"Think cabernet, pumpkin and wasabi!" Hmmm...Thanksgiving sushi dinner in Wine Country, perhaps?? Hardly! Rather, this was the theme given to me by bride Sara Huschke to describe the color palette for her October 2009 wedding to Ric Emery -- in other words, rich reds, warm oranges, and sage greens.Hailing from Phoenix, AZ, Ric and Sara chose Buena Vista Carneros Winery in Sonoma, CA as the perfect location for their Fall wedding. Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California's oldest premium winery, and as such, offered a unique experience for Sara and Ric's family and guests.
Tucked away at the end of Old Winery Road, just minutes from the charming Sonoma Square, this California Historical Landmark property features magnificent old stone buildings (with updated amenities), and is nestled into a beautiful park-like setting of tree groves.Rustic yet elegant at the same time, Sara and Ric were married in an intimate ceremony held in the lovely courtyard, in front of the winery's Press House (built in 18
62), and featuring the spectacular fountain adorned with flowers and candles. Given the cool evening temperatures, the reception was wisely held in the Tasting Room, with guest seating upstairs and dancing in the main room. With candles inside and out, and twinkling lights throughout the property's trees, it was a most romantic event!And the flowers...oh, the flowers! Orange-and-red-striped Cymbidium Orchids, "Black Magic" Ecuadorian Roses, Rose Hips, and locally-grown warm orange Popcorn Dahlias featured predominantly throughout, with the men wearing Mango Calla Lily boutonnieres, and the women carrying bouquets of Roses, Tulips, and Rose Hips. Lush urn arrangements for the ceremony were repurposed to the Tasting Room bar for the reception (budget-smart girls always double-duty their flowers!). Dahlias floated in the ceremony fountain, accented with chic little vases of Dahlias and Rose Hips and beribboned votive candles on the fountain edges, and vibrant Rose petals strewn along the ceremony path.
Warm, lush, and vibrant... Or more appropriately: Cabernet, pumpkin and wasabi! Much love and tons of wishes of great joy and happiness, Ric and Sara!
The Details:
Photography: Stephanie Smith Photography (http://www.stephaniesmithphotography.com/)
Venue: Buena Vista Carneros Winery (http://www.buenavistacarneros.com/)
Floral Design: The Blue Orchid (http://www.blueorchidfloral.com/)
Cake: Fleur de Lisa Cakes (http://www.fleurdelisacakes.com/)
1 comment:
What a cool place! I think this is also best for an inauguration party. I have been in this event center (Denver, Colorado) and this is just as unique! It seems to have a pretty cool ambiance. Event centers in Denver, Colorado are pretty nice too; the places will give you a thrilling feeling. Thrilled that you are there witnessing an event.
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