Napa-inspired Ceremony

Sonia and Shaan's parents booked our services eight months before their wedding date in November of 2016. Month of July 2017 was decided and after much search on the two venues for their Sangeet and the main events, Fairmont San Jose and Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay were booked. Since the couple got engaged in Napa, they wanted to bring the Napa vibe for their wedding. After much deliberation and many phone calls, a color palette of ivory and green was decided for their ceremony and reception. A thorough design walk thru was conducted at Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay with the couple and not only did we discuss all main design components but also the flow of events from Barat, ceremony, post ceremony lunch, cocktail hour and dinner reception.



After returning from the initial trip, we went to work to create the story board incorporating all design elements and proposals based on those. After much deliberation and phone calls, final decisions were made around June when Nikki and team flew for the mock up. Actual linens, chargers and napkins were brought in from LA and the table had the ethereal and elegant vibe the bride was looking for. Upon bride's request even a section of mandap was shown with flowers and after some tweaking all was confirmed. Rest of the afternoon was spent in discussing time line and flow of events with the couple and both families. Nikki and her team flew to Northern California a few days before the event to manage deliveries and set up.




Ceremony site was Ocean Lawn and bride chose an open structure so not to block the ocean view. It was a simple and elegant set up and bride was a vision in Sabyasachi when she walked down the aisle.

Ceremony ended with couple and families taking photos while guests made their way for lunch. Ocean lawn was again chosen for cocktail hour and Nikki chose crisp white color for this setup. A huge circular white bar sat atop where the mandap was in the morning. There were white lounge furniture vignettes, high boys and cocktail tables adorned with white linens and flowers. Multiple large mirrors bearing guest names for seating were displayed on the lawn and guests noshed on delectable bites and beverages amidst beautiful music.




They had yet another surprise to come to which was the reception. Stay tuned for the reception in next week blog.

Special thank you to our partners:
Florals: Asiel Designs
Videographer: Avec Lumiere
Photographer: Matei Horvath
Rentals/Lighting/Dance Floor: Luna Party Rentals
Cater: Amber India
Cake: Cake Coquette
Photo Booth: Night Owl
Location: Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
Design/Planners: Nikki & Madiha Khan of Exquisite Events