Northern California Wedding Planner | Glam Barrel Room Wedding

It’s Friday and we can’t help but share wedding eye-candy with you! This gem is from a June wedding where we helped plan & design an amazing celebration for David & Kera. The planning process was an absolute blast and we are so lucky to have had Kera as a client and a friend!

The event was a success due to all of the work from a great team of creatives, and thanks to Shannon Rosan Photography for these beautiful images!

CREATIVES:
PHOTO @shannonrosan
CINEMA @necranias_dream_art
PLANNING @530bride
DECOR @wedodesigns
FLORAL DESIGN @north_bloom
CATERING @bacio_chico
VENUE @almendra_winery
GOWN @kinsleyjamescouturebridal
CAKE @lovelylayerscakery
DJ @elitesounddj
Hair @cortneyriegel
MAKEUP @garchimede

Northern California Wedding Planner | Winter Wedding at Manzanita Place ~ Veronica & Manny

When we received an email late last year from one of our brides after her wedding letting us know that her sister was also getting married soon, we were just over the moon for the opportunity to help this amazing family celebrate another beautiful wedding. You see Monica was the big sister who had just celebrated her big day, and felt it was important that her sister could get ready without any stress the day of her wedding. What a nice big sister!

Now back to swooning over this beautiful image gallery from Gretchen Granka Photography

Thank you to these incredible vendors who made each detail possible! Photography: Gretchen Granka Photography // Videography Wheels Up Productions // Ceremony venue: St. Johns Baptist Church // Florals Little Red Hen Floral & More // Transportation Elite Limo // Reception Venue: Manzanita Place // Catering was provided by family // Sweetheart Cake Lovely Layers Cakery // Farmtables and Sweetheart Linens WeDo Designs // Draping Chico Staging & Lighting // Bride’s hair Carmen Montero // Wedding Management The 530 Bride

Northern California Wedding Planner | Honey Run Covered Bridge Film - Ronni & Juan

Oh hello there! We are just over here in love with this incredible wedding highlight of Ronni & Juan's wedding at the Honey Run Covered Bridge; captured by Necrania Dream Art Studio.

There is an undeniable peace that comes over you when you watch two people so in love, and when you realize you are smiling the whole 3 minutes and 21 seconds of the wedding film .. you know its good!  If you haven't seen a wedding at the covered bridge in Chico before, I think this film gives you peek at some of the magic charm.  Enjoy!

Ronni and Juan it was so special to be a part of your day, thank you so much for trusting our team to handle the details so that you could enjoy the experience! 

Venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge // Videographer: Necrania Dream Art Studio // Rentals & Draping: WeDo Designs // Florals: Carrie Thengvall Floral Design // DJ: Brandon Walters Hotel:  Hotel Diamond // Planning: The 530 Bride // Photography: Gina DeWitt // Make-up: Powder Room //Hair: 808 & Co. ~ Julia Lynn Fox

Northern California Wedding Planner | Butte Creek Canyon ~ Mary & Ben

These foggy mornings are so cozy, but we can warm right up thinking back to our weddings over the summer.  We're sharing the highlights from Mary & Ben's wedding day and we hope you enjoy! 

When we saw the first sneak peek from their engagement session with Bloom Portraiture, we were hooked.  Look at this location, and those two lovebirds - right out of a story book.

Mary and Ben chose the iconic Hotel Diamond for getting ready before their wedding ceremony, and it was the day to tie the knot.  Seeing these florals by North Bloom delivered to the bride was pretty special, as the colors and textures were exactly what was on our inspiration board.  Just flawless.  Mary had her sisters and best friend by her side for hair and make-up, such a close knit group of beautiful ladies!

The ceremony was held at St. John's Baptist Church downtown Chico, and we loved how Mary and Ben emphasized their faith within their vows.  They were both emotional during their vows and it was so sweet.

After the ceremony the guests were shuttled up to Ben's family home in Butte Creek Canyon, it was warming up on that August day so nice cold beverages were in order.  Ben's family put so much love into prepping their property for the wedding and it all paid off, as it was truly magical.

We were grateful for the opportunity to work with Mary and Ben to execute their vision from a blank canvas, and to be able to help them share the Chico experience with all of their guests! 

