Location, Location, Location

When it comes to business, and weddings, the key to success is Location!

There is a lot to consider when choosing the location, or locations, for your wedding ceremony and reception. Some of the variables we took into consideration were sentiment, decor, cost, size, availability of a plan B in case of bad weather, and theme. Several of these are concerns that every bride should take into consideration, but consider your priorities and make your own list. Site selection is the first way to personalize your wedding and help set the tone for the whole event. I started wedding planning and site selection with one basic philosophy: If you choose a beautiful location you don't have to decorate.

We had a personal attachment to The Sequoia Restaurant, so we knew were to start. Their ballroom is big, pretty, neutrally decorated and romantic with lots of great natural lighting. We are old friends with the General Manager, David Bagley, and it was the last stop on our first date. We also got a wonderful wedding planning packet from Tawnia (Sequoia's wedding coordinator) that was tremendously helpful with evaluating and selecting vendors.

Dave suggested that we stop by David Girard Vineyards to take a look at their ceremony site. We were sold as soon as we drove in the front gates!
Photography by True Love Photo.