There have been a couple of weddings earlier this year that we were living on the edge, waiting until as late as possible to decide if the ceremony would need to move inside.  Both ended up having to move indoors, one in the tent and the other inside the barn (see next blog post).   The weather cooperated and provided an opportunity to get out into gorgeous grounds of Cornerstone Gardens to take advantage of the interesting art and landscapes that photographers love.  The rain could not stop Casey & Jay’s love for each other and determination to have an amazing day regardless of the weather.  Jon M Photography captured the day perfectly.  Enjoy!

To see more photos go here

Thank you to all of the people who helped create such a magical day!

Jon M. Photography  Elaine Bell Catering  Sift Cupcakes   AMS Entertainment

SnapFiesta Photo Booth  Guitarist Leo Cavanagh  Grant Avenue Florist

Following is a peak into the gorgeous photos featured on Style Unveiled.  For the full post go here.

Keating Wines kept the Groom and his men happy before the wedding.

Andy Cao’s latest installation is the perfect place to share a kiss…  To read more about his work go here.

Thank you to everyone that helped make this such a memorable day and to Elley Ho for the beautiful photos.

Coordination: Leslie Goldberg Struble  Dandelion Events

Photography:  Elley Ho

Venue: Cornerstone Gardens

Catering:  Alex’s Catering

Band: The Trip

Floral: Bancroft’s Flowers

Make-Up: Audrey Crandell at Glowing Bridal

Transportation:  CA Wine Tours

Some exciting news!

Today a wedding I coordinated at Cornerstone Gardens that the lovely Carlie Statsky photographed is featured on two blogs today ~ Wedding Chicks and  Maharani Weddings.  Following are the links to photos of Anne & Ganesh’s wedding celebration for your enjoyment.

With weather here in the Bay Area in the 60′s and 70′s in early February -it proves that you just don’t know what the day will bring.

I remember this day last October when Joann and Eric got married at Cornerstone Gardens.  The forecast was not promising and it seemed no amount of hope or prayer would persuade the rain clouds to depart.  Luckily at Cornerstone there are options so that you can enjoy your day no matter what Mother Nature has in store.  All that day I was reminded of the saying ~ with the rain comes rainbows.

Cornerstone is home to many unique shops – one of my favorites, Artefact Design & Salvage was the site of some pre-wedding photos.

It was raining all morning and just as the ceremony began… the rain stopped.

A break in the weather allowed the opportunity to take photos in the gardens.

Dinner and dancing took place in the barn with the warm colors of Autumn creating a cozy place for guests to enjoy a chilly day in wine country.

Thank you to the vendors that helped make it all happen.

Photography – Nicole at Xsight

Catering – Alex’s

Florist – FleurEssence

DJ – Josh Dukes

Cake – Auntie B’s Bakery

Thank you to Kate Webber for the beautiful photos.  Enjoy!

FleurEssence created the stunning bouquets.

The sculptures around the garden provide great opportunity for a little sass.

Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner under the tent provided by Sage Catering.

Cake by Fleur De Lisa

If you don’t already know about April Higashi and the Shibumi Gallery in Berkeley you are in for a treat.   Check out the website or better yet, stop in to the gallery and be inspired by the unique pieces of jewelry, clothing and sculpture.  You might just find the ring you have been dreaming of!

Some information about her wedding and commitment rings.

“April selects a combination of natural, raw and unusual rose cut diamonds for her commitment and wedding jewelry. These include gem quality diamonds that are cast offs from the diamond cutting process. She hand selects all of her diamonds from conflict-free sources, seeking out stones that have specific, distinguished qualities while still offering the tradition and durability for everyday wear that only a diamond possesses. We are available for both custom work and resetting heirloom stones into new design.”

It was a perfect fall day in Wine Country for Stacey & Jeff’s wedding celebration.  The Sebastiani trolley transported the wedding party to the gardens and from there it was a day (and night) of celebration!  The bridal party choreographed a dance down the aisle (one bridesmaid is a cast member in Beach Blanket Babylon!) and guests were treated to quite a show.

Following the ceremony, guests sipped cocktails while listening to a local Mariachi Band.  A delicious dinner followed in the tent provided by Sage Catering. DJ “Jfreeze” aka: the groom, performed a special song for his bride and everyone danced the evening away…Thank you Stacey & Jeff for allowing me to be a part of your day and thank you to Tiffany Green for sharing some of the photos.

Wedding Coordination – Dandelion Events

Venue – Cornerstone Gardens

photography – Tiffany Green

Catering – Sage Catering

Florist – Sonoma Flowers

Lighting – Illusions Lighting

Photo Booth – Wine Country Photo Booth