OUTDOOR WEDDING AND RECEPTION VENUE the Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964 The way YOU want it!

Hi

The Jones Victorian Estate is a  hidden jewel in Orange that has been hosting events 1881!

We are all outdoors for a safe and wonderful event. Each event is personalized to you!!

 And we are dog friendly too!!

Call today (714) 343-1964

Love

Michelle

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TEA PARTY WEDDING OR EVENT? at the Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

Hi!

Since all our events are personalized, why not have fun! 

What is your dream? An old fashioned Tea Party wedding? A big Blow out wedding and reception party?

A traditional elegant affair? A wedding and reception with personality? 

Whatever it is, the Jones Victorian Estate is an absolutely, enchanting location that is one of a kind.

Let's have fun!

Michelle

(714) 343-1964

 

FLOWERS, FLOWERS, AND MORE FLOWERS... FUN AT THE JONES VICTORIAN ESTATE 714-7441608

Hi!

On this rainy day, what is the best pick-me-up?

Flowers!!

Beautiful flowers!

(Thank you so much to Flower Allie in Fullerton... the best florist)

FLOWERS FOR BOUQUETS...

CENTERPIECE FOR THE HEAD TABLE....

CENTERPIECES FOR THE GUEST TABLES...

AND EJLA, SHE LOVES FLOWERS!

What is your color scheme?

Do you want just a floral accent?

Whatever it is, the Jones Victorian Estate will work with you to create your dream wedding and reception.

LET'S HAVE FUN!!!

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

(the caps are excitement!) 

It's a beautiful day to have a Wedding and Reception at the Jones Victorian Estate!

Emily and Jeff with pictures of their parents! 

Here's Emily and so precious!

Emily, Mom and sisters! Simply Gorgeous!

The Centerpieces were a mix of vintage crystal vases of varies sizes topped with Emily's favorite roses!

And, yes, that is sugar crystals on all the champagne glasses!

Oooooo, Ummmm! What is a blog post without food?? Right!?!

It was a wonderful day for families to come together! Emily and Jeff, both in law enforcement, were a blast to work with during the planning stages. Quick to make a decision and then MOVE ON!

Loved it!

Congratulations to Em and Jeff!

Love

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

Kids! Wow, You Gotta Love 'em!

Hi!

The Bridal party has been selected, so now you are thinking about a flower girl and ring bearer... or two, or three?

They are so adorable. 

See what I mean? ...

It doesn't matter if you are thinking of one or five children, remember, it's your wedding...

have fun and keep your sense of humor!!

I always have a goodie bag ready just in case! The best prize for good behavior... popsicle coupons.

Let's have a ball!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

A NEW SLIDE SHOW!!! Jade and Warren!

Hi!

I hope you are having a lovely day! I just received a slide show from MichaelJonathan Photography and it's AMAZING!


CHECK IT OUT! It's beautiful!

http://www.michaeljonathanstudios.com/demo/jonesvictorian-060113

Congratulations Jade and Warren!
love
Michelle

Fun with Wine Barrels!

Hi!

Have you seen any of the remarkable uses for the come wine barrel? 

They add character to a bar, a focal point to a dessert station, a surprise to a beer display, an informative touch for a beverage menu, a stunning backdrop for the gift favor jelly jars, and a beautiful accent piece for family photographs!

Whatever your theme, a wine barrel can be wine-y :), vintage, country, rustic, or just plain-ole-fun!

We surprised the guests with a beer filled wine barrel!

This beverage menu and display was a huge hit! 

The jelly jar display was fun and inviting!

An up close photo of the jelly display. The picnic baskets were a lovely touch!

A dessert station with a "help yourself" sign.

We added bunting to the wine barrel for Marysia and Matt's wedding. The bunting added color and play fullness!

Thirsty? This beverage display is not only beautiful but inviting!

Need a special focal point? A wine barrel photo display might just be the trick!

(Thank you Pinterest!)

