It's in the details - from custom invitations to creative cakes!

We are always so excited with folks come to us with a challenge! Our bride had been searching and searching online and just could not find what she was looking for...something modern, unique, playful and bold plus she wanted to include a nod to her soon-to-be husband's Asian heritage.

We think we nailed it and so did our couple. With lots of input from them, we came up with "exactly what we were looking for, even though we didn't know what it was going to look like."

The couple had chosen CornerStone Gardens in Sonoma (a unique venue with lots of sculptures and structures) for their ceremony and reception with 200 guests.

Next we used the custom illustration, artwork and color palette as a guide to develop all of the other  fun elements. Some of the pieces we worked on with the couple to help make their celebration one-of-a-kind:

• custom invitation using Envelopments paper + pockets
• detailed map drawn specifically for them
• mailing address wraps with custom return address logo
• programs, menus and escort cards in mini envelopes
• table makers including photos of them as children
• packaging for "kid packs" for all of the little guests
• markers for the dessert bar and festive tables for the candy jars

We also supplied files to other vendors working with the couple:

• mailbox for cards and small gifts
• flip book photo booth covers
• and the MOST AMAZING CAKE! We always love to see how our designs translate into other components and this cake was just perfect!  

Congratulations Sara & Calvin! We hope to work with you again soon....maybe on some birth announcements.

{photos courtesy of Michelle Walker Photography www.michellewalker.com }

Weddings in Wine Country

We love wine country weddings. What can we say, we're a sucker for gorgeous weather, great lighting and awesome venues. Last year a couple contacted us to help with "month-of" wedding coordination. We were more than happy to oblige, especially when we found out the location. The wedding was took place at Solage in Calistoga - A scenic, hip resort on the Silverado Trail. Luckily for us, our bride and groom were super organized, knew exactly what they wanted, so once the day was upon us, they let us take the reigns.







Our bride and groom also really liked the idea of a candy bar featuring some of their favorite candies in their favorite colors; brown, purple & green. We helped the happy couple source the candy, order it and set up the bar on the day of with apothecary jars & scoops provided by Stacey & Company.






Our crafty bride made her own jam & printed up recipes for her guests.



We also helped our bride source designs for her program fans, menus, place cards & table markers. She was able to pull it all together and it turned out beautifully.


"Month-of wedding coordination" involves as much or as little hand-holding that our couple needs the month before their event. In this case, our bride & groom were very organized and knew what they wanted, but just needed some moral support & guidance. We had several meetings, attended a tasting, ran the rehearsal and supervised all set-up on the day-of. The event went off without a hitch and the happy couple are now living happily ever after.





Special thanks to Zach of Zach Anderson Photography. It was a real pleasure working with you!

Trentadue + Park Avenue Catering = Fantastic Wine Country Wedding

When we got the call from the groom-to-be we were initially excited to have one more wedding in the 2010 season and to work at Trentadue... little did we know how much we would ENJOY the event.

We had been guests at a few weddings at Trentadue - so we knew the event space was going to be beautiful and most likely the food great (because they only work with preferred wine country caterers) but the service, ambiance and delicious food we're over the top for Elise & Greg's November 6th wedding!



The couple had originally contacted us for day of coordination, but during our initially consultation they discovered we could help them with their ceremony and reception stationery as well.

They had chosen a very simple yet romantic and elegant wedding invitation and wanted to continue on this vein, but to create a custom look for the big day.

We designed a oval swirl border and partnered it with die cut escort card tags, tying the embellished plaque shapes all together.

They wanted to do both escort cards and place cards, but with a creative twist. Therefore we suggested using some wrought iron trees that we had in the "creative closet" along with the escort tags. We LOVED how the tags turned out and many of the guests commented on the creativity and uniqueness of the pieces.



Again the oval plaque shape made its way onto the table marker, the place card and the menu - which all tied in perfectly with the favor put together by the bride's family.



We believe the table designs created an elegant yet comfortable setting for the superb meal and very family focused vibe of the event. We were blown away by the professionalism of Leslie and her team from Park Avenue Catering. Often we have our work cut out for us when getting every piece perfect for a reception, but everyone was a team player and excited to help make all of the little details sing…plus they put out an amazing meal (we were lucky enough to get the tri tip with polenta (YUM!) We can't wait for another opportunity to work with Park Avenue again.

If you are considering a wine country wedding you MUST contact Alyssa at Trentadue and go on a venue tour. She totally rocked and her set up staff was top notch, making our job super easy (shhh! don't tell the bride and groom we didn't even have to break a sweat during set up).

Although we did not add additional lighting or decor elements still looked grand and had a beautiful glow. The one add-on (a surprise for the bride from the groom) was a beautiful chandelier in the patio arbor, where we set up the bar. It added an elegant bit of charm. All of the outdoor areas come with white twinkle lights and lanterns in the trees. Oh what a little white light can do.



Congrats to Elise & Greg! Thanks for calling on Stacey & Company to be there for your big day. We had a blast!




just in case you want more information:
Trentadue Winery
19170 Geyserville Avenue
Geyserville, CA 95441-9603
(888) 332-3032
info@Trentadue.com

Park Avenue Catering & Event Production
591 Mercantile Drive
Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 793-9645
sales@parkavecater.com

photo credits:
Trentadue Winery Entrance, Photography by Gordon Emberley
View of the facility at night, Silverman Photography