Posted in 2012 Wedding Trends, and white, catrina maria designs, catrina maria events, northern california wedding planner, wedding planning, weddings on January 27, 2012| 1 Comment »
For many years we have seen bold and bright flowers making a statement. However soft and decadent colors are making their way back in. Think of magical and fantasy type movies such as “Snow White” . Look for cabbage roses and peonies!
Photo by: Watson Studios Photography
Courtesy of The Full Bouquet
If you are looking for something extravagant!
Courtesy of Sheri Martin Interiors
Posted in beach wedding, catrina maria design, catrina maria designs, catrina maria events, northern california wedding planner, Orange, sacramento wedding, sacramento wedding planner, Teal and orange, turquoise, weddings, tagged 2012 Wedding Trends, catrina maria design, Citrus, Tangerine and Teal Weddings, Tangerine Weddings on January 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Happy New Year!! Each new year brings fun and exciting new trends. Colors, flowers, decor, gowns, entertainment, and more! Where to begin? No worries, we are here to help! Each week, yours truly will keep you updated with what’s hot and what’s not!
For my first trend of the year…color! What do you think is hot this year? This may throw you off a bit, but tangerine is the way to go. It’s bold, bright and beautiful. This color can definetely make a statement and bring a lot of life to your big day. Tangerine would look great with lime greens, pinks or even purples. I am loving the teal and tangerine color combination. Here are a few ideas of how this bold color can be used.
Photo courtesy of MarthaStewart.com
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Posted in catrina maria design, catrina maria events, Chinese wedding, DeRosa Center, Morris Chapel, romantic engagement, sacramento event planning, sacramento wedding, sacramento wedding team, Uncategorized, unique wedding venues, University of Pacific, wedding planning, Wedding Venues, weddings, tagged California, Chinese traditional tea ceremony, Cupcake Winery, Doggie Lover Wedding, Orange and Grey Weddings, San Joaquin Valley Wedding, Stockton, Stockton Wedding, University of Pacific, University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, UOP on September 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
It was a beautiful day filled with of family and friends who came to witness Candace and Geof’s September 3rd,2011 wedding. These two college lovebirds took their vows at Morris Chapel at the University of Pacific~the couple’s alma mater, of course. After the ceremony, guests walked through this beautiful scenic campus to the DeRosa Center where the reception was held. They first entered a secluded outdoor patio filled with mason jars hanging from the trees, cocktail tables, and padded cushions randomly placed on the existing brick walls.The ballroom was filled with beautiful orange flower arrangements varying in heights and sizes done by couple’s close friend, Talia Hernberger . Classic Party Rentals provided the chiavari chairs and linens that made this room look so classic and elegant.
A traditional Chinese tea ceremony took place where the Bride and Groom served tea to their families. What an incredible tradition in which to honor their families. After the tea ceremony, in house caterers, Bon Appetite served a delicious filet mignon dinner. They also created a late night snack for the guests that included a table filled with yummy sliders, chicken strips and sweet potato fries.
One of the fun elements added to this reception was the Doggie Biscuit Bar. Candace and Geof are big dog lovers so guests were able to take treats home to their little four legged loved ones. This display was decked out with framed photos of each of the bridal parties’ pups, sweet paper windmills, doggy treats, baggies, and dog tags signed by the couple’s one and only, little Abby.
Who loves Pinkberry and cake?! And we don’t mean you have to choose between the two! Sweet Cakes by Rebecca created a Pinkberry design made out of cake for these ‘fro yo’ lovers! This cake was a perfect replica of an actual Pinkberry cup with a frozen yogurt swirl. Let’s not tease the guests, right? Guests also had the pleasure of enjoying Pinkberry yogurt as dessert. Each guest was served their own personal Pinkberry with their choice of toppings right at their table. Special thanks to Katy with Pinkberry for delivering these tasty treats!
Gary from Elite Entertainment kept the party going while Richard and Shawna of Briggs Photography were there to capture all of those moments and they were such a pleasure to work with.
Some couple’s know how to keep a party going well past midnight, so following the guest’s shuttle departure to the group’s hotel, University Plaza Hotel, the party continued. This hotel boasts a large modern outdoor courtyard with AstroTurf flooring and complete with lounge furniture of every shape and size and a bar with extended hours. And yes, you are right on the waterway too. I wouldn’t normally mention AstroTurf, but really, this place is spectacular!
Special thanks to make-up by celebrity make-up artist Ammie Wu, Encore Photobooth, and Moonlight Limo. Big kudos to Arleene and Beth from The DeRosa Center for their help creating a flawless day. You girls rock!
It was a wonderful evening filled with fun, family and friendship! Congratulations to Candace and Geof! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!
Posted in Uncategorized, weddings, tagged blue white and yellow, catrina maria designs, firehouse resaturant, freeport bakery, garden of weedon floral, jenn bartell photography and design, nautical theme, old town sacramento, suzanne o'brien on January 20, 2011| 2 Comments »
One of the best ways to narrow down a theme for your wedding day is to think about what the two of you enjoy doing together. It could be travel, biking, watching classic movies or, as this couple chose, sailing. Wendy and Dale love to go sailing together, so they decided to have a nautical wedding day with a navy blue, white, and yellow color palette and lots of fun ship-themed details. They chose the gorgeous brick patio at Old Town’s Firehouse Restaurant for their ceremony and reception, and decorated it with navy blue linens, napkins tied with seashells, and floral pieces designed by Garden of Weedon‘s Suzanne O’Brien. A gorgeous navy blue and white cake was provided by Freeport Bakery, and Jenn Bartell Photography and Design was on hand to document the day. It turned out to be a chic, sophisticated event that truly reflected this couple’s personality and style.
