Teresa & Joseph - Winter Wedding at Los Robles Greens

After a full week of rain prior to Teresa and Joseph’s big day, their December wedding was beautiful with stunning daytime weather. Although it got chilly at night, Los Robles Greens offers a tent of their entire lawn space to their December couples! Primrose and Petals did an amazing job utilizing flowers with the Winter colors. They were stunning pops of green and red, but also a subtle mix of other Winter colors, as you can see in the photos above.

Jamison Events truly had such an incredible opportunity to work with some of the best vendors, including the amazing Christine Skari (who I totally didn’t fangirl over *wink wink*) and Jana and Co Hair & Makeup. Everyone was even able to enjoy yummy Churros by Sunset Churros. I often crave their vanilla ice cream and cinnamon churros combo! And Bouquet Sound ensured they danced the night away.

Brie + Stephen: A Telltale, Chic Wedding in the Garden

Enjoy this real, multi-colored wedding inspiration of Brie + Stephen! If you like any of the ideas, pin anything to your very own Pinterest board!

the super awesome vendors:

Photography @bairlymedia

Venue @eventslrg

Videography @vue_visuals

DJ @vdk.djs

"Rooted in Love" an American/Sri Lanken Fusion Wedding - Kasuni & Mike

When a couple comes to us, looking to celebrate their multicultural roots — we are always so excited to design & honor them in a way that makes their wedding day feel authentic and custom. When we met Kasuni and Mike, we committed to creating a vision for their wedding that met every Sri Laken & American tradition they desired (which you’ll find out along the story!)

A creative way that we infused the Sri Laken & American cultures was by weaving TWO separate ceremonies into the couple’s timeline. Rather than fuse both together or take away any significance from the 1 type of ceremony — having two ceremonies ended up being so wonderful for not only the couple, but their guests too!

Ceremony 1: Sri Lanken

The couple were first dressed in Sri Laken style attire that has the bride in all gold that flowed down the aisle and the groom in gold with burgundy pants and a sash. For this processional, the Bride and her family were escorted down the aisle by a traditional Sri Lanken drum line. Swipe through the gallery to see these incredible moments, captured by Anokiart Photography (one of Jamison’s favorite photographers).

In order to execute a easygoing flow between the ceremonies, we initiated a break between the two ceremonies and served Lavender Tea to the guests while the couple changed into Western wedding attire.

Ceremony 2: Western-American

The bride changed into a form-fitting satin gown with lace covering the bodice, hips, and train. And the groom changed into a deep blue suit with a pale pink tie. And the processional consisted of bridesmaids in teal blue, and groomsmen in the same dark blue suit as the groom.

The Reception

After both ceremonies ended, the couple took family & bridal party photos while guests enjoyed a brief cocktail hour before gathering in the Spanish Hills ballroom for reception. A grand entrance took place with the bridal party (still wearing the Western attire) including a fun Sri-Laken inspired dance to entertain the guests. Kasuni and Mike then enjoyed a romantic first dance, followed by dinner, and speeches.

As the dance floor opened, the guests enjoyed dancing and an adorable mini donut bar by Lil Sweet Somethings while the bride & groom cut their cake. And the rest of the night was fun and blissfully romantic. Congratulations to Kasuni & Mike!!

Overall, we got to work with amazing vendors including Alona, from Anokiart Photography (one of Jamison’s favorites):

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasnova
Photographer @anokiart_photography
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @luonglastingteam
Florist @primroseandpetals
Thath Jith Dance @thathjith
Videography @sohi.productions
Cake @sugarlabbakeshop
Donuts @lilsweetsomethings
Cappuccino @cappexpress

Indoor vs Outdoor Weddings: Let’s Hear the PROS & CONS!

So, you’re trying to decide if you want to have an indoor or outdoor wedding or maybe you haven’t considered ALL the factors yet. How do you choose? This is actually one of the biggest decisions you have to make when deciding on a wedding venue.

For continued support on finding your wedding venue, here is Top 10 Things to Consider BEFORE booking your Wedding Venue.

Whether you see yourselves getting married in a lush backyard garden or exquisite ballroom, when it comes down to making hard decision like this…it’s time to pull out a good, old fashioned PROS + CONS list!

Indoor

Pro: Weather worries, no problem!

No matter what season your wedding is, indoor weddings will put your mind at ease about undesirable weather. From a little light breeze to a rainy forecast, indoor venues ensure your festivities will go on and your guests will be comfortable.

Con: Extra Costs

Indoor weddings tend to have a higher price tag than other outdoor locations. This is because there is more space to fill with décor and additional luxuries such as bridal & groom suites, restrooms, and lounge areas — these accommodable features will cost you some extra cash.

