I can’t believe that it is almost wedding season! And with wedding season comes Bridal Fairs, one of my favorite things.
This year, we have planned another spectacular Bridal Fair, it is the perfect place for Brides and Grooms to meet local wedding professionals, try some tasty hors d’oeuvres and champagne, and discuss everything Wedding with our coordinators.
Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of one our favorite holidays, we asked a few of our brides and grooms to hear their love stories! We love hearing about how couples meet, and their proposal stories, and thought today would be the perfect day to share.
First up we have the love story of Rachel & Brennan who will be married this June at Elliston. Enjoy!
So you just got invited to a wedding? How exciting! Now the time old question of “What am I going to wear?!?!”
Keep in mind that weddings are quite costly nowadays. The Bride + Groom put a lot of thought into their wedding day and it is only appropriate that you do the same by dressing for the occasion.
First and foremost, you should read the invitation for the dress … [ read more ]
Last week I wrote a blog post about Things Wedding Guests LOVE, as I was writing it, I had so many ideas that I decided to make two posts. Part 1 involved more of the logistic details of the wedding, this post (Part 2), involves the fun parts – food, music, toasts and more! So without further ado, Things Wedding Guests Love – Part 2!

One … [ read more ]
A wedding is a celebration of the love of two people, a fun and exciting time for everyone involved! A wedding should be a fun event for the happy couple, and all of their guests!
To make sure you and your guests have the best time, we’ve put together a list of things that wedding guests LOVE!
As I started writing this, I realized there’s so many fun and different … [ read more ]
Today we are seeing more, and more couples do non-traditional guest books, and bringing their own personal touch to their wedding. Having an alternative guestbook display is one of the newest {and out favorite!} wedding trends in recent years. If you are having a hard time deciding on what type of guestbook you would like to have at your reception, we have a few tips and ideas to help make … [ read more ]
Happy engagement season! We love this time of year at Elliston, it is our busiest time in the office, with newly engaged couples coming in to view our estate. We take our time to make sure every couple has all of the information they need during the tour, and that they truly get a feel for our property and our staff.
This is one of the first choices couples make … [ read more ]
Still pondering your color scheme? We know, the possibilities are endless! Like most Bride’s you probably have one or two colors you are definite on, but aren’t sure what goes with what. Think outside of the box! Often the best color palettes were put together on a whim. I highly recommend you incorporate accent colors into your theme so it isn’t too much of just one color. Also two bold … [ read more ]
This is a big one, and something that Brides and Grooms stress out about, but planning your reception seating doesn’t have to be hard! Below are some helpful tips to create a seating plan that will make everyone happy.
First things first. Why should you have an actual seating plan? Can’t guest just pick their own tables? If you have ever attended a wedding … [ read more ]
It’s that time of year again, Holiday Party Season! This week we will talk about hosting holiday parties at Elliston Vineyards and some fun things to consider when planning your festive event!
Here at Elliston Vineyards, we offer a variety of events. During the wedding off-season we host quite a few holiday parties for a variety of different companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
The nice thing about hosting … [ read more ]
"There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for everything Elliston did for us for our wedding day. They made the planning so much easier than I ever though possible and helped me figure out everything to make our day so magical. The entire team at Elliston were so incredible with everything. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was the perfect day!" - Kelsey & Craig - September 24, 2017