Thank you so much Sarah, for sharing these images with us, and congratulations Ricalyn and Charles!

The Criswell/Vershelden ceremony was held in the Amber Room, and the lighting design they chose really helped to transform the room. They put the “Dream Grill” wash over the walls, and had a custom monogram projected over the fireplace. The couple went with a black and champagne color palette, which added an elegant and retro feel to the entire wedding.  The day was overcast, but the champagne uplights and washes made the Amber Room feel warm and inviting. Karl from Delford West provided the flowers, and Draper Photography was on hand to capture all the special moments.

The reception moved to the Grand Salon, and it was very much a celebratory and upbeat atmosphere. The bride and groom shared the first dance to “Glitter in the Air” by Pink, and the lyrics to that song resonated with all the guests, and everyone agreed it was the perfect song for this couple. Take a listen for yourself!

Across town at Wente, Kevin DJed the Godkin/Adams wedding, and since they only had 75 guests, they were able to hold the ceremony inside the Cresta Blanca Room. After the ceremony the room was changed over for cocktails and dancing. The couple chose a lavender and champagne color palette, and we provided the champagne uplights, which made the room cozy and intimate.

Kevin had a blast DJing the reception. It was a small group of people, but they were tearing up the dance floor! Kathleen and Andrew had a chance to do a lot of dancing, and you could tell they were enjoying every minute of it. Kathleen and her father danced to two songs for the Father/Daughter dance.  The first song was more of a traditional song, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by IZ and  after playing about a 1 and ½ minutes of that song, Kevin transitioned to “Benny and the Jets” by Elton John.  John (the Father of the bride) used to sing and dance with her while she was growing up, and it was heartwarming to witness such a special moment.  After about a minute into this song, her mom, brother and sister spontaneously joined them on the dance floor.  The family danced as one big group. and it was a really beautiful moment for them and the rest of the guests. 

When it was time for the bride and groom to share their first dance as a couple, they chose  “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam.  This was the first time that Kevin had ever had a bride and groom select this song for their first dance and it was absolutely perfect for this couple.  Several guests were shocked to find out Pearl Jam sang the song, as it was incredibly romantic and tender.  Check it out for yourselves:

Thanks so much to both Julia and Kenny, and Kathleen and Andrew for letting us be a part of your special day. We wish you all the best in the future!

We are absolutely crazy about our chandeliers! We have recently expanded our Event Lighting and Décor department, and our chandeliers are becoming increasingly popular. On New Year’s Day, we provided Event Lighting for a bride who used all 5 of our 12-Light crystal chandeliers for her ceremony in the Amber Room at Casa Real. The result was absolutely stunning.

If you are looking to add a touch of elegance to any event, think about hanging some chandeliers. Not only do they provide warm lighting, but they also add an element of class and elegance. Remember, it is best to hang them in odd numbers, so as to keep the room balanced. Here at Fantasy Sound, we have plenty of chandeliers to choose from, so we can find any chandelier to match the theme of your event.

The photos include vendors such as:

The Flower House

Pleasanton Rentals

Cake Delight

Jen’s Cakes

Cards de Luxe

Unveiled

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery

]]> http://fantasysound.com/blog/2010/04/casa-amore-casa-real-at-ruby-hill-winery-vendor-showcase/feed/ 0 http://fantasysound.com/blog/2009/10/kelsey-kenneth-williams-wedding-casa-real-pleasanton-videography/ http://fantasysound.com/blog/2009/10/kelsey-kenneth-williams-wedding-casa-real-pleasanton-videography/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:20:08 +0000 admin http://fantasysound.com/blog/?p=488 Here is a highlight reel of Kelsey and Kenneth’s wedding from Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton.  They were a great couple to spend the day with and everything looked amazing!

Enjoy!

I was the DJ at Peter and Elaine’s wedding on June 28, 2009 at Casa Real in Pleasanton, California. The ceremony took place outside in the courtyard. The temperature was around 108 degrees, but Nicole Ha from Nicole Ha Floral and Event Design still managed to make the ceremony site look amazing. Nicole waited until the last minute to take the flowers outside. She had made an archway out of hydrangeas and, to make sure the flowers looked their best, had her assistant spray the flowers down with water until the start of the ceremony. Peter had asked his long-time friend to be the officiant and his friend did an excellent job. Before the formal dances started, Peter and Elaine presented a slideshow that they had made. I have to say I was very impressed; not only did they have the photos, but the had filmed each member of their bridal party and had them say a couple of words. The newly weds didn’t want to have a traditional first dance, so they mixed it up. I started with “Love Of My Life” by Jim Brickman, then switched it up to the chorus of “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga. When I started it, they looked at each other like they didn’t know what was going on and then they turned to face their guests and did a dance that Peter is known for doing. After the chorus I went back to “Love Of My Life” to finish off their first dance. The photographer was Rebecca Stark. It was my first time working with her and she was a pleasure to work with. She was very professional and, when she took the bride and groom away to take photos, made sure that I knew where they were going.  I look forward to working with her again.  I want to wish Peter and Elaine the best of luck with their future together.

Matthew Bennett

I would like to recognize the other meeting sponsors who also gave their generous support.  If you are in need of a wedding industry product or service, please consider the following businesses:

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery
Alyssia Jones
410 Vineyard Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
www.casarealevents.com

Heidi Bianchi
Hartmann Studios
70 West Ohio Ave, Suite H
Richmond, CA 94804
www.hartmannstudios.com

Lara White
Geoff White Photographers
3878 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
www.geoffwhite.com

Monica Rocchino
Paula LeDuc Fine Catering
1350 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
www.paulaleduc.com

Patricia Gibbons Floral Design
El Cerrito, CA
www.patgibbonsfloral.com

Jane Bertorelli
The Union Street Inn
2229 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
www.unionstreetinn.com

Napa Valley Linens
Sharon Dexmier
2954-D Treat Blvd
Concord, CA 94518
www.napavalleylinens.com

Pam Unkai
PK Art and Floral Design
1390 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
www.pkartandfloraldesign.com

Tamara Gronet
Painted Tongue Press
730 29th Street, Suite 101
Oakland, CA 94609
www.paintedtonguepress.com