Heather & Danny at the Historic Mission Inn

Heather & Danny were married at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside on October 14, 2012.  After our initial meeting, Heather and I made changes by email or phone.  Out of town brides seem to be more and more common these days.  What did we ever to with the Internet!  I was glad to see her so excited and pleased with everything we did for her! 

Bridal Open House at the Historic Mission Inn

Sunday, September 30, 2012 was the Annual Bridal Open House at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside.  I had so much fun meeting so many new brides!  Current and a few past brides stopped by as well!  Always a good time! 

Alexis & Kurt at the Historic Mission Inn

Alexis & Kurt were married at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside on June 2, 2012.  After more than a year of planning Alexis' fairy tale wedding came true!  Linens provided by Elegant Designs Specialty Linens

Bridal Open House at the Historic Mission Inn January 10, 2010

The Historic Mission Inn in Riverside held it’s first Bridal Open House of the year on January 10. For the first time, they decided to give participating vendors a theme for the show. Our theme of Diamonds & Pearls was a HUGE success! Also for the first time, some of the Guest Rooms were also open for viewing. We had the pleasure of decorating these guest rooms along with the Galleria. We draped Ivory chiffon across the room from the chandeliers, along with hanging crystal balls adorned with fresh flowers. The high centerpieces were dripping with crystals that sparkled from the specialty lighting and many candles. The alternate centerpieces sat upon crystal containers that also sparkled from the many candles!

I met so many brides eager to start planning their dream wedding day! I look forward to speaking with you again soon!

Historic Mission Inn Tasting Night!

On September 21, 2009, the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside had their first Group Tasting Event! Brides and their families were invited to taste the many offerings that the Mission Inn has to offer. Along with the food and drinks, were specific vendors from the Mission Inn Preferred Vendor List to offer their services. This is a sample of what we showcased that evening!

Malinn & Angel at the Mission Inn

Malinn & Angel were married September 6, 2008 at the Historic Mission Inn. The reception was held in the Galleria Room. For a nice change a pace Malinn & Angel chose to have the tables set up "family style". There were four 32' tables with the dance floor in the center of the room. Thirteen assorted vases were filled with Light Pink Flowers. Gladious, Carnations, Tulips, Dahlias, and Gerbera Daisies were used to make each individual vase its own style.

Michele & Justin at the Mission Inn

Michele & Justin were married July 20, 2008 at the Mission Inn. Michele chose Yellow as her primary color, which in Summer, is one of my favorites! A Yellow Rose Kissing Ball hanging in the entrance of the Chapel created the theme for this wedding. The elevated centerpieces in Yellow flowers of Roses, Stock, Snap Dragons, Alstroemeria, Mums, Gerbera Daisies, and Dahlias were also used as decor on the altar of the Chapel. The low centerpieces of the same flowers, were done in a bouquet style then placed in a square vase wrapped in Curly Willow. Michele made large Kissing Balls in silk flowers that we hung from the chandeliers along with Ivory Chiffon. The Natural Wood Chiavari Chairs really made a difference in creating a Summer atmosphere to this wedding!

Roxane & Scott at the Mission Inn

Roxane & Scott were married May 17, 2008 at the Mission Inn in Riverside. Anyone who knows me, knows that my absolute favorite color is pink! So, I just love pink weddings! Roxane carried the sweetest bouquet of bi-color pink & white roses with Rhinestone accented White Calla Lilies. The bridesmaids in Chocolate dresses carried bouquets of Roses, Stock, Lisianthus, and Wax Flower in Soft Pinks. We kept the chapel very simple and just added a couple flower clusters on the front railing that was also used on the couple's sweetheart table. The Galleria Room's guest tables were decorated with Soft Pink & White centerpieces with Chocolate accents. We scattered loose rose petals on the cake table along with the bride's toss bouquet. The simple flower clusters were just enough to highlight the white wedding cake.

Christina & Scott at the Mission Inn

Christina & Scott were married April 12, 2008 at the Mission Inn. Christina carried a hand tied bouquet of White Miniature Calla Lilies surrounded by Green Cymbidium Orchids. The bridesmaids bouquets were Orange Calla Lilies surrounded by Green Cymbidium Orchids. Christina & Scott decided to keep the Chapel very simple with White Silk Rose Petals down the aisle and Votive Candles along the side walls. I always say that adding these votive candles gives a romantic feel to the Chapel for very little expense. The reception was held in the Galleria. The tables had Chocolate Organza Overlays and the Chocolate Satin Napkins were each given a White Dendrobium Bloom accent. The unique centerpieces were in Tall Cylinder Vases with Long Stem Calla Lilies, Chocolate Curly Willow, and Steel Grass. Also accenting the tables, were two 4" Bubble Bowls of White Hydrangea with Chocolate Curly Willow. Kirk from The Baker's Oven provided their white frosted cake with Chocolate Ribbon. We added the fresh flowers of Green Cymbidium Orchids and White & Green Dendrobium Orchids.