tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66589251052909789862024-02-20T04:37:06.070-08:00Porter Valley Country Club Private EventsExperience the difference a club makes!Private Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14560815692788453365noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-9715652962962641352011-06-27T11:33:00.000-07:002011-06-27T11:35:01.393-07:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Evan & Naomi's Romantic Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've been <em>so</em> busy at Porter Valley with weddings & private events almost every day that I haven't been able to keep up with updating you on all our amazing past events. But finally, here is another wonderful wedding that I've been meaning to share with you all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Evan & Naomi were a great couple to work with and their romantic <strong><span style="color: #990000;">burnt red</span></strong>, <span style="color: black;"><strong>black</strong></span> & <span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><strong>ivory </strong></span><span style="color: black;">colored </span>wedding last November turned out perfectly! They couldn't have been a nicer couple and we felt very fortunate to be chosen for their wedding location.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This wonderful large framed engagement photo was placed in the foyer for guests to sign as they walked in and several smaller framed photos of the couple were displayed on the reception table, along with the guests' seating cards, to add a personal touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-46-TddUx7Do/TgZaNbyKG5I/AAAAAAAAAlY/MsCMFURHv4o/s1600/DSC05011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-46-TddUx7Do/TgZaNbyKG5I/AAAAAAAAAlY/MsCMFURHv4o/s320/DSC05011.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The wedding arbor was beautifully adorned with rich, <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>burnt red</strong></span> floral arrangements. The guests enjoyed a breathtaking view of the lake and our gorgeous fountain as the couple said their vows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ik2k8ow1xmo/TgZaSblBoQI/AAAAAAAAAlc/Jv0Yhz_T_ys/s1600/DSC05023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ik2k8ow1xmo/TgZaSblBoQI/AAAAAAAAAlc/Jv0Yhz_T_ys/s320/DSC05023.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I don't usually post pictures of our brides & grooms, but Evan & Naomi were kind enough to share these with me. They were taken by their photographer, Christian Mejia, and I think they captivated this loving couple's special day really well. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here the boys line up infront of the golf course for a fun photo op'. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(The little ringer bearers were so adorable!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-275HJJFubns/TgZaTEPUTII/AAAAAAAAAlg/l_AhNPh6Mn8/s1600/1110731580_uvk8c-XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424px" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-275HJJFubns/TgZaTEPUTII/AAAAAAAAAlg/l_AhNPh6Mn8/s640/1110731580_uvk8c-XL.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The cake was designed by one of our preferred bakeries, Jaqki's, and looked so elegant with <strong><span style="color: #990000;">burnt </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: #990000;">red</span> </span></strong>flowers to go with the rest of their decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qxQAcWXUBg/TgZaTuAjwOI/AAAAAAAAAlk/EuNwLI5Gp_k/s1600/1110926035_n7QAZ-X2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qxQAcWXUBg/TgZaTuAjwOI/AAAAAAAAAlk/EuNwLI5Gp_k/s320/1110926035_n7QAZ-X2.jpg" width="213px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This was one of my favorite shots of the sweet couple. They were really enjoying their moment (and the strawberries)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xX1rBzGTTxo/TgZaUy2b4-I/AAAAAAAAAls/ax-HhNObXkA/s1600/1110935507_JeBgs-XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xX1rBzGTTxo/TgZaUy2b4-I/AAAAAAAAAls/ax-HhNObXkA/s320/1110935507_JeBgs-XL.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Congratulations to Evan & Naomi! </strong></span></div><span style="color: #990000;"></span>Also, a special update for you all, they recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy to their family!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Us0rKpJIYmQ/TgZaULp1m6I/AAAAAAAAAlo/5Dt1p6IRZKg/s1600/1110935272_Bx5UP-XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Us0rKpJIYmQ/TgZaULp1m6I/AAAAAAAAAlo/5Dt1p6IRZKg/s320/1110935272_Bx5UP-XL.jpg" width="247px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are so happy for them and we wish them all the best!</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-47037802017323907282011-06-02T13:29:00.000-07:002011-06-02T13:29:23.522-07:00The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Results Are In! Porter Valley Voted a Best Wedding Venue!<img alt="Best Of Weddings" height="115px" src="http://www.theknot.com/vendors/LocalVendors/content/images/BOW2011_Header.jpg" width="617px" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Check out all of this year's winners! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/best-of-weddings/featured-los%20angeles/084#CAR">Best of Weddings 2011 winners list</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Also available on newsstands now in the Fall/Winter 2011 edition of The Knot Southern California!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to all our lovely brides & grooms who voted for us again this year. We couldn't have done it without you! Porter Valley is proud that we have made your wedding dreams come true. We look forward to helping other newly engaged couples celebrate their happily ever after at our Club.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to the rest of the Porter Valley Private Events Team, Banquet Staff, Catering Department, & Kitchen Staff and a big thank you for your outstanding work this year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Warmly,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ana & Julie</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-41710270654399637362011-05-15T18:24:00.000-07:002011-05-15T18:24:41.301-07:00Real Event Inspiration: Porter Valley Prom<div style="text-align: center;">Summer is approaching & Prom Season is here! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Porter Valley had it's first of the year yesterday with a great school that chose a regal <strong><span style="color: #990000;">maroon</span></strong> & <span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><strong>champagne gold </strong></span>color scheme. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a sneak peek at their Prom's set up...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The check-in table which was later staffed by a group of friendly chaperones</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What's for dinner? An amazing buffet of course! They dined on everything from Prime Rib to garlic mashed potatoes to a cascading fresh fruit display</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The room looked very classy with their choice of upgraded <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>maroon </strong></span>colored underlays & <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><strong><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">champagne</span> </strong></span>organza overlays</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The terrace was glammed up with cabana draping by our designer of choice, Flowers on Mars, that looked even more dramatic at night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cupcakes for dessert from Delicious Bakery were customized to go with the colors & style of the Prom. I think they looked too good to eat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dance floor, before it was packed with excited Seniors, had a custom gobo light that projected a design on the dance floor (by Flowers on Mars) as well as warm red toned uplights adding color to the walls of the room</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">All in all, this was a night that many of these young men & women won't soon forget & we were happy to be a part of making it special for them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Congrats to the graduating class of 2011! Best of luck!</strong></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-25456990230541792702011-04-04T09:46:00.000-07:002011-04-04T11:08:59.066-07:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Veronica & Brian's Romantic Lavender Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While <strong><span style="color: #351c75;">eggplant purple</span></strong> was a popular color last Fall, the more subtle, <strong><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">lavender</span></strong>, tone this charming couple chose suited them very well & gave their wedding a nice, soft, elegant look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This neat little box with inserts for photos of the couple was the perfect card box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0h1JpAzHdEI/TZjNJ5U7BTI/AAAAAAAAAkk/KgT0ywIO1E0/s1600/DSC04914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0h1JpAzHdEI/TZjNJ5U7BTI/AAAAAAAAAkk/KgT0ywIO1E0/s320/DSC04914.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also at the reception table, guests found their place cards which were delicately decorated with gem stones to add sparkle.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> For their glamorous ceremony, the couple also upgraded their aisle decor with these pedestals & sheer draped white fabric, designed by one of our preferred floral vendors, <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><strong>Pure Elegance</strong></span>. The flowers on top of the pedestal were later moved inside during cocktail hour for 6 of the tables as was the center spray on the arbor, which doubled as the sweetheart table arrangement. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Insider tip:</strong></span> to save money, make your ceremony flowers do double duty! Ask your florist & venue for help in making the most out of your floral budget by helping you move pieces from the ceremony setup inside while you mingle with your guests after the ceremony.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The room looked very pretty when it was all set before the guests came in from cocktail hour. They chose <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><strong>lavender</strong></span> overlays & white napkins to incorporate their color scheme.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The head table with the center spray from the arbor was fit for a king & his queen.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">As their favors, the couple chose mini customized bottles of olive oil & balsamic vinegar. I really appreciate when you get something at a wedding that you can actually use, or in this case eat!