Healdsburg Country Gardens

Design Inspiration: Romance

Posted May 15, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography By: Meg Perotti Summary The power of romance is always present in a vintage themed wedding. Soft muted tones in blush, lilac, and green have always inspired feminine lines with frilly accents. Try a unique ceremony set-up by using a combination of white wood garden benches, white iron scrolled chairs, and white and gold chiavari chairs. This is a superb way to incorporate unique detail while maintaining a casual feel. To make sure that your aisle doesn’t disappear, heavily scattering white rose petals down a central aisle way creates great contrast against a lush green lawn. White iron garden chairs will always give [...]

Wedding Venue: Healdsburg Country Garden

Posted Apr 16, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Julie Mikos Take a look at some more gorgeous weddings! About the Venue The Healdsburg Country Gardens are the perfect combination of lush gardens, rolling vineyards, and rustic country. This private estate is in the heart of Sonoma and just a few miles from downtown Healdsburg. The incredible space transitions from day into evening with an effortless elegance. What greets you as you walk through the rose-covered arches at the entrance of Healdsburg Country Gardens is Eden – a lush rose garden, dotted with flowers. The winding walkways take you through an aromatic stroll enjoying the fragrance of [...]

Wedding Venue: Healdsburg Country Gardens with Elsa Vera

Posted Jan 31, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Tia and Claire Studio Click here to see more images from this gorgeous venue! About the venue It was just a few years ago when I saw my first wedding at the Healdsburg Country Gardens – it was gorgeous and made such an impression on me. This was a gorgeous private residence in the heart of the wine country, but as a private estate it was not obligated to require that a particular wine be served, or food and beverages be required. As a matter of fact, it was pretty wide open. Over the past several years the [...]

Wedding Venue: Healdsburg Country Gardens

Posted Aug 5, 2011 by Gabrielle

Photography by: Julie Mikos About the Venue The Healdsburg Country Gardens are the perfect combination of lush gardens, rolling vineyards, and rustic country. This private estate is in the heart of Sonoma and just a few miles from downtown Healdsburg. The incredible space transitions from day into evening with an effortless elegance. What greets you as you walk through the rose-covered arches at the entrance of Healdsburg Country Gardens is Eden – a lush rose garden, dotted with flowers. The winding walkways take you through an aromatic stroll enjoying the fragrance of lavender, lilacs, and creeping wisteria, the ancient Oak [...]

Wedding VenueL Healdsburg Country Gardens Country Style

Posted Mar 30, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography By: Tanja Lippert Can’t get enough of this gorgeous venue? For more real weddings, click here! Summary There is nothing more fun than a fresh country themed wedding, and today’s brides have the ability to create a simple old-fashioned country affair or a fun yet very sophisticated über-chic soirée. With so many unique country elements to draw from, there are limitless possibilities! A bicycle built for two, most likely with the bride seated on the handlebars, is the central theme for this modern country celebration. The trendy country affair featured here comes to us compliments of the very talented Tanja Lippert, [...]

Design Inspiration: Casual Country Details

Posted Aug 31, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: IN Photography Summary A casual country aesthetic is the top choice for a couple who wants to blend the warm hues of fall into their wedding celebration. A park, ranch, or winery would be ideal for your soiree with country details. Find a location where the trees will be turning colors, or nestle your event in the outskirts of your favorite vineyard as the leaves turn golden umber and red. Rustic fences, old barns, and farmhouses in the distance will give you great scene-setting material. This fun fall wedding is sophisticated country – not country western. The difference [...]

Design Inspiration: White and Green

Posted Aug 25, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography By: Jose Villa Summary Jose Villa, in a word, is astonishing. His photography captures an essence of the subject in a manner which few other photographers can boast. When I peruse his blog – with minimal storytelling – I get a unique sense that I know the couple. I am able to understand what their wedding-day meant to them, and shared not just as a spectator in the wonderful detail, but in the emotion of the moment. When I came across this modern yet romantic fete designed by Kathleen Deery Design, I could envision this wedding recreated in so [...]

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: Healdsburg Country Garden Sneak Preview

Posted Jun 19, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Julie Mikos Summary The Healdsburg Country Garden is a private estate in the heart of Sonoma, just a few miles from downtown Healdsburg. The private gardens are the perfect location for a traditional botanical style wedding. This unique venue transitions from day into evening with seamless elegance. The rustic barn can host your dinner reception without error, and then transform into a romantic softly lit barn dance by night. The twinkle lights and uplights in the garden create a soft and romantic ambiance. Check back for more to come!! Photography By: Julie Mikos