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: Jenny & Rene's Sunny On a Rainy Day Wedding

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!

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 yellow color scheme the bride picked out, you almost forgot that it was pouring outside!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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 yellow paper 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).

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!

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.

These were the beautiful tall yellow and white centerpieces that they chose for their wedding which made the room look really bright and sunny.

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.

Finally, my favorite aspect of any great wedding. The cake! I loved how it was decorated with yellow 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!

We hope you are enjoying your happily ever after Jenny & Rene- Congrats again on a gorgeous wedding & best wishes for your life together!

Thank Yous

We 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!

Julie & Ana,

Thank you for your assistance with everything on our wedding reception.

It was a beautiful day & event and everyone had an awesome time & loved PVCC!

Thanks for your coordination & service for making it a special day and a

super successful event.

Patrick & Kyoko

Congratulations again to the new Mr. & Mrs.!

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

Asian Inspired Wedding Reception

Another fabulous wedding at our club, this time with an Asian flair! We loved Tasame & Michael's red & black color scheme and the escort table with robins perched on branches of a handmade "tree" were an adorable welcome to their guests.

The escort cards were also intricately designed with calligraphy & a hand drawn flower design.

One of our courteous banquet captains, Chris, ready to serve the champagne punch. He also designed this area adjoining the main dinning room in the Homestead room where guest could come relax, although most were enjoying the weather on our Terrace too much to come in! Chris managed this event to perfection making sure all the couple's needs were met & that the guests were having a great experience. Kuddos to Chris!

The Pinehurst room looking stunning in classic red & black...

Even the favor boxes coordinated with their color scheme. The arrangements were bold red & made a big statement next to the black linen.

The newlyweds outside on our lawn returning from their portrait session. Such great colors & light out there, I can't wait to see their photos!
And yet another jaw-dropping cake from La Creme Bakery! You guys never disappoint!

Congratulations to Michael & Tasame!

We hope you are enjoying your marriage after starting it off with such a lovely wedding day!