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ytBKJmHPZ4I/TZjNWTlX5hI/AAAAAAAAAk4/EDHrz0NQa2E/s1600/DSC04951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ytBKJmHPZ4I/TZjNWTlX5hI/AAAAAAAAAk4/EDHrz0NQa2E/s320/DSC04951.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course, the cake! This gorgeous one was designed by my personal favorite preferred bakery, <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><strong>La Creme</strong></span>, which means it also tasted great! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Insider tip:</strong></span><span style="color: magenta;"> </span>Remember when you go on your cake tasting appointment, that the taste of the cake really does matter. It'll be the last impression you leave on your guests & though a fondant & diamond decorated cake might look great for pictures, there's nothing like a tough, dry tasting cake to spoil the evening. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But obviously, this gorgeous, moist, buttercream frosted La Creme creation was to die for!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><strong>Congratulations again to our fun loving couple Veronica & Brian!</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We hope you enjoyed your day & continue to celebrate your milestone moments with us.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-76442329181436742042011-03-13T13:22:00.000-07:002011-03-13T13:28:38.791-07:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Jenny & Rene's Sunny On a Rainy Day Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">With how unpredictable the weather has been lately, I thought it fitting to post this recap of a wedding we had at our Club this past November where the weather turned sour, but the wedding stayed sunny. This goes to show that just because the weather forecast calls for storms, doesn't mean you have to let your wedding turn gloomy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For this wedding, we fit the entire ceremony under the terrace and pulled down the clear plastic partitions to keep out the rain, but still allowed for the guests to admire the view. Plus with heaters under the terrace keeping the guests toasty and the sunshine <span style="color: yellow;"><strong>yellow</strong></span> color scheme the bride picked out, you almost forgot that it was pouring outside! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5fCqAeWTGbI/TX0ZhursTzI/AAAAAAAAAjw/2Yz2cih6S1s/s1600/inside+wedding+side+angle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5fCqAeWTGbI/TX0ZhursTzI/AAAAAAAAAjw/2Yz2cih6S1s/s320/inside+wedding+side+angle.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The weather turned out nice for this couple and the rain stopped just in time for the ceremony, so they were very blessed with a bright, beautiful wedding after all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HxQ7iSwsFQ4/TX0Zd7HK2rI/AAAAAAAAAjs/URh77zI6dOE/s1600/inside+wedding+aisle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HxQ7iSwsFQ4/TX0Zd7HK2rI/AAAAAAAAAjs/URh77zI6dOE/s320/inside+wedding+aisle.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These were the stylish programs they had made that also acted as fans (though today it didn't end up being hot, it's a very pretty presentation). We had people handing them out as they walked in and just before the ceremony I had a small table placed near the door and put a few spare rose petals on the table so late guests could pick one up as they walked in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7jkYvDbU9Zc/TX0br8F-3EI/AAAAAAAAAkM/Hzp4XF1I3nI/s1600/program+fans.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7jkYvDbU9Zc/TX0br8F-3EI/AAAAAAAAAkM/Hzp4XF1I3nI/s320/program+fans.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Speaking of walking in, this was the reception table that guests were greeted with as they arrived. The couple chose not to have it covered with linen to show the natural wood grain of the table that went well with their theme.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UwAKj-peevs/TX0bvfxAAyI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/OlcVIDfBHug/s1600/reception+table.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UwAKj-peevs/TX0bvfxAAyI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/OlcVIDfBHug/s320/reception+table.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I thought this fingerprint tree was a nice idea for them to have as a keepsake. They asked their guests to stamp their fingerprint on the canvas. They didn't have anywhere to put the trash from the wipes they thoughtfully provided their guests to clean their fingers off from the paint, so I brought out this small basket that worked perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6HShF2umw7M/TX0bnVNkljI/AAAAAAAAAkE/gWHpP1IiMOw/s1600/finger+print+tree.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6HShF2umw7M/TX0bnVNkljI/AAAAAAAAAkE/gWHpP1IiMOw/s320/finger+print+tree.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Also in lieu of a traditional guest book, the couple chose to have their guests sign this decorative plate and leave them a message that they could appreciate for years to come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Uk6uZTuwEks/TX0bxBg0VYI/AAAAAAAAAkY/ZTskqiNTqU8/s1600/signature+plate.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Uk6uZTuwEks/TX0bxBg0VYI/AAAAAAAAAkY/ZTskqiNTqU8/s320/signature+plate.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Instead of seating cards waiting at the front for guests to find out what table they were at, they went with one of my preferred ways to do it, having the names listed alphabetically by last name on a seating chart board. They decorated it according to their theme and it looked really nice, plus I think it's faster than searching through cards for your name and makes everything much more organized and streamlined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vJCl-reLspE/TX0bwVYBnRI/AAAAAAAAAkU/cItwjKGn3rk/s1600/seating+chart.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vJCl-reLspE/TX0bwVYBnRI/AAAAAAAAAkU/cItwjKGn3rk/s320/seating+chart.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">They did have seating cards though, which were placed at the individuals' tables for them to find once they came in from the ceremony. They handmade their seating cards with cute <span style="color: yellow;"><strong>yellow </strong><span style="color: black;">paper </span></span>owls & a swirly tree branch. Also in this photo below you can see the fun table number signs they made and the favors, which coincidentally I used to love eating when I was younger-Pocky sticks! They bought the dipped cookie sticks in two flavors (only the best, chocolate and strawberry!) which I made sure to place on the tables alternating each color so that everyone had a different flavor by their place setting (in case they wanted to trade and it looked nicer).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KH3VhNr5pB8/TX0bjtulx-I/AAAAAAAAAkA/y-69aiotE4E/s1600/favors+and+name+cards.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KH3VhNr5pB8/TX0bjtulx-I/AAAAAAAAAkA/y-69aiotE4E/s320/favors+and+name+cards.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another special request for the bride, we set up a small table near the front so they could place their bingo game that they planned to play during the reception. This was a first for us, but your wish is our command!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hOYOkOvyhfg/TX0bduF7G9I/AAAAAAAAAj0/haOZn2tk5vs/s1600/bingo+table.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hOYOkOvyhfg/TX0bduF7G9I/AAAAAAAAAj0/haOZn2tk5vs/s320/bingo+table.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also in the room, the couple rented a photo booth which normally would be out on the terrace but due to the weather we thought it worked best inside. Since it was white, it actually blended in well with the decor of the room and would be used more than if it were outside and it started to get cold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-etNTtuQ-i3Q/TX0bq8jmwwI/AAAAAAAAAkI/yZnH0yiQGdk/s1600/photo+booth+in+room.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-etNTtuQ-i3Q/TX0bq8jmwwI/AAAAAAAAAkI/yZnH0yiQGdk/s320/photo+booth+in+room.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These were the beautiful tall <span style="color: yellow;"><strong>yellow </strong></span>and white centerpieces that they chose for their wedding which made the room look really bright and sunny.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vGQBeIPJqTk/TX0bgfm0q6I/AAAAAAAAAj8/C8H2npKt3qY/s1600/centerpieces.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vGQBeIPJqTk/TX0bgfm0q6I/AAAAAAAAAj8/C8H2npKt3qY/s320/centerpieces.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The sweetheart table also looked lovely with the additional flowers that were brought in from the arbor after the ceremony was over. It was definitely still bright inside and out as you can see despite the earlier threat of rain. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ULimAejTRk/TX0b0cZmZzI/AAAAAAAAAkc/-n2uXsUI32U/s1600/sweetheart+table.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ULimAejTRk/TX0b0cZmZzI/AAAAAAAAAkc/-n2uXsUI32U/s320/sweetheart+table.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, my favorite aspect of any great wedding. The cake! I loved how it was decorated with <span style="color: yellow;"><strong>yellow</strong></span> orchids and we added the flowers around the table from the ceremony arbor as well to make it look spectacular. Our Club also added a chocolate dipped strawberry to each plate, so the guest got an extra special treat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GA9KU7Lp8JY/TX0bewyMkfI/AAAAAAAAAj4/1ry_giWHWE8/s1600/cake+table.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GA9KU7Lp8JY/TX0bewyMkfI/AAAAAAAAAj4/1ry_giWHWE8/s320/cake+table.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><strong>We hope you are enjoying your happily ever after Jenny & Rene- C</strong></span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><strong>ongrats again on a gorgeous wedding & best wishes for your life together!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-9389980245595836032011-02-26T17:07:00.000-08:002011-02-26T18:27:17.870-08:00Event Inspiration: Porter Valley's Winter 2011 Wedding & Private Events Showcase Recap<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone who attended our Wedding & Private Events Showcase including our wonderful brides & grooms who came for more inspiration to help them plan their weddings at our Club as well as potential clients who are still shopping around & stopped in to see what we have to offer. We hope you found it informative & enjoyable. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong>If you didn't make it, we missed you, but here is a photo tour of all the highlights so you can get some ideas yourself. Enjoy!</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">We set up four demo tables for our couples to see different color combinations with several upgraded linen, chiavari chairs, centerpieces, & sashes so they could visualize what a few extra rentals can do to the look of your room decor...</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite for a Spring or Summer event, the Peacock inspired table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Runner up, the Royal Wedding inspired silver table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Hot Love inspired wedding with linen & chair covers included in our package with two sash rental options</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuscan Villa Honeymoon Getaway inspired wedding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A glamorous Sweetheart Table with dramatic rented King & Queen chairs. <br />