A big thanks to all of the event partners who worked together to bring Mary & Ben's beautiful wedding day together and to Bloom Portraiture for capturing all of these perfect shots!

Photography: Bloom Portraiture // Video: Triptych // Ceremony Venue: St. John's Baptist Church Reception: Private Home // Hair: Envee Salon (Carmen Montero) // Make-up: Powder Room // Gown: BHLDN // Florals: North Bloom // Catering: New Hock Farms // Rentals, Draping & Lighting: WeDo Designs // Coordination & Design: The 530 Bride // Tent: In Tent Events
// Shuttle Transportation: WTC // Music: The Wedding DJ // Cake: Cinful Desserts // Ice Cream: Shuberts // Bar: Star Liquor
 

Wedding Planning Tip: Draping & Lighting

If you have attended events at a local venue several times, you know what to expect when you walk in and in your mind the venue will always look the same aside from table decorations.  What if I said that your venue could be completely transformed by using elements like fabric draping and uplighting?  These elements will add a touch of personality and flair to your event, making it stand out from other events that guests have attended there. Adding decor elements such as draping and lighting gives your event a personal touch and will stand out in your photos. Before you meet with your decor vendor, discuss the limitations of your venue space with your wedding coordinator or site coordinator. This is to ensure that you are allowed to either use staples, tape or nails etc on the walls of the venue. Otherwise you will have to use pipe and draping around the perimeter of the room so that nothing is physically attached to the walls. You will also want to get the measurements of the venue space so that you can accurately get a quote for the draping panels and determine how many up-lights you would need to achieve the look you are going for.

You may have seen a previous post about my own wedding at the Card Center in Chico, where the talented WeDo Designs and Lisa's Flor Decor absolutely transformed the room by using draping and uplighting.  In case you missed it, here is the before and after pictures:

https://the530bride.wordpress.com/tag/the-card-center/

WeDo Designs recently used draping at the Elks Lodge in Chico and transformed the outdoor space.  The vivid colors caught the guests eyes and tied in the walk way with the rest of the event space.

For an indoor ceremony setting, jaws would certainly drop with this dramatic ceremony entrance! Image courtesy of http://venuesafari.com/dreamy-drapes-using-fabric-draping-at-your-wedding/

Pin spot lighting on the cake, and uplighting throughout the reception hall adds a very rich element to the overall atmosphere.

Image Courtesy of http://www.avantdecor.net/gallery.php

I also recommend saving some images that you find inspiring and showing them to your planner and or decor vendor so that you can give them an idea of the look you are going for. Just remember, the options are endless and don't be afraid to step outside the box and show your personality!

Happy Planning!

Wedding Trend: Reception Lounge Spaces

Though most couples would like to plan on their guests all wanting to dance the night away, it is hard to anticipate just how many guests will be out dancing.  So rather than leaving your guests to either dance or sit at their table, couples are opting to invite their guests to mingle in style.  A modern furniture lounge setting can define the tone of your event, and will definitely grab your guests attention. There are many different arrangements and styles of lounge furniture, and you can use the lounge set up as a stand alone feature or build the atmosphere around it by adding uplighting or a glam chandelier. Here are just a few of the ways that couples are using lounges to add some flair to their event:

Sources: modernweddingshawaii.com via Sarah on Pinterest

Source: cdn.hostessblog.com via Dan & Christy on Pinterest

Source: heaven8240.com via Heaven on Pinterest

If you are looking for a vendor who carries either modern or vintage furniture in your area, shoot us a line! If you are in the Northern California area you can check out WeDo Designs Decor and Rental.  

Decor by WeDo Designs, photo by The530Bride

You're Invited ~ Teegarden Event Center Bridal Faire 4.11.13

The 530 Bride was invited to be a vendor in the first semi-annual bridal faire at the Teegarden House Event Center, Yuba City. We are excited to be a part of the event, and hope that guests will not only have a great time but also get an opportunity to tour the venue and get some face time with some of our area's premier vendors. Hope to see you all there!

