Posts tagged Wedding
Ricalyn & Charles’ Wedding at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery
Dec 10th
The wonderful Sarah Dawson of Sarah Dawson Photography recently just shared some images with us from the October 1st, 2011 wedding of Ricalyn and Charles at Casa Real. We provided the Event Lighting, and we wanted to share these gorgeous images with you! Ricalyn decided to have both her ceremony and reception in the Amber Room, so during her cocktail hour we changed out some of the gel colors, and it turned out beautifully. She had spotlights on her centerpieces, GOBO washes on either side of the fireplace, and used 3 of our candle chandeliers.
Thank you so much Sarah, for sharing these images with us, and congratulations Ricalyn and Charles!
A Peach And A Pear Vintage Rentals
Dec 1st
A Peach and a Pear is a vintage rental resource that caters to any old soul with an interest in antique and retro furnishing and accessories on a budget. From beautiful, rustic farm tables and chairs to vintage cameras and silver accent pieces, A Peach and a Pear provides the statement pieces of an earlier time to any party, wedding or photo shoot.
The founders of A Peach and a Pear Vintage Rentals have handpicked their entire inventory of one-of-a-kind pieces from estate sales and flea markets around the Bay Area, to ensure that your event will be a day to remember. From an intimate affair to the big day of “I Do,” they have the large (and small) vintage pieces that will have your guests in awe! Whether you are a bride, event planner, wedding coordinator, photographer or stylist, they will work with you to create a stunning experience based on your style and vision. Visit their website to see their collection and projects or to schedule a consultation.
Phillips/Mikel Wedding at the Martinelli Event Center
Aug 26th
Jodi Phillips and Matt Mikel became Mrs. and Mr. Mikel in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Martinelli Event Center on August 6th, 2011. It was a sunny and warm August day, without a single cloud in the sky. Jodi and Matt are a very energetic couple, and that energy definitely shined through during their ceremony. They exchanged jokes and laughter, which of course led to both Jodi and Matt shedding some happy tears.
The party moved in to the Banquet Room at the Martinelli Event Center, where the color palette of chocolate and ivory looked stunning with the amber uplighting and GOBO washes. Jodi and Matt’s energy was magnified throughout the reception, and it seemed as though everyone was bit by the energy bug! Jodi’s father gave a speech that was absolutely hilarious, and he brought the house down with laughter. The guests all had a great time in the photo booth, which was provided by D. Lillian Photography. She was the photographer for the wedding as well, and she provided all the pictures on this blog. We had an AMAZING time working with her! You can learn more about her at www.dlillianphotography.com, or call her at 916.662.3513.
Our DJ, Marshall, made sure to keep everyone on the dance floor, busting a move until the late hours of the evening. The bridal party made sure to get in on the action, by standing on the chairs at the head table and getting their groove on to Ke$ha’s “Your Love Is My Drug”. The real crowd-pleaser, however, was when the groom’s mother was introduced to the Oak Ridge Boys’ classic hit “Elvira”. The dance floor was packed, as every single guest at the wedding joined the bridal party in line-dancing.
Congratulations Jodi and Matt! We wish you all the best in your marriage, and we want to thank you for having us be a part of your special day!
Workman/Kabealo Wedding at the Palm Event Center
Aug 12th
Kate and Patrick were married May 6th, 2011 on a beautiful spring day at the Palm Event Center. The ceremony in the Estate Room was extremely intimate, with an abundance of candles warming up the entire room. Patrick’s cousin Brewer Stouffer was the officiant, and he stated that the love between Kate and Patrick was electric, and every person in the room could feel that electricity!
Our videographers Jillian and Fallan were on hand to capture all of the love, and they had an amazing time working with this couple. Kate and Patrick were extremely fun and energetic, and as such it was incredibly easy to transfer all of that energy to the screen. We have just finished editing their video, and we wanted to share it with all of you!
Thank you Kate and Patrick, for allowing us to be there to capture all of the magic on your special day. We wish you all the best in your life together!
Meet Marshall!
Jun 16th
Name: Marshall Benjamin Roberts, Disc Jockey
Hometown: Clayton, CA
Favorite part of a wedding: My favorite part of a wedding is listening to the speeches because they are always entertaining and usually funny.
Which three words best describe you: Spontaneous, outgoing, and dedicated.
What are your favorite hobbies: Anything to do with sports, cars, music and the outdoors.
Favorite sports to watch: My favorite sports to watch are football, racing and basketball.
What makes you laugh: Things that make me laugh are babies, other people laughing, good jokes and good one-liners.
Favorite vacation spot: My favorite vacation spot so far would be Jamaica.