Chris, our fantastic Banquet Captain is at your service awaiting the royal couple</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Next, our ceremony set up facing the golf course & lake...</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The white arbor included in your package & chairs. Our evening Inclusive package also includes a center spray of flowers on the middle of the arbor (shown on the Sweetheart Table where we usually move it after the ceremony)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another upgrade option, sheer white curtains draped cabana style on the terrace to create a romantic mood by our preferred lighting & design company, Flowers on Mars</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking in on your private ceremony & cocktail hour locations</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Now take a tour inside the banquet room, including a to die for lounge area setup, & meet our preferred vendors...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our friendly bartender ready to pour you a drink at a modern bar we rented for the evening</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This lounge furniture was newly designed by our preferred rental company with color changing LED lights inside to give your party a night club vibe. They also lended us the manzanilla trees with uplights to make a dramatic change to the classic look of the room</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can't go wrong with a vegetable or cheese & cracker display at your wedding during cocktail hour (though we found most of our guests preferred the less healthy, sweet choices we filled the room with)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Exhibit A. Who would choose vegis over an ice cream cookie sandwich? Our Chef baked up these delicious treats & put out lots of fun toppings so you can customize your dessert</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, just to tempt you further, we brought in the cappuccino bar available from our preferred vendor. What better way to send your guests home than with a little caffeine buzz? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">And what goes perfectly with coffee? A chocolate fountain of course! Take a dip & see if you want to offer this for your wedding guests. Their sweet tooths will thank you!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course, our favorite bakery ladies from La Creme were at the show to meet our brides & grooms & hand out samples of their delicious cakes. They are always so helpful & professional, we love working with them</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Creme also brought by some cute engagement ring topped cupcakes to put our guests on a further sugar high</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">We dressed up the cake table with specialty linen & displayed one of La Creme's designs in style</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As if there wasn't enough food, we also had hand passed hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening with some included & upgraded hors d'oeuvre options to further tempt your palette</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet one of our favorite florists, Elizabeth, from Van Nuys Flowers who made all the lovely centerpieces for our Showcase & always takes care of our brides & grooms</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So many beautiful arrangements by Van Nuys Flowers. I don't envy the bride who has to choose from all these designs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary & Xavier from Vito Esposito Salon in Beverly Hills came by to offer their bridal beauty packages to help transform you into a Hollywood goddess for your big day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Live musicians always are a great addition to help set the mood for an upscale party</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Need a photographer? Ann Rotsten is a true professional & offers our couples the best deal in town</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--lhR326BvYo/TWlWEPN0ncI/AAAAAAAAAjc/4NrUuSd6dzg/s1600/Terry+videographer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--lhR326BvYo/TWlWEPN0ncI/AAAAAAAAAjc/4NrUuSd6dzg/s320/Terry+videographer.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our preferred videographer, Terry, has been working with us for years & will make sure to capture every moment of your wedding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Lastly, another popular add on, the photo booth, will keep your guests entertained all night long!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Banquet Room with elegant chandeliers, large wood dance floor, & floor to ceiling windows offering a dramatic view of the golf course & lake is the perfect place to celebrate your wedding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Private Events Department, Ana (myself) & Julie enjoyed meeting & mingling with you all. Thanks for stopping by!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have any questions about any of the upgrades or design ideas in this post, feel free to send me a message at <a href="mailto:ana.vick@ourclub.com">ana.vick@ourclub.com</a> so I can help you coordinate your wedding details. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong>If you are still deciding on a wedding venue, come by any time for a tour & let us help you put together your dream wedding. </strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://www.portervalley.com/">http://www.portervalley.com/</a></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations!</strong></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-11090521320085824862011-02-24T13:07:00.000-08:002011-02-24T13:07:20.728-08:00Porter Valley Country Club Wedding & Events Venue Open House Tonight!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Please Join Us Tonight (2/24/11)</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">For Our Winter 2011 Wedding & Special Events Showcase! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you looking for a wedding or event venue?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you need some inspiration for your table decor?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you been looking for an excuse to get out with your fiance & celebrate your engagement?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Want to try some amazing hors d'oeuvres, cake, chocolate fountain, and cappucino bar?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't have anything to do tonight after work between 5:30 & 7:30?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">...then come to our Showcase!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Please call 818-360-1071 ext. 231 to RSVP to Ana or Julie.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Dress code: No jeans, tank tops, or tube tops, & men must wear collared shirts.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">19216 Singing Hills Drive</div><div style="text-align: center;">Porter Ranch, CA 91326</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.portervalley.com/">http://www.portervalley.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Porter-Valley-Country-Club/About-the-Club/Directions-Hours">Directions to our Club</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-43476680765887122162011-02-13T12:27:00.000-08:002011-02-13T12:31:08.398-08:00Join Us for an Exclusive Wedding & Special Events Showcase at Porter Valley!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For all our loyal readers who are still trying to find that <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>perfect venue</strong></span> for your wedding or private event, Porter Valley County Club would like to invite you to our upcoming <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>Winter Showcase</strong></span> on <strong>February 24th</strong> at <strong>5:30 PM to 7:30 PM</strong>. We will have the room decked out to give you lots of upscale decor inspiration for your event as well as samples of our hand passed hors d'oeuvres, custom cakes, chocolate fountain and complimentary cocktails to help you celebrate your engagement or other special moment in your life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong>Join us for a night to remember at our Club!</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:ana.vick@ourclub.com">ana.vick@ourclub.com</a> to attend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFyMMI-tTqI/TVg5bxulFDI/AAAAAAAAAhw/2AtB0kfpJdc/s1600/Porter+Valley+Country+Club+Wedding+%2526+Events+Showcase+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFyMMI-tTqI/TVg5bxulFDI/AAAAAAAAAhw/2AtB0kfpJdc/s400/Porter+Valley+Country+Club+Wedding+%2526+Events+Showcase+2011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-29632723425773642332011-01-22T18:15:00.000-08:002011-01-22T18:18:00.216-08:00ExpoBridal Show tomorrow, 1/23/11, at Universal City Hilton: Stop By Our Booth!<div style="text-align: center;">We're excited to go to the show & meet brides & grooms ready to plan the ultimate wedding at Porter Valley! We have a special give away for a lucky drawing winner who stops by to see us & an exclusive discount on our packages. Don't miss out! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.expobridal.com/index.php?bridalshow">Get your tickets in advance for the best pricing</a>. See you at the show!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.expobridal.com/content/images/5df11890cfda73a08dbddde5ab6ab543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" s5="true" src="http://www.expobridal.com/content/images/5df11890cfda73a08dbddde5ab6ab543.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-10530328960322667152011-01-22T14:12:00.000-08:002011-01-22T14:12:07.224-08:00Porter Valley Country Club Wins "The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick"<div id="verbiage_sentence_ex" style="text-align: center;">We are proud to announce that <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Porter Valley Country Club</strong></span> has been rated by local brides & voted <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick</strong></span>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Porter-Valley-Country-Club/Profile/CAR/084/271378/profile"><img alt="2011 Pick - Best of Weddings on The Knot" border="0" src="http://partnerimages.theknot.com/2011/2011_BOW_gold_web_70x70.