Ashley and Kyle - Santa Rosa Valley Wedding

Who says you can’t have your wedding in your friend’s backyard?! Ashley and Kyle celebrated their wedding day at a close friend’s home in Santa Rosa Valley with stunning views. With such a perfect venue, the couple kept the event design simple and stuck to a gorgeous royal blue color scheme.

The closest friends and family gathered for a beautiful daytime ceremony that overlooked mountains and green treetops.

While the location was very beautiful, there was a small issue with the restroom company’s truck broke down on a street away from the home. Jamison worked swiftly and efficiently with the company to ensure the restrooms were delivered and ready to use before the wedding began. The couple didn't know about it until days after the wedding!

After this, the entire wedding was smooth sailing and the ceremony started. The bridal party all rolled down the aisle in style because the groom and groomsmen all got fresh, matching Nike shoes! Ashley even customized hers with their wedding date and an K + A.

And then came Ashley, who swept down the aisle in a gorgeous strapless dress with lace and buttons down the back! Even though Ashley and Kyle did a first look, the groom shared a huge smile as Ashley walked down the aisle. The ceremony was very sweet and beautiful, performed by a family friend

After the ceremony ended, the guests walked to the cocktail hour/reception area that was set up with intimate long tables for multiple people to sit. While all the guests were having fun and drinks, Ashley and Kyle enjoyed some private romantics with their photographer. Here are some sweet couple photos:

The reception began with an upbeat grand entrance with the wedding party. The Best Man was the MC for the wedding and he was probably one of the best I heard: both funny and sentimental!

The reception details were kept simple and sweet, and one of my favorites was this cute customized “order of events” sign for guests to keep track of the events during the wedding day! Reception details:

Another unique part of the wedding reception was a surprise DRAG QUEEN from a friend.

Overall, all the guests and wedding vendors got to enjoy the rest of the night and watch Ashley and Kyle cut the cake to end the night!

A big thank you to all of these vendors who made Ashley and Kyle’s day special!

Planning @jamisonevents
Production Assistant @coordinationbycasanova
Photo @eclipticphoto
Dress @bellabridalcouture
Catering @famoustacobar
Florals @yamaguchisn
Suit @menswarehouse
Rentals @partypleasers

Brianna and Hanson's Wedding - Los Robles Greens

Who says your fall wedding has to be fall colored/themed? Brianna and Hanson imagined their wedding day to be full of soft pinks, white, and pops of gold. This romantic, garden setting fit perfectly at Los Robles Greens.

While this venue can accomodate many different styles, the lush green backdrop covered in vines, with a gentle breeze blowing, and the soothing sound of rippling water from a fountain is like no other. Plus, this venue has tons of accomodations such as; customized catering menus, a bridal suite, referrals on other vendors, and more!

We always love working at Los Robles because they truly step up for every event. From small details like, steak knives on the tables to ensuring each of their staff are aware of the important events on the timeline. I want to give a big shoutout to LRG Banquet Captain Ross for always working hard to ensure each event is smooth!

One of my favorite details of this wedding were the soft florals. Could you guess that these florals were actually rented? They were! And yes, you can totally steal this idea for your wedding by the way!

Each piece was beautifully created and the decor was set up by us (Jamison Events). A huge part of our job as wedding planners is packing up at the end of the night, and I have to say all of the rentals we needed to carefully pack away.

It was so special to see how Brianna and Hanson sweetly loved each other with quiet, but joyful matching personalities. Congrats to the newlyweds again and to all of the vendors who helped put this day together!

Venue - @eventslrg

Event Planning - @jamisonevents

Photography - @jenfujphotography

DJ: @bouquetsound & @jasonwesley

Photobooth - @desertlunaphotobooths

Beauty - @beautybybonbon

Brittany and Ned's Wedding - Los Robles Greens

If you are wondering what an upbeat wedding full of surprises, beautiful colors, and dancing looks like, you’ve stumbled upon the most wonderful couple! Brittany and Ned chose Jamison Events to help plan their amazing wedding at Los Robles Greens.

This venue is such accommodable & flexible choice for your wedding, including: customized catering menus, a bridal suite, referrals on other vendors, and more! This venue can adapt to MANY different themes & styles, however one of my favorite aesthetics is the romantic, elegant garden vibe.

With a mix of blues, greens, and white we helped spin this wedding together which helped create a calm, yet fun environment for their guests! Here’s their wedding invites if you’re looking for an inspired, simple looking wedding invite with a FRESH feel.

