Hakone Gardens

Wedding Venue: Hakone Gardens Butterflies

Posted Jun 22, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Chung Li Photography Style guide Butterflies and other natural elements are alight in this colorful wedding theme. If you have chosen an outdoor wedding venue such as Hakone Gardens in Saratoga and are still searching for a great theme that will stand out, consider a color palette that incorporates a vibrant shade of plum as your base. A palette of ripe juicy plum fits perfectly with the natural shades of green and brown that will tend to dominate most outdoor reception areas. This wedding at Hakone Gardens has been styled brilliantly for this couple’s celebration. The color palette [...]

Wedding Venue: Hakone Gardens Sneak Preview

Posted Feb 4, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography By: Gene Higa Summary Hakone Gardens in Saratoga is the oldest surviving Japanese style garden in the western hemisphere. Commissioned in 1915, ” Hakone’s tranquility and elegance beautifully express the aesthetics of the Japanese ideal of the garden as a space in which art and nature merge seamlessly.” The inspiring retreat covers eighteen acres in the gorgeous Saratoga foothills and provides a unique wedding venue where tranquility, harmony, and a general sense of well-being flourish. More to come!!!