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Long Distance Details

by events | Feb 24, 2010 | Wedding Tips

Long Distance Details

When Marla and Shawn chose to have a destination wedding in California‘s stunning wine country rather than wed in their Texas hometown, they certainly gave up some control. But they still found several ways to infuse their wedding with their own style and some very important personal touches.

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Some things, like the get-away car, they could chose from a distance. The elected to hire Bow Tie Limousines for a vintage auto, completing the classic and romantic tone of their wedding.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- napa valley bride and groom with get away vintage car in the vineyard

Having chosen to have their wedding at Hans Fahden winery, Marla and Shawn were able to give their guests a taste of their fabulous wedding. A bottle of wine was the perfect remembrance.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding-wine bottles wedding favors for wine country wedding california

And it wouldn’t be a fabulous california wedding without amazing food. What a treat for all of their guests!

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- steak dinner at hans fahden winery wedding

As a playful farewell, they chose to exit amidst bubbles and found these adorable champagne bottle bubbles.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- champagne bubbles to blow as bride and groom exit- wine country destination wedding

One of the most special elements was Marla’s something old. The spoon holding their wedding rings in the photo below, and attached to Marla’s bouquet in the next image, is a family heirloom. It was actually a wedding gift given to her great-grandmother over 100 years ago.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- rings shot of wedding bands on heirloom spoon- cali

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- brides bouquet with red roses and special family touches- merlot color scheme

The flower girl dresses were especially cute. Check out the black embroidery at the bottom.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- flower girl dress detail behind umbrella- sunny ca wedding

Similar style was brought to the design on the cake.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- wedding cake with swirls and letter W as cake topper- texas couple wed in calistoga

Another special treat, the guest sign-in book. The guests participated in making this book even more special for Marla and Shawn by including their well wishes for the bride and groom within its pages.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- guestbook of vineyards- napa valley ca

Marla selected black magic roses and wine calla lilies for her bouquet and Shawn’s boutonniere. The merlot color scheme fit perfectly with the setting. She also included pheasant feathers, a reminder of her hometown.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- brides bouquet with roses and feathers- texas touches brought to destination wedding in northern california

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- groom with boutonniere at wine cave in calistoga ca

One final detail to celebrate… Marla’s veil. I love the delicacy of it, so very feminine.

ms_winery_california_destination_wedding- bride in gardens with flowers and veil in napa valley california

Despite the long distance planning, Marla and Shawn were able to put their stamp on their wedding and include so many personal touches.

Special thanks go out to all of the professionals who helped them in their efforts:
Wedding venue: Hans Fahden Vineyards, Calistoga
Caterer and Wedding Cake: Knickerbockers, St. Helena
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, San Francisco
Florist: Claudia K Florist, St. Helena
Officiant: Harry Jackson
Limo: Bow Tie Limousine, Santa Rosa

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