What a marvelous wedding! Jean & Trent’s “Farm Fiesta” theme scored on all kinds of levels, with the papel picados strung between trees; the Mexican wedding cookies that greeted guests as they arrived at the Farm on Putah Creek; the paper flower decorations; the mariachi band playing as the Mr. & Mrs. kissed for the first time; the guacamole, chips and salsa; the buffet dinner served up by Picante (complete with a woman handmaking tortillas!); the Jarritos for the non-drinkers at the barn reception; an assortment of pies from Village Bakery in lieu of wedding cake. There were even S’mores pre-packed kits: a square of Ghiradelli chocolate and two puffy marshmallows to be roasted in an outdoor amphitheatre just a short walk down the candlelit path from the barn. The vibe was comfortable, casual, meaningful and so very personal. Congratulations Jean & Trent! You, your familes and friends were a joy to work with. Have fun on the honeymoon!

Guests wrote congratulatory wishes and notes and clipped them by clothespin onto the trees behind the table. Pictures of Jean & Trent from birth to courtship to present were also hung.

My chalkboard stands and basket of parasols in play, just before guests arrived.

Jean walking down with her parents.

Coming up: More eye candy from the ceremony and the reception!

Later: How Jean and Trent went green for their wedding.