Hi, Danielle and Rose,
Well...the dust has settled and I've finally managed to sort and store all the wedding décor for the next time. Hopefully not for another 5+ years though because I'm too old to plan another one before then! I can't begin to thank you and Rose for all the things you did to make Sierra and Steven's wedding such a special day - especially considering the tremendous challenges we faced due to the weather.
Sierra and Steven's most cherished desire was to have the ceremony itself at the vineyard, even if that meant they would be married in the midst of rain and thunderstorms. Fortunately they were blessed to have an amazing and unexpected break in the weather. A break that lasted long enough for the wedding ceremony to take place at the vineyard and to make it possible for them to have a very tender and intimate "first look" in the place Sierra fell in love with when she first saw your family's vineyard. They were overjoyed to be able to spend the afternoon capturing the essence and beautiful setting of the vineyard in their before, during, and after ceremony pictures. It just melted their hearts because it was exactly what they wanted!
Our family and friends continue to give us amazing feedback about the vineyard's enchanting setting and the great service you and your team provided in locating an alternate location for the reception since we knew the break in the weather would not last throughout the evening. Even though we would have loved to have the entire event at the vineyard, all of those involved in planning the wedding, and most importantly the bride and groom, couldn't have been any happier with the guidance and undeniable patience you showed in helping move the reception for the safety and comfort of our guests. An especially big "thank you" and hug to Rose for all the behind the scenes work and details she took care of preparing the reception venue while we were at the ceremony venue.
I was very impressed with you and your staff's expertise and ability to have such a tremendous calming effect during what could have been a very anxious and stressful time. Danielle, from the first day we met you and Rose, it was very noticeable and clear to all of us that your main concern is in doing whatever is necessary to both enhance and ensure the bride and groom have the most unforgettable and memorable experience they could want or hope for. This speaks very highly of your dedication and enthusiasm for what you do and why you do it so well.
I truly hope to have an opportunity (or an excuse) to stop by and see you again. I will be sure to share photos with you as soon as they are available but I didn't want to wait any longer in expressing our gratitude and appreciation for all you did!
Once again, thank you ever so much for helping Sierra and Steven, as well as our family and friends, create and experience such fond and unforgettable memories.
Take care and give yourself a big hug for me,
~Mary read more