Are you looking for something different than just a table with linens? 

A wine barrel might just be a nice change!

And guess what?

We have them at the Estate!!!

Let's talk about what makes you smile!!!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

Ahhh, Lois!!

Hi!

I just received this photo from Ashley of APictureLife Photography of beautiful Lois (D'Addario) Henley, my bride from October 21st!

(I actually stole it from Ashley's blog!! - thank you Ashley!)

It was an absolutely enjoyable experience from the beginning to the day of her event. I still remember the formal dining room in the Victorian House piled high with the most intriguing items she had collected and or made! We sorted and giggled, we paired and giggled, we created and giggled, we came up with wonderful ideas and giggled some more!

It's what I enjoy the most... creating!

I'm sorry to say I don't have more pictures but I will! Ashley will be dropping of a full c.d. of the event and I can hardly wait!!

A huge thank you to Flower Allie for the magnificent flowers!

Here's what Lois wrote in my Christmas card:

"Dear Michelle- We are on month "2" of wedded bliss! I thought you might like a photo or 2 to remember that beautiful floral arch OMG !!!  I will try to catch up with you after the holidays...

Got the CD of photos from my niece, we are trying to pick out of 600 shots she took! Your Estate looks so awesome I want to do it all over again. the "Photo booth" shots are a gas! ...

Love and Miss you - Lois and Page"

This is what having a wedding at the Jones Victorian Estate means... you are ALWAYS family!

I hope you will visit us today and make" the best decision of your life!"

Love,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

An Eleven Year Anniversary Note!

Hi!

On September 15th of this year, I received a lovely email from Jamie Foley Hood.

Who's Jamie Foley Hood?

She's one of my Brides and she was married here 11 years ago!

I was so excited to hear from her and see her lovely family.

There is a lot to say about Facebook; good and bad. 

 The wonderful aspect of having a site there is connecting and seeing and enjoying. 

I wouldn't have been able to see her beautiful daughters and all their family pictures if it wasn't for Facebook... or at least as easily. 

So, Thank you Jamie for the beautiful photograph and note!!! 

I know I left you a message in September on Facebook, but I wanted to share it on my blog!!

A Great Big Congratulations to you, Mr. and Mrs. Hood, on your 11th anniversary.

Love to you and yours!

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

Hand Tinted Photographs for a Real Vintage Look!

Hi!

So, if you're working on your "vintage" look, I'd like you to consider this really easy and fun project.

Hand Tinting!

Years ago, I used paint the photographs to achieve the hand tinting look I wanted.

Today, it's really easy, cleaner and a lot more fun. Let me explain...

First, download a variety of  photographs and change the "effects" to Black and White.

Print the size you need for your frame; i.e. 5 X 7 or 4 X 6 or any size (I used 4 X 6) and print them on plain ole' copy paper. 

Let the Photograph Dry Completely!

Using colored pencils of your choice, start adding the color to the details of the image!

I use a slightly heavy hand with the colored pencils.  I then go back with a clean eraser and"blot" the color to blend and soften. 

In this first photograph, I accented the window frame. 

In the second, I added color to Allison's floral dress and lips!!!!

Remember, hand tinting is generally not for the entire photograph but rather for special touches.

 A before and after shot of the photograph!

These photographs will be added to the floral centerpiece.... check out what I'm doing below!

This is amazing, if I may say so myself. What's here?

A double-decker, wooden silverware box, lace, silver candy dish, small silver accent pieces,  silver single candelabra and a fun glass bottle table number. 

BUT, I opened the drawer... added flowers and a photograph of Brandi and Josh (my past Bride and Groom) that I used as a sample of this way-cool centerpiece!!!

Brandi, I kept my gift favor! :)

It's multi-dimensional and multi-colored and just plain beautiful!

And it's just the sample mock up!!

Thank you Flower Allie for the beautiful flowers!!!

Hand tinting! Who knew?

Smiles,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate