Whimsical + Romantic Beaulieu Garden Wedding
Like bees to honey, Beaulieu Gardens invites romance. From the lush landscaping to the secret garden appeal, every twist and turn of this green oasis lends to the perfect celebration of Adam and Corinne. For it was here that they enlisted a talented team to serve up wedding day perfection (hi Paula LeDuc Fine Catering!) and with Jamie Grenough behind the lens, it's easy to see why they had the best day ever in THE VAULT!
From the Bride... Adam proposed after 9 months in Halfmoon Bay at the Ritz Carlton just as the sun was beginning to set. A hidden photographer captured every special moment as Adam went down on his knee and asked for my hand in marriage. Afterwards, Adam surprised me with an intimate concert at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga. We listened to music all night long under a star-filled sky and amidst rows of breathtaking vineyards. It was the most magical evening!
Prior to our engagement, I had already fallen in love with the wedding pictures of Beaulieu Garden that I found on Style Me Pretty and Pinterest. But it wasn't until my Husband and I experienced the breathtaking natural beauty of Beaulieu Garden on our first walk through, that we both knew for certain, that this was the venue where we would said "I Do".
After securing the venue of our dreams, we set out as a team with a goal to find the best vendors who we felt could help us create a wedding that truly reflected who we are as a couple. After an arduous search, we finally selected our amazing team and my husband was by my side for every vendor phone call, linen and floral appointment. Though I must admit, our tasting at Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, was by far our most memorable and tasty vendor meeting.
In an effort to make our wedding day symbolic of who we are as a couple, many small and personalized details were incorporated into our special day. A locket containing a bridal photograph of Adam's late mother was tied beautifully to my bouquet during the ceremony. Our parents performed a blessing of our wedding bands before we placed them on each other's fingers. A remembrance table of those near and dear to us was included in both the ceremony and reception sites. Adam's brother composed a personalized hand drawn map of our venue as we wanted to convey to our guests that family is an integral part of our lives. We felt that these personalized details added that special touch that we wanted our guests to experience on our wedding day.
Upon arriving at Beaulieu Garden Private Estate, guests were immediately able to experience the organic details that make this venue the perfect blend of elegance, romance and natural beauty. Each guest entered along a stunning tree lined driveway and then were greeted with their choice of raspberry lemonade or jasmine tea tangerineade as they took a stroll through the rose garden. All were offered parasols to provide shade from the June sun. The ceremony took place outside in the sunken garden overlooking beautifully manicured lawns, lush vineyards and fountains.
In collaboration with Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, our guests received excellent service, custom selected wine and cocktails, and no one went away hungry! After dinner and sunset photos, dessert and dancing commenced! The cake had four delicious white fondant tiers with triple pearl borders and was adorned by organic far reaching hints of greenery, soft blush garden roses, peonies and ranunculus. In addition to our cake, our guests were able to enjoy a selection of mini boston cream pie donut holes, seasonal sorbet cones and made to order coffee. Late night sliders and french fries were provided to guests prior to their departure.
Some of our favorite touches included the grooms vows being beautifully written on a handcrafted scroll, the large tuscan-style chalkboard written in beautiful calligraphy displaying the delicious menu, the gorgeous light spilling over the romantic chandeliers hanging over the reception tables, the BV tapestry reserve wine bottles for guest signatures and the personalized gift cards informing guests that a donation was made in their honor to the Marin Cancer Institute.
While the entire day was unforgettable for us, both my husband and I agreed that the most memorable moment was when we saw each other for the first time as I walked down the aisle with my parents. We both felt overcome by how much love and support surrounded us as we said our vows and became husband and wife. It was truly a very special day.
Prior to our engagement, I had already fallen in love with the wedding pictures of Beaulieu Garden that I found on Style Me Pretty and Pinterest. But it wasn't until my Husband and I experienced the breathtaking natural beauty of Beaulieu Garden on our first walk through, that we both knew for certain, that this was the venue where we would said "I Do".
After securing the venue of our dreams, we set out as a team with a goal to find the best vendors who we felt could help us create a wedding that truly reflected who we are as a couple. After an arduous search, we finally selected our amazing team and my husband was by my side for every vendor phone call, linen and floral appointment. Though I must admit, our tasting at Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, was by far our most memorable and tasty vendor meeting.
In an effort to make our wedding day symbolic of who we are as a couple, many small and personalized details were incorporated into our special day. A locket containing a bridal photograph of Adam's late mother was tied beautifully to my bouquet during the ceremony. Our parents performed a blessing of our wedding bands before we placed them on each other's fingers. A remembrance table of those near and dear to us was included in both the ceremony and reception sites. Adam's brother composed a personalized hand drawn map of our venue as we wanted to convey to our guests that family is an integral part of our lives. We felt that these personalized details added that special touch that we wanted our guests to experience on our wedding day.
Upon arriving at Beaulieu Garden Private Estate, guests were immediately able to experience the organic details that make this venue the perfect blend of elegance, romance and natural beauty. Each guest entered along a stunning tree lined driveway and then were greeted with their choice of raspberry lemonade or jasmine tea tangerineade as they took a stroll through the rose garden. All were offered parasols to provide shade from the June sun. The ceremony took place outside in the sunken garden overlooking beautifully manicured lawns, lush vineyards and fountains.
In collaboration with Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, our guests received excellent service, custom selected wine and cocktails, and no one went away hungry! After dinner and sunset photos, dessert and dancing commenced! The cake had four delicious white fondant tiers with triple pearl borders and was adorned by organic far reaching hints of greenery, soft blush garden roses, peonies and ranunculus. In addition to our cake, our guests were able to enjoy a selection of mini boston cream pie donut holes, seasonal sorbet cones and made to order coffee. Late night sliders and french fries were provided to guests prior to their departure.
Some of our favorite touches included the grooms vows being beautifully written on a handcrafted scroll, the large tuscan-style chalkboard written in beautiful calligraphy displaying the delicious menu, the gorgeous light spilling over the romantic chandeliers hanging over the reception tables, the BV tapestry reserve wine bottles for guest signatures and the personalized gift cards informing guests that a donation was made in their honor to the Marin Cancer Institute.
While the entire day was unforgettable for us, both my husband and I agreed that the most memorable moment was when we saw each other for the first time as I walked down the aisle with my parents. We both felt overcome by how much love and support surrounded us as we said our vows and became husband and wife. It was truly a very special day.