The Jones Victorian Estate

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Outdoor Event Space is Even Better With Real History! The Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

Hi!

We are an outdoor venue and ready for all the fun and excitement your event has to offer! With all that wonderment, the Estate boasts its incredible history of over 140 years of glorious weddings, events and love.

Built in 1881, It's the place to be transformed and pampered for the day you will call yours!

Whether it is on the front porch...

Out on the swing...

Or the party and dancing in the back courtyard...

The Jones Victorian Estate has just what you need and more!

Call today for an appointment and let's start planning!

Love

Michelle

The Jones Victorian Estate

p.s. we even have a phone booth!

Now, really, who has this??!

The Jones Victorian Estate, How many guests can we accommodate? (714) 343-1964

Hi!

I have received many phone calls and emails about how many guests we can accommodate. I thought I'd post these pictures to give the reader a general idea, especially if one has never been here before.

A special thank you to Joel at EMP Studios and MicahandMeganPhotographers for the photographs!!

Here, the ceremony site with the waterfalls flowing. We even have another site in the garden area as well. We can seat up to 200.

In the front courtyard, we can seat 200 there too! If it's hot, we have table umbrellas. If it's

cold, we have heaters. We try to think of everything!

Here, Courtney and Michael had a black/green theme.

What is your dream?

Smiles and Love,

Michelle Gregory

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

A Thank you from the Bride and Groom! The Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

At the Jones Victorian Estate, I am always striving for the best day ever for my Bride, Groom and their event.

I just received a thank you from Becca and Dave Ward and I was thrilled. You see it rained all morning and just before Becca was to walk down the aisle, the sun came out in all it's glory!

Here is what they wrote:

"Michelle:

Hi Michelle.

I just want to thank you again for a beautiful wedding. The rain and the pandemic threw us some curve balls but you handled them beautifully. I am so impressed with all you did to ensure that our day was safe and people kept healthy. You had our masks and hand sanitizer ready and easily accessible for the guests. I never saw a staff member without a mask either. You kept the tables far enough apart to be safe, yet it still looked gorgeous. I constantly saw staff wiping down common areas and restrooms. I was sad to have to give up the buffet option, but you plated the food wonderfully and your staff was so professional. I loved how it turned out.

My day wasn’t what I had originally planned, but you gave me the best memories while keeping everyone safe and not a single person was sick! No Covid , not even one complaint of symptoms! Truly a success! You followed the regulations set out to you and still managed to make the wedding feel just perfect.

We so appreciate you and all you did for our beautiful day!

Thank you!!

I don't know what we did to get so lucky to find you and the Jones. You have been such a steady source of encouragement and security in an already stressful day. All through it al, you have been a Rockstar! You're amazing and we are so incredibly grateful for you! Love, Becca and Dave Ward"

Sooooo much fun! Thank you Becca and Dave!

Love Michelle

Monday, March 22, 2021

Are Place Cards Necessary? The Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

Hi!

Are place cards necessary? Yes, Assigned seating is so much better but are you really asking if you should have assigned seating or free seating?

Whether it is place cards, a seating board display (windows, poster board, mirror etc) or a list, it is one of those details that can make your event run more smoothly. An arrangement of cards might become disheveled if they are not secured, so plan ahead on the design you love.

The free seating option is awkward and messy. For example: if the parents are busy taking pictures and arrive late, they could be seated in the back. Or, if friends are saving seats by tilting chairs or placing napkins on the chairs, it looks unorganized and be dangerous. Or, if someone has a larger party, they might be forced to split up into multiple tables.

However, the best reason to have assigned seating is that the guests are now free to mingle and enjoy the day without worrying about where they will sit and who they will sit with.

Here's what to do to make the process easier. Create a schematic of the tables and how they will be arranged. Have the parents assist you arrange who should sit with who. Inevitably, there is a family member that requires a little extra assistance, having that addressed prior to the wedding will keep you stress free and the guest (s) happy.

At the Estate, I work closely with each Bride and Groom to create that special seating presentation. Here are just few:

Mirrors! One or many, they are all crisp, clean and elegant.

A shutter display with place cards (in alphabetical order), flowers, photos and seating!

French doors painted for seating!

By bringing out your style and creativity into the seating plan, it is sure to work out nicely.

Love

Michelle

The Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

Saturday, March 20, 2021

CRYSTALS TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING SPARKLE AND HOLLYWOOD GLAM! AT THE JONES VICTORIAN ESTATE(714) 343-1964

Hi!

The love of crystals and everything that sparkles was the order for the day for Carissa and Lee.

For Carissa, it was all about the details! And did we have details!

It was so much fun creating vignettes that were not only beautiful and elegant but playful as well.

The weather cooperated and Carissa and Lee had a fabulous day.

The Ivory Silk Organza Arch with the chandelier, crystal strands and large floral arrangements made this Wedding Arch just what she had envisioned.

It's all in the details and these crystals were just what Carissa wanted...

the perfect accent to the drape.

Black and White photos were hand tinted for a beautiful aisle chair decoration. We added ribbon and a broach to complete the look. (Each chair was a different photograph!)

Did she say crystals? Yes she did, so our crystal curtain was just the piece to decorate our Gazebo!

Crystal cake stand, crystal drapes, crystal vases, pretty flowers in white vessels, white frames and an adorable paper sculpted cake top finished the look! (The cake topper is in its own glass dome!)