Napa Valley Wedding by Jose Villa + Rosemary Special Events
For anyone that is a regular SMP reader you know that I am a total sucker for two things…perfect white weddings and anything Jose Villa. So what do you get when you put those two little numbers together? You get a very happy blogger who just happens to be dorking out on many different levels…from squeals of glee, to wedding butterflies, to maybe even a high kick or two. Or three. You get a dancing, twirling, whirling, counting-my-lucky-stars-to-have-the-best-job-on-the-planet blogger who can’t wait to share all of the Jose Villa gorgeousness with you. Designed by the crazy talented Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Special Events…this little wedding just might be what heaven looks like. Oh and not to fret, we’ve got a buying guide coming up for all of you crafty DIY and budget brides out there. Click here to see the whole shebang!
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From Rosemary Special Events… From my first meeting with Lauren & Joe when we met to scout out venues in the Napa Valley, I just knew working with them would be a pleasure… they are such a great couple… so much fun and sweet! They wanted a simple, elegant celebration that featured the beauty of Napa Valley… classic and natural with just a touch of modern style.
They decided on Holy Family Mission, a charming and historic Catholic church built in 1912 set in the midst of the vineyards in Rutherford. For the reception they selected the Calistoga Ranch, a beautiful 48-room resort tucked in a private canyon just outside the town of Calistoga.
The wedding took place over Memorial Day weekend. Lauren wanted the wedding day to feel bright, summery and natural so we chose a palette of white and taupe with subtle green accents to keep it light and airy. We had a little weather scare with rain leading up to the wedding but in the final days the weather miraculously turned and they enjoyed temperatures in the mid-80s all weekend.
The traditional ceremony was intimate, simple and gorgeous. Lauren’s parish priest flew up from San Diego to perform the ceremony. Lauren looked absolutely stunning in an ivory, strapless Vera Wang gown. She carried a white bouquet of peonies, hydrangeas and garden roses that was finished with a vintage silk ribbon that her mother had found on a trip to France. Her bridesmaids wore full-length Kirstie Kelly dresses in a blush tone and the men looked very handsome in classic black tuxedos. Bunches of simple white hydrangea behind the altar and on the pews were the perfect accent to the gorgeous wood beamed ceilings and hand painted walls of church. A vintage lace French altar cloth given to the couple by Lauren’s mom graced the altar.
After the ceremony, guests were transported by shuttle up to Calistoga Ranch where they mingled over cocktails, sampled delicious bites of Calistoga Ranch’s spectacular cuisine and took in the 180-degree view of the surrounding lake and canyon. Designer, Nicole Sillapere blew everyone away with her absolutely stunning florals and event décor. In order for guests to savor every moment of sunlight and the natural surroundings, dinner was served under a soft and beautiful white Raj Tent with open sides. Nicole kept it clean and modern with contemporary white chairs, a mix of square, round and long tables with crisp white linens. Fluffy white peonies, Star of Bethlehem, lily of the valley, white tulips and white hydrangea were grouped separately in mixed sizes of white and glass vessels. The programs, escort cards, menus and place cards were gorgeous… each finished with taupe custom stitching. Place settings were accented with a taupe woven ribbon and a single gardenia leaf.
Guests enjoyed a delicious 3-course meal and listened to jazz standards performed by Ever Music Group. Once the sun went down and it started to get chilly, we ushered everyone into an underground wine cave that had been transformed into a chic, candlelit lounge for dancing. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Joe, a really talented singer/songwriter surprised Lauren with an original song he had written for her…. it was very romantic! They had a blast dancing the rest of the night to the sounds of DJ Goyo and enjoyed the chocolate wedding cake created by the pastry chef at Calistoga Ranch. It was such a fun and romantic celebration for such a fabulous couple. Congratulations Lauren and Joe!
Wedding Photography: Jose Villa / Wedding Gown (silver belt): Ivy & Aster, Sweet Pea/ Wedding Invitations: Tiny Pine Press / Other Paper Goods: Mira Aster / Event Planning: Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Special Events / Floral Design & Event Décor: Nicole Sillapere / Wedding Ceremony Location: Holy Family Mission, Rutherford, CA / Wedding Reception Location & Catering: Calistoga Ranch / Wedding Cake: Calistoga Ranch / Tent: Raj Tents / Hair & Makeup: Darcy Hunt & Elise Newman of Primped Napa Valley / Band: Ever Music Group / DJ: DJ Goyo of Uptempo Productions / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Bridesmaid Dresses: Kirstie Kelly / Film Work: Richard Photo
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37 Comments about “Napa Valley Wedding by Jose Villa + Rosemary Special Events”
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June 9, 2011 at 11:43 am
Love all white weddings! This wedding is a class act. I love the white chairs. Would you be able to advise which rental company provided those?