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is our <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong><em>third year</em></strong></span> winning this prestigious award & we are so grateful to all our brides & grooms who took the time to review us this past year & made winning this award possible. It's been wonderful working with all of you & helping you to create your dream wedding, so the feeling is mutual! We love all our brides & grooms & wish you all the best in your married lives.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Thank you all on behalf of the entire Porter Valley Private Events & Catering teams! </strong></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-22010460888611596572011-01-12T13:50:00.000-08:002011-01-12T13:50:32.677-08:00Premiere Bridal Show Coming to LA January 23rd!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="273" n4="true" src="http://www.expobridal.com/content/images/5df11890cfda73a08dbddde5ab6ab543.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><strong>Hey newly engaged couples!</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We wanted to give you a heads up on the upcoming ExpoBridal show that Porter Valley Country Club will be a part of once again, so you can stop by and see us, as well as the other vendor booths, to get some fresh ideas for planning your big day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Julie & I will be sharing information on our fabulous $8,000 & $14,000 Inclusive Packages as well as other fun events you can host at Porter Valley like the perfect Rehearsal Dinner or Bridal Shower to help you celebrate your wedding. Plus, we have an exciting raffle for everyone who comes to our booth and a special promotion on our wedding packages, which we will offer for a limited time to our ExpoBridal couples & you our faithful readers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are busy gearing up for the show as well as coordinating some really lovely weddings & events, but I will be posting more real wedding inspiration for you soon, so look out for more from Porter Valley!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.expobridal.com/index.php?registration">Click here to visit the ExpoBridal website & purchase your ticket today.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><strong>Hope to meet you at the show! Happy planning!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Ana Vick & Julie Pittman, Private Events Department</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-20672252724983208372010-12-20T13:40:00.000-08:002010-12-20T13:41:14.431-08:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Ainee & Le's Romantic Ceremony<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">At most weddings I <span style="background-color: white;">get</span> a little camera happy taking photos of all the details, but at this one all I found were the ceremony pictures below...Maybe it was all the detailed moving parts I had to help coordinate, like the horse & carriage entrance, but I guess I didn't have time to take pictures. Luckily, the two I have are great & show off the romantic ambiance of Ainee & Le's ceremony. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For the arrival of their guests & the ceremony music, Ainee & Le opted for a traditional, classical approach, using the talented harp & woodwind performers from our vendor list. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ_Ii0UeRiI/AAAAAAAAAhg/_T6cfhzDbhU/s1600/DSC04675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ_Ii0UeRiI/AAAAAAAAAhg/_T6cfhzDbhU/s320/DSC04675.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">They had the arbor softened up with sheer white fabric & lots of romantic floral details by Petals by Xavi. Also notice the <span style="color: #a64d79;"><strong>pink </strong></span>uplights they had shining through the white fabric to further enhance the warm look of the arbor. The florists also draped fabric all the way down the aisle over several pedestals with beautiful arrangements on top. Finally, below the arbor we set up a small table for their sand ceremony. The end result, perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ_IgewyfII/AAAAAAAAAhc/KJAKp3R_-fg/s1600/DSC04672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ_IgewyfII/AAAAAAAAAhc/KJAKp3R_-fg/s640/DSC04672.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><strong>We hope you had a wonderful wedding Ainee & Le!</strong></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-92201462374762315112010-12-19T18:42:00.000-08:002010-12-19T18:44:16.191-08:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Sarah & Juan's Tiffany Blue Wedding<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Nothing says marry me like a little <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal </strong></span>box (what girl doesn't love Tiffany's after all?). In this case, our couple of love birds, Sarah & Juan, decided to continue the <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>Tiffany blue color</strong></span> scheme into their wedding ceremony & reception. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The seating cards had pretty<span style="color: cyan;"><strong> teal</strong></span> printed names with a <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal </strong></span>diamond on the top left corner to further dress them up.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6vpkJr2tI/AAAAAAAAAg4/wXEkHvvqJEg/s1600/DSC04632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6vpkJr2tI/AAAAAAAAAg4/wXEkHvvqJEg/s320/DSC04632.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Their wedding programs also looked very elegant & were tied together with a <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal</strong></span> ribbon.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6vxVgEAII/AAAAAAAAAg8/JNeAO2W5I6Q/s1600/DSC04634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6vxVgEAII/AAAAAAAAAg8/JNeAO2W5I6Q/s320/DSC04634.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">For the ceremony this couple chose to keep it simple & classy with our white four post arbor, a beautiful white center spray of flowers, & white petals down the aisle. Also they had candles in vases at the beginning & end of the aisle that brought in their <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal </strong></span>color scheme.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wN0_DHTI/AAAAAAAAAhM/4tU5Ib9A6k8/s1600/DSC04651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wN0_DHTI/AAAAAAAAAhM/4tU5Ib9A6k8/s320/DSC04651.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">After the ceremony, guests enjoyed the cocktail hour outside on the terrace where our trees are lit up making for a lovely view. The lake on the golf course has a fountain which can be lit up as well that looks fantastic at night. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wZdrE27I/AAAAAAAAAhU/GWiWef22LEg/s1600/DSC04669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wZdrE27I/AAAAAAAAAhU/GWiWef22LEg/s320/DSC04669.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> Next guests were welcomed into the Pine Hurst Room & found their tables with these <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal </strong></span>adorned table numbers on cute Eiffel Tower holders. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wf_zC2EI/AAAAAAAAAhY/ovzJdddquZA/s1600/DSC04638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wf_zC2EI/AAAAAAAAAhY/ovzJdddquZA/s320/DSC04638.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The tables had <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal </strong></span>linen with silver chargers & alternating all white short & tall arrangements by our preferred vendor, Sun Kissed Flowers. The full white hydrangeas with delicate white roses were the perfect subtle arrangement to compliment the upscale look of the tables.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wCzC3DCI/AAAAAAAAAhE/aV72i9J_Zz4/s1600/DSC04641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wCzC3DCI/AAAAAAAAAhE/aV72i9J_Zz4/s320/DSC04641.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6v6W7hIQI/AAAAAAAAAhA/it7jJs38bn4/s1600/DSC04640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6v6W7hIQI/AAAAAAAAAhA/it7jJs38bn4/s320/DSC04640.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Now for the lovely cake by our preferred vendor Jaqki's Bakery-They went with a youthful Hello Kitty topper with lots of detailed floral designs on the cake. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wMJfRvNI/AAAAAAAAAhI/VEL2y_p3Pvs/s1600/DSC04649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wMJfRvNI/AAAAAAAAAhI/VEL2y_p3Pvs/s320/DSC04649.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> On their way out, the guests could pick from the adorable bride & groom favor boxes of candies (notice the <strong><span style="color: cyan;">teal</span></strong> ribbon they added to the bride's dress) or the handmade flowers inside of customized <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal </strong></span>shot glasses for the guests who didn't have a sweet tooth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wXb4EXwI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/-fjT9FloXAA/s1600/DSC04658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TQ6wXb4EXwI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/-fjT9FloXAA/s320/DSC04658.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">From beginning to end, this wedding was perfectly pulled together with <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>Tiffany Blue</strong></span> (aka <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>teal)</strong></span> details throughout. </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