The most fun part of Brittany and Ned’s wedding was their choreographed surprise dance to the Greatest Showman song. Although the pandemic brought challenges in getting everyone together (since most of their wedding party was out of state) to organize their dance, they were able to practice via Zoom and it turned out amazing! This dance was a complete surprise to their guests AND even went VIRAL on our reels page @JamisonEvents, which we loved seeing!!

Los Robles Greens wedding turned out great for this upbeat couple. Brittany and Ned were some of my favorites to work with and cheers to the amazing vendor team for Brittany & Ned’s Wedding!!

Photography- @maxtepperphoto
Venue- @eventslrg
Planning- @jamisonevents
Video- @luxurylifestylestudiosllc
DJ- @bouquetsound @djdominiq
Hair and Makeup- @janaandcomakeupandhairdesign
Dress- @forlovebridal
Desserts- @nothingbundtcakes

Have a Wonderful Day,

Jamison

Sarah and Kevin's Cozy Wedding in Simi Valley

What does a rustic, private estate wedding look like you might ask? Sarah and Kevin’s wedding was full of desserts, cute wooden barrels, and lots of florals! If you’re thinking of having a wedding in your backyard or a family member’s home, we hope you are inspired by this wedding because no matter what, you can always have a dream wedding.

I love getting to tell how I meet each of my couples. but it’s so much more special when you’re planning a wedding for people who feel like family. Sarah is the SIL of a friend and actually an event planner herself, so this bride was organized and on top of the planning through the entire process.

Their venue was at a family member’s private estate in Simi Valley, an area super native to where my company is based so we worked with many vendors from our area.

It just so happened that my personal friend and Photographer, Jessica Woodard was the photographer on their day and I was so excited. While we had done a styled shoot together, it was the first Wedding we were able to work together on and I loved every minute working with her!

The day-of team from Gold Star staffing was also amazing to work with and made the entire day easy. The decor was classic with a rustic vibe which was a mix of pinks, burgundy and white. And for the reception, there were string lights wrapped all the way up the trees behind the sweetheart table. The overall wedding was classic with a comfortable, cosy home feel.

Sarah and Kevin hit all of the amazing things on their timeline such as; bride and groom pictures during golden hour, a fun grand entrance, speeches, first dances, bouquet toss, garter toss, cake cutting with the YUMMIEST dessert, and last but not least a magical sparkler grand exit. 

And when you’re a wedding planner, some of the fun benefits (at least for me) include being able to snag a piece of cake from one of my favorite bakers: Skiffs, based out of Simi Valley.

Overall, Sarah was a dream to work with and I loved getting to know her family too. I always love a beautiful Wedding that’s local to me and feel blessed to be able to plan incredible events!!

Vendors:

Photography @jessicawoodardphoto

Coordination @jamisonevents

Entertainment @bouquetsound

Staffing @goldstarstaffing

Dress @pebblesbridal

Cake @skiffscakes

Catering @muddys_bbq

Videographer @lightupvideos

Rentals @partypleasers

Florals @uniquefloraldesigns

Suit @menswearhouse

Limo @limo805

Have a Wonderful Day,

Jamison

Valerie and Michael's Fall Wedding at Los Robles Greens Gardens

This special day for Valerie and Michael was managed by our planner, Brittney, at Jamison Events. If you thought Jamison Events was a solo team, think again because we actually have a whole team of people + our friendors (vendor friends). Our planner, Brittney, is an absolute rockstar and one of my personal friends! You can find her on IG @brittney_jamisonevents.

Brittney & her team of assistants for the BIG day was Samantha of To Be Loved Events and Devyn of Coordination by Casanova. They all worked their butts off setting up decor, keeping track with the timeline, coordinating the first touch, taking behind-the-scenes clips for our social media assistant, and more!

Los Robles Greens is one of Jamison Events’ friendors, plus they have lots of great packages + inclusives but they were also a huge part of making Valerie & Michael’s dream wedding come to life!

The decor and overall wedding for this couple was a romantic fall color palette of burgundy, purple, and dusty rose tones with pops of gold. This design complimented the venue extremely well! To see this wedding in action, check out our instagram where we shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Valerie and Michael’s Wedding!

Since this couple loves to travel, they had chosen intricate details such as compass escort cards that took the guests to their table which was labeled some of their favorite destination spots! There were romantic cocktail tables, string lights, and a giant dessert table!

This wedding also had the most beautiful golden sunset, which I’m sure their photographer (@maxtepperphoto) got some great photos! I was over the moon to get the chance to work with Max Tepper (photography), as I have always wanted to work with him. When we get their full gallery back, we will be sure to post them on instagram, just make sure you’re following both of us to see them!

Overall, this wedding was so amazing; the night ended with great desserts, lots of dancing, and a sparkler grand exit!

