Taking a Tour of Hummingbird Nest Ranch!

With FOUR incredible main venues on the Hummingbird Nest Ranch property, the Jamison Events team couldn’t pass up the chance to tour this wedding venue site! With Ariel, from Magnolia West Photography, able to capture the incredible tour moments — here’s what we discovered, so you don’t have to.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch is one of Simi Valley’s best kept secrets AND a spectacular site for special events including weddings, private parties, movie/tv and photo shoots…

This extraordinary property has “an exquisite main villa with regal Spanish architecture and décor, a gorgeous array of outdoor spaces perfect for ceremonies, receptions and private events, giving guests a feeling of unsurpassed warmth and luxury.”

We had a full touring day ahead of us, so we took a golf cart around the venue with the welcoming representatives from Hummingbird Nest Ranch. As we visited each of the 4 wedding venue locations, the sales rep was able to show us incredible inspiration photos of how to use each space. Scroll down below to see each of the four sites!

1. The Villas

This venue site is located in front of the main house, with a gorgeous courtyard and rippling fountain in the center. Lush plants fill the empty space and bring life to this location. If you love this location, you can find inspiration photos HERE. This wedding spot is also right by where the couple and guests can book villas for the entire weekend!

2. The Sitting Bull

From the Villas, we took a golf cart to this beautiful Italian courtyard space with olive trees and brick walls. This space reminded me of an Italian piazza, which can perfectly fit a luxurious cocktail hour. You will find lush green bushes and trees as well, with a lovely blue pool for admiring OR a post-wedding dip! Find wedding inspiration photos for the Sitting Bull HERE.

3. The Main Barn

The main barn is a breathtaking, high ceiling space that is perfect for a romantic or country style. We were so impressed by how large the indoor space was; 300 horses could have fit! You can fill this space with a laid-back vibe or elevate the space with drapery and and pops of greenery. While the indoor space is lovely, you can also host a wedding on the outdoor space on the lake & lawn area. Find wedding inspiration photos HERE.

4. Q Vineyards by Hummingbird

Q Vineyards is the all inclusive venue, in conjunction with Command Performance catering. This location has a helicopter pad, and a barn with twinkle lights inside. Keep an eye out in August for a styled shoot COMING SOON, with all wedding inspiration on how to use this event space!

After touring each STUNNING location, here are few things to know if you book the Hummingbird Nest Ranch for your wedding:

Wedding Planning Tips & Things to Know

1. There are some wonderful accommodations such as: 24-hour rental of the event space, bridal party dressing suite, dumpsters on site for vendor trash disposal, restrooms & restroom attendants.

2. You will find the most beautiful onsite villas to rent for guests and/or the bride & groom! You can rent them for the entire weekend, plus, they are affordable! (Q Vineyard does not include overnight stay)

3. Hummingbird Nest offers a list of exclusive catering companies from which events are required to select their catering vendor. They offer many diverse caterers, with many ethnic and Kosher options.

4. If you need wedding transportation, their vendor Performance Limo LA by Scott Rouge (transportation is required at Q Vineyards).

5. This venue requires security and valet (which is always a great addition to your wedding), through exclusive companies, to be contracted separately at an additional cost.

6. Lastly, the cost of this venue is determined specific to each wedding. Everyone has different budgets, but expect to spend a minimum of $70,000 for most Villa or Sitting Bull weddings. For Q Vineyard weddings, expect to spend a minimum of $40,000.

Check out the Hummingbird Nest Ranch website for more info! And follow on insta: @hummingbirdnestevents

Ariel Nuñez

AND This entire blog wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Ariel, at Magnolia West Photography’s stunning photos of the Hummingbird Nest Ranch! She will be joining Jamison Events on quite a few more venue tours adventures this year so look out for that too! You can find her socials, website, and more HERE to learn more about her.

Emma and Kevin's Colorful Garden Wedding: Los Robles Greens

Designing Emma and Kevin’s wedding was a flurry of colorful fun! They had a beautiful floral vision carried out through Vibe Florals, if you happen to know this recognized florist. Their colorful palette fit well into the Los Robles Greens garden venue. We even brought in a dramatic black color with the Bridesmaids dresses, linens and Groomsmen attire. 

