You're On My List, "Love" List: Tehama

Wedding season had a hold on me! Whoa. But I'm back, sanity still in hand (always a daunting task for a spring/summer/fall filled with wedding after wedding!) and I'm ready to show a little love to my blog.

Goal for this year? To share with you some of my favorite venues. There are so many dazzling jewels in California and I'm taking it upon myself to share a few of my favorites with all of you.

For my first "love list" location we have...

Tehama Golf Club

Now, let me just tell ya'll that I am biased. Typically you give me a choice between golden hills laden with oak trees or an oceanside deck and I'll choose the hills. Just something about being around those vistas that make my country girl's heart very happy. Tehama is extra special in this sense. Not only do you have those gorgeous golden hills and oak trees dripping with moss but you also have a view of the entire Monterey Bay that is just to die for. To. Die. For!

  

I have so many brides that are against a hotel-feel or a golf-course-feel and guys, this location is perfect for those of you who fit in that description. Yes, it is a golf club. But no, it does not feel like one. Your drive on to the property is magical. Winding roads through old oak trees, deer romping through the forest...you might even see a wild turkey or... ten. You then make your way up to the clubhouse where you immediately are greeted by the quintessential Spanish revival style that is so well known in California. The space is warm and welcoming while also perfectly executing a feeling of sophistication and luxury.

 

 

What sets a property aside from others, to me, is their staff. Tehama has what can sometimes be hard to find...true professionals. Staff that go above and beyond to make your day perfect. That right there is what makes me give my stamp of approval. Add the stunning views and delicious food...I'm sold.

 

 

So here are some of their specifics...

 

Maximum Capacity: 200 Guests (180 With Dance Floor); Capacity would be increased if tent rented for outside patio.

Available Times: 5:30pm - 12:00am (With Entertainment Ending at 11:30pm)

Maximum Event Time: 6 Hours

Included: Tables, Chairs, China, Glassware, Silverware and Votive Candles

Also: Four (gorgeous!) suites on-site that are available for an additional fee.

Contact: Cheryl Fournier, 831-622-2223, cheryl@tgcmail.net, www.tehamagolfclub.com

 

Tehama is a very special venue that you have to see to truly appreciate!

 

Stay tuned for more of my "love list"! xoxo...



Rentals Can Be Fun?!

Excuse the shaky shot. There are, believe it or not, reasons I'm not a photographer. That and when all I have is coffee all day I tend to be a bit shaky ;) Anywho...

Now guys, I have to give another shout out for the outstanding vendors I worked with for the Central Coast Bridal Fair. Chic Event Design was an absolute pleasure working with. The white taffeta draping, the up-lighting and the hot pink linen were all thanks to Chic. Just like Connie, they're amazing. One thing you'll learn about me is that the people I like to work with have to be friendly, professional and genuine. They're all three. Not to mention that they have a really fun showroom in Monterey that you can go visit.

Check 'em out!

http://www.chiceventdesign.com/

831.375.1055

Barbie Does Bridal Fair...Becomes Reality

Hopefully, some of you came out to see me and some of Monterey's most amazing of wedding vendors at the Central Coast Bridal Show at the Hyatt on Sunday. It was a really fun show that I'm so happy to have been a part of.

My booth was, as one of my fellow wedding professionals said, like barbie does bridal fair. It was pink, to say the least. I was blessed to have had some wonderful people making my vision a reality.

One of those wonderful people is Connie Moore. Connie has been working with flowers for many years (I'll let her tell you how long! It's unbelievable!) and her talent shines through in everything that she does. I received so many compliments on her work that I thought that I should give a proper shout out to her and her talent.

So, brides, give her a call, shoot her an email, check her website out.

http://www.conniejmoore.com/

conniejmoore@aol.com

831.688.6698

**Check out Sarah Ward Events facebook page for more photos of the show!