Your Best Wedding Reception In Gold Country, California
Your Best Wedding Reception In Gold Country, California
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You might be thinking that once you've planned your wedding ceremony, planning the reception will be a piece of wedding cake. As exciting as the process is, organizing the party portion of your wedding day requires a lot of planning. With plenty of vendors, venues, menu selections, seating arrangements, and décor ideas to choose from, the reception planning process requires attention to detail, and up-front preparation. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with our guide on having your best wedding reception in Gold Country, California. Keep reading for some of the best vendors in Gold Country and some tips to help you plan the perfect celebration of your love.
THE VOW GOLD COUNTRY
The Vow Gold Country Magazine was born of two local wedding industry businesswomen who saw a need for wedding inspiration in our picturesque area. The Vow strives to inspire people to host their special events, large or small, in our beautiful area of the world, the Gold Country in California.
Gold Country stretches from the beautiful granite cliffs of Yosemite to the stunning wine country region of Amador County, the mountain areas of Bear Valley and Sonora Pass, and the foothills and ranches of Jamestown.
The Vow Gold Country features the newest trends in Gold Country weddings and the trusted vendors who provide the highest caliber of work. We hope brides gain the knowledge to create their dream wedding on our pages!
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Your Best Wedding Reception In Gold Country
So you want to throw the best wedding reception your family and friends have ever seen? Well, you've come to the right place! While many people think a fantastic wedding reception just happens by chance, wedding coordinators (like Wildflower Event Co) know all too well that memorable wedding receptions are carefully curated and crafted. Here’s how to have the best wedding reception in Gold Country, California.
Wildflower Event Co - Coordinator
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Wildflower Event Co’s unique approach to weddings and receptions comes from an amazing team of three owners who each bring their own strengths and knowledge to every event. With over a decade of events and design under their belts, Wildflower can do it all.
They tell us, "With years of achieving great success working for multiple venues and companies, it is now time for us to shine. We jumped all in and created Wildflower Event Company, and are so excited to see what this journey brings us" - Wildflower Event Co
Wildflower Events Company specializes in wedding planning, design, coordination, and decor. Their design and planning packages are designed for couples who need help from start to finish. Beginning with an in-depth design meeting and ending with a full day of coordination that allows you to truly enjoy the process while the Wildflower Events Company handles all the essential details. They will be with you every step of the way!
If you've booked your venue and vendors but are having issues finalizing the day of coordination and design, then you want the Wildflower Events Company Design + Day Of Coordination package. This provides both design services and a detailed timeline for your wedding day. Through the Wildflower process, they will create a gorgeous and cohesive design for your wedding, assist you with booking any design-related vendors, and fully nail your day of vision. On the day of your wedding, they take over all coordination between vendors and guests so you can be fully present and have the best day of your life.
Have you picked your vendors and date but can't quite bring your complete vision and style to life? Wildflower Events Company will assist you in coordinating decor for your special day. Their team will find the perfect look and feel for you and your guests. From custom order decor to custom made pieces, Wildflower Events will advise you on venue layout, decor, centerpieces, floral accents, linens, lighting and much more.
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Standard Event Rentals - Wedding Rentals
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Standard Event Rentals is passionate about events and bringing your vision to life. Since 1984, their family-owned and operated company has collaborated with clients to create events ranging from high-end weddings to smaller affairs. They set high standards and offer an extensive selection of exemplary products and phenomenal service.
Standard Event Rentals has locations in the San Francisco/Bay Area and Central Valley/Sacramento, and they service clients throughout all of Northern California, anywhere from the South Bay to beautiful Wine Country.
How Standard Event Rentals Sets The Standard:
An Extensive Selection
They see the big picture right down to the finest details, offering a variety of tent styles to the intricate designs on their dinnerware. They know the importance of the first and last impression and have a fantastic selection of products to make each event its own unique experience.
Exemplary Products
Their products are in a class all by themselves, which allows Standard Event Rentals to bring your vision to life no matter the occasion.
Phenomenal Service
Standard Event Rentals is a very customer-focused and service-oriented rental company. They are happy when you’re happy, so they always bring their A-game.
Discover the extraordinary inventory that transforms your events, and elevates your occasion with Standard Event Rentals premium selections!