The Wedding Day

Emma was probably the most joyful brides I’ve ever met. She had a bright smile on the entire wedding day. Her first look with her Bridesmaids was even one of the sweetest, bringing almost everyone in the room to tears. Check out the most adorable bridesmaid photos below:

To bring in their Jewish faith, Emma and Kevin held a traditional Jewish ceremony, celebrating with a traditional Ketubah signing. After the ceremony moved along and photos were taken with family & friends, the guests made their way to the seating cards.

These were my FAVORITE seating cards! Emma and Kevin set up small, plant favors with the guests’ first & last names and table number.

And while the guests mingled during cocktail hour, Jamison Events helped allocate extra space in the wedding timeline for the Couple to sneak away for trail photos. Not every couple that hosts their venue at Los Robles Greens does this, so use this fun trick for a unique addition to your wedding photos (shown below):

And it ended with a grand sparkler exit & amazing desserts by Sweet Art Bakeshop!!

Overall, it was such a joy getting to plan & coordinate Emma and Kevin’s Colorful Garden Wedding. Here are all of the lovely vendors involved in their special day.

Venue @eventslrg
Photography @elizabeth.victoria.photography
DJ @djsotaentertainment
Planning @jamisonevents
Beauty @blissbridalbeauty
Cake @sweetartbakeshop
Photobooth @soireephotoboothco
Florals @vibe_florals
Dress @lazarobridal

Dana & Scott - A Romantic Boho Wedding at Spanish Hills Club

Dana and Scott’s romantic boho wedding at the Spanish Hills Club was nothing short of an absolute DREAM ! Jamison Events had the honor of working with this couple for full wedding planning, which means they got a custom moodboard and other useful resources to build their wedding from top to bottom.

Their vibe was overall a gorgeous romantic, fall aesthetic with pampas grass and greenery. Dana and Scott had such a unique color palette as well with terracotta, rust, grey, white and greens! I absolutely loved it; check out pictures from ceremony and reception below.

As you can tell from these BEAUTIFUL photos, Dana and Scott hired one of my favorite photographers; Nicole Henshaw, who always nails the romantic boho vibe in her editing style & coloring.

The wedding day was overall such a fun production, especially since the couple were both genuinely kind human beings, mellow, and a joy to work with!

See a wedding vendor you might want to inquire for your wedding? Here’s a list of all the awesome vendors that put together D + S’s big day!

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Associate Planner @coordinationbycasanova
Photographer @nicolehenshawphoto
Video @mr.lokiproductions
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @fairytalehairandmakeup
Florist @b_besame
Cake @sweetartbakeshop

Heather & Nick - A Traditional Spanish Hills Wedding with a Touch of Modern

These two were one of my favorite couples; they were patient, sweet and kind humans. Their family was a sure reflection of them the day of their wedding as well.

The location of their wedding was at the beautiful Spanish Hills Country Club (in Camarillo, California). The accommodations are great and the venue style is a nice blend of the garden, outdoor-wedding feel for the ceremony, and an elegant indoor ballroom for the reception.

Heather and Nick had their wedding on a Friday and for some reason that day of the week for weddings always feels a little more chill and easy going. Their style was more traditional with a modern touch. There was sort of a black and white tie feel, but they also chose a wonderful accent color; blue. It was weaved within the bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen ties, invitations, and the bright blue skies that day!

These two lovebirds didn’t see each other before the ceremony (so no first looks!) because they wanted that extra special first moment together as bride, Heather came down the aisle to groom, Nick.

For the ceremony, the couple opted to hire Thor officiant, who did an amazing job. It was super important to them that we had a nice flow of events during the night, so I ensured toasts started as soon as possible and made sure they didn’t feel like there was too much down time.

In fact, all the vendors that day were pretty great at making this happen, with special mention to Anokiart Photography and Floral Designs by Roni. This florist, I’ve worked with for over 20 years, but this was sadly the very last wedding Roni did in California before moving out of state. Jamison Events is wishing her an amazing future in her new hometown!

Vendors:

Venue: @spanishhillsspecialevents

Coordination: @jamisonevents

Photo: @anokiart_photography

Flowers: @floral_designs_by_roni

Beauty: @fairytalehairandmakeup

DJ: @djsotaentertainment

Cinematographer: @brettmunozweddings

Officiant: @wedding_officiant

Associate Coordinator: @coordinationbycasanova

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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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

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