Pro: Design Opportunities

Your event design options are seemingly endless as long as you follow your venue's regulations. Indoor venues have lots of blank walls and ceilings tp create the perfect backdrops with cute decorations, and you’ll find some some already furnished! And you definitely don't need to worry about the wind knocking over your centerpieces or blowing our your reception candles.

Con: Photo/Video Lighting

If you choose an indoor wedding venue, then make sure your photographer AND videographer know how to capture an indoor event. Indoor photos generally aren’t bright & airy, like outdoor venues unless your venue has indoor + outdoor selections, so ensure your photographer/videographer has some specialty shooting indoors.

Pro: Intimate & Cozy

Indoor weddings gather all of your guests into one room for a more enclosed, cozy feel. There will be much less external distractions such as overhead airplanes, car horns, etc. to interrupt your ceremony & toasts.

Now that you’ve read our PROS & CONS list for indoor venues, for our more adventurous couples — take a look at the outdoor venue list!

Outdoor

Pro: Gorgeous views & scenery.

You want that bright & airy, open space look for your wedding? Choose an outdoor venue where there’s plenty of natural lighting for photos, cost effective natural beauty, and a pretty backdrop for all your events.

Con: Unpredictable Nature

Remember, an outdoor wedding has beautiful sights, but you can’t control nature. Bugs will inevitably crash your outdoor wedding and although you can’t fully prepare for undesirable weather or nature conditions, you can make preparations in advance! This includes purchasing a tent, heaters, using heavier materials (less paper), LED candles, and any backups you can think of.

Pro: No Space Constraints

More space can prove to be very family friendly to couples who want to invite a larger number of guests. You also have more space to design creatively and create an epic event.

Con: Rental Costs

Generally, outdoor wedding venues come as a clean slate. Yes, there is plenty of natural beauty, but because you want to PREPARE and protect against the natural elements, this can set you back thousands of dollars (tents generally being the costly item). And depending on your venue, you may need to spend extra cash on items such as portable restrooms, a dance floor, tables, chairs, and lighting.

Pro: Family Friendly Atmosphere

While some couples may not choose to invite children, an outdoor setting welcomes these little ones. Children will have plenty of space to run around, which will hopefully maintain their wild energy and keep tantrums to a minimum. And lawn games can be a fun purchase to keep the little ones (and adults!) occupied.

Still unsure?

Ultimately, your decision between an indoor vs. outdoor wedding venue will be control. Scroll back over the two lists. The type A bride who might be reading this will lean towards an indoor venue, because it allows you to hold the reigns on your big day with ease. However, if nature is your second home — an outdoor venue would serve your desires best.

And who knows — after doing a bit of venue searching you may find one you love that has a hybrid (indoor + outdoor spaces for use)!

Jina & Kevin: A Fairytale Wedding at Los Robles Greens

When the wedding is SO sweet, there's not a dry eye when the bride comes down the aisle. This fairytale wedding romance is one for the books!

If I had to say anything about J & K, they were such an adorable couple who focused the day around their family. Not only were they good people, but I absolutely loved the springtime blush and white tones for their color palette.

On their wedding day, both the bride and the groom had the best time getting ready with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. And when it came time for the first look, the groom (Kevin) got emotional seeing his bride for the first time. Not even I could hold back the flood of emotion this gave me! When it came time for the ceremony, each person walked gracefully down the aisle and the bride entered to the song “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle. The entire crowd, including vendors were teary eyed until they said “I do!”

We had the best vendors at this wedding, including Katie Jane Photography (who I got to work with TWICE in one week). The reception was equally beautiful with classic wedding vibes. Yamaguchi Flowers outdid themselves with stunning florals throughout the wedding, which the guests admired thoughtfully. And entertaining the night was Bouquet Sound (an incredible DJ & Emcee). The night was filled with sweet memories & fun as Subzero Ice Cream provided a late night snack of their specialty liquid nitrogen ice cream!

And overall, this wedding couldn’t have been more perfect & we will remember the sweetness of this wedding for a lifetime. A huge thank you to all of these vendors:

Venue @eventslrg
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @trombettatania
Photographer @katiejphoto
Video @matrimonyfilms
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @beautybykellytran
Florist @yamaguchisn
Cake @sugarlabbakes
Photobooth @sspsuperfunphotobooth
Ice Cream @subzero_simi_valley
Dress @bellaposawedding
Suite @suitsupply

4th of July, America Themed Wedding

While I hope you all enjoyed your Fourth of July celebrations yesterday, this holiday inspired us to create a wedding theme out of it! We were thinking of all of the patriotic, USA loving folk who want a wedding so UNIQUE, without being too “trendy” or “cheesy.”

