Lisa Was Married at the Jones Victorian Estate 20 years ago!!

Hi!
I just had to publish this post  of an email I just recieved today, because it made me smile! I emailed her back right away to come and visit!! Why wait for your daughter to be married! You can visit today!
 It's these precious things in life that make life worth living.

"Hello. I just wanted to say that I got married at The Jones

Victorian Estate almost 20 years ago. My wedding date was August 22, 1992. 
I loved this place and Michelle who did my wedding. It is really nice to 
see that after 20 years couples are still enjoying this place. Maybe when 
my daughter gets married we will come back!"

Lisa Dubose

Thank you Lisa for the wonderful note! 

Love

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

The Pure Magic of Nature at the Jones Victorian Estate

Hi!

There are certain days for me that start out okay but end spectacularly. 

Saturday was just that day!

I had back to back appointments and as I was getting ready for those meetings. I needed certain supplies from my Art Studio/Awesome Wedding Supply House.

As I was coming out of the little house, I noticed about 6 or 7 Bees flying around.

I thought that it was a bit strange because even though there was vegetation on the hill, the flowers weren't in bloom yet. As I walked down a few steps, I turned around to look back and this is what I saw.... 

Under the chair was a BEE HIVE! A real live Bee Hive! The Bees weren't agitated. They were actually quite peaceful with a few just flying to and fro.

Well, I was so excited! Now, I know some of you would run in fright and I completely understand that. 

I didn't! I was completely energized!

 I called my favorite Bee Man, Jeff, and asked and urged and prodded him to  come right over. 

He Did. 

It was the most magical act of kindness I have ever seen. I wish I had thought to video tape it.

This is what happened. 

Jeff came as promised and outfitted in his white Bee-Suit, much like a white Green Lantern.  He approached the hive with slow and determined movements. He ever so gently kneed down and moved his hands under the hive. He  s l o w l y  guided them into the new bee box that he put on top of the chair. 

It was like pouring water into a glass but these were hundreds of bees. 

It took him three hand fulls and waa laa... 

the Queenie and her family were inside in a safe and lovely new home.

Jeff was amazed at how calm the Bees were and how easy the transition was. 

But, he cautioned me! There is a "gestation" period of about 48 hours to see if the Bees will stay. 

I'm proud to say, the bees are happy and coming and going to feed their family as I write this post. They are moving in furniture and the Queenie is showing them where to put everything.

                              I went up to see them and they didn't even give me a slide ways glance!
The box will be moved farther up the hill but for now, the pure magic of nature is there for all to see.

It's special days like this when Nature shows itself in such glory that it makes the world, at least for me, a better place.

Thank you for reading!!
Love,
Michelle Gregory
Stylist and Coordinator
the Jones Victorian Estate
714.744.1608

The Beauty of Silver!

Hi!

Ah, the beauty of Silver! I love it!

Today, my Bride, Tammy, met me over at the Flower Allie Flower Shop in Fullerton.

  Allison of Flower Allie,  wove her magic and created a mock up of the centerpieces and fine tuned Tammy's overall  floral order!

I thought it would be fun to post a "before" and "after" picture as the design comes together.

Tammy was excited to use all of our silver pieces after I showed her how beautiful her purple and magenta looks with rich silver! So, we had a start. From there, I added silver tea pots, small silver elements, silver candy dishes and of course, silver candelabras. 

In order for the design to really pop, I added silver trays.  (Shown above)

 I suggested our silver rimmed china plates for the table numbers! We added a silver boutonniere
holder and waalaa... a lovely accent with fresh flowers. (The plate is blank as I haven't painted the numbers as of yet.)

 We are using two different main elements within the overall design. Half of the tables will have a main focal point of the silver Tea Pot....

Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis Orchids, Roses, Heather, Cala Lillies and purple Hydrangea were part of  the mock up! Tammy was trilled!

And the other half, the focal point will be the pedestal candy dishes (larger top flowers)!

 Each table decoration along with either the candy dish or tea pot will include two small silver pieces, a beautiful silver tray, a silver candelabra or silver candle sticks along with the silver edged china plate for the table number!!

Is that all?

Nope!

I added a beautiful eggplant satin overlay (a special thank you to Flower Allie for the fabric!) to really give it pop.  Above is another "mock up" table! The napkins will be white but wrapped with a silver ribbon and topped with a dendrobium orchid bloom.

The wedding is just a couple of weeks away! I can hardly wait!!!

Ahhh, the beauty of silver. We have it all here!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist

the Jones Victorian Estate

714.744.1608

Congratulations Kari and Haamed!

Hi!

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting the Wedding and Reception for Kari and Haamed at the Jones Victorian Estate! We worked together to bring all of their special touches to life. I had a ball planning with them!  It was so much fun to see what they found as the planning progressed!

It was no wonder that their day was filled with family and friends and lots of love and fun.



Here is what Haamed's parents wrote me:

"Everyone was pleased with the event and the Jones Victorian Estate! Masood is very hard to please. He was very impressed with you and your planning. We loved it! Too bad we don't have another kid to marry at the Jones."


Kari texted me this morning about how much fun they had.

"I just wanted to thank you for everything - the wedding was everything I could have hoped for and then some. Everything just went perfectly and we've gotten a million compliments from our wedding guests. I hope that you had fun as well! Thank you again!    Kari"

Here's Kari and Haamed's departure with our rose petal exit! A perfect ending to a wonderful day!

Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist and Coordinator

the Jones Victorian Estate

What About the Guests?

Hi!

In most of my postings, there are all sorts of pictures of the Brides and Grooms and their decorations and/or centerpieces! 

Today, I thought about all the guests that we have the pleasure of meeting. Since so many of my Brides ask, "What are the guests doing? Are they okay?" 

I thought I would take this time to post some of the photos I have received from the photographers that actually do show what the guests are doing!!  

What are the guests doing? Are they okay? Yes, the guests are having a ball and they are here to celebrate this spectacular day with you!

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist/Coordinator

the Jones Victorian Estate

714.744.1608