<span style="color: cyan;"><strong>Congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs. on a wonderful wedding & an amazing future together!</strong></span> </div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-62738556817396729442010-12-09T12:23:00.000-08:002010-12-09T12:23:56.161-08:00Looking For The Perfect Dress? Monique Lhuillier Sample Sale This Sunday!<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Ladies, please walk, do not run, but make sure you get to this sale!</strong></span> </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Find your dream gown this weekend without spending a fortune. (You can thank me later!)</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img height="512" src="http://www.marieclaire.com/cm/marieclaire/images/Monique-Lhuillier-Spring-2010-1.jpg" width="341" /></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #3c613e; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3c613e; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3c613e; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Sample Sale!!</span></span></span></div><div align="center" dir="ltr">ONE DAY ONLY</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">Sunday, December 12th, 2010</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">10 am - 4 pm</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">Bridal & Ready to Wear</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">From 40% to 90% off</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">Merchandise is "as is" and all sales are final</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">No alterations provided</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">No appointments are taken</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">First Come First Serve</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">1201 S. Grand Avenue, 2nd Floor</div><div align="center" dir="ltr">Los Angeles, CA 90015</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cash - Visa - MasterCard - American Express</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-88754248458614720982010-12-05T10:20:00.000-08:002010-12-05T10:20:53.346-08:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Amy & Garrett's Fine Wine Love Affair<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Another fantastic wedding at Porter Valley-Amy & Garrett enjoyed a wine themed wedding & reception with their family & friends. They chose a rich <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>maroon</strong></span> & <span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><strong>ivory</strong> </span>color scheme to go with their theme & added several extra touches that made their wedding special.</div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Scrolls with a thoughtful message to guests were displayed in a personalized wood box at the reception table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The seating cards were fittingly propped on top of wine bottle corks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A pretty bird cage where guests could leave cards for the bride & groom was also placed next to the guest book</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ceremony was elaborately decorated with shepherds hooks holding up hanging rose balls of alternating fall colors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The arbor looked very nice with extra draping</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The center spray floral arrangement was very autumnal & brought in all their colors perfectly</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The couple chose cute sand ceremony vases shaped like hearts for the symbolic tradition</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolates that said "Love" on them were at the bar for the guests who had a sweet tooth</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And for the cigar connoisseur, a cigar bar was set up outside for guests to enjoy on the terrace</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course a custom menu of the hosted bar options was in order for this wine themed wedding</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fresh fruit punch & champagne punch display was decorated to theme by our staff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXLx6k-VI/AAAAAAAAAfo/PlvrEnXFFcU/s1600/DSC04550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXLx6k-VI/AAAAAAAAAfo/PlvrEnXFFcU/s320/DSC04550.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Tables had menus in a pocket fold maroon napkin, as well as the "LOVE" glass coasters for the party favors placed at each seating. One of our preferred florist, David Blair, did an excellent job bringing Fall colors and lots of texture to the tables with these lovely centerpieces.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXNRBZ_bI/AAAAAAAAAfs/PLDzosnhZq8/s1600/DSC04555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXNRBZ_bI/AAAAAAAAAfs/PLDzosnhZq8/s320/DSC04555.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXEqwX_uI/AAAAAAAAAfk/7HzhGFXOPPk/s1600/DSC04548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXEqwX_uI/AAAAAAAAAfk/7HzhGFXOPPk/s320/DSC04548.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Their tables were named after different wines to go with the theme of the night and the signs were placed on tiny easels on top of mirrors with little glass crystals tossed around. To top off the look they had rose petals sprinkled about the table.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">And here's the room, all finished with guests seated outside for the ceremony...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnYAbNEDII/AAAAAAAAAgU/NxezTcbAs0U/s1600/DSC04602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnYAbNEDII/AAAAAAAAAgU/NxezTcbAs0U/s320/DSC04602.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXtU-WSNI/AAAAAAAAAgA/HhT0kVJwKu8/s1600/DSC04584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnXtU-WSNI/AAAAAAAAAgA/HhT0kVJwKu8/s320/DSC04584.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
The couple opted for adding in maroon sashes to complete the look of the room as well as having us light the posts and drape them in sheer fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnYHcS8YPI/AAAAAAAAAgY/QSk4XprMnJY/s1600/DSC04603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnYHcS8YPI/AAAAAAAAAgY/QSk4XprMnJY/s320/DSC04603.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Banquet Captain Chris Garcia, pulls out all the stops when it comes to decorating our buffet tables. Lovely job Chris!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this Fall colored sweetheart table that was spilling over with an abundance of flowers. Also, adore the peacock fold our staff made with the couple's napkins, which really complimented the table's decor</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Amy & Garrett said "I Do", and so did their cake! These wood cut outs spelling out their promise was very sweet. The pretty cake made by our preferred vendor, Delicious Bakery, was topped with their initials and decorated with vibrant flowers. I do hope you enjoyed this recap and we do wish Amy & Garrett a very happy married life!</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnX38x0deI/AAAAAAAAAgM/jIe0ijPGzmQ/s1600/DSC04595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TOnX38x0deI/AAAAAAAAAgM/jIe0ijPGzmQ/s320/DSC04595.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Congratulations Amy & Garrett!</strong></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-22071299807922327442010-12-03T13:11:00.000-08:002010-12-03T13:15:27.900-08:00Read Our Reviews From Happy Brides & Grooms! (And please review us TODAY too!)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Porter-Valley-Country-Club-Profile?ProfileId=271378" style="background: url(http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Handlers/VendorBadgeHandler.ashx?ProfileId=271378); cursor: hand; display: block; height: 211px; text-indent: -9999px; text-transform: capitalize; width: 203px;" target="_blank" title="Check out Porter Valley Country Club Reviews on WeddingChannel.com"></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Warmly,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ana Vick</div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-28983295690389148712010-11-13T17:02:00.000-08:002010-11-13T17:03:31.882-08:00Pretty in Pink Sorority Pref. Night at Porter Valley<div style="text-align: center;">Reading this blog, you may be under the impression that all we do here at Porter Valley is weddings & showers. But often we get requests to use the Club for less traditional affairs...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Such was the case when Delta Delta Delta came to us to have their Pref. Night in our Grill Room on a Monday when the club is usually closed. We obliged & were happy to have these spirited young women hold their event at our Club. Little did we know, how girly it was all about to turn!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not exagerating here, the girls brought in colorful arrangements, but everything else in the room was <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>hot pink!</strong></span> From the linen, to the drapping on our curtains, to the lighting...I felt like I had just stepped on the set of Legally Blonde!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8qS1LPriI/AAAAAAAAAfI/PV2Dlj1iZtQ/s1600/DSC04483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8qS1LPriI/AAAAAAAAAfI/PV2Dlj1iZtQ/s320/DSC04483.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Each table had <strong><span style="color: magenta;">pink</span></strong>, glittery frames with the sorority's literature in it. I started experiencing a flash back to my sorority days; it was fun to see another group go through all the prep. & excitement of choosing their newest members.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div align="center">I really liked the setup they used with different size & shaped tables. They wanted to keep it intimate so each table only seated a few girls. </div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Small gifts for the girls that were pledging were ready to be handed out on the way out. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">They had a cute photo collage in the middle of the room to give their potentially new sisters a look at what could be to come for them in their sorority life.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The sisters also handed out our hors d'oeuvres for their pledges as they came in the room. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Here are the sorority girls bidding their new pledges fairwell as they sing a song to them by our fountain. This is definitely a first for Porter Valley, but we welcome all kinds of events & this one, though extremely prim & <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>pink</strong></span>, was surely a success.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8qvOSEiJI/AAAAAAAAAfU/r33sq_iH7xM/s1600/DSC04490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8qvOSEiJI/AAAAAAAAAfU/r33sq_iH7xM/s320/DSC04490.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Ladies, thank you for having your sorority Pref. Night here at Porter Valley.</strong></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope the new pledges joined the sorority! </div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-89942325635882995462010-11-13T15:23:00.000-08:002010-11-13T15:23:00.631-08:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Rebecca & John's Romantic Red & Black Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's time for a little more real wedding inspiration for you from our past brides & grooms! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This wedding was for a super sweet couple & lovely family... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rebecca & John decided to go with a very romantic <span style="color: red;"><strong>red </strong></span>& <strong>black</strong> color scheme for their wedding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">For the seating chart, they went a more modern, less fussy route opting for a seating chart list of names, instead of the usual individual seating cards (grouping guests under the first letters of the last names to make it easier for everyone to locate their names).