Chico Wedding Weekend

If you are recently engaged or looking for great deals and information for your upcoming event, make sure to get your tickets to the upcoming Chico Wedding Weekend.  Swing by our booth for our show promotion and get a great deal on coordination services for your wedding.

You don’t want to miss out on your local bridal shows because this is where you will meet professional & talented vendors who specialize in weddings.  By walking through a bridal show, you will see exhibitor booths for caterers, photographers, wedding planners, DJ’s, wedding venues & more.  Taste samples of wedding cake and entrees like tri-tip & chicken. You will have the opportunity to save money with exclusive bridal show offers, and enter contests to win some sweet prizes.

Tips: Have a game plan on what vendors you still need to secure, to avoid becoming overwhelmed by all of the options. Ask your wedding planner, or do your own research on the vendors before the show so that you can identify what questions you have and you can narrow down which vendors you feel match your needs.  Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bag to hold all of your bridal show goodies & if possible have address labels printed to save you the trouble of handwriting your name and address on all of the contest entry forms!

Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico 11 to 3 pm

TICKET SALES: Tickets are on sale at http://www.chicoweddingweekend.com/get-online-tickets.php.

See you at the show!

Real Wedding at Yuba City Fairgrounds

When planning a large wedding couples might not think of the local fairgrounds, but considering the ample indoor space, parking, and on-site kitchen you may want to keep the fairgrounds in mind.  Besides, we haven't seen the Yuba City Fairgrounds look this cool in well, ever.  Our team assisted WeDo Designs with setting up for this 600+ wedding, and we heard it was quite the party!  Table settings, linens, decor, florals, glassware & flatware provided by WeDo Designs.  Congratulations to Navi & Raj  Kalkat![gallery columns="1" orderby="rand"]

For information about events & rentals at the fair grounds click here.

Open House at The Palms ~ Recap

Good times were had at The Palms' Open House and for those of you who couldn't join us, here is a recap!  The lush landscaping of The Palms set the mood with the beautiful fountains, waterfalls and koi fish.

WeDo Designs teamed up with Cambray Rose to create these lovely table settings!

Head Table Decor featuring Gold Chiavari Chairs by 530 Events

Mims Bakery Showed off their lovely Cake Design Steelhead BBQ Catering Company was a crowd pleaser with their delicious Tri-Tip, Ribs and Pulled Pork Tastings along with the pasta salad, green salad with citrus dressing, and baked beans; yum!

John the DJ got turned down the lights and turned up the music...

Stay tuned for futre Open House events at Local Wedding Venues so that you don't miss out on a great opportunity to not only take a tour but to also speak with local wedding professionals about the services they can provide for your upcoming event.

~Happy Planning~

Open House at The Palms!

Attention all engaged couples! Tomorrow night, Tuesday September 18th, The Palms in Chico will be hosting an open house from 6-8 pm. Check out this lovely venue offering both indoor and oudoor space for your big day.  Steelhead BBQ Co. is holding a tasting of their delicious food, WeDo Designs will showcase their beautiful decor and event rentals, and The 530 Bride will be there to talk about our Wedding Coordination Services as well. Plus, you will receive a 10% discount when you book with WeDo Designs tomorrow night!  Entry is open to all engaged couples & is absolutely free, so don’t miss out!

The Palms Pavilion 2947 Nord Avenue Chico, CA 95973

Chico Wedding Weekend ~2012

We saw a lot of new faces at the Chico Wedding Weekend, and we also saw some familiar faces of previous brides who are now helping their bridesmaids or maid of honor with their wedding!  Although it was a warm day, there was plenty to see and sample at this year's show.  Here are a few of our highlights from the event. Kendall adding some finishing touches to our booth Final Product

White Gown Wedding Invitations

WeDo Designs

The Idea Emporium

Park Ave Pub

Panighetti's Catering

Lovely Layers Cakery

Lakeside Pavilion K Stone Photography

Designer Canvas

Avalon Photography

Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo

Blush Catering

Little Red Hen

The French Door

Weddings North Valley

The 530 Bride Team!