And you don’t just have to have your wedding on 4th of July to use this idea, we feel this Independence Day theme could compliment ANY wedding in July, so we hope you get a kick out of this:

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Taking a Tour of Hummingbird Nest Ranch!

With FOUR incredible main venues on the Hummingbird Nest Ranch property, the Jamison Events team couldn’t pass up the chance to tour this wedding venue site! With Ariel, from Magnolia West Photography, able to capture the incredible tour moments — here’s what we discovered, so you don’t have to.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch is one of Simi Valley’s best kept secrets AND a spectacular site for special events including weddings, private parties, movie/tv and photo shoots…

This extraordinary property has “an exquisite main villa with regal Spanish architecture and décor, a gorgeous array of outdoor spaces perfect for ceremonies, receptions and private events, giving guests a feeling of unsurpassed warmth and luxury.”

We had a full touring day ahead of us, so we took a golf cart around the venue with the welcoming representatives from Hummingbird Nest Ranch. As we visited each of the 4 wedding venue locations, the sales rep was able to show us incredible inspiration photos of how to use each space. Scroll down below to see each of the four sites!

1. The Villas

This venue site is located in front of the main house, with a gorgeous courtyard and rippling fountain in the center. Lush plants fill the empty space and bring life to this location. If you love this location, you can find inspiration photos HERE. This wedding spot is also right by where the couple and guests can book villas for the entire weekend!

2. The Sitting Bull

From the Villas, we took a golf cart to this beautiful Italian courtyard space with olive trees and brick walls. This space reminded me of an Italian piazza, which can perfectly fit a luxurious cocktail hour. You will find lush green bushes and trees as well, with a lovely blue pool for admiring OR a post-wedding dip! Find wedding inspiration photos for the Sitting Bull HERE.

3. The Main Barn

The main barn is a breathtaking, high ceiling space that is perfect for a romantic or country style. We were so impressed by how large the indoor space was; 300 horses could have fit! You can fill this space with a laid-back vibe or elevate the space with drapery and and pops of greenery. While the indoor space is lovely, you can also host a wedding on the outdoor space on the lake & lawn area. Find wedding inspiration photos HERE.

4. Q Vineyards by Hummingbird

Q Vineyards is the all inclusive venue, in conjunction with Command Performance catering. This location has a helicopter pad, and a barn with twinkle lights inside. Keep an eye out in August for a styled shoot COMING SOON, with all wedding inspiration on how to use this event space!

After touring each STUNNING location, here are few things to know if you book the Hummingbird Nest Ranch for your wedding:

Wedding Planning Tips & Things to Know

1. There are some wonderful accommodations such as: 24-hour rental of the event space, bridal party dressing suite, dumpsters on site for vendor trash disposal, restrooms & restroom attendants.

2. You will find the most beautiful onsite villas to rent for guests and/or the bride & groom! You can rent them for the entire weekend, plus, they are affordable! (Q Vineyard does not include overnight stay)

3. Hummingbird Nest offers a list of exclusive catering companies from which events are required to select their catering vendor. They offer many diverse caterers, with many ethnic and Kosher options.

4. If you need wedding transportation, their vendor Performance Limo LA by Scott Rouge (transportation is required at Q Vineyards).

5. This venue requires security and valet (which is always a great addition to your wedding), through exclusive companies, to be contracted separately at an additional cost.

6. Lastly, the cost of this venue is determined specific to each wedding. Everyone has different budgets, but expect to spend a minimum of $70,000 for most Villa or Sitting Bull weddings. For Q Vineyard weddings, expect to spend a minimum of $40,000.

Check out the Hummingbird Nest Ranch website for more info! And follow on insta: @hummingbirdnestevents

Ariel Nuñez

AND This entire blog wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Ariel, at Magnolia West Photography’s stunning photos of the Hummingbird Nest Ranch! She will be joining Jamison Events on quite a few more venue tours adventures this year so look out for that too! You can find her socials, website, and more HERE to learn more about her.

Emma and Kevin's Colorful Garden Wedding: Los Robles Greens

Designing Emma and Kevin’s wedding was a flurry of colorful fun! They had a beautiful floral vision carried out through Vibe Florals, if you happen to know this recognized florist. Their colorful palette fit well into the Los Robles Greens garden venue. We even brought in a dramatic black color with the Bridesmaids dresses, linens and Groomsmen attire. 