</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8EFQ-QOFI/AAAAAAAAAd8/IHRvO2qim9Y/s1600/DSC04412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8EFQ-QOFI/AAAAAAAAAd8/IHRvO2qim9Y/s320/DSC04412.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A fun touch to decorate the area around the guest book-The groom used his artistic talent to sketch the couple's images on these canvases that were propped up around the reception table. The <span style="color: red;"><strong>red </strong></span>rose petals & candles also helped to set the mood from the moment the guests arrived at this romantic affair.</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8FIqxFkHI/AAAAAAAAAe0/eGHKPn_2PWI/s1600/DSC04466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8FIqxFkHI/AAAAAAAAAe0/eGHKPn_2PWI/s320/DSC04466.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The white arbor got a black tie upgrade with <strong>black</strong> fabric draped over the front & two large arrangements on the side & top corner. I like that it's not symmetrical because it made it look very chic & modern. Elizabeth at Van Nuys Flowers (one of our preferred vendors who did all the flowers for this wedding) always knocks it out of the park!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8EoYo2tYI/AAAAAAAAAec/zw1_WRCAIcE/s1600/DSC04435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TN8EoYo2tYI/AAAAAAAAAec/zw1_WRCAIcE/s400/DSC04435.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">That walk down the aisle sure looks pretty with <strong><span style="color: red;">red</span></strong> rose petals tossed on the bright green grass leading up to the arbor! Outdoor weddings are so picturesque...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Case in point, this killer view! I took this photo with my simple point & shoot camera, so just imagine what your photographer can capture on your big day!</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Normally I don't show photos of our clients, but this photo is abstract enough to keep the bride's identity private & the train on her dress just has to be seen! Such a gorgeous & happy bride too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(By the way, that's Julie, our Private Events Director, on the left sending the bride off with her dad for her big moment!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The room, looking sophisticated & stylish with <strong>black</strong> chair covers, <strong>black</strong> linen table cloths to the floor, white napkins with a pocket fold, & all <span style="color: red;"><strong>red </strong></span>roses in the arrangements...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For the favor, the couple gave each guests a heart shaped wine bottle stopper with personalized ribbon with their names & wedding date. A perfect parting gift to remind guests of their loving celebration!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sweetheart table had the prettiest white draping that really made it stand out from the rest of the tables.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And for the couple's wedding toast...personalized flutes of course!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Now moving closer to the cake, one of the most anticipated elements of every reception...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Served with no less than this elegant personalized server & cake knife...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">And what a gorgeous cake it was! Notice all the detailed scroll work by Jaqki's Bakery? No wonder our brides love her cakes. The <strong>black </strong>ribbon & <span style="color: red;"><strong>red </strong></span>roses topping the cake are the perfect touch.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Would you like a piece? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Congratulations again Rebecca & John!</strong></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for celebrating your special day at Porter Valley!</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-50792352149404796772010-11-04T11:35:00.000-07:002010-11-04T11:35:55.568-07:00Bridal Show at Universal City Hilton, plus a Special Offer for You!<div style="text-align: center;">This weekend, Porter Valley Country Club attended the <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Expo Bridal Annual Autumn Bridal Show</strong></span> at the Universal City Hilton. We had a great time meeting new brides & grooms-to-be and sharing our amazing package deals with them. As usual, our preferred bakery, La Creme, joined us to give out samples to the brides so they can taste the delicious cake they can get included in their packages. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Cong</span><span style="color: #990000;">rats to all you soon to be married couples out there! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">We hope you will visit Porter Valley to consider us for your dream wedding location!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Also we have a special offer for our Expo Bridal brides, which I will also extend to our blog followers below! <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Happy planning!</strong></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TNL8Gif9shI/AAAAAAAAAd4/T_FlurvkPZ0/s1600/Special+offer+flier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TNL8Gif9shI/AAAAAAAAAd4/T_FlurvkPZ0/s640/Special+offer+flier.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-71648951877390426142010-10-28T13:36:00.000-07:002010-10-28T13:36:47.514-07:00Thank YousWe recently received a kind Thank You card from another one of our lovely couples, Patrick & Kyoko, and we wanted to share it with you all. We felt very priveleged to be the venue for this sweet, detailed couple's dream wedding reception and are very happy to hear they loved it! <br />
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<div align="center"><em>Julie & Ana,</em></div><div align="center"><em>Thank you for your assistance with everything on our wedding reception.</em></div><div align="center"><em>It was a beautiful day & event and everyone had an awesome time & loved PVCC!</em></div><div align="center"><em>Thanks for your coordination & service for making it a special day and a</em></div><div align="center"><em>super successful event.</em></div><div align="center"><em>Patrick & Kyoko</em></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations again to the new Mr. & Mrs.!</strong></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TMndsovsgDI/AAAAAAAAAdw/p9qDEXZSWic/s1600/Allensroomphoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TMndsovsgDI/AAAAAAAAAdw/p9qDEXZSWic/s320/Allensroomphoto.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to see photos & read the highlights from this fabulous wedding, click the link below to read the post I wrote to recap the event: <a href="http://portervalleyprivateevents.blogspot.com/2010/09/real-wedding-inspiration-kyoko-patricks.html">Kyoko & Patrick's Detailed Japanese & Greek Culture Infused Wedding</a></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-29993040642677676202010-10-27T17:31:00.000-07:002010-10-27T17:31:02.363-07:00Porter Valley's Wedding & Special Events Showcase Lighting Package Drawing Winner!<div style="text-align: center;">We had a wonderful turn out for our <span style="color: #351c75;"><strong>Wedding & Special Events Showcase</strong></span> & as our special thank you to our guests we held a drawing for <span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>Porter Valley's Blushing Bride Lighting Package</strong></span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And the winner is...</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Megan & Kyle!</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;">They will be celebrating a lovely Spring wedding at Porter Valley Country Club in the evening & can now choose from the uplights & pinspots included in our Blushing Bride Lighting Package to enhance the look of our goregous banquet room or have lights around the posts in our room with a sheer white fabric drapped over them to add a romantic touch. Two very exciting addition options to an already magical evening. Congrats to the soon-to-be Mr. & Mrs.!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The amazing lighting at our Showcase provided by our preferred lighting experts from Flowers on Mars. We have many lighting packages for every budget starting at just $250++! Definitely a worthly addition to your dream wedding or special event to bring extra drama & color to the room.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to all our guests who attended our Showcase & we hope you will all join us for the next one February 24th & enter to win another fabulous prize!</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-90294631219257668962010-10-21T10:36:00.000-07:002010-10-21T10:48:03.501-07:00Inspiring Event Recap: Porter Valley's Wedding & Private Events Showcase<div style="text-align: center;">This month <strong>Porter Valley</strong> hosted a fabulous <strong>Wedding & Private Events Showcase</strong> for our clients who are planning weddings, birthdays, or corporate events here to give them fresh decor inspiration & share some of our upgrade options with them. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here are the highlights for those of you who missed it! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: red;">Don't </span><span style="color: red;">dismay if you couldn't make it, we have another event coming up soon! </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: red;">Join us for our next Showcase February 24, 2011. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Save the date!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TLyA1XoOsGI/AAAAAAAAAdk/rjenRMrUSTk/s1600/DSC04727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TLyA1XoOsGI/AAAAAAAAAdk/rjenRMrUSTk/s320/DSC04727.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Our cheery greeters, Claire (the club's receptionist) & Melanie (our Membership Director)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong>Introducing some of the many upgrade options (to compliment & enhance our included options in our wedding & special event packages) you can choose from to impress your guests:</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Option #1: Choose the included colored napkins & white chair covers, add sashes & upgraded textured pin tuck table cloth as well as pay a little extra for the larger floral upgrade. A little goes a long way to up the chic factor. This table is perfect for Fall in chocolate brown!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Option #2: Stick with an included floral arrangement that is perfectly dramatic with red roses and white lilies. Use our included white chair covers & also our included choice of colored cotton linen, plus pay an extra buck for the double napkin fold to add height & add chair sashes for a finished look.