Brittany & Rodney's 9-11 Wedding & Reception at the Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964 Semper Phi

When Brittany and Rodney came to the Jones Victorian Estate, Rodney, a marine, had two months before he was scheduled to ship out. Luckily, September 11th was available and they chose it to make their special day glamorous with a military tribute!

The Swordsmen welcoming Brittany to the Marine core with a swat on the butt! Semper Phi!

For the color scheme, Brittany loved peach, pink and gold. To make those colors "pop," we also added some blue/green succulents and green and white hydrangea. The end result: stunning!

Her arch was a whimsical display of grape vine draped with greens, dahlias, garden roses, hydrangea, succulents, AND artichokes! Artichokes gave a wonderful contrast to the delicacy of the dahlias and roses.

The bouquets! For the girls a burst of color, for Brittany, classic white, ivory, green, and blue finished with a golden locket.

The head table! A display of silver teapots, creamers, sugar boats, and more makes this table simply adorable!

Table Design started with our Silver Tea Pot's centerpieces, gold chiffon overlay, peach napkins and finished off with chocolate covered apples to provide a sweet treat!

Congratulations Brittany and Rodney!! Thank you for choosing the Jones Victorian Estate and Semper Phi! We wish you many, many years of happiness and a safe journey home Rodney!

Love,

Michelle & Erica

WHIMSICAL AND GREEN WAS THE THEME AT THE JONES VICTORIAN ESTATE! (714) 744-1608 Unique Site, Orange County Wedding site

Hi!

The mix of fresh picked greens, the textures and sizes of the cut stumps, the glow of amber votive candle holders, the freshness of real moss, the whimsical touches of homemade snails and mushrooms, the warm surprise of burlap table runners, the crisp brown guest napkin tied with twine with a spring of fresh rosemary, the elegance of tapered candles in green, amber and clear wine bottles and the creative wooden table numbers, all came together creating just the natural and green theme that was Denise and Jeff's wedding reception.

Since Denise and Jeff enjoy and collect quotes, she made wooden tags with their favorite quotes for each guest as favors. What was truly amazing, she made 100 tags each with a personalized quote!!!
"Marriage is not a noun, it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way ou love your partner every day." Barbara De Angelis
She painted Bride and Groom signs that we hung from their chairs. She even painted on an old door another special quote, welcoming the guests to her ceremony!!
"The purpose of our lives is to be happy" Dalai Lama
The creativity didn't stop at the tables!! Here, Denise made a beautiful twig, burlap seating chart. Each tag was pinned to the burlap covered board with rock topped pins!!!
This was a wonderful display of not only her craftsmanship but Jeff's too. After all, he cut the logs for the tables, cut the wood for our signs, added his special quotes to the mix, and

gave us the encouragement and added fun to really enjoy this process!! Well done!!

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies" Aristotle

Love,

Michelle

Cake Cutting at Its Finest!

Hi

See  Kallie and Nick's beautiful Cake...

See Kallie and Nick cut their cake...

                                               See Nick smash cake in Kallie's face...

See Kallie with cake on her face.
See Kallie armed with cake.
See Nick begging for mercy...

See Kallie smash cake in Nick's face.

See the happy cake couple!!

 I heard Nick was taking her on another special extended weekend of pampering and worshipping. 

Here's to the both of you. Thank you for being such great sports!!!
This is a perfect example of why I always have wet hand towels ready! :)

A special thank you to Brandi Barr Photography for capturing the "in action" cake cutting!!!
PRICELESS!!

Love,

Michelle Gregory
Stylist and Coordinator

the Jones Victorian Estate

The Picture of Your Gown!

Hi!

There are so many locations for those special photos of you and your Groom, here at the Jones Victorian Estate. 

There's one detail that is fun that I don't want you to forget. So please, add this to your photographers list of "must haves!" 

Photographs of your Gown!!

Talk with your photographer and see what she or he has in mind. Remember,  you also need a special hanger. Padded Satin hangers are my favorite!  

It's all in the presentation and this simple, little detail will matter later. 

 I thought you'd like to see where some of the photographers have hung the Gowns here!!

This Gown is hanging in our Bride's room's closet! The closet is hand painted with vintage accessories, included  shoes with real jewels! This shot is  one of my favorites! Well done Renee!

 Here, Michael of memoriesbymichael.com hung Denise's gown on a tree in the front courtyard and added her boots in the shot! The contrast is striking!

Erika's Gown was hung from the Estate's front door! (Another one of my favorites!) We teamed the Gown with the bridal bouquets for a beautiful vintage keepsake!

Kim and Jeray took this picture with the Vienna Gates in the background. The black scroll work on the gates accented the scroll work on the gown! 

Megan and Micah took this picture of Rachel's Gown from a high branch at the entrance of the property with the Vienna Gates open. Behind the Gown, the road to their future awaits! 

This photograph was another one by Memeoriesbymichael.com that I love.  I posted it because the gown   hung in the background has such softness and adds another dimension to  Denise's boots, her bridal bouquet and one of her tags (There was a special hand written quote on each tag  for all the guests). 

This is the same gown as above but this photograph is in color and shot from a straight on location. I still love it.

