Katie and Austin held their April 2009 Lodi wedding at the beautiful Berghold Vineyards and Winery.

Katie’s theme was pinks, purples, whites and polka dots.  For the ceremony, hot pink pomander balls were lined down the aisle, tied onto chairs with black and white polka dot ribbons.  Following the ceremony, these pomanders were tied into olive trees behind the bridal parties’ head table.

Hot pink carnation pomander balls with polka dot ribbon to line the wedding aisle at Berghold Vineyards and Winery.

Katie’s bouquet was created with fragrant tuberose, light blush pink roses and ‘Vendella’ ivory roses.  Light pink freshwater pearl accents were also added into Katie’s bouquet.

Katie’s bridesmaid’s carried hand-tied style bouquets created with ‘Hot Princess’ roses, hydrangea, fragrant stock and sweet pea blooms.

Photos By: Brodie Jayne Photography

Guest tables had tall centerpieces atop of glass cylindrical vases.  The bright colors tied in well with the gorgeous blooming bougainvillea in the outdoor setting.  Hanging crystals and floating candles surrounded the centerpieces to add to the atmosphere after the sun set that evening.

Congratulations Katie and Austin!  Wishing you many, many happy years ahead!

Perfection is in the details, and nothing finishes off a bouquet quite like a little detailed treatment to the stems of a bouquet.  Whether it be satin white ribbon or a textured velvet finish, I love to add a little personality to the last finishing touches on the handle.

A little bling or a family brooch, you can tie in your wedding day look right down to the final touches.  Above are a few of my favorites we’ve created.

Photo By: Carmen Salazar Photography

Here we finished off the stems with a tone on tone brown french twist treatment along with a complimenting gold brooch and pearl pins.

Photo By: Gino Creglia Photography

A brown flocked ribbon treatment wrapped the stems, accented with a brown brooch to pick up the feathers.  Gold freshwater pearls created bands to add that extra lush touch!

Photo By: Gino Creglia Photography

Cerise ribbon wraps the stems here along with decorative bullion accented with blue freshwater pearls for a fun color combo!

Soft velvet ribbon is accented with a pink brooch.

Photo By: Wendy Hithe Photography

For this bouquet we used colorful croton leaves wrapped around the stems of the bouquet. Over this we then did a french twist treatment to hold these in place.

Here we’ve wrapped the stems with faux fur accented with rhinestone detailing.

I am so excited to invite all you Sacramento brides out there to a truly decadent event happening at the end of this month!  Let Them Eat Cake will be a confectionary competition held here in Sacramento with a truly fun theme, Marie Antoinette.  Local talented cake designers have been asked to create a Marie Antoinette themed cake as well as tasting cakes for you, the brides to judge based on creative style and taste! If you are interested in putting these talented cake designers to the test, and want see who’s fit to do your wedding cake, contact information for the event is below:

Sunday, February 21st

Antiquite Maison Privee

2114 P Street, Sacramento, California

Admission is $10 at the door

R.S.V.P. to wish_bridal@yahoo.com

Or call: 916.969.9721

Wish Bridal Boutique will be hosting the event.  If you are in need of a bridal gown, call Kristina with Wish Bridal!  Offering designer gowns at discounted prices, what girl could ask more!

This ring bearer pillow is more than just the generic pillows we’ve seen from years past.  Created with accents of berries and a band of fluffy ribbon treatment, your ring bearer will be strutting down the aisle in style!  Of course we added a little jeweled accenting as well, as nothing says special like a little glitz!

Photography:  Vida Mia Photography

I received this lovely note of appreciation about a week ago from Jessica and Max who had her Fall wedding at Serrano Country Club this past year.  What a gorgeous couple and they both have the sweetest families ever!

Hi Audrey!

I am finally getting around to saying thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much for all your help with our wedding.  When I look back at the pictures the flowers make them so gorgeous!  I wanted you to know how much we appreciated the beautiful flowers and all the help you were to us!  Weddings have so many details and can be stressful so your help was wonderful and greatly appreciated!  The flowers really were the icing on the cake and made it the wedding I had imagined!  We hope you are doing well and enjoying this new year!

Blessings,

Jessica and Max

For a bride looking for a gorgeous setting for an outdoor wedding, Grace Vineyards is a charmer!  Located only 20 minutes from downtown Sacramento, this Sacramento wedding venue is surrounded by vineyards, and a golf course view.  What I love about this venue is the Antebellum Estate found on the property, it really takes you to the South.  The property surrounding the estate compliments just as well, lush grasses, beautiful vineyards, a great starting point to make any wedding spectacular!  With an on-site tent included in rental, we think Grace Vineyards is more than accommodating for any bride.  To view their website and contact for booking rates and availability, contact Grace Vineyards at 916.447.3774 or visit their website: www.gracevineyards.net

Photo By:  Andrea’s Images

Photo By: Andrea’s Images

The best thing about being a bride is all the pampering and fun events you as an engaged girl get to attend! One of the most recent events was hosted by Wish Bridal at the new wedding and event venue, Antiquite Maison Privee, located in mid-town Sacramento.  Prizes for those V.I.B.’s {Very Important Brides} who were in attendance, were raffled, and brides and grooms were able to meet some of Sacramento’s wonderful wedding vendors. A fashion show showcased some of  Wish Bridal’s gorgeous featured gowns.

If you are a bride and would like to attend educational and fun wedding shows such as this event, send me an email, and we’ll make sure to invite you to the next bash we’ve got going on!

Below is a re-cap of the evening, video and edited by the very talented Eric Leas with Acti-Video:

Wish Bridal Event Highlights from Audrey Gardemeyer on Vimeo.

Other participating vendors included:

TLC Catering{wedding, corporate and event catering}, Ryan Douglas {custom clothier, men’s suits},River City Cakes{wedding and event cakes}, Monkey Glue Lighting{lighting}, Angela Dal Bon Custom Invitations{custom invitation, announcements, save-the-dates}, Carmen Salazar Photography{wedding, senior portraits, children and pet photography}, Pizazz! Event Planning{wedding and event planning}, A Perfect Pour{wedding and event mobile bar service}, In the Mix 916{DJ for weddings and events, Basket Works and Beyond{custom baskets for corporate, favors for weddings}, Classic Party Rentals{all your wedding and event rental needs}, Anderson Hair Design{hair design, coloring, cut}, Definition Beauty{wedding make-up, special event make-up, how-to lessons} and Revolution Wines{winery}.

This past week we were so lucky to have been featured on one of my favorite blogs, Hostess {with the Mostess}!   The wedding featured was held in the foothills of California, and was full of color and personality!  Check out the details by clicking below and explore more on HWTM!

Here are the links for the other vendors who also participated in making this wedding extra special:

Paige Galla: Paige One Events

Photographer:  Wendy Hithe

Catering + Cupcakes:  Lila + Sage

Entertainment: Manicato

Venue:  Larsen Family Ranch

You are cordially invited to:

Unique Elegance

An Evening At Carvalho Family Winery

Friday, January 22, 2010

6-9 pm

$10 pre-registration, $15 at the door

Tickets Available At:

www.carvalhowines.com

All event proceeds will go to benefit Kiwanis House, the umbrella organization for Kiwanis services to children.

Here is a purse we created for the flower girl to carry.  It is completely covered in live flowers and foliage.  Because it is lightweight, it is the perfect accessory for any age.  And, what a great keepsake for her to take home!