Design Inspirations

Wedding Venue: Beltane Ranch Cute Country Couture

Posted Oct 25, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Jerry Yoon Photographers For more fun images, check out the photo gallery! About the Venue Do something creative and romantic for your wedding celebration: consider a Shabby Chic affair at Beltane Ranch. Beltane Ranch is a working ranch in the heart of Sonoma. The ranch was established in 1878 and is home to lush gardens and a charming bed and breakfast. The property overflows with natural elements – fruit orchards, grape vineyards, and an organic cattle ranch, making a wedding at Beltane Ranch a unique experience for your family and friends. Offer ceremony seating with simple white, natural, [...]

Design Inspiration: Napa Loves Lilac

Posted Oct 18, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photograph by: Jennifer Baciocco Photography Ask the Expert Did you know there are four distinct shades of Lilac? Floral Lilac, Lilac Grey, Lilac Blue, and Old (dark) Lilac. With the wide variety hues available, it seems natural that so many brides would choose this wonderfully sentimental and romantic color palette. Hints of Lilac are abundant in nature; you can create amazing designs with highlights of Lavender, Wisteria, Orchids, and Hydrangea. All of these gorgeous flowers pull from the same floral color palette. Lilac is extraordinarily versatile – it is a subtle combination of blush and violet and can pair with [...]

Wedding Venue: Auberge du Soleil Fall Colors

Posted Oct 4, 2011 by Gabrielle

Photography by: Meg Smith Photography About the Venue With Napa Valley’s panoramic views and luxury, Auberge du Soleil is a dream location for your wedding. On a private terrace overlooking the valley of vineyards, weddings create long-lasting memories. Exchange vows on the ceremony deck amidst the vineyards, hillside, and mountains of Napa Valley as the leafs change colors with the seasons. While guests mingle on the sheltered part of the terrace during cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, they will be mesmerized by the view, made even more beautiful by a trickling stone-sculpted fountain and several flower-filled terracotta pots. For dinner, guests [...]

Wedding Venue: Camarillo Ranch by Lukas VanDyke

Posted Sep 30, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Lukas VanDyke Photography Ask the expert What a splendid way to begin your life together: under the romantic white gazebo at Camarillo Ranch. The incredible oval structure has a pantina’d trim (which I love) and fits into the property of the gorgeous 150-year old Victorian home perfectly and flawlessly. Camarillo Ranch’s classical Queen Ann style Victorian cottage (14 rooms in all) was originally owned by Adolfo Camarillo, lovingly referred to by the community as ‘The Last Spanish Don.’ His influence on the local community is seen around every corner, but the gorgeous residence which he originally built as [...]

Wedding Venue: Villagio Resort and Spa A Damask Wedding

Posted Sep 21, 2011 by Jessica@IDoVenues

Photography by: Geoff White About the Venue Do you keep the Michelin Guide on your nightstand for bedtime reading? Do you have a wine cellar in your garage filled with the best varietals and vintages the Napa Valley has to offer? Then what better place to marry than the adorable town of Yountville, filled with world renowned restaurants, lovely tasting rooms, and an incredible amount of charm. The Villagio Resort and Spa is a 23 acre estate set in the middle of downtown Yountville with several amazing options for hosting your wedding. Plan your ceremony in the gorgeous garden pavilion [...]

Wedding Venue: Clift Hotel A Modern Romance

Posted Sep 19, 2011 by Gabrielle

Photography by: onelove photography About the Venue A vision of modern glamor and refined elegance, San Francisco’s Clift Hotel is the perfect example of chic sophistication. In the lobby, soaring 25-foot ceilings, polished Italian plaster walls, and Italian Pietra Serena limestone floors transport you to another world. An over-sized bronze chair and couch with curling horn arms add whimsy and create an innovative and striking atmosphere. As you move through the event spaces, white velvet curtains cover all of the walls, softening the space and providing an elegant backdrop for custom-etched mirrors and hanging demilune Murano glass vases. Tired banquet [...]

Wedding Venue: Rengstorff House

Posted Sep 15, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Gem Photo Check out the slide show! Ask the Expert The simple and understated design of this wedding finds its foundation in the classic elegance of a bygone era. The timeless architecture of this historic Victorian structure is inspiring and pivotal to the design. The garden courtyard on the west side of the Rengstorff House provides a natural backdrop for a simple ceremony infused with Victorian charm. The collection of shade trees that encircle the garden creates a natural canopy as a back drop for you to exchange traditional wedding vows. A soft and romantic ceremony design which [...]

Wedding Venue: BR Cohn Winery a Romantic Wedding By Kathleen Deery

Posted Sep 14, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Elle Jae Weddings About the Venue Your wedding day is like the first chapter in a great novel that is written by you and your husband-to-be. Where you choose to host your celebration will help to set the scene as you delve into your great adventure together. Will you be starring in a timeless classic, romantic comedy, or an action adventure? The choice is yours, but choose carefully as so many of the details of the celebration depends on the back drop. Each year thousands of couples spend countless hours scoping out the perfect locale for the perfect [...]

Wedding Venue: Beaulieu Garden Summer In Bloom

Posted Sep 8, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Angie Silvy Photography Check out the slide show! Ask the expert As you drive through the gates at Beaulieu Garden you are instantly aware that you have entered your own personal wedding nirvana – as you take the first stroll around the massive property you will begin to imagine all the magnificent events that will take place in this secret garden. Picture yourself having an elegant ceremony amid the classic columned garden and the opportunity to dine under the stars with a gorgeous vine covered canopy overhead filled with the soft glow of twinkling lights. Then, you and [...]

Wedding Venue: Sonoma Mission Inn Inspiration By Amy Nichols Special Events

Posted Sep 2, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Allyson Wiley Photography Check out the slide show! About the venue The Sonoma Mission Inn is a Fairmont property and the name alone speaks volumes. The grand resort is centrally located in the heart of the SonomaValley; however, the juxtaposition of the historic adobe mission style resort and the natural landscape of the surrounding wine country is breathtaking. When you first enter the resort, you will be mesmerized by the grandeur – it is like taking a step back in time yet you can see the luxurious amenities that the Fairmont Resorts are known for at every turn. [...]

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