It's so much fun walking each Bride into her room on the day of the wedding. Here at the Estate, we allow the Brides to bring their gown (sometimes I pick it up!), their accessories, gift favors, toasting glasses and etc, the week of the wedding rather than the day of the wedding. In that way, when she arrives everything is here and organized for her! The expression of seeing  her gown hanging in the closet  ready for her day is priceless! It's those moments that set the stage for the rest of the afternoon!

Enjoy your day with us  at the Jones Victorian Estate.
Love,
Michelle Gregory

Hillary is Stylemepretty!

Hi!

Hillary just let me know that her photos were choosen for the stylemepretty blog! We had a blast planning her wedding with all her special vintage touches. I added old buttons to ribbons and other special touches, her Dad made a wonderful moon-stool for the backdrop of the photos, her Mom made the beautiful cake topper and Hillary's vision all came together!

I love vintage and the touch of home arts!!!

Please see the post at:http://www.stylemepretty.com/california-weddings/2011/11/18/jones-victorian-estate-wedding-david-nget-photography-naumann-studios/

Smiles,

Michelle Gregory

Erica and Charles' Wedding in the new garden area!

Hi!

Pink, black and white polka dots and stripes was the theme for the day in the new grassy area for Erica and Charles Presley at the Jones Victorian Estate!

Erica's aisle was covered in rose petals. The asile chairs were decorated with mini Peony bouquets and assorted ribbons that danced in the soft breeze. Thank you Flower Allie for all your hard work!!

Instead of having all the flower girls, (five total!) and ring bearer stand during the ceremony, we used a vintage pink quilt to sit on! We included goodies for them and they enjoyed the wedding along with the rest of us!! Gage, the little ring bearer, took a little nap and was ready to go when the ceremony ended!

Surrounded by beautiful flowers that grew in the garden, tall and shady trees the created a lovely canopy over the wedding site and the sweet songs of the birds as the background music, Erica and Charles exchanged their vows. It was the first time we used this grassy area and it was the perfect backdrop for their wedding.

We were blessed to have Pastor Mark Manning officiate because he always brings so much joy and fun to each ceremony. He had the Bride and Groom turn and look at their guests. It was the perfect opportunity to take a couple of adorable pictures of the Bride and Groom!!

It was a spectacular day!! Thank you Brandi Barr Photography for these sneak peak photos!

Love and Smiles,

Michelle

After Seven Years, She is STILL glad!!!

Stacy and Joe getting married on August 14th! (Joe is Tammy's brother!)

Hi Michelle,

Tammy Bugarski commented on The Jones Victorian Estate's status.

Tammy wrote: "Seven years later, I am still glad I called! The most beautiful, serene setting and sweet, most helpful staff a bride (and groom) can ask for! I have attended so many weddings since then and never regret my choice to wed at the Jones! Michelle is awesome!"

Thank you for posting such a comment! I am looking forward to seeing the family again in August!! It's going to be sooooo much fun!

Love

Michelle

Another Slide show from the Jones Victorian Estate

Hi!

I just received an email from Megan and Micah Photography showing this slide show!! I thought you'd love to see their work!

Priceless!! Turn up the volume!!

Thank you so much Megan and Micah!!!

Love

Michelle

http://micahandmegan.com/slideshow/#/set/905d/elise--joe-slideshow/

A frosting-less Cake at the Jones Victorian Estate

Hi!

Who says you have to have frosting, anyway? I love the design that Hillary found for her cake! This three layered confection was accented with fresh flowers between the each layer. On the top layer, a homemade cake topper made by her Mother. It was lacey and beautiful and had the special touch of having the paper couple look just like the Bride and Groom!

The Silver Cake stand and the vintage Lace Table cloth were Hillary's!

The Gazebo walls were decorated with bouquets of Baby's Breath and her vintage china pieces. It was the set that the Groom had bought for her at an Estate sale during our planning stages! It was an impressive find! The China had a beautiful lime green border that matched her theme. They even ate their cake on the desert plates from her set.

Her Mother finished the overall look with these whimsical doves that hung from a Baby's Breath garland at the entrance of the Gazebo!

Be unique! Be bold! Have fun!!!

Love,

Michelle

A new Video for the Jones Victorian Estate

Hi!

I just received this link for the video taken at our recent event for Hillary and Ryan's wedding. Take a peak!! It has a vintage flair and it's just yummy! (That's Bridal Coordinator's word for love, fun and creative!)

http://vimeo.com/23393056   

Hi michelle!  We want to thank you for giving us the most amazing day. You are so sweet. We are loving ireland! I attached our video link if you would like to see. Hopefully you were able to see the pictures?  Thanks again-  Ryan and hillary

Joe and Stacy! What a day!!

Hi!

I just received these sneak peak photos from the photographers; Kim and Jeray! It was a perfect day and look what they captured?!!

Kim, Jeray, Stacy and I love this wild, yellow mustard. We have fields of it! Yellow everywhere! It was perfect because Stacy's colors are yellow and black. Who knew?
We got Joe to smile and what a smile he has!!
Here they are in our field and their joy is apparent! In a simple word... Gorgeous!
Lovely Stacy!
Our Phone booth never looked so good!
Is this the most precious picture ever???? I love it!! Great job Kim and Jeray!
We had time for the waterfalls too. What a lovely backdrop! It's spring and all the flowers are blooming!
Check out more pictures on our facebook page!

Love

Michelle