Ayde & Luis at the Historic Mission Inn

Ayde & Luis were married at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside on September 29, 2012.  Ayde had eight Bridesmaids, three Jr Bridesmaids, and a Flower Girl!  I loved all the bouquets!! 

Janie & Louis at the Historic Mission Inn

Janie & Louis were married at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside on August 25, 2012.  The custom linens and chair covers provided by Elegant Designs Specialty Linens transformed the Music Room!  I loved the bright Kissing Ball hanging in front of the Chapel doors.  Smaller matching ones, with the bride's added butterflies, adorned the chair inside the Chapel. 

Kimmy & Ryan at Eagle Glen

Kimmy & Ryan were married at St Peter St Paul Catholic Church in Alta Loma on June 23, 2012.  Their reception followed at Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona.  I had already done Kimmy's brother's wedding, along with her best friend's.  So, I was definitely looking forward to this one!  Kimmy knew she wanted a Peacock Theme from the very beginning.  From the colors, to the feathers, to the crystal accents, it all came together beautifully! 

Kelly & Joe Reception at the Historic Mission Inn

Kelly & Joe were married November 7, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Riverside with their Reception in the Music Room at the Mission Inn in Riverside. With Kelly & Joe living in Virginia, a lot of the wedding was planned via mail & email! With the help of Mary Jo Gallegos of An Affaire of the Heart the evening could not have turned out better!

I received the following email the day after the wedding...

Hi Heather,I just wanted to send a quick note to say THANK YOU for the GORGEOUS flowers on Saturday. From the bouquets, the pew bows, the alter arrangements to the centerpieces, everything was simply beautiful. You read my mind and made my dreams reality and I can't begin to thank you enough. We've seen some of Curtis' photos and the flowers just pop off the page. LOVE THEM!! I could go on, but I'll spare you my post-wedding mushiness. We're off to our honeymoon now, but I just couldn't leave without saying thank you. You rock - thank you!!Take care,Kelly

Coral & Khanh at the Historic Mission Inn

Coral & Khanh were married October 24, 2009 at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside. Coral had seen our work at one of the Bridal Open Houses at the Mission Inn, so she knew exactly what she wanted her bouquets to look like. Bouquet that are entirely made of Cymbidium Orchids are usually for the bride. But, in this case she wanted them for all of her girls! To make Coral's stand out, hers was made with Green Cymbidiums and Purple Lisianthus. This color combination turned out fantastic! Inside the glass vases of the high centerpieces, we placed Lucky Bamboo with Curly Willow accented with Dendrobium Orchid blooms! The Chocolate Brown Manzanita Tree for the place card table was accented with Dendrobium Orchids and Chinese Lanterns.

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!

Sandra & Jason at the Mission Inn

Sandra & Jason were married March 14, 2009 at the Historic Mission Inn. Sandra's favorite color is purple, so it was her obvious choice for her main wedding color! With burgundy as a complementing color, this wedding was stunning! This picture of Sandra's bouquet, does not do it justice! Purple flowers of Lisianthus, Tulips, Sweet Peas, Alstroemeria, and Stock, were accented with Burgundy & White Roses. The bridesmaids carried and even combination of the Purple & Burgundy. The Altar was filled with assorted pillar candles that gave a beautiful and romantic glow to this already amazing Chapel! The guest tables in the Spanish Art Gallery featured an Organza Overlay in Eggplant. The centerpieces consisted of a center arrangement of Burgundy Carnations surrounded by Martini Glasses that were filled with Red acrylic rocks, a submersible Red light, and Purple flowers.

Veronica & Brigham at Claremont Presbyterian Church

Veronica & Brigham were married May 16, 2008 at Claremont Presbyterian Church. Veronica carried a hand tied bouquet of White Roses, Freesia, Lisianthus, Stock, "Schwarzwalder" Callas, and a mixed green collar of Lemon Leaf and Camelia Leaves. The bridesmaids' bouquets of Lemon & Camelia Leaves accented with Dark Blue Delphinium, Purple Lisianthus, and White Sweet Peas were a nice contrast against the Eggplant color dresses. Veronica & Brigham's reception was held in the Music Room at the Mission Inn. The centerpieces were different size cylinder vases with submerged flowers of Stock, Dendrobium Orchids, and Delphinium. A white floating candle and scattered Lemon Leaves completed the look. The classic head table had a beautiful full arrangement in their wedding colors with Gladiolus, Stock, Bells of Ireland, Delphinium, Lisianthus, Asiatic Lilies, Alstroemeria, and Dendrobium Orchids.