at kissing!"...and what could be better than a couple in love photographing a newlywed couple in love ;) Want to pick our brains on other amazing vendors you could hire for your wedding day? Contact us today to find out! Vendor List
Photography: Scott & Dana Photographers Planning, Design, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: Sonoma Golf Club Catering & Accommodations: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Florals: Vanda Floral HMUA: Jenn V Beauty Cake: Sweetie Pies Rentals: Bright Event Rentals DJ: Sound Image Entertainment Signage & Papery: Shimmer & Stain Photo Booth: Giggle & Riot Live Music: Carl Vast Transportation: Napa Valley Wine Country Tours Groomsmen Suits: Eli Thomas Menswear Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie Bridal Gown: Allure at Trudy’s Bridal The day is almost here, the nerves are probably setting in, and the excitement is building! It's officially T-minus seven days from your wedding day. The wedding planning is done, and the final details are in place, now what do you do with these last few days as fiancees before becoming married partners? A FINAL DETAILS MEETING WITH THE PLANNER. At TWE, the planning is buttoned up with a final details meeting to go over all the notes amassed throughout the planning and to catch any last-minute details. It's a great way to feel reassured all concerns, priorities, and questions have been addressed so you can truly sit back and relax these final days leading up to the wedding. Also, it's a great time to make sure to arrange for final payments to your vendor team. GO OVER PERSONAL CHECKLISTS. Whether traveling to a destination wedding or a few minutes in town, go over final checklists of items you'll need to remember before the wedding, during the wedding, and following the wedding. Think rings, license, attire, travel accommodations, honeymoon plans, and preparation. This will make the wedding day that much more enjoyable knowing you have all components squared away! BREATHE, REST, SOAK IN THE LOVE! We love to remind all our couples to get plenty of rest, hydrate, don’t deviate too much from routines, release anxiety, and surrender to the good vibes and loving energy. Would you like us on your team so you can count on a relaxing week leading up to the wedding? Contact us today for a quote for your personalized event! Vendor List
Photography: Liz Zimbelman Photography Planning, Production & Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: The Maples Catering: Farm to Table Catering Florals: Fig & Vine DJ: Function 45 Entertainment Cake: Freeport Bakery Rentals: Celebrations Event Rentals & Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals HMUA: Veronica Marshall Beauty Transportation: MGM Limo Services Photobooth: Giggle & Riot Funbooths Dog Chaperone: Dog of Honor Events Suit: Men's Wearhouse Dress: Christina Wu Gown from Miosa Bridal For this week's blog - we'd love to feature Bella & Billy's Park Winters Wedding! Enjoy reading about their love story and what made their wedding day so special. Their Love Story Bella and Billy have been together for 8 glorious years and originally met in Davis, California while attending college at UC Davis. The two were coworkers at their apartment complex and bonded over pizza deliveries to their residents! When the day came to propose, Billy planned a date on their 6-year anniversary. With the help of Bella's cousin, Billy had arranged a wine tasting date at Domaine Chandon Winery in Napa Valley. When they arrived there was a large arrangement of Bella's favorite flowers and a violinist playing Taylor Swift's "Love Story." (Are you crying yet!?) Billy got down on one knee, recited "Love Story" lyrics, and proposed. He even thought to dress up their dog in a bow tie for the occasion! The Wedding Day When it came to wedding planning some of the most important things to the couple were having an intimate and smaller guest count since they wanted to be able to spend time with everyone who attended. Everyone who attended had a part in the couple's love story and made an impact on their relationship. Bella was the visionary behind the design and aesthetic. Their wedding was full of elegant and delicate details. Every color, texture, flower, candle, linen played their part beautifully in their English Countryside Garden aesthetic. They also wanted to include personalized touches from their guestbook showcasing their love letters over the years to their custom signature cocktails to tribute Billy's bartending profession! Mickey, their beloved dog who had just passed shortly before the wedding, was present in photos and custom illustrated cocktail napkins. The Couple's Favorite Parts Bella's favorite wedding day moment was their first look. She remembers feeling restless all morning, but finally being able to see Billy and spend time together melted the nerves and stress away. She was, "surprised by how emotional I got!" Billy's favorite moment were the speeches during the reception. To him, this was when everything finally sank in. He recalls, "hearing our story told through the lens of some of our favorite people, and knowing how much our friends love my wife, I was overwhelmed with happiness at that point!" Couple's Advice The couple chose to work with Tan Weddings & Events because "we loved Jennifer & Rick's welcoming and calm energy. After the first call, we felt really reassured and knew that they put the couple first. It was clear that they were pros and that we'd be in good hands!" When it came to choosing Park Winters as their venue, the couple had "toured across venues northern