Vendors:

Venue & Catering: @eventslrg
Planning: @jamisonevents
Photography: @maxtepperphoto
Videography: Conrad Petlin
Entertainment: @bouquetsound @djdominiq
Cake: @sweetnesscakebakery
Beauty: @elyssahall_hair
Hair: @beautybybrooke__

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How to do a Grand Entrance Dance: Brittany + Ned

If you find yourself learning all the new dance routines on Tiktok, then a grand entrance dance just might be for you! And we’re not just talking about striking a pose or twirling your partner around for your reception entrance, but we’re talking something GRAND!!

What is a grand entrance dance? Most couples have a grand entrance to introduce themselves as the newly-wed couple, introduce their wedding party, and start the party with their guests.

One of our couples at Jamison Events had a full, choreographed dance to The Greatest Showman soundtrack. And if you follow us on instagram, then you would’ve seen our most popular reel was a video of Brittany and Ned’s Grand Wedding Entrance dance. If you want us to share the full video on IGTV, we’d love it if you checked out all of our socials and sent us messages/dms!

Don’t think you can pull off an amazing Grand Entrance dance? Brittney and Ned proved that you can even do it over Zoom! A lot of their wedding party was long distanced so everything was coordinated via video call. Kind of like Dancing with the Stars’ dress rehearsal, when Brittany and Ned’s wedding party was able to get together the day before the wedding, everyone was able to practice in person.

Everyone, including the couple's parents, were surprised by the dance! The choreography was under 10 minutes, but it really kick-started all of their guests to be in the mood to get on the dance floor. Overall, this was a super genuine happy dance from the couple and their closest friends, and a memorable time that they will never forget!

Jenna and Micah's Romantic Botanical Wedding

Dreaming of having a romantic outdoor wedding? If you’re much like Jenna and Micah, they chose the Los Robles Greens venue, a favorite of mine too! Los Robles Greens is very accommodable & flexible venue, including: customized catering menus, a bridal suite, referrals on other vendors, and more! This venue can adapt to MANY different themes & styles, however one of my favorite aesthetics is the romantic, elegant garden vibe.

Jenna and Micah chose full-time planning with me, from beginning-to-end. I love planning full-time for my couples becase the longer + better I get to know a couple, the more perfectly their wedding day ends up becoming! Although wedding planning can cause stress for couples, Jenna and Micah are genuinely sweet, laid-back individuals and since Jenna actually works in education, she had a lot of patience. As a wedding planner, I also try to create a low-stress environment for the couple & make sure they are taken care of so we all meshed well together!

The bride’s wedding style was elegant and romantic with a bit of modern flare. Therefore we all banded together at Los Robles Greens to turn this venue into a romantic botanical DREAM. Her florals offered a botanical organic feel with pops of soft pinks, yellows and greens. Check out all of these detail pictures for inspiration if you love blue wedding colors, outdoor weddings, and the same style as this couple!

One of the sweetest details of their wedding was the guest book, probably one of my favorite ideas, where guests were encouraged to highlight their favorite Bible verse. I had to add mine which is Jerimiah 29:11, which I recite daily + have as the wallpaper on my phone as a reminder too!

The overall wedding was created around a comfortable, enjoyable, warm feeling for their guests to mingle, dance and laugh the night away. Check out these awesome dancing pictures by Wedding Nature Photography:

As fall weather slowly creeps its way in, Jenna and Micah’s wedding ended up being a cooler night, so the guests enjoyed the custom created dessert station and venue provided coffee bar and viennese desserts. I've never seen a group LOVE desserts as much as me, we couldn't keep them stocked!

Congratulations again Jenna & Micah! And if you were wondering who all of these amazing vendors were for this wedding, check them out below!

Venue @eventslrg
Photography @weddingnature
Hair and Makeup @jennaleeartistry
Dress @bellabridalcouture
DJ @bouquetsound
Florals @xtina.fleurition

Whimsical Boho Wedding at Twenty Mile House, Tahoe: Sarah + Sam

Are you thinking of planning a dreamy, forest wedding soon? Imagine yourself waking up, and as you open your front door, a pinkish orange sunrise paints across the sky and reflects in ripples across a lake nearby. Pine trees and mountains fill the horizon that in just a few short hours, you’ll be married under. Anticipation and excitement fills the air because today is your wedding day!

This is exactly what it felt like waking up in Graeagle, Tahoe for Sarah & Sam’s wedding at the Twenty Mile House. Still pondering if you want that perfect, dreamy forest wedding? Come along for Sarah and Sam’s Tahoe wedding adventure, where they went from lazy river rafting, to a Mexican dinner rehearsal, to their wedding with all the fall boho feels! 

