Carolyn & Mitch

Carolyn & Mitch

October 9th, 2010

Edna Valley Vineyard

San Luis Obispo, Ca

 Carolyn and Mitch had a very small, intimate wedding- so all their guests could fit at one long table. I think it makes quite a statement when you walk in the room! It's so regal looking!

 Carolyn was going for a very "open, airy and natural" look for her centerpieces. I hope she was pleased with the final product!

 The cake sitting by what is NOT a framed photo....but the actual view of Edna Valley! I know, it's ridiculously beautiful.

 I know, it's pretty nerdy- but I thought it was really fun that one of the guests was also named Melinda! It's a pretty rare name these days. I just had to snap a photo to show her!



I heart Papeterie

So as I'm cruising the Internet, saving links and photos of things I love and gathering ideas for my wedding, I occasionally come upon something I feel compelled to share with you all! Today it is the lovely Papeterie Stationary company. Their designs are GORGEOUS!!! They do everything from invitations and save-the-date cards to place cards and table numbers! Having every step of your wedding visually coordinate with the same graphic design element is a great way to reinforce the theme, colors, and tone of your wedding! One stop shopping at Papeterie! My favorite line is "Medallion" (shown below). It totally goes with the look I'm aimig for with our wedding! But with all their options, I'm sure you can find one that works for yours as well! And they're not just limited to weddings......baby showers, dinner parties, birthday parties- any special occasion! They even have Letterpress options for all you Letterpress groupies out there....I know you're listening! Oh- and if it wasn't good enough already- they give 5% of their profits to charity. I'm in love. Go check them out!

 Medallion Menu Card



Something Blue at Edna Valley Vineyard

 One of our new favorite pieces to customize for weddings: The Ring Bearer Box!

 The day of the wedding, Melinda finished off the bouquet with a special blue antique brooch. Perhaps it was old and borrowed too? Three birds with one stone? How efficient that would be!

 Large arrangements on wine barrels anchor the ceremony space on the lawn.

 I don't know about you, but I love a good swirl pattern aisle....

 Aisle clusters with real grapes, grape vines, roses, hydrangea, stock and greenery.

 Creative uses of monograms are one of our favorite trends this year! On the aisle, on the cake, invitations, napkins, the possibilities are endless!

 The view from the Edna Valley Vineyard dining room is hard to beat!

 Adding special details that compliment your venue make the wedding decor come full circle. Whether it's a winery, beach, English garden, rustic mountain lodge, country barn, or whatever- consider including elements that make a subtle nod to your surroundings! If you need ideas- we'd be happy to help brainstorm with you!

 The hiding cardinal makes me smile. Do you and your fiance have a lot of pride for your alma mater? Is there a creature that has symbolism in your relationship? Incorporate it to add a level of personalization to your decor!

Sneak Peek of Savor the Central Coast

For those of you who won't be able to make it to Savor the Central Coast this weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch- I wanted to give a little peek of the panels that Melinda made for the Cal Poly Agriculture booth. There is a panel for every Cal Poly product...wine, cheese, honey, ice cream, veggies, chocolate, etc. Very neat! 

 All of the panels are being stored in one of the science labs at Cal Poly- I bet the technicians are eager to have their counters back! But we appreciate them giving up their space for a few days! There are about 10 of these suckers....they take up a lot of room!

 A section from one of my favorite panels...

 The wine panel:

 We all scream for Ice Cream!! Woohoo

Aren't they pretty fun? I hope they're a hit this weekend!

Snaps for Festive Designs!

Jaleen & Russell were such a treat to work with! Below are some photos of their special day (the full album is on our facebook page) as well as Jaleen's touching letter to the Festive Designs crew!

 

After taking Melinda’s floral design class at Cal Poly, I knew without a doubt that I wanted Festive Designs to be the florist for my August wedding. Her passion for her work is not only apparent through her energy in the classroom, but also through the designs she creates.

When we first met with Melinda to discuss our wedding we had a main idea in mind, but she transformed our vision to fit perfectly with our personalities and the outdoor surroundings. I could have never imagined the beautiful designs that Melinda and Nicolette would create. They also worked within our budget, and made our money stretch as much as possible.

For the ceremony, Festive Designs created a stunning gazebo draped with flowing linens, and a fabulous crystal chandelier that hung from the center. Melinda even invited my groom and I over to her house a few days before the wedding to make sure that the flowers and gazebo were perfect.

We received so many compliments on the bridal party flowers. Guests loved that the groomsmen’s boutonnières included a peacock feather and were wrapped in teal wire. The lovely women at Festive Designs made sure that my bouquet included lush pink peonies, even though they were not in season. Right before the ceremony, Nicolette tied my Grandmother’s wedding rings to the ribbon that held my bouquet together. It was this personalization that made the day extra special. The bridesmaids’ bouquets of hydrangea were full and the color looked so vivid against their indigo dresses.

The flowers decorating the ceremony and reception really complimented the sand dunes and rolling hills of the central coast. Festive Designs was able to take my romantic floral vision and make it pop by using unexpected elements and artistic texture. From our very first meeting to the day of my wedding, Melinda and Nicolette’s attention to detail and unique creativity made Festive Designs especially fun to work with.

Sincerely,
Jaleen Davidson