</div> <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Option #3: Go all out! I adore the upgraded purple pin tuck table cloth, silver chargers, mirror below the upgraded centerpieces that make them stand out from the table, plus silver chaivari chairs with beaded slip covers. <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Insider tip:</strong></span> Texture is your best friend when creating a luxurious special event table setup. Add lots of interest to your table by combining different textures in your main two contrasting hues to keep it modern & stylish, like the tables I designed for our Showcase.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Option #4 Another fully upgraded table with a rich chocolate brown silk table cloth, gold chargers, an elegant but whimsical tuxedo fold napkin, mirrors below the slightly upgraded floral arrangements, & of course gold chaivari chairs with the custom beaded slip covers that I love. I can't tell you enough what a different these upgrades make, but you can see for yourself in these pictures! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Option #5: No bride & groom should overlook the upgrade options for their sweetheart table. It is the most looked at part of the room (mainly because you, the new Mr. & Mrs., are seated there), so if you can't afford to upgrade anything else, spend just a little extra & give your sweetheart table the royal treatment. With a gorgeous textured white overlay draped over a white underlay, we made a big statement at a minimal cost. Also the centerpiece is the one we normally bring in from the arbor to help our couple's save money. <strong><span style="color: magenta;">Insider tip:</span></strong> After you are done taking pictures during cocktail hour, ask your venue if they can swiftly take down the center spray from the arbor & bring it to your head table. No one is the wiser, & it looks like you spent a ton to decorate your sweet heart table! I also recommend lots of candles, chargers, special toasting flutes & of course a ton of rose petals to really make your first dinner as husband & wife memorable. </div> <br />
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</tbody></table><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Option #5: OK, maybe I lied. The cake table (and the ever so popular dessert table) are also the most heavily photographed & looked at tables at your event, so don't forget to upgrade what you can there too! Unfortunately my camera didn't capture the amazing table cloth we used (provided by Flowers on Mars), but it has roses sewn all over the chocolate brown silk fabric which make it look extremely luxurious. Also Mars loaned us the blinged out cake stand which added more glamour to the already beautiful cake & we lit several votive candles to add soft lighting to the table. Anything you can do to make this table look fabulous should not be overlooked if you want to make a statement. And don't forget your cake knife & server (preferably ones that match your toasting flutes)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute bridal cookie favors by La Creme. I am a big believer in only doing favors one can eat or actually use.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Cupcake tower or cake? Why not both? I like a combo of the two with the top layer of cake above a tower of cupcakes. Here are the two traditional options by La Creme, but I say, mix it up!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TLuPmG_iH2I/AAAAAAAAAco/vmG2-95va_w/s1600/DSC04704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TLuPmG_iH2I/AAAAAAAAAco/vmG2-95va_w/s320/DSC04704.JPG" width="240" /></a><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TLuPouv0ObI/AAAAAAAAAcs/OKFiMcch2KI/s320/DSC04706.JPG" width="240" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">A few more upgrades & add-ons to personalize your event...</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another hit at any event, the chocolate fountain, will satisfy the biggest sweeth tooth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Time for some coffee with all those sweets? Upgrade your coffee service to a cappuccino bar! This is a great option to have on the way out too in to-go cups for your guests to stay alert on their drive home.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">One of the most popular photographers on our preferred vendors list, Ann Rotsten</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The increasingly popular photo booth option for your special event will add tons of fun for you & your guests, while also providing you with a wonderful keepsake...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our photo booth vendors include a scrap book for your guests to add a copy of their photos to & write you a personal note!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet Eric, our fantastic preferred DJ! He also does THE best job as the MC for your special event making sure the event flows perfectly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every queen for a day should have a talented beauty team on their side! Makeup artist to the stars, Mary, top stylist, Xavier, & Beverly Hills' Vito Esposito Salon owner, Vito Esposito, demonstrated their handiwork on a model & offered discounted rates for brides who hired them at the show.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Want to add ambiance to your event? Hire a guitarist or other live music performer to serenade your guests during cocktail hour. Also, upgrade the atmosphere by having our preferred design team, Flowers on Mars, transform the terrace into a romantic cabana with flowing white sheer fabric. I would even add uplights to the drapes to really make your guests say "Wow"!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost forgot to take a picture of the ceremony setup while chatting with our guests. Here's an interesting twist on petals thrown randomly down the aisle...have your florist create a design on your pathway to the alter. It costs a bit more because it will take a lot more petals to stencil a design on the ground, but I think it's worth it to add another dramatic element to your ceremony.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And here's the florist that did all the lovely arrangements at the Showcase! Elizabeth from Van Nuys Flowers always does an amazing job in making her bride's visions a reality. Let her know your budget & your preferences & she will create the perfect arrangements for your dream wedding.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Private Events Director, Julie, & I, the Events Assistant, Ana, enjoying one of our favorite upgraded tables at the event. Thanks for stopping by to see us & if you haven't visited the Club yet, give us a ring!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Hope you all enjoyed the Private Events Wedding & Special Events Showcase, whether you attended in person or virtually through this blog. Mark your calendars for the next one on February 24th, or follow my blog for highlights if you are far away.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">As always, more real wedding & private event recaps will be posted regularly to give you inspiration for your special event. Whatever you budget, if you focus on making each aspect of the event memorable & personalized, you will be thrilled with the results. Plus, a few upgrades added in for good measure (where it counts) can help make your event extra amazing! Have a wonderful day!</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-90471195772989751332010-10-11T14:57:00.000-07:002010-10-15T13:22:40.990-07:00Real Wedding Inspiration: Planner Bree Jones Ups the Style Anty<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">One of our largest weddings this year (275 guests), also made one of the biggest style statements thanks to the added touches by event planner, Bree Jones of JSG Management. She was a pleasure to work with and thanks to her industry contacts, she was able to help this couple create a luxurious, upscale event design at a huge savings to them. Our packages include all the basics you will need for your dream wedding, though Ms. Jones took it one step further and helped make this bride's glamorous fantasy wedding a reality. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The reception table was complete with chic decor elements, a framed photo of the couple to be signed by guests, as well as attendants to help direct guests to their seats. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;">Insider tip:</span> It is always a good idea to have at least one attendant to make sure your guest book is signed and that guests aren't held up at the reception table having trouble finding their escort card or table number. If you can't afford to hire an extra staff member from your planner, recruit younger family members such as cousins. They will be happy to be able to be involved and help out with the wedding and will make sure the entrance into your reception room runs smoothly.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxXA8GQ5I/AAAAAAAAAbY/nkm7BAyPuXg/s1600/DSC04373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxXA8GQ5I/AAAAAAAAAbY/nkm7BAyPuXg/s320/DSC04373.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">These were the cute escort card holders shaped like thrones, perfect for this royal affair. The escort cards were also personally printed by a calligrapher. A very classy touch.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxZJGax8I/AAAAAAAAAbc/iHti0xoFx94/s1600/DSC04376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxZJGax8I/AAAAAAAAAbc/iHti0xoFx94/s320/DSC04376.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I always think it's clever when couples choose names of something meaningful to them instead of using the traditional table numbers. The table names Ms. Jones helped this couple come up with were named after movies the couple love as well as wedding themed movies like this "Just Married" table. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxjTm9MTI/AAAAAAAAAbo/tBABAaSHYP4/s1600/DSC04383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxjTm9MTI/AAAAAAAAAbo/tBABAaSHYP4/s320/DSC04383.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The color scheme for the wedding was rich <strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">purples</span></strong>, <span style="color: #a64d79;"><strong>dusty rose</strong></span>, and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>reds</strong></span> to give a dramatic, royal look to the room. I liked the choice of the light<span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><strong> lavender</strong></span> linen overlay with dark <span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>purple </strong></span>napkins to add a bit more color and contrast to the tables.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwTD8kjmI/AAAAAAAAAas/P7uX1z7-X5s/s1600/DSC04345.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwTD8kjmI/AAAAAAAAAas/P7uX1z7-X5s/s320/DSC04345.