Taylor and Sheldon are a busy professional couple, living out of state – and for planning and designing their wedding, they enlisted the help of my company, A Day Like No Other. They had chosen a venue close to where the bride grew up and where her parents are still living: Thomas Fogarty Winery in Woodside. Simply perfect for the garden-themed summer wedding the couple was envisioning, elegant and romantic in ivory and lilac hues, with a few metallic gold accents.
Their invitations set the tone:
The bride and her bridesmaids were getting ready at the house of the bride’s parents, with hair and makeup services by Aqua Beauty Lounge.
A timeless mother-daughter moment…
Not to forget the jewelry…
And here she is… dramatic!
Lastly – the bridal bouquet (all florals by Laurel & Vine):
And with that, Taylor was ready to present herself to her husband-to-be.
Sheldon had meanwhile also dressed up…
…. and was ready for the “First Look.”
Always such a touching moment…
Time for many, many photos with photographer Kevin Chin and for video with videographer Martin Meyer!
Official wedding photo, right?
Meanwhile, the ceremony area had been set up, officiant Chris Thielen had arrived, and DJ Paul Burchfield of Big Fun Disc Jockeys had the music going as guests began to arrive (via shuttles from Corinthian Ground Transportation). It was the perfect summer day, warm and sunny under a cloudless blue sky, and with a slight breeze.
The ceremony lawn offers endless views, from the San Francisco skyline all the way to Silicon Valley.
And here comes the bride, on her father’s arm.
After her father formally “gave her away” to Sheldon, Taylor joined him and officiant Chris Thielen for the ceremony.
Ring exchange…
… and “You may now kiss your bride!”
Just married!! And off to many more photos and video …
… while guests enjoyed Fogarty wines and hors d’oeuvres (all food and bar services by Melons Catering) on the open Deck at Fogarty Winery.
The Melons Catering team had meanwhile set up dinner in the open Pavilion…
… with elegant china, placemats, glassware and cutlery from Hensley Event Resources, on beautiful linens by Napa Valley Linens.
Impressive centerpieces (by Laurel & Vine) were the stunning focal point of each table.
All elements had been carefully chosen to complement the overall look of summery elegance and luxury – including the seating chart for guests…
… and beautifully packaged favors in the wedding colors.
The Head Table, of course, got extra-special treatment!
After a delicious dinner (by Melons Catering)…
and many toasts and speeches…
… AND a group photo with all their guests…
… it was definitely time for dancing and for cutting the cake (by Susie Cakes)!
The newlyweds completed this time-honored first task in their marriage with bravura.
For her choreographed First Dance, the bride had changed into an “easier” (but no less stunning!) dress…
Applause!! Next up – Bouquet Toss…
… and Garter Toss!
And what followed then, was a truly EPIC dance party!
What a celebration! Our best wishes on your way, Taylor and Sheldon!