Venue Tour We met with couples at the WeDo Designs showroom during the venue tour on August 19th.  Couples were able to view table top design, linens, decor and rental items including Chiavari Chairs.  We also gave mini consultations to those interested in coordination services for their event. Welcome to the Showroom

Table Top's

The Showroom

Linens

Grand Prize Drawing

Our Grand Prize Winner was Mike & Billie, they won an event for up to 50 people including linens, party rentals and coordination. More pictures to follow soon!

If you came to our booth during the show and would like to ask a few more questions, please contact us to book a complimentary one-on-one consultation.  We can answer any questions you have and give you a customized quote on the spot.  email us at info@the530bride.com or call (530) 988-8344.

Happy Planning!

Hunting for Deals?

Who doesn't like to save money? We know that is a silly question, so we will be offering big savings on our full service coordination package at this weekend's Bridal Show.  Remember Saturday, August 18th is the first day of the Chico Wedding Weekend, at Neighborhood Church from 11-3.  Sunday August 19th is the self-guided venue tour also from 11-3 pm. When you come to our booth and say hello, you can enter into our drawing for a number of fun prizes and pick up a flyer with information for our Open House on Sunday, August 19th.   Our grand prize is in collaboration with WeDo Designs and the winner will be drawn at the showroom at 2pm.

Want to improve your odds of winning? Look for the blue flyer that will be located at our booth, as well as WeDoDesign's Booth and you will get an additional entry into the drawing.

Okay now back to the prize... The winner of our grand prize will receive Decor and Coordination for any event of up to 50 people! Great for Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Intimate Weddings, Vow Renewals or even a Baby Shower.  This prize can be used towards a larger wedding as well.

Includes: ♥ Luxury Linens ♥Decor ♥Dishes (Flatware, Dinnerware & Stemware) ♥Event Coordination & Production

*Must be present to win*

Our showroom is located at 1616 Nord Avenue, Suite C in Chico.

   

Make sure to keep up with us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/The530Bride and WeDo Designs at www.Facebook.com/WeDo-Designs

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Applewhite!

Christine and Nick recently exchanged vows at the Arroyo Room on April 21st, 2012.  Here are some snapshots to enjoy while they are relaxing on their honeymoon in Puerto Rico.  Christine & Nick were featured as an engaged couple, and you can read about their engagement here.

Professional Photos coming soon! ____________________________________________________________ Venue The Arroyo Room Caterer Excaliber Catering Aisle Decor Flowers By Rachelle Manzanita Trees WeDo Designs Linens All Star Rents DJ Runaway DJ Wedding Cake Lovely Layers Cakery Wedding Dress Alterations  Milenas Tailoring Custom Designs Photo Booth Chico Photo & Video Planning Assistance The 530 Bride

Chiavari Chair Rentals

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Chiavari Chairs by 530 Events, featured with Decor by WeDo Designs & Cambray Rose Florist.

Chiavari Chairs are certainly the industry standard when it comes to rentals for an elegant event.  You will find them gracing the pages of the most popular bridal magazines.  These chairs are dynamic because they can stand alone or be paired with decorative cushions and sashes to match any theme or decor.

So where does the name "Chiavari" from? The Chiavari chair is named after the coastal Italian town of Chiavari from which the design of the chair originates. To read more on the evolution of the Chiavari Chair design, click here.

What are Chiavari Chairs Made of? Chiavari Chairs are very light weight and can be made from wood, resin, acryllic, aluminum or metal.  Our chairs are made from high quality, commercial grade hardwood.  A wood chiavari chair weighs approximately 11 pounds. The light weight makes chiavari chairs easy to transport and setup.

Do I need to add anything extra to the chairs? While these chairs can definitely stand alone, an additional way to compliment your theme is to simply add a sash or change your cushion color.  Contact us today to get started on your custom look!

Give us a call to come and see our beautiful Chiavari Chairs! (530) 988-8344 or email us at info@the530Bride.com

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The 530 Bride Visits the Chico Bridal Showcase

The Chico Bridal Showcase had a great turn out today, with crowds of local brides and grooms planning their wedding.  Many couples attended with their entourage of friends & family members.  Brides from Chico, Orland, Redding, Red Bluff, Corning, Gridley & other local areas came to book services with the areas premier vendors.  Photographers, caterers, bakeries, wedding venues, florists & event design, DJ's and many other specialty vendors were among the show exhibitors. Couples recieved raffle tickets to enter into the prize wheel, for chances to win everything from wedding packages, gift baskets, photography sessions, and more.  You can imagine the excitement when a bride learns she has won one of these great prizes! There were many bridesmaids & other wedding party members who attended with their bride-to-be and they were there to help with everything from holding the brides bag, writing her information on the various vendor drawing entry forms, & of course tasting cakes & catering samples!