Sweet Lilacs Studio - Reception Floral Design
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What’s a wedding reception without beautiful tablescapes for your guests to enjoy? Susan and the team of Sweet Lilacs provide relaxed, airy, casual, and romantic florals for your wedding. Sweet Lilacs loves using texture and sweet fragrance to envelop brides in their bouquets.
They know that your guests will spend the most time, on your wedding day, at your reception. Your centerpieces and tablescapes will be front and center. So, you want to give your guests an unforgettable experience.
Have them oohing and ahhing over the beautiful florals that are sitting right in front of them! Your floral centerpieces go a long way to making a huge impact, so they should be a major focus for your wedding flowers budget. Sweet Lilac’s works with you on creating magical spaces where your guests can celebrate your love!
Susan and her team are passionate about providing the best work in floral art design for every event. Sweet Lilacs offers a strong attention to quality, detail, texture, color, space, balance, and unity.
Susan has been part of thousands of weddings and has been a florist for over 13 years. She loves a challenge! Sweet Lilacs always considers your venue when figuring out how to bring your dream florals to life. The style of your venue influences the flower choices for your reception.
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Lila and Sage - Full Service Catering
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At Lila and Sage, the goal is to provide excellence in everything they do to ensure that your day is stress-free, your event is beautiful, the service is phenomenal, and your menu is creative and delicious!
Lila and Sage provide full-service event production for large and small events (like your wedding), from food, drink, rental services, event coordination, and aesthetics. They strive to ensure that your event is as special and unique as you are as a couple.
Once your menu is selected the chef and team at Lila and Sage go to work orchestrating every detail with your vision in mind. The result is a culinary experience which will delight all of the senses; one of which you and your guests will savor forever.
They offer tastings for weddings of over 100 people after you have reserved your date.
From traditional to original, farm to table rustic to wine country chic, Lila and Sage will make your wedding day dreams come true.
Sounds and Entertainment - DJ/Entertainment
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DJ Jordan Clayton of Sounds and Entertainment believes finding the right DJ is one of the best investments for your event.
As a veteran wedding DJ, with over 13 years of experience, being the life of the party in the California Foothills, DJ Jordan doesn’t just have a playlist, and sit back and enjoy the night. He interacts with your guests throughout your entire wedding reception. He wants to be an integral part of making your day memorable. DJ Jordan wants your guests to remember your wedding celebration.
What Does Sounds and Entertainment specialize in?
Specializes in music
Keeping things moving
Getting people dancing
Helping with all the little details to make your event AMAZING!
Little Sipper Mobile Bar
You can tap into a good time anywhere with Little Sipper Mobile Bar! This beloved 1964 Little Dipper trailer that has been renovated into a custom mobile bar perfect for your wedding reception.
The vintage trailer is designed to service any event needing ice-cold drinks. As an added bonus, Little Sipper runs off of its own power source and can be towed to any location.
Little Sipper Mobile Bar comes equipped with 4 tap handles that can easily be customized with any beverage, including:
Beer
Wine
Seltzer
Mixers
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sparkling Water
With plenty of packages, you will love how your guests react when they see Little Sipper Mobile Bar at your wedding!
Outdoor furniture, shade & lighting, and wine tables available with rental of Little Sipper Mobile Bar.
So tap into the good time!
Powder Room Luxury Restroom Trailers
The Powder Room Luxury Restrooms provides luxury restroom trailers to pamper your guests. Their trailers offer water-flowing sinks, hands-free flushing toilets, and modern and stylish interiors. The luxury interiors provide heat or air conditioning to make sure your guests are comfortable no matter what time of year you get married.
The Powder Room Luxury Restrooms offers several different styles and trailers, including:
The Majestic - two-door, six-station luxury restroom
The Ritz - four-door, five-station luxury trailer has four private rooms
The VIP - ADA accessible bathroom and two more bathrooms for a total of 3 separate rooms to accommodate your guests
The Chic - two station luxury trailer is perfect for a smaller gathering
The Parlour - boasts comfortable seating, refinished floors, and countertops, as well as a refrigerator and warm water sink
The Powder Room Luxury Trailers are located in the Sierra Foothills of Amador County. This family owned and operated company, loves helping people make their events extra special from their customer service, to the products they offer, and their attention to details. The Powder Room Trailers are sure to impress your guests.