Wendy and Dale’s day began with one of the most unique pre-ceremony “reveals” we have ever seen. On a dock on the riverfront, Wendy waited patiently with her back turned to the water as Dale arrived in a boat and walked up the ramp to meet her. What a unique idea and what a beautiful result!
Following their reveal, Bride and Groom walked around downtown Sacramento while Jenn Bartell snapped tons of lovely photos. Meanwhile, Catrina Maria Designs was back at the Firehouse, working with restaurant staff and florist Suzanne O’Brien to prepare everything for their arrival. Let’s see what the rest of their wedding day looked like…
Posted in weddings, tagged catrina maria designs, dr. bach and the jazz practitioners, hip service, jessamyn harris photography, rooftop party, rooftop reception, sacramento wedding planner, st. elizabeth catholic church, sutter club on November 9, 2010| 2 Comments »
Remember way back in July when we gave you all a little sneak peek of uber-fabulous, adorable couple Sarah and Chad? Well, now that now that the busy summer season is behind us, we thought it would be a great idea to revisit this couple’s unique, lighthearted day to remind us of the wonderful time that was had by all.
The day began at St. Elizabeth Church in Sacramento, where guests gathered beneath the church’s soaring wood arches to witness the ceremony.
Afterward, the Bride and Groom’s unique personalities became immediately apparent as guests were greeted by Dr. Bach and the Jazz Practitioners, a New Orleans-style jazz band.
The band kept guests entertained and led the procession to the Sutter Club, a few blocks over. Here, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner, all while serenaded by a Latin jazz band.
After dinner, the party really got started! In another unique twist, rather than using the normal inside spaces for dancing, Sarah and Chad invited guests to the rooftop of the club’s parking garage. We designed a rockin’ rooftop party, with two bars, a huge open dance floor outlined in market lights and paper lanterns, and one of the best bands in Northern California, Hip Service. 
OK, didn’t that look like a good time?? We’re not sure if we’ve ever seen a group get down like this one, and it was a joy to witness! We love how these pictures by Jessamyn Harris Photography managed to catch the high-energy, positive feel of the whole day. Sarah and Chad’s day was unique, fun, and absolutely magical…what more could you ask for?
Posted in weddings, tagged beth baugher, catrina maria designs, culinary specialists, extreme productions dj, matt brys, morgan and todd, music a due, private estate wedding, river wedding, sacramento wedding, st. francis church, true love photography, universal transportation, village cake on September 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »
What do you get when you combine a cool couple, a riverside backyard paradise, and an A-Team of vendors? You get one awesome wedding day. Morgan and Todd’s day began with a ceremony at St. Francis Church in Sacramento, where guests were surrounded by the church’s gorgeous interior and serenaded by the harp and flute music of Music a Due. Following the ceremony, guests were shuttled by Universal Transportation to a private estate right on the banks of the river. Talk about beautiful – the reception was held on the property’s huge lawn which was covered with old oak trees and looked out on views of the river which were absolutely breathtaking as the sun went down. The best part about being on water? Morgan and Todd were able to make their grand entrance into the reception by boat! After the excitement of their arrival, Morgan and Todd and their guests enjoyed a scrumptious, family-style meal provided by the Culinary Specialists and two unique cakes by Village Cake. Then it was on to dancing, where the oh-so-talented Matt Brys of Extreme Productions DJs got the party started. Wonderful Beth Baugher of True Love Photography was there to document the entire day and she caught some really great shots (which you can check out below!). This was a great group of people, a great couple, and a truly wonderful day – Congratulations Morgan and Todd!!
The Ceremony at St. Francis Church in Sacramento with musical accompaniment by Music a Due
Gaaaah, love the expression on his face!!
Beth Baugher’s use of color is so cool!
*Sigh* Lovely. Thank you True Love Photography for lending us these fabulous photos!
Posted in weddings, tagged Allison Stahl Photography, ambience floral, burlap, celebrations, cmc designs, cranberry, diy bride, georgia peach wedding, monte verde inn, sj's disc jockey, wild rose photobooth on August 31, 2010| 1 Comment »
This utterly sweet couple had their wedding at the gorgeous Monte Verde Inn in Foresthill. Their “Georgia Peach” wedding was chock-full of one-of-a-kind, incredible details, many of which were created by DIY Bride Anna. Guests were greeted with hand-painted wood signs and picked up programs and favors from an antique, faded white dresser. Burlap and button details were added to napkins and centerpieces, and the guests’ favors were homemade. Anna and Mike’s adorable Boston Terriers acted as flower girl and ring bearer, complete with a little tux and flower garland – too cute!! Cranberry draping surrounded the ceremony space to create a more intimate feel and to separate it from the reception space. This draping was later closed completely to hide the ceremony space while it was transformed into a chic dancing space, complete with black and white lounge furniture and nightclub lighting. The day was a huge success – congratulations Anna and Mike!!
The stunning photos in this post were taken by the oh-so-talented Allison Stahl – thank you, Allison!! DJ Joe of SJ’s Disc Jockey kept things moving, while a photo booth provided by Wild Rose Photobooth gave guests a fun activity. Flowers were created by Ambience Floral, ceremony draping was done by CMC Event Designs, and Celebrations provided the rentals. Thank you to all of these vendors who made this day such a success!
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