Tonight we will be at the Delta King’s Christmas in July event held on the waterfront in Sacramento. There will be champagne, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, casino tables, and Christmas decor (of course)!  Preferred vendors of the Delta King will have their services on display, and you can meet them face to face.  Whether you are planning a wedding or a corporate event, everything you might need will be under one roof!  If you are planning on attending, stop by and say hello!

My Mom brought this video to my attention, and I thought it was just too funny not to share!  Enjoy!

Crystals, rhinestones…. a little bling, thats what’s hot in weddings right now.  We are seeing them in bridal bouquets, handing from centerpieces and archways.  Here are some photos of a recent wedding we “blinged out.”

Photography By: David Pascolla Photography

Courtyard D’Oro is a new wedding venue located in the historic Old Sacramento district.  With a courtyard towering with trees, vines and a calming fountain, it is a beautiful site for a wedding!

In house catering offers clients with a flexible menu and delicious entrees. With plenty of convenient accommodations nearby and a backdrop with endless possibilities for any photographer, this new venue is sure to turn heads!

Courtyard D’Oro is open for lunch too, take a moment from your hectic schedule to stop and enjoy the relaxing courtyard, and wonderful food!

John Obad, the onsite event coordinator can be contacted at: 916.552.2940.

Vivian and Blake were married on June 27, 2009 on the Central Coast of California.  Vivian is my younger sister, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to do the florals as well as serve as her Matron of Honor.  David Pascolla, with David Pascolla Photography captured the eventful day.  Stay posted, we will have more details and photos of this Pink and Black inspired wedding.

Here’s one of my fav photos:  There is nothing more masculine than a guy with a pink bouquet. ; )

Central Coast Wedding Flowers

These photos were taken in Coloma, at the site of some old ruins.  I love the rustic feel of this place!  Kristy of Kristy Huston Photography photographed one of her brides for this shoot.

The inspiration for the bouquet was fresh and colorful with a rustic twist.  Purple is such a hot color this year, and paired with a lime green, it is just beautiful!  Flowers used include fragrant purple stock, purple cremon chrysanthemums, black scabiosa, purple sweet peas and lime green poppy pods with rhinestone accents.  The base of the bouquet has movement with the brown twigs which were looped around to create the rustic feel.  Check it out!

This past week we participated in a NACE (National Association of Catering Executives)  tabletop design contest held at the beautiful grounds of Wilson Vineyards.  Along with eleven other fabulous tabletops, our table was awarded first runner up by our peers and judges.  Each and every table was unique in itself, and it was a true treat to see some of Sacramento’s best talent under one roof!

Our team consisted of:

Aimee Wendell with Plan A Events:  Wedding and Corporate Planning.  Aimee had the vision for this tabletop.  She knew she wanted to use purples and greens and have a tall arrangement for the centerpiece.  With gold accents and green infused stemware, this table was decadent!  Aimee chose a light menu which would be fitted for an outdoor brunch.  Favors consisted of herb inspir

ed reed diffusers for guests to take home as a memento.

Patty Garanto with Simply Elegant Day:  Rentals of linens, chair covers, and tableware.  Patty provided the rich linens including a lilac underlay which “peeked” out of the moss crinkle finish overlay.  Gold chivari chairs and gold chargers tied the look together.

Botanica Floral Designs:  Florals, decor rentals.  This towering centerpiece canopied over guests seated below.  Hanging purple dendrobium orchids along with gold manzanita, crystals and glowing votives created an ambience of a wooded forest.  Purple lights peered out from the floral spray atop and below.  Interesting items used included: green lotus pods, purple allium, miniature purple phalenopsis orchids, purple carnations, and other purple accents.

Photographs Provided By:  Jacqueline Photography

The very talented Kristy Huston, with Kristy Huston Photography shot these photos in China Town S.F. as well as the beautiful shoreline overlooking the Golden Gate.