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June 9, 2011 at 11:48 am
The photographs look over processed, over exposed. you cant see any of the details in these shots. maybe a few photos would look cool but every one has the same look!? The car photo is nice though
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June 9, 2011 at 11:51 am
I think that white upon white upon white, all in the same shade, is hard to photograph beautifully...and from someone who looks at gorgeous weddings day in and day out, Jose nailed it. When you are planning a white wedding, it's ALL about the layering. Layering very similar details, flowers and decor elements to create a real impact so I wanted to show all of the images even with their similarities so that brides could really understand the subtle layers of an all pristine white wedding.
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June 9, 2011 at 11:58 am
lovely! so light and airy!! especially love that car :)
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June 9, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I think these photographs are absolutely beautiful! Napa is such a fantastic backdrop… everything about this wedding is lovely and romantic. (I love the car too!)
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June 9, 2011 at 12:19 pm
LOVE this! White weddings are seriously my fave and when shot by none other than Jose, I melt. What was life like before Jose? I don't even want to think about it...
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June 9, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Gorgeous. I love anything by Jose Villa. I love all-white weddings because it allows you to play with texture. So dreamlike and heavenly.
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June 9, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Sooooo Pretty!!!!
xo
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June 9, 2011 at 1:04 pm
anyone who has taken photo 101 would agree that many of these are overexposed. it achieves a look, but it does wash out the details. some people like the look, but there's no arguing that there are not intentionally blown out.
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June 9, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Such a "white cottage" theme
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June 9, 2011 at 1:41 pm
I love the car too! Does anyone know the make/model? And does anyone know where you can go to rent a vintage car like that? I'm trying to find one in Santa Barbara but haven't found anything in my Google searches. Thanks!
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June 9, 2011 at 1:44 pm
wow! Great job Rosemary Events and Jose Villa! this one is a stunner!
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June 9, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Love it! Nice photos and cool car!
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June 9, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Beautiful. I would love to know where the bridesmaid's dresses are from!
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June 9, 2011 at 3:08 pm
I can not get over how beautifully simple, elegant and delicately styled this wedding event is. I can never get enough of Jose Villa. He's taken an already beautiful event and turned the whole thing into a masterpiece watercolor painting.
I'm in LOVE with the tent & settings, the simple details, the beautiful couple and the bride's dress is perfect. Even the flower arrangement is delicately elegant. This wedding is a dream!
Just got married but think I already want to start planning an anniversary wedding and using Jose Villa for the renewal go-round.
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June 9, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Simple, fresh, elegant, and chic! Love the all white color theme!
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June 9, 2011 at 3:46 pm
I adore white weddings & this is no exception! I've pored over every last detail & my absolute favorite is the escort card table with the arrangements of different white flowers- stunning! Oh, & I love the car!
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June 9, 2011 at 4:05 pm
yay!! this is my wedding! @Summer - the bridesmaid dresses are Kirstie Kelly. They come in tons of different colors and styles.
i chose all white flowers in vases of different heights. i wanted all white with a little bit of green and different shapes and textures. I love rustic style, but i didn't want to go overboard, which is why i did the little clothespins on the escort card table and the coarse fabric for the cocktail tables. Rustic, but not too much. Let me know if you have any other questions!!
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June 9, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I LOVE the tent! It looks so intimate and cozy while being classy and elegant. Beautiful photographs as well!!
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June 9, 2011 at 6:37 pm
WOW, this wedding is amazing! I love all the white - it is such a beautiful, classic, tasteful color scheme!!
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June 9, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Two of my favorite Napa locations, Holy Family Mission church and Calistoga Ranch.
Good job in the event desing Rosemary!Robbin Montero
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June 10, 2011 at 12:37 am
Thanks all for the kind words about this wedding. I'm afraid I can't take all the credit. This was truly a collaboration between Designer Nicole Sillapere and myself with help from a great team of talented vendors. It was such a pleasure to create an amazing evening for such wonderful couple.
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June 10, 2011 at 2:54 am
Nice wedding flowers. Very elegant and cool. I also love that kind of arrangement, bought a slightly similar to that design on Flowers on Cashmere before.
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June 10, 2011 at 3:51 am
I am completely in love with this wedding!!!
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June 10, 2011 at 10:04 am
the lights in front of the tent is a great shot
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June 10, 2011 at 10:26 am
That beautiful car is a 1947 Packard Clipper provided by http://ccwinetours.com/ based in Napa.
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June 12, 2011 at 8:10 am
omg jose villa photography is out of this world!! Gorgeous wedding!
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