Favorite quote: “I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble” -Rudyard Kipling and “A woman’s guess is much more accurate than a man’s certainty.” -Rudyard Kipling
Favorite movie: I have a million favorite movies, but some of them are Dazed and Confused, Home Alone, The Toy Story trilogy, The Friday trilogy, Lion King, Dances With Wolves and many more!
Favorite music genre: It is hard to pick a favorite genre of music but I listen to classic rock, country and hip-hop the most. I also love some good soul music!
Pearls of Wisdom: Wisdom is the sharing of wise experiences and knowledge, but a lot of it is common sense. The difference is how we apply this common sense – we all have the ability to keep going even when we face challenges in our lives – basically it comes down to your attitude. We can have a positive attitude towards life, or a negative attitude. We can focus on the good or we can focus on the bad. Keeping a positive mental attitude is one of the keys to success. The choice is always up to you!
If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you do instead: If I was not in my current profession, I would probably be doing construction full-time and trying to take night classes to finish college.
What’s the best advice you can give to a couple when planning their wedding: The best advice I can give a couple would be to stick it out through all of the frustrations that pop up while while planning a wedding. It goes by quick, so make sure you take the time to enjoy the entire experience. If you pick the right vendors to work with, then you have very little to worry about. Also, remember that it is all about YOU and nobody else!
We Love Cake Delight!
Jun 9th
A wedding cake is an important part of your reception so it has to be beautiful and delicious to please your guests. It should not only match the style and theme of your wedding but also be a proper reflection of you as a couple. The cake is a symbol of a couple’s love, trust, and commitment. Cake Delight will help you select the right design, size, frosting, cake flavors and fillings for the most exciting and important event of your life. Contact them at 925.373.7786, or check out their website at www.cakedelight.com.
Meet Nick!
Apr 14th
Name: Nicholas J. Lehr, Disc Jockey, Lead Videographer/Editor
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Favorite part of a wedding: When the bride and groom express they have had an amazing day.
Which three words best describe you?: Tall, dedicated, passionate
What is your favorite hobby?: Watching sports
Favorite sports to watch: #1 Basketball, #2 Football
Favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas, NV
Favorite quote: The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. – Walt Disney
Favorite movie: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
How do you take your Starbucks beverage?: Venti coffee w/cream and 2 sugars.
Pearls of Wisdom: Take care of the small things and the big things will take care of themselves.
If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you do instead?: Coaching college basketball.
What’s the best advice you can give to a couple when planning their wedding?: Remember it is your day and the spotlight should always be on you.
Wedding Ideas…
Dec 17th
Perhaps one of the coolest trends right now in the wedding world is the Winter Wonderland Wedding. There is something so magical about the winter season that lends itself perfectly into creating an enchanting evening for celebration. Now, I know it may be intimidating to get married in a season that already has an established theme, but don’t feel locked in by the Christmas aesthetic! Christmas is only a small part of the winter season, and although it might be cute to have a nod to Christmastime in some of your decorations or favors, there are plenty of other ideas you can use to transform your venue into a beautiful winter wonderland. I’m sure we all can’t get married in a ski lodge in Aspen surrounded by softly falling snow, but we can transfer some of those aspects to your wedding. To achieve that icy and snowy atmosphere, try using some uplights with icy blues and a wash of snowflakes, either on the walls or on the dance floor. Add some shimmering silver drapery and you’ve created an elegant aesthetic. It truly is a quick and easy way to effectively transform the appearance of any room. Furthermore, the color palette of a winter wedding should be kept simple. Typically, white would serve as the base color accented with silver and gold, but throwing in some icy blues and greens adds an unexpected, but still beautiful, touch. You can also bring some winter magic to each table as well, by designing some beautiful floral centerpieces. Ask your florist to integrate some sparkly strings of rhinestones in your arrangements to create the look of ice. Also, if you plan on having taller centerpieces, find out if you can hang small candle votives from the branches. Such a simple touch will add a feeling of warmth, to contrast the iciness coming through from the drapery, uplights, and snowflakes. Of course, these are only a few simple ideas, but the sky is truly the limit! If you need some inspiration, check out these photos from a wedding Fantasy Sound Event Services did at the Palm Event Center.
Casa Amore / Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery / Vendor Showcase
Apr 22nd
Please enjoy some photos we captured of the beautiful Casa Real Vendor Showcase. Although we shot Videography last night (video coming soon) our cameras allow us to take some stills. Here are some samples of what to see in the upcoming video.
The photos include vendors such as:
Lindsy + Ryan / Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay / Videography
Apr 15th
We had a great time shooting a wedding at the amazing Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. The scene was set for a perfect day as Lindsy and Ryan married one another overlooking the ocean. Lindsy and Ryan were such a great couple to work with as you will see in the video as their fun and playful attitude shined through. Please enjoy highlights of them as they shared the day where they became husband and wife.