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So how did I meet this amazing couple? Sarah and Sam live in the same hometown as me & we got connected because I happened to unexpectedly be friends with the groom and some of the groomsmen. Sarah and Sam are extremely kind humans with a love for music and really good drinks. Like many of the couples I plan weddings for, Sarah and Sam were the perfect match; it felt like planning a wedding for family!

When we met, they were looking for a destination venue that had a dreamy, forest feel. The Twenty Mile House, which is an all-inclusive venue about an hour up from North Tahoe, was the perfect spot. The venue used to be a trading post in 1854, eventually becoming a general store, a railroad stop, a private residence and now an incredible wedding venue with onsite cabins to stay in for the weekend.

Together we came up with a whimsical boho wedding aesthetic and the bride, Sarah knew & planned exactly what decor she wanted. Her main want was LOTS of pampas grass, because you can’t go boho without pampas grass in the floral arrangements!  A fun, unique thing Sarah and Sam did was send their personalized wedding invites to their favorite music artists including Taylor Swift and the Abbot Brothers. So, if they happen to be reading this, hello! 

One of the best things Sarah and Sam got to plan & experience was lazy river rafting the day before their wedding; and I mean who ACTUALLY gets to have fun + not stress before their wedding! (the benefits of having a wedding planner comes in handy. I also helped plan a full weekend of events, including a Mexican themed rehearsal dinner with a relaxing, easygoing vibe. Guests also enjoyed a full BBQ dinner for the wedding and a special brunch the morning after! 

Overall, the guest experience was THE BEST! Besides being treated with all of the amazing food, when arriving at their cabins for the weekend, guests received custom Welcome Packages and Hangover Kits. At the ceremony, guests were also complimented with many guest favors including; custom hand sanitizer, shawls, fans, and bird seed to throw once the couple were married. The guests were also greeted with their choice of signature cocktail before the ceremony & delicious, handcrafted drinks during cocktail hour by Petite Street Bar, an awesome mobile bar vendor. 

And the guest experience doesn’t stop there, because during the reception there was a beautiful lounge space by Tahoe Rustic Rentals, a unique photo experience from The Vintage Photobooth van from Orange County, and a custom CD with Sarah and Sam’s favorite songs on them! 

The vendors for Sarah & Sam’s wedding were incredible, and I was especially thankful to work with the Twenty Mile House Staff and venue director, Rachel. The florist, Sonia Greys, even went out of her way to hide dream catchers in the wedding ceremony arch to surprise the bride with small, personal touches! Gia Boyd Designs also handmade beautiful custom signs, stationary, programs, and favors. Each reception table setting included a handmade coaster, menu, and dream catcher.

One of the most stunning pieces for Sarah & Sam’s wedding was the ceremony arch, which we moved behind the sweetheart table for the reception and added a neon sign saying, “You’re My Golden Hour” a line from their first dance song “Golden Hour,” by Kasey Musgraves. A new popular, but once uncommon trend they loved was being able to include their dog, Zeppelin, who happily found a favorite spot curled up on Sarah’s dress train. 

A huge thank you to Lisa (my best friend), who was my assistant for the weekend and went on coffee walks with me in the beautiful town of Graeagle, prior to the wedding.

Here are all of the amazing vendors you can check out on Instagram!

Venue- @twentymilehouse

Planning- @jamisonevents

Photography- @composingreality

Florals- @sonia.grays

Videography- @32degreesmedia

Catering- @pangea_catering

Rentals- @tahoerusticrentals

DJ Entertainment 530

Desserts @placejanes

Bar- @petite.street

Photo booth Bus- @californiaboothbus

Stationary & Signs- @giaboyd_design

Hair- @hairbywhitneywhiting

Makeup- @makeupbyerikalua

Officiant- @matrimonial_mindy

Production Assistant- @_lisalorenephotography_

Bride- @sarahstone90

Groom- @sanchocash

Hannah and Sam’s Modern Chic Spanish Hills Club Wedding

The NEW re-model of the Spanish Hills Club + Hannah & Sam’s modern chic wedding aesthetic will make your jaw drop! This gorgeous design is a blank canvas of white with long wooden floorboards, and a modern spanish twist. Hannah and Sam are the first wedding I’ve done with the Spanish Hills Club since their inside remodel, and HOLY SMOKES! Prepare to be blown away…

Ivan and Irene

On a scale of calm to bride-zilla, Hannah is probably one of the most organized and relaxed brides’ I’ve ever worked with! Considering her groom, Sam, is from the UK and had family traveling internationally, I was incredibly impressed by her composure. They were both two of the kindest people ever & with my team at Jamison Events, we helped create an incredible day for them!

