We dubbed this the "sleek & chic cocktail table"... Warm caramel pintuck linen & black pintuck napkins add texture & elegance. Beautiful Grape Heart wood has that driftwood feel...sleek black vases topped with green spider mums & curly cabbage complete the look. The chic martini glasses are just waiting to be filled!

I wanted to share some of the photos from our recent “Open Barn ~ Bridal Faire”. It is so much fun to showcase ideas for our couples to consider for their celebrations. I love to design & dream up unique combinations with texture & fun color palettes. Since I talk to brides on a daily basis discussing their ideas, I see trends & the popular colors of the season coming together. One of the most challenging aspects of weddings for most of our brides seems to be selecting their colors & trying to envision how it will all look on their wedding day.

Burlap overlay on lavender lamour with twine tied napkins & my collection of various sized antique mason jars was very popular! Lush florals in rich tones of purple add style... Mason jars for beverages & tiny jars with tea lights complete the setting. Vintage is very popular & blends so beautifully with our historic Red Horse Barn!

That is one of the things that just flashes into my head when I hear their ideas…I can easily envision what will look good (I’m not really going for good but fabulous!) together to showcase their look & style. I really enjoy helping each bride to put the finishing touches together to complete their picture. “Picture” & photos are big words in my idea of design. I always think of the final look as to how it will show in photos. I hesitate to suggest white or ivory on the tables as the bride will just “blend in” with the room. I think every bride is the “star of the show” & shouldn’t blend into anything! So don’t be afraid of color, it can add a powerful element to any table, flowers & the overall look of your wedding.

Antique glass of various sizes with spring blossoms bring romance & style to this table topped with a beautiful silk scarf over primrose lamour linens & lavender lamour napkins

When I design the tables for our Open Barn events, I work with Cathy Brooks of Visual Impact Design. She & I have been collaborating together on weddings for over 15 years & really have fun working with & designing for our brides. We start by discussing the popular colors we are both seeing & then I select the linens we will use & then I gather some of my treasured antique silver, copper, glass & other pieces of décor to design a theme for each table. I share the colors of flowers & my ideas with Cathy just a bride would & then let her do her magic by bringing the flowers & additional vases & unique pieces of her choice to put the finishing touch on each table.

We both love to be inspired by nature & the seasons & always come up with beautiful combinations that appeal to a variety of tastes. I love it when our guests attend the event & say… “You put together exactly what I had in mind but I couldn’t describe it & it is even better than I imagined”. That is our goal…to capture the imagination in ways that will provide a unique feel & bring out your style!

"Hot Hot Pink" Perfect for a bright fun summer wedding or to add heat anytime of year! This fuschia rosette linen is fabulous...Antique silver vessels with bright pink florals & elegant orchids, mercury glass & reinstone candle holders complete the look

Overview of antique glass table...feels a bit like a romantic tea party!

The photos included with this article were taken by the talented Rick & Lee Siegel of Seigel’s Portraits & Design. Again, flowers designed by the amazing Cathy Brooks of Visual Impact. Our next Open Barn ~ Bridal Faire will be coming up on April 22^nd. If you would like to attend, just let me know!

Best,

Georgia~Owner~Professional Wedding Planner~Designer

Creating “Magical” Wedding Celebrations!

Newcastle Wedding Gardens & Red Horse Barn

Extraordinary Private Estate…Garden Weddings & Stylish Receptions!

Heather-reaching for the stars!

Horse lovers Heather & Erik found our Red Horse Barn & Newcastle Wedding Gardens to be the ideal place to reflect their style!  Our historic estate was the perfect backdrop for their celebration.  They did their engagement photos on their horses & then displayed those beautiful images in our lobby as guests entered their reception.   I incorporated my saddle & western chaps & some of our “horse” items into a fun display to add a “kick of cowboy” to their entry.

They collected antique horse shoes to provide as the favors to their guests which we incorporated into their tablescapes.  They also found antique photos of horses which were displayed on their tables.

Our antique Amish barn star drew Heather to reach to the sky for a stunning photo by Jeff Sharpe of Sharpe Photographers!

Of course we had to have Nevada City Carriage Company provide their stunning white carriage to pick up Heather & surprise their guests with her entry to the wedding gardens!  The beautiful dapple gray Percheron draft horse “Patricia” was Heather’s request for her wedding day…they even got to share a sweet kiss!

Stephanie~Sassy, Sweet & Chic in Black & White!

Check out these results that prove how chic black & white can be…  One of our recent brides; the beautiful Stephanie looked stunning in her elegant white gown accented by a black satin sash.  We carried it further & used one of my favorite linens for her reception in our Red Horse Barn.  The Black & White Baroque table linens bring an elegant yet fun look to dress the tables.  Stephanie loves red so we added a Scarlet Lamour napkin along with clusters of deep red rose petals from Visual Impact Design.  But…any color can pair with these linens to coordinate with many looks!

Stephanie’s cupcakes displayed on our vintage stand nestled in red rose petals…

Side Note…One of my favorite clothing stores; White House/Black Market has just launched a new bridal line.  From gowns to bridesmaid dresses.  They feature hip & flattering clothing that can be worn by younger gals to moms & everyone looks stylish…check them out for ideas.  They have stores in our area & you can also buy on line.  You can never go wrong with black cocktail dresses for your bridesmaids at any time of year…and they will thank you for it!   Each of your ladies can select her own dress to suit her style & shape & she really can wear it again!

Stephanie's Sweets

Photos by Jeff Sharpe of Sharpe Photographers!

Tasha & Dennis & their sweet dog Chibby…

If you have ever considered having your “best friend” in your wedding, Newcastle Wedding Gardens is the place for you!  We welcome your dog to be in your ceremony!  Dressed in their bow tie or collar with fresh flowers, they may just steal the show…  Just think, no deciding who your best friends are, no bridesmaids dresses or tuxes to select… Unique & Adorable!  Of course, your friends can also be involved in walking your dog up the aisle!   

All Tasha had to do was pick out Chibby’s bow tie!

Jeff Sharpe of Sharpe Photographers captured these darling photos-great job Jeff!