Ann + Steven... Part II : : Tablescapes and Floral

We used the ruins area of Annadel Estate Winery for the dinner reception. The tables were set into a "U" layout so that the open area between and at the far end of the tables could be used as dance space. This also allowed the guests to face the band and see Ann and Steven throughout the dinner reception. Ann had a very difficult time picking between to charger plates that were to be set on the tables. So in the end, I suggested using both to bring both an eclectic and unique look yet still maintain a cohesive feel to the tables. On each table, one side of the table was set with a gold burst charger and the opposite side was set with a gold beaded charger plate. All other accompanying stemware, flatware and linens remained the same at each place setting. The tables were adorned in a very beautiful apricot, champagne and blush striped linen with apricot chair cushions on each gold president's chair. French hemstitched ivory napkins completed the place settings. Apricot and gold linens accented surrounding tables and bars. Crystal chandeliers hung above the tables complimented the light romantic feel and provided a very magical glow inside the ruins once the darkness crept in.

Ann loved simple but awe inspiring flowers. Her favorites being the white and black anemone and of course, garden roses. Lucky for her that Annadel is also a garden providing floral to many of the florist and floral designers throughout the Bay Area. Tanja Fischer of Blumengarten Floral created all the beautiful arrangements including an ostrich feather centerpiece. Over half the floral items used throughout this wedding were grown on the Annadel Estate Winery property.