Headlands Center for the Arts

Wedding Venue: Headlands Center for the Arts Keep It Green

Posted Jul 22, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Julie Mikos About the venue This amazing party which was designed by Sadie Waddington of One Big Fish Green Events and documented by the ever talented Julie Mikos is absolutely perfect. When I saw the first photo I knew it had to be a Headlands Center for the Arts wedding. It is the perfect combination of artistic chic, rustic farmhouse, and laid-back fun – it is the perfect design and feeling for this incredible venue. I absolutely love it! Having been part of the local wedding community for over 15 years (yes, it has been that long) I have had [...]

Wedding Venue: Headlands Center For The Arts Be Creative

Posted Jan 11, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Kate Harrison Summary A wedding celebration is a great way for you to share a bit of your own personal history with your friends and your new extended family. I can’t think of a better time to share old photos and treasured memories with the ones you love. I love this event’s energy. It reminds me of going to Grandma’s house for Sunday family dinner and being embraced with love and warmth as you reminiscence over items from your childhood. This design is beyond perfect for the Headlands Center for the Arts. The DIY details are amazing. The [...]

Wedding Venue: Headlands Center For The Arts Be Spontaneous

Posted Dec 21, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Kate Harrison Summary Your wedding is the perfect opportunity to show your personal style. It’s also the ideal time to have fun and be spontaneous. This couple has seized the moment by creating a fun and eclectic party that everyone will enjoy and remember for decades. The Headlands Center for the Arts is the perfect location to express your DIY talents. Showcase your fresh ideas and attention to detail. Look at how this couple used the monogrammed tea cups as flower vases to spell out LOVE — so cute and so easy. You do not have to go [...]

Design Inspiration: Embrace your Natural Surroundings

Posted Dec 20, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Bella Rose Photography Summary The primary theme of this celebration is a wonderful combination of complimentary soft greens paired with chocolate and wheat. The bridal bouquet combines pale green orchids, tulips, and nurines in a classic bouquet. Modest table arrangements of a similar style are neatly bound by organic twine – a twist to your classic white satin ribbon. I love the use of the artichoke as a vessel for candles – this unique and fun element also looks great when added to formal flower arrangements. Rustic lanterns surrounded by river rock are a great functional accompaniment to [...]

Wedding Venue: Headlands Center For The Arts Capturing Perfect Moments

Posted Nov 23, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Kate Harrison Summary Have you ever heard the saying ” We don’t remember days. We remember moments?” That quote immediately comes to mind as I view these amazing photographs by Kate Harrison which document this couple’s special moments at The Headlands Center for the Arts. Kate’s unique production style is wonderful – so soft and romantic – but consider the unique moments she has captured. You won’t find these expressions or emotions in a set of posed wedding pictures. These wedding photos are just jaw-dropping. The Headlands Center for the Arts is surrounded by amazing natural landscape. The [...]

Wedding Venue: Headlands Center for The Arts Design

Posted Sep 11, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography by: Joel Flory Summary Headlands Center for the Arts is one of the most unique venues you will ever discover. The building itself, as well as the interior and exterior, is an ever-changing art installation. There is a new discovery behind every door. The Marin Headlands – home to this unique space – is a culmination of a beach retreat, the best hiking trails in Marin county, and home to one of the largest populations of indigenous birds and wildflowers. Ceremony The fairgrounds sit just below the refurbished artist colony. The thick green lawn is surrounded by wildflowers and [...]

Desing Inspiration: Daffodil

Posted Jul 26, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography by: Yvonne Wong with Event Design by Good Taste Summary Historically daffodils have always symbolized friendship and the beginning of spring. I can’t think of a better wildflower to use for a wedding design concept. The flower is so unique – the trumpet-shaped flower is off-set by a star-burst shaped petal pattern and available in hundreds of warm yellow hues. I can’t get enough of this wonderful wedding brought to us by Yvonne Wong! The overall concept starts with a deep daffodil yellow paired with soft heather gray. The swallow graphic provides great symbolism representing the idea of marriage [...]

Wedding Venue: Headlands Center for the Arts Catering and Facilities

Posted Jul 16, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Julie Mikos Summary When you first arrive at the The Headlands Center for the Arts, it is hard to decide if it is an artist colony or bohemian beach resort. A free spirited piece of local history, it is the perfect location for a wonderfully eclectic celebration filled with home spun detail. The Center For The Arts was formed in 1982 and is a short 15 minute drive over the Golden Gate Bridge. As part of the National Park System, the Headlands is a unique location – where the sand meets the ocean and the rocky cliffs get [...]

Design Inspiration: Violet and Aqua

Posted Jun 2, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Corbin Gurkin Summary Violet paired with aquamarine can be a knock-out color combination for a fun and flirty Vintage affair, or a posh Retro Glam shindig. The wonderful wedding pictured above is brought to us courtesy of Corbin Gurkin. The unique vintage birdcages in aqua and neutral shades are a marvelous detail that are extraordinarily versatile. Hang the various cages from oversized trees that are lined with cafe lights; use the cages as lighting element and introduce an old fashioned mason jar candle into the setting. A variety of metal cages of different sizes will create a delightful [...]

Design Inspiration: Shabby Chic

Posted May 27, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Kate Harrison Summary Where did we get the term Shabby Chic from? Some feel the turn of phrase is simply a clever alliteration invented by designers to capitalize on the idea of creating design from used flea market materials. Let’s clear that up: according to Webster’s Dictionary, Shabby Chic is real and here to stay. The Shabby Chic wedding has a decisively feminine feel – it is a design style inspired by thrift store and antique finds, usually themed in a light, neutral color pallet. When choosing furniture to fit your design, you will concentrate on items that [...]