Simply Delish
Simply Delish wedding cakes and cupcakes are baked fresh (and never frozen). These desserts are carefully handcrafted, emphasizing the best combination of flavors and sophisticated presentation. Vonnie has over 40 years of baking experience. She knows that using natural ingredients such as sweet butter, cream, fresh strawberries, pineapple, raspberries, lemons, bananas, and pure Bourbon Madagascar vanilla beans in her cakes and cupcakes creates the most delicious flavors. She takes great pride in creating cakes and cupcakes that are a step above the rest!
Have a vision for your wedding cake? A theme? An off-the-wall idea? Make sure to bring your ideas or pictures of the cakes you're interested in to Simply Delish, and they will work to bring your vision to life.
Simply Delish wants to make your event as special as you are as a couple! Every cake is made from scratch, with a filling of your choice. The cost of cakes depends on the cake's style, design, and size.
5 Tips For An Amazing Wedding Reception
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1. Personalize The Space
Infuse your personality into your wedding reception decor. From custom signage to unique centerpieces and signature drinks, make your reception space reflect your unique love story. One of our favorites is when couples use engagement photos, but we also love seeing couples use cake toppers, centerpieces, and so much more to make the celebration of their love more personal.
2. Keep Guests Comfortable
The wedding day celebrates you as a couple, but your guests are important too. Many have traveled from near and far to celebrate. While you want your reception to showcase your personality and style, you should keep your guests as comfortable as possible.
We’ll just say, people have to pee. Ok, in all seriousness, when planning your wedding make sure that there are enough bathrooms. That’s where The Powder Room Luxury Trailers comes in! Also consider easy parking, and accessible routes from your ceremony to your reception (if they aren’t at the same venue).
3. The Food Should Be Incredible
Food is a big deal at a wedding reception. You also want to allow guests to easily access food through the reception. The truth is, there is no hiding bad food. Tasty food means great conversation, and great conversation makes for a great party. A great party means fantastic memories. The End.
Obviously, having a team of professional caterers is a must on a wedding day. Lila and Sage is a full service caterer with phenomenal food. They know how to make all the delicious food for you and your guests and serve it in a timely and professional manner.
4. You NEED a Professional DJ
A DJ does way more than just loading songs and hitting play. Professional DJs like DJ Jordan Clayton of Sounds and Entertainment have extraordinary skills, and the ability to read the crowd’s mood. They can transform a boring wedding party into an exciting and entertaining one!
Before the wedding, your DJ will most likely discuss the wedding plan with you, which includes your theme or the vibe of your wedding reception. Don’t underestimate the importance of proper event lighting for a wedding reception.
Want to know the best way to get your guests out on the dance floor? Play the songs they actually want to hear. This doesn’t mean giving up full control to Uncle Joe. Yes, I know you don’t want to dance to The Wobble or the Electric Slide. But, guess what? Your guests absolutely do. It’s a fact. Couples can allow their DJ to announce that they will take song requests. These requests can be for just a small amount of time, but I guarantee that your dance floor will fill quickly.
5. Get On The Dance Floor
Your guests want to celebrate with YOU and see you shake your booty on the dance floor. The dance floor always fills up quickly when the wedding couple is dancing. This doesn’t mean that you have to spend the entire wedding reception dancing. But, if you really want to celebrate, this is part of it.
Expert Vow Tip: If you want everyone to dance as soon as open dancing begins, have your DJ announce that everyone should come out to the dance floor for a big group photo. As soon as the photo is taken, play a fun song that will keep everyone on the dance floor!
Bonus Tips:
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Don’t Make Your Reception Too Long
The goal with this tip is to make your reception fun the whole time, without being so long that people end up waiting for it to end. The average wedding reception is 3 to 4.5 hours long. This generally allows plenty of time for dinner, special dances and toasts, and open dancing.
You may be wondering, what time should you begin and end your reception? It all depends on sunset and the time of year. When wedding planning, the first time you should set is the time your ceremony begins.
Alcohol At Your Reception
This is a bonus because you can ignore this tip if you would like. We’ve all been to many amazing receptions that didn’t include alcohol. BUT if it’s your thing, here are a few alcohol-related tips:
Create a signature cocktail for the bride and the groom. Name them something cute. Make them taste really different from each other so there’s something for everyone.
Consider your guests, what they like to drink, and how crazy you want the party to get
Near the end of the night, ask your DJ to announce the last call for the bar
Oh, and hire Little Sipper Mobil Bar if you want a unique and vintage mobile bar service!