Monday, October 13, 2008

Third time's a charm? Actually, the third was just as charming as the first.

This chilly October weekend Porter Valley Country Club hosted three weddings. All three were absolutely lovely. It was a pleasure to work with such amazing couples!

photo credit: katie davies


Friday evening Dan and Patty and about 134 of their friends and family enjoyed a wonderful reception that followed a gorgeous ceremony facing the lake. Their event included a classical guitarist during the ceremony, tray passed hors d'oeuvres, carved marinated tri-tip buffet and finished it off by serving not only wedding cake, but creme brulee along with a cappuccino bar.

Saturday evening Ferdinand and Grace exchanged their vows as witnessed by 100 guests who no doubt enjoyed the beautiful ceremony, along with the gorgeous views of the lake, fountain, and golf course. They followed the ceremony with tray passed hors d'oeuvres, wine, champagne, and apple martinis. The guests enjoyed a delicious caprese salad, choice of filet mignon ~ almond chicken combination or macadamia crusted sea bass, and ended the evening with the ever-so-popular cappuccino bar.

Sunday evening Kristi and Jamie hosted a gorgeous 200 person event. With the classical guitarist and flautist, and the bride entering on a horse drawn carriage, the ceremony facing the rose garden was truly unforgettable. Instead of a traditional sand ceremony, the bride and groom used rice and beans to honor their heritage (Asian and Hispanic). It's so special when a couple adds such a personal touch to their ceremony. They followed up with a New York strip buffet, and a fantastic party.

photo credit: katie davies

A big thanks to the Porter Valley Country Club service staff, vendors, and of course the brides and grooms along with their friends and families for all of the planning, hard work, creativity, and attention to detail that it took to make this past weekend so memorable for all.

Tip of the week:
Planning your wedding on a tight budget? Friday and Sunday Weddings can sometimes be a more affordable option. Please inquire about our policies and minimums. Julie.pittman@ourclub.com