Real Event Inspiration: Porter Valley Prom

Summer is approaching & Prom Season is here!

Porter Valley had it's first of the year yesterday with a great school that chose a regal maroon & champagne gold color scheme.

Here's a sneak peek at their Prom's set up...



The check-in table which was later staffed by a group of friendly chaperones




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



The room looked very classy with their choice of upgraded maroon colored underlays & champagne organza overlays

The terrace was glammed up with cabana draping by our designer of choice, Flowers on Mars, that looked even more dramatic at night



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!



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

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.

Congrats to the graduating class of 2011! Best of luck!

Event Inspiration: Porter Valley's Winter 2011 Wedding & Private Events Showcase Recap

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. 

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!

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...

My favorite for a Spring or Summer event, the Peacock inspired table



Runner up, the Royal Wedding inspired silver table





Red Hot Love inspired wedding with linen & chair covers included in our package with two sash rental options



Tuscan Villa Honeymoon Getaway inspired wedding



A glamorous Sweetheart Table with dramatic rented King & Queen chairs.
Chris, our fantastic Banquet Captain is at your service awaiting the royal couple



Next, our ceremony set up facing the golf course & lake...



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)



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

Looking in on your private ceremony & cocktail hour locations

Now take a tour inside the banquet room, including a to die for lounge area setup, & meet our preferred vendors...

Our friendly bartender ready to pour you a drink at a modern bar we rented for the evening

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



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)



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

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?

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!

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

La Creme also brought by some cute engagement ring topped cupcakes to put our guests on a further sugar high

We dressed up the cake table with specialty linen & displayed one of La Creme's designs in style



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



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



So many beautiful arrangements by Van Nuys Flowers. I don't envy the bride who has to choose from all these designs!



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

Live musicians always are a great addition to help set the mood for an upscale party

Need a photographer? Ann Rotsten is a true professional & offers our couples the best deal in town

Our preferred videographer, Terry, has been working with us for years & will make sure to capture every moment of your wedding



Lastly, another popular add on, the photo booth, will keep your guests entertained all night long!

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

The Private Events Department, Ana (myself) & Julie enjoyed meeting & mingling with you all. Thanks for stopping by!

If you have any questions about any of the upgrades or design ideas in this post, feel free to send me a message at ana.vick@ourclub.com so I can help you coordinate your wedding details.

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.

http://www.portervalley.com/

Congratulations!

Real Wedding Inspiration: Kyoko & Patrick's Detailed Japanese & Greek Culture Infused Wedding

The last wedding we had in August this year was definitely worthy of the beautiful weather we had that day. Kyoko & Patrick's Wedding Reception at Porter Valley Country Club was one to rival the best this Club has seen. They took a great deal of pride & care in planning every aspect of their wedding & it showed. Check out the highlights below!

The escort table welcomed guests reflecting Kyoko's Japanese heritage with a gorgeous Asian purple paper umbrella (in the couple's color scheme) & wooden frames with photos of the couple to add a personal touch.

The escort cards were perfectly in theme with tiny origami paper cranes that Kyoko made herself perched on each card. Paper cranes are a symbol of peace & it is said whoever folds a thousand paper cranes will have their heart's desire. Perfect for her to start on that quest with this happy occasion!

Next the guests were escorted out to our terrace to enjoy wine, champagne, & a multitude of hors d'oeuvres selected by this gracious couple for their family & friends to enjoy.

After going outside for refreshments & appetizers, guests began moving in to the lounge that Patrick & Kyoko designed in our Homestead Room which incorporated their wedding colors with purple throw pillows & white modern lounge furniture. Plus some extra tables for seating were set up for those who wanted to mingle inside.

Guests were then welcomed in to our grand banquet room to be seated for a lovely dinner. The couple decided to go the extra step to make the room look customized & upscale by renting natural wood chivari chairs. The usual white chair covers with colored sashes look very nice too, but the chivari chairs change the whole look of the room & make it much more complimentary to the Asian Zen feel they wanted.

No details were overlooked in this wedding, even the linen was upgraded to this gorgeous textured ivory linen rented for a minimal cost. (insider tip: Ask your rental company or venue to find out how much they would charge for an upgraded linen with a texture or pattern that compliments your decor style. Prices can range from $10 and up to the hundreds for custom made linen, so the sky is the limit of what you can create depending on your budget. The overall effect of this upgrade makes a wedding look so much more luxurious, it is certainly worth the extra amount to get this result for your wedding.)

The couple's table setting with special coordinating ivory napkin linen for the bride & groom

At each place setting guests found a menu card designed by Kyoko along with the traditional Greek favor, Jordan Almonds, that are usually given in an odd number which are as indivisible as the new married couple should be

The table numbers were also chosen by the couple & looked adorable resting on their small easels with an added bow with pearl detail that matched the menus perfectly.

The sweetheart table was given the royal treatment with speciality linen & swagging across the front to create a dramatic effect. Also the three floral arrangements & purple votive candles brought in the couple's color scheme & made the table look especially romantic. (insider tip: Votive candles are very inexpensive but add such a warm, romantic mood to the room that all couples should consider using them for their evening weddings.) Not to be left out, their chivari chairs were further dressed up with matching upscale sashes tied sweetly with a rose on top of the bows that matched the detail of the table swagging. A table fit for a queen & king!

To satisfy their guests with a sweet tooth, Kyoko & Patrick thoughtfully picked out their favorite sweets from both of their cultures. Not only were they delicious, but also the mini sized treats made for a beautiful display...

The mouth watering close-ups...

Yummy Greek Baklava!
Photo credit: Allen King

Another Greek fav, Kourabiedes (sugar cookies) were amazing as well.
Photo credit: Allen King

Japanese wafers called Monaka with intricate flower designs looked perfectly elegant.
Photo credit: Patrick Martin

Next, the cake table! This time I was thrilled because it was so fancied up, I could faint! I love the extra effort they put in to make it special with the upscale linen & lace billowing over the cake stand like a cloud of fluffy gorgeousness! Ah! Love!

Ok I am calming down a bit now, but wait! I almost left out the bride's beautiful bouquet! Van Nuy's florist, which is one of our recommended vendors, did a lovely job on all the flowers for this wedding & I think this delicate all white bouquet was the perfect choice for the bride's glamorous, princess like gown.

The dinner was marvelous, the dessert table with yummy Japanese imported & Greek desserts was the perfect cultural addition, & of course the whole party was fantastic! Now that this wedding is over, I truly am sad to say good bye to the new Mr. & Mrs. They were so involved with the wedding planning from day one & visited us often to make sure it was perfect. They were a pleasure to work with & we wish them all the best in their picture perfect life together.

Congratulations Kyoko & Partick!