Since the new re-model of Spanish Hills Club is pretty much a blank canvas, we had a lot of freedom for design, but this also meant a lot of space to fill! We used a mix of long & round tables with lots of candles, which turned out super elegant & romantic. Their welcome table turned into a sort of welcome room with white roses, mini candles, a “we’re so glad you’re here” sign, a guest book canvas to sign with a custom outline drawing of the bride and groom, a gifts table with a clear card box & tissues for guests. Check out our instagram reel at the end of this blog to see this decor in action! 

Ivan and Irene

The bride and groom chose a unique Ceremony twist by facing the fireplace inside, which became the altar & backdrop for the wedding ceremony, which was absolutely beautiful with the black chiavari modern chairs, hanging modern chandeliers, and dj in the back left corner.

Jamison Events

During cocktail hour and photos, we flipped this same space for the Reception and filled the room with round tables and white linens, also re-using the flowers from the ceremony. The sweetheart table was a stunning half-moon table with lots of candles,white linen draped with elegance, and simple table settings. My favorite part was when we had a few free minutes to show Hannah and Sam their Reception space setup and ready. Hannah joyfully said, “This is exactly my vision, I love it so much.” That meant so much to my Wedding Planner heart. Making my Bride happy, is everything I work for! 

Ivan & Irene

The whole reception was also super fun with some funny speeches, and lots of dancing. With the new floorboards, the sound really bounced off and filled the room, so I would recommend testing the sound level during preparations to make sure you don’t wake up the next morning with limited hearing! 

Overall, the wedding went incredible & the vendors were great. Most of all, Hannah and Sam were like models in front of the camera. I can't wait to see more of their photos!

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Photography @salgado.photo
Planning @jamisonevents
Flowers @wildfireflorist
Videographer @daxblinn
Cake @pastrygirl123
Hair and Makeup @bobbypinsblushandblowouts

Make sure to follow us on Pinterest @Jamisonevents to see this wedding in action.

& check out Hannah & Sam’s Behind the Scenes Reel below!

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Have a Wonderful Day,

Jamison Events

Rachel and Preston’s Summer Sparkler Wedding

Imagine this⎯ a lush green backdrop covered in vines, a summer breeze blowing, and the soothing sound of rippling water from a fountain. You’re inside the Los Robles Greens Wedding venue where a wedding ceremony is taking place; everything seems calm & joyful. As you look around, you notice the flowers & decor decorate the ceremony with a modern, summer vibe, which is perfect for the terracotta ceremony accents. The bride looks stunning in her beaded wedding gown and long veil as she walks down the aisle towards her beaming groom.

Tauran Photography

This is the wedding of Rachel and Preston. 

This couple is extremely kind, with gentle spirits which makes sense considering Preston is a Pastor of a Church in Los Angeles. Their personalities reflected beautifully throughout their entire wedding which had a relaxed, fun vibe. 

After getting ready, the wedding began with a first look between the bride and groom, which meant they could take photos with the wedding party before the guests arrived. The wedding party was dressed in mismatched blues for the bridesmaids & grey suits for the groomsmen. 

Tauran Photography

There was a beautiful ceremony in The Gardens of Los Robles Greens Venue & since a good portion of their families were International, due to the pandemic, they couldn’t attend, so they incorporated a LIVE feed for their loved ones. Rachel & Preston also made their own vows & then they were officially married!

After the ceremony, followed a brief cocktail hour which served the guests coffee, and since coffee is important to the bride and groom, they hired a barista coffee vendor to offer custom coffees throughout the cocktail hour AND reception. After the bride and groom had their grand entrance after cocktail hour, they incorporated a conjoined father/daughter & mother/son dance. The entire reception was very sweet and included a family-created slideshow for their guests near the end of the night. 

Tauran Photography

Tauran Photography

And WAIT, because this was the most exciting part! To ensure they got perfect photos, 1 hour prior to the end of the night, Rachel & Preston had a sparkler “grand exit”. This sparkler exit was very important to the bride and groom, so we made sure to run them through twice to ensure photo & video got the perfect opportunities! 

Tauran Photography

And that’s a wrap on another amazing Los Robles Greens wedding, one of my favorite venues with amazing vendors & the most yummy food! 

Photography @tauranphoto
Venue @eventslrg
Planning @jamisonevents
Flowers @villageflorist
Love Streaming @bakersmaninc
Coffee @thankyou_coffee

Check out the behind-the-scenes reel of Rachel & Preston’s Wedding on our instagram below!

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Have a Wonderful Day,

Jamison Events