The Wedding Day

Emma was probably the most joyful brides I’ve ever met. She had a bright smile on the entire wedding day. Her first look with her Bridesmaids was even one of the sweetest, bringing almost everyone in the room to tears. Check out the most adorable bridesmaid photos below:

To bring in their Jewish faith, Emma and Kevin held a traditional Jewish ceremony, celebrating with a traditional Ketubah signing. After the ceremony moved along and photos were taken with family & friends, the guests made their way to the seating cards.

These were my FAVORITE seating cards! Emma and Kevin set up small, plant favors with the guests’ first & last names and table number.

And while the guests mingled during cocktail hour, Jamison Events helped allocate extra space in the wedding timeline for the Couple to sneak away for trail photos. Not every couple that hosts their venue at Los Robles Greens does this, so use this fun trick for a unique addition to your wedding photos (shown below):

And it ended with a grand sparkler exit & amazing desserts by Sweet Art Bakeshop!!

Overall, it was such a joy getting to plan & coordinate Emma and Kevin’s Colorful Garden Wedding. Here are all of the lovely vendors involved in their special day.

Venue @eventslrg
Photography @elizabeth.victoria.photography
DJ @djsotaentertainment
Planning @jamisonevents
Beauty @blissbridalbeauty
Cake @sweetartbakeshop
Photobooth @soireephotoboothco
Florals @vibe_florals
Dress @lazarobridal

Katie & Ryan - Riviera Mansion Wedding in Santa Barbara

This couple’s wedding was held at one of my favorite venues, the Riviera Mansion! However, when Katie and Ryan booked Jamison Events, they originally had a venue set in Santa Barbara at a private estate. Due to the pandemic, that option fell through, so they had to find a new venue and Riviera Mansion ended up being the perfect option for their big day!

The Riviera Mansion has a historic, castle-like vibe, so the décor & design the couple had Jamison Events help create was a mix of modern set in a charming private estate venue. It translated beautifully.

My favorite part of the décor aspect was the Ghost Chiavari Chairs. Oh gosh—and I personally had not worked with Chiavari Chairs as a ghost chair before, so I was really excited about it!! In searching for these special chairs, I found Three Little Birds Event Rentals and we were a match made in heaven. Such a great company to work with- we now have several weddings in the further together. 

Another fun design idea Katie wanted was a champagne wall — we did a unique spin on a champagne wall, by adding a place card in each glass. This was a nice way to offer a glass of champagne and have guests find their seats. 

One note we did run into- anytime a slight breeze would hit, the cards would fly off. Ha! So we did ALL we could to make sure it looked picture perfect for guests when it was time to reveal the champagne wall. 

Events from the BIG DAY —

Katie and Ryan did something extra special during their first look, they each read their own personal vows to each other. This was an intimate moment with just the two of them and it made it extra special. 

Then Katie and Ryan had their Ceremony on the Lawn, as you can see from these photos below.

And while guests were enjoying Cocktail hour and Dinner, we worked hard to flip the Lawn for the dancing portion of the night!

For the reception & dancing, Katie had a stunning dress-change so she was comfortable to dance the night away. Her caped short dress was literally stunning!!

Ashley & Andrew - Candle Lit, Romantic Franciscan Gardens Wedding

Tucked away in the heart of San Juan Capistrano is the beautiful San Franciscan Gardens. This venue is a LITERAL romantic hideaway wedding venue with historic charm. From the elegant wooden gates to the flourishing fountain, this garden is blossoming with opportunity!

The lucky couple who I got to work with were Ashley and Andrew, who originally booked me at their venue in Ventura County. However, after the pandemic shut downs, they decided to get married closer to home in Orange County.

I have to say, it was my first chance to work at the Franciscan Gardens and I’m obsessed!

Also, I got to work in tandem with 24 Carrot Catering for the first time; a delicious, elevated catering company located in Costa Mesa. They are known for luxury events within LA and they did not disappoint! Professional, easy to work with and on top of everything!

On the big day, Ashley and Andrew did their first look at the Mission, which I highly recommend to any couples having their wedding at the Franciscan Gardens. It was an easy walking distance from the venue.

The entire event was candle lit, romantic, luxury and fun! Everyone could feel the bliss and romance that Jamison Events dreamed up for this special couple. You could say the design was pulled straight from a romantic novel. And their guests danced the night away.

A HUGE thank you to these people & vendors, because without them, none of this would be possible!

Amazing vendors included-
Venue @franciscangardens
Planning @jamisonevents
Photography @karareynoldsphoto
Catering @24carrotscatering
Florals @jlfloralboutique
DJ @djcavemanla
Cake @serranoscakes
Churros @jrschurros
Beauty @beautybylex_xoxo