Real Wedding Inspiration: Evan & Naomi's Romantic Wedding

We've been so 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!

Evan & Naomi were a great couple to work with and their romantic burnt red, black & ivory colored 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.

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.

 The wedding arbor was beautifully adorned with rich, burnt red floral arrangements. The guests enjoyed a breathtaking view of the lake and our gorgeous fountain as the couple said their vows.

 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.

Here the boys line up infront of the golf course for a fun photo op'.

(The little ringer bearers were so adorable!)

 The cake was designed by one of our preferred bakeries, Jaqki's, and looked so elegant with burnt red flowers to go with the rest of their decor.

 This was one of my favorite shots of the sweet couple. They were really enjoying their moment (and the strawberries)!

 Congratulations to Evan & Naomi!

Also, a special update for you all, they recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy to their family!

We are so happy for them and we wish them all the best!

Real Wedding Inspiration: Veronica & Brian's Romantic Lavender Wedding

While eggplant purple was a popular color last Fall, the more subtle, lavender, tone this charming couple chose suited them very well & gave their wedding a nice, soft, elegant look.

This neat little box with inserts for photos of the couple was the perfect card box.

Also at the reception table, guests found their place cards which were delicately decorated with gem stones to add sparkle.

 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, Pure Elegance. 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. 

Insider tip: 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.

The room looked very pretty when it was all set before the guests came in from cocktail hour. They chose lavender overlays & white napkins to incorporate their color scheme.

The head table with the center spray from the arbor was fit for a king & his queen.

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!

And of course, the cake! This gorgeous one was designed by my personal favorite preferred bakery, La Creme, which means it also tasted great!

Insider tip: 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.

But obviously, this gorgeous, moist, buttercream frosted La Creme creation was to die for!

Congratulations again to our fun loving couple Veronica & Brian!

We hope you enjoyed your day & continue to celebrate your milestone moments with us.

Real Wedding Inspiration: Ainee & Le's Romantic Ceremony

At most weddings I get 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.

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.

They had the arbor softened up with sheer white fabric & lots of romantic floral details by Petals by Xavi. Also notice the pink 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!

We hope you had a wonderful wedding Ainee & Le!

Royal Blue Inspiration Board From A Real Wedding

Photos from Porter Valley Country Club except bride's photo which is from Panachbridalbeverlyhills.com


This is a gorgeous regal, royal blue wedding color scheme from Dawn & Jim's wedding at Porter Valley. Everything coordinated from the chair sashes, to the napkins, to the candles, to the favors (which were cute engraved shot glasses that had their names & wedding date & were filled with M&M's that were also personalized), to the gorgeous cake (which looked super elegant & fit their upscale wedding style).

I have to say this couple was super sweet & totally deserved the perfect wedding that they had. They chose to have a lovely outdoor ceremony on the lawn across from our golf course & enjoyed a delicious lunch in our Pinehurst room which has panoramic views of the course & lake.

Congratulation to Dawn & Jim!