A Traditional Vineyard Wedding at Europa Village in Temecula, California
This couple did a traditional vineyard wedding in Temecula Valley Wine Country just right. From the dim wine cave ceremony illuminated by candles to the vineyard reception that took place on the lawn and veranda at Europa Village, Temecula; this rustic, intimate location was everything Valerie Fortier (40 and in business development) and Matt Doose (36 and in security) had envisioned for their winery wedding. “When it came to colors, themes and fashions, I didn’t want a hyper-coordinated look,” Valerie says. “We both wanted an intimate, rustic feel—a day that really reflected us.” Red and green grapes served as the inspiration for the color palette that decorated many wedding details, from the aisle candelabras filled with lush flowers that were arranged by MFG Floral Designs and Events, to the vineyard-themed number cards on dining tables, all of which was captured by Courtney McManaway Photography. To thank guests for attending their wedding, the couple presented grape wine bottle stoppers that were wrapped in green tissue paper, placed in plastic bags and tied with purple ribbon. “In terms of making guests feel special, I think the whole feel of the event was relaxed, like a fabulous dinner party with friends and family,” Valerie says. We didn’t want a real generic wedding feel, and our guests commented that it was a truly enjoyable event.”