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another interesting element, Ms. Jones decided to rent oval shaped tables to not only add more seating in our 300 person capacity room, but it also created a more appealing layout with various shape and size tables scattered around the room. The couple also splurged for renting silver chiavari chairs to go with the elegant style of the rest of the wedding's decor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;">Insider tip:</span> oval tables can seat up to 12 guests, whereas the traditional 60" round tables normally seat 8 to 10 guests. You can get 80" round tables to seat 12 guests, but they take up a larger area than an oval table, so if you are trying to fit more people in, go for the oval ones.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwUk7Sh9I/AAAAAAAAAaw/2Q9YGL3wiPQ/s1600/DSC04346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwUk7Sh9I/AAAAAAAAAaw/2Q9YGL3wiPQ/s320/DSC04346.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The sweet heart table was all dressed up, full of different height floral arrangements, tall, modern candelabras, and had the opposite linen combination as the rest of the tables to make it stand out. Ms. Jones also placed a mirror under glass chargers for the Bride & Groom's settings to make it extra special.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwa4c_-3I/AAAAAAAAAa0/Qelm89kMDLc/s1600/DSC04348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwa4c_-3I/AAAAAAAAAa0/Qelm89kMDLc/s320/DSC04348.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwu7gK_PI/AAAAAAAAAbA/Fonuslwh82U/s1600/DSC04355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwu7gK_PI/AAAAAAAAAbA/Fonuslwh82U/s320/DSC04355.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">A quick snap shot of the bouquets, all of white or lavender roses. Simple, but elegant. The flower arrangements for this wedding were all expertly designed by Mark's Garden.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwhtJ9zDI/AAAAAAAAAa4/Tzl0Ut5FnmE/s1600/DSC04349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTwhtJ9zDI/AAAAAAAAAa4/Tzl0Ut5FnmE/s320/DSC04349.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The room looked stunning with the varied heights of centerpieces. The glass vases Mark's Flowers used for the tall centerpieces where a good choice because guests could see straight through them. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Insider tip:</span> The number one rule for centerpieces is to make sure they do not obstruct your guest's view across the table. So make sure your arrangements are low, or thin and tall, or clear enough for everyone to be able to see through and carry on a conversation.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTw8kWnMeI/AAAAAAAAAbI/I05oMCnF2IM/s1600/DSC04360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTw8kWnMeI/AAAAAAAAAbI/I05oMCnF2IM/s320/DSC04360.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxJ7VJLQI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/tf-Jbhb4YoA/s1600/DSC04362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxJ7VJLQI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/tf-Jbhb4YoA/s320/DSC04362.JPG" width="320" /></a>At this wedding, we had our stellar banquet captain, Chris, looking over the room and making sure everything is perfect. We always have a banquet captain on duty, aside from either myself or Julie there to coordinate the set up of the wedding and ceremony so that it all runs seamlessly.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxDlyn1GI/AAAAAAAAAbM/p-LWM8fYdFU/s1600/DSC04361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxDlyn1GI/AAAAAAAAAbM/p-LWM8fYdFU/s320/DSC04361.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The menus were printed and framed in glamorous white as well as black frosted glass frames. Menus are always a nice touch so your guests know what to expect to be served and can prepare any questions for our servers about the menu before their meal is brought out. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxcA8J96I/AAAAAAAAAbk/K75C1J3iJS8/s1600/DSC04381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxcA8J96I/AAAAAAAAAbk/K75C1J3iJS8/s320/DSC04381.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The dance floor, which is usually placed in the middle of the Pine Hurst room was moved into the Homestead room so the couple's guests could be seated as close to them as possible. With different size parties we can create new room layout schematics that would best suit your guest count and desired setup in our two spacious, adjoining banquet rooms.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxQ1XNT9I/AAAAAAAAAbU/BNa2LESpzNk/s1600/DSC04365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxQ1XNT9I/AAAAAAAAAbU/BNa2LESpzNk/s320/DSC04365.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">In this case we also moved the cake table from its usual corner spot and placed it in the area which our DJ is usually set up in since the DJ for this party was in the Homestead room by the dance floor. Having the cake in this position made it more of a focal point and also got it out of the way to leave more space on the floor for additional tables for this large party.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTw2Ama7qI/AAAAAAAAAbE/s9_OgIorDoE/s1600/DSC04357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTw2Ama7qI/AAAAAAAAAbE/s9_OgIorDoE/s320/DSC04357.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The cake by one of Ms. Jone's favorite bakeries, Nancy Kay Confections, was so perfect, I thought it was fake! But Ms. Jones assured me it was a real cake. All the details were so exquisite, from the perfectly formed white roses to the diamond studs adding a bit of bling. Also, by placing a mirror behind the cake, Ms. Jones made it possible for everyone to get a 360 degree view of the cake. This is a well thought out detail because with all the work that goes into your wedding cake, you should make sure everyone can see every inch of it.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxa6RqCSI/AAAAAAAAAbg/SUhw6lYKi8Y/s1600/DSC04377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxa6RqCSI/AAAAAAAAAbg/SUhw6lYKi8Y/s320/DSC04377.JPG" width="240" /></a> </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">A walk down the aisle, in our beautiful outdoor ceremony location is made even more special with a ribbon at the end making sure the bridal party are the only ones that walk down the aisle. I always like to have guests fill in from the sides, but a simple ribbon at the end ensures that no one sneaks past and walks down the aisle before your wedding party does!<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Crystals hanging from the arbor twinkled in the light. Also they matched our chandeliers inside perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTx3uEcVEI/AAAAAAAAAb4/3WRTs3W0UBc/s1600/DSC04401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTx3uEcVEI/AAAAAAAAAb4/3WRTs3W0UBc/s320/DSC04401.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">These floral arrangements along the aisles were a beautiful accent to the ceremony setup. The arbor was full of flowers making for a dramatic spot for the couple to say "I do". And I do think that it was the perfect wedding, don't you?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxtYajkqI/AAAAAAAAAbw/yGgUQO42kQA/s1600/DSC04396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxtYajkqI/AAAAAAAAAbw/yGgUQO42kQA/s320/DSC04396.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxwaDBpUI/AAAAAAAAAb0/UvdVoI6l8YI/s1600/DSC04398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TKTxwaDBpUI/AAAAAAAAAb0/UvdVoI6l8YI/s320/DSC04398.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Congrats to the new couple and especially to Ms. Jones for a job well done. (Also, I have to give a nod to our staff who is always on point and delivered another flawless event even with such a huge guest list.) This wedding goes to show how detailed planning, a lot of organization, good connections, and a ton of talent can go a long way to make your wedding day a success. You may not need an event planner at our club because we handle all the details and can give you your dream wedding at a very reasonable cost, but if you have the extra money it is a worthwhile investment if you want to go that extra step and add in a lot of personal design touches like this couple did with their awesome planner, Ms. Bree Jones. Kudos to Bree for this stylish wedding design!</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-87406262289759916652010-10-05T11:51:00.000-07:002010-10-05T11:52:57.842-07:00Exclusive Invitation: Wedding & Special Events Showcase<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><em>Are you looking for the perfect wedding, corporate event, Quinceanera, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, Birthday, Anniversary or other special event venue with a stunning view and an upscale dining experience? </em></span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><em>Come to our Wedding & Special Events Showcase to see what Porter Valley Country Club can offer you.</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit;">Enjoy the view, taste the fine cuisine and meet our extraordinary team.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">There will be hand passed hors d'oeuvres, chocolate fountain, sample room set up, photobooth and a special drawing. Hope to see you there! </span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658925105290978986.post-16992299638966937562010-09-10T10:42:00.000-07:002010-09-10T10:42:17.053-07:00Thank yousWe just received another wonderfully sweet note from one of our happy brides & grooms that brightened our day & we wanted to share it with all of you. We love getting your feedback & hearing we are succeeding at our goal of making magic moments for couples that are married at Porter Valley.<br />
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If you had your wedding or event here, please post your review on <a href="http://www.theknot.com/">http://www.theknot.com/</a>, <a href="http://www.herecomestheguide.com/">http://www.herecomestheguide.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/">http://www.weddingwire.com/</a> to share your experience with other soon-to-be brides. And thank <em>you</em> for celebrating with us! <br />
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<em>Dear Julie,</em><br />
<em>We can't thank you and your staff enough for making our wedding day everything we could have wanted! We had so much fun and have so many great memories because of your hard work.</em><br />
<em>Gratefully,</em><br />
<em>Nico & Christina Marinelli</em><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TIpsEN8_4AI/AAAAAAAAAag/uZ6Bfm8d_5c/s1600/thank+you+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uNepzY6g3m8/TIpsEN8_4AI/AAAAAAAAAag/uZ6Bfm8d_5c/s320/thank+you+card.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't you just love custom stationary? No better way to announce your new last name than with a classy thank you note like this!</td></tr>
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