Inspiration Lane offered brides the opporunity to see examples of decor and table-top design by vendors including Cambray Rose Florists, Dream Coordination Group (Salvagno's Event Designers), Jaz Events, Special Times Catering & WeDo Designs.  Nice Work Everyone! Lovely Layers Cakery

K Stone Photography

Top Tier Cake Design

I enjoyed meeting with vendors and saw a lot of new faces, brides really have so many wonderful & professional vendors to choose from for their wedding needs! Some of the other exhibitors included: Dustlight Wedding Videos          TreCreative Film & Video

Blue Sugar Cupcakes                  Dream Coordination Group

Snapshots Photobooth               Shared Travel

Tracy Lynn Photography        LeRoy's Video Productions

CLS Communications             The Arroyo Room

Reflective Images                   CARD Community Center

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company    WeDo Designs

Cyr Photography                     Heavenly Blue Fine Lingerie

The Collective Bride             Kinders BBQ

Lake Oroville Golf Club           Honker Bay Ranch

Always Elegant Bridal           Lisa's Flor Decor JB's Beverage & Bar               Roots Catering

Bon Voyage Travel             Anselmo Vineyards

Drozian Photography        As You Like It Weddings Cambray Rose Florist        J Kiendra Productions

Poise Photography            Chico Catering Company Your Perfect Day               The Palms

With over 90 vendors, I am sure I missed a few but they all have something great to offer! A special thanks to Weddings North Valley for their hospitality, and for more exhibitor information visit their website, www.weddingsnorthvalley.com

If you attended the bridal show, leave a comment about your favorite booth to enter into our drawing for a $50 Bed Bath & Beyond Gift Card!

WeDo Designs Showcase August 19th 2011

If you were one of the many brides who attended the WeDo Designs showcase at The Palms Pavilion, this will be a fun recap for you! If you weren't able to make it to the event we will let you know what you missed!  WeDo Designs offers affordable decor including luxury linens, centerpieces, dishes & flatware rentals, chair covers, uplighting, wall paneling and more.  For brides still in their planning stages, visiting a showroom that displays many different colors, textures, table settings and centerpieces will give you an idea of what you are drawn to. When guests arrived at the showcase they signed up to be entered into a drawing for luxury linens for up to 100 guests, provided by WeDo Designs.  There were also photo albums full of beautiful photos of designs and decor by WeDo Designs, that really shows the creativity and versatility of this company.  Guests enjoyed tasty treats by Bacio Catering and some refreshing punch provided by Holiday Inn.

Peacock feathers and deep blue tones grabbed the attention of guests right away! Every inch of the room had something interesting for your eyes, and I couldn't count how many times I heard brides say "Oh, I love that!"

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When it comes to linens, WeDo Designs carrries a multitude of colors and textures that can fit perfectly with any decor and color scheme.  One lucky showcase guest will win a set of luxury linens for up to 100 guests for their bridal shower or other event, so ladies and gentlemen make sure to stop by WeDo Design's Facebook page tomorrow evening at 5pm to find out who won! (Click here to visit the WeDo Designs Facebook page.)  The 530 Bride will keep you posted on other local events, and other chances to win great prizes and services.

Which table setting was your favorite? Let us know by leaving a comment here!

Mark Your Calendars ~ WeDo Designs Showcase at The Palms on August 19th

We Do Designs is opening their showroom to you, and you won't want to miss out on seeing their beautiful work.  You will see a great mix of colors, textures and centerpieces that can complete your theme for Weddings, Bridal Showers, Corporate Events and more.

But wait, it gets better! Attend the event and you will have a chance to win a full set of linens for your event for up to 100 people.  Who could pass that up?  Contact WeDo Designs with any questions and we hope to see you there!