and southern California, bun funnily enough landed back at Park Winters was the very first venue we saw. The grounds were just so beautiful, and it offered a little bit of everything we liked: outdoor and indoor space, luscious greenery, and historic charm. The staff was also so kind and great to work with!" These are all great factors to consider when looking for a wedding venue that speaks to you. The final tip Bella & Billy would share with other couples in the wedding planning process would be, "as important as your wedding is, it should ultimately be something you're excited about. Sometimes the stress of planning can be overwhelming and make you want to give up, so just take a step back and remember why it's happening. If you're frustrated, communicate with your spouse and remember that you are partners." We couldn't have said it better ourselves :) In need of a wedding planner to bring your wedding vision to life? Contact us today to find out how we can help you! 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 You just got engaged...first of all, CONGRATULATIONS! This is such a happy and exciting time for you, your partner, and your friends & families involved. If you're anything like us and like to plan ahead, you might be wondering what wedding vendors you need to start researching first and even more importantly, in what order! We're here to give you our opinion on the first three vendors we think would be beneficial to hire initially. THE WEDDING PLANNER. The planner is the frontline resource whose experience is invaluable in finding the best venue, assembling the best team, and optimizing your wedding budget. Hiring them first gives the couple an overarching support throughout the planning and production. Even if you have clear ideas of what you want, your planner is an expert in the field and will have ways of creating your dream ideas in the most efficient way possible! THE VENUE. With the help of the planner, securing the venue is important. Planners often have worked at multiple venues in the area and will know what works well for certain weddings and what does not. This is hugely beneficial as just because a venue looks pretty, doesn't necessarily mean it's the perfect fit for you! The venue sets the stage for the whole celebration, so it's important to secure it next and lock in a date to begin researching the vendors to follow. THE CATERER. Great food is consistently at the top of clients’ priority lists, so getting a caterer on board who has worked at the venue, has a full service team, and is passionate about great food is key! Some venues have full service caterers onsite already, but some venues you'll need to hire one familiar with offsite service. There's a wide variety of levels of quality when it comes to caterers and they specialize with different aspects. They'll not only be in charge of the food, but also set the tables, pour wine tableside, clear dirty dishes, and make sure your stations stay stocked! Want to know who we'd recommend hiring next? Contact us today for a quote on how we can help you plan your dream wedding day! 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 As wedding planners, we see so many different types of weddings from different sizes, aesthetics, locations, logistics, design, and so many more details! Needless to say, we definitely have our favorite details we wanted to highlight as areas to keep in mind while on your wedding planning journey! A BEAUTIFUL PLACE-SETTING. When the flatware, glassware, plateware, linens, menu and guest card all work cohesively to meet the aesthetic AND the meal service, dinner becomes a real treat. The charger is often an essential element that binds it all together. CEREMONY FOCAL POINT. Whether a lavish arch of florals, a portico draped in sheer linens, a magnificent vineyard, or a stand of majestic oaks, the ceremony backdrop and space should be thoughtfully chosen and logistics carefully planned. Even making sure the center aisle has the perfect width, and is precisely lined up! (One of my pet peeves is a misaligned center aisle!!) SWEETHEART TABLE PLACEMENT. We prefer this over a head table configuration - the couple gets some privacy and a buffer zone while still enjoying their company. Make it a romantic space, its location chosen to take advantage of the couple’s perspective. ATTIRE. Specifically for the suiting. Wedding gowns are important too, but these pieces are typically well thought out and accounted for with most weddings! For another attire piece often overlooked, take the time to invest in well-fitting, good quality suits, and accessories that are not an after-thought but carefully chosen to fit with the personality and vibe of the occasion. BAR and APPS. Cocktail hour is a special and unique part of wedding day, where guests get to mingle and chat. Make the bar a focal point with top shelf drinks, specialty cocktails, or fun decor. Take the time to choose some fabulously presented apps, whether passed (preferable) or a charcuterie table. Want to know more? We're here to help you every step along the way! Contact us today to see how we can connect all of your wedding pieces :) Vendor List
Photography: Maya Lora Photo Planning, Design & Production: Tan Weddings & Events Venue: B.R. Cohn Winery Catering: Park Avenue Catering Florals: Fig & Vine Cake: Flour & Bloom Dessert: Cafe Apae Photo Booth: Our DIY Love Rentals: Bright Event Rentals, Frances Lane DJ: Beat Fleet DJs HMUA: Kristina Does Makeup & Hair Lawn Games: Sac Lawn Games Signage & Paperie: Yellow Brick Graphics |
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