At Home with
Festive cocktail Recipes
10 Effortless FALL Entertaining ideas
Holiday DIY Projects An interview with Preston Bailey
ISSUE NO. 3 AUTUMN At Home with Valley & Co.窶認all Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 1
From the Editors: We are grateful to celebrate others’ special moments each and every day. We thank all of our couples, clients, industry peers, and our wonderful and incredible family and friends for supporting us and allowing us to do what we truly love. Enjoy At Home with Valley & Co. | Autumn—we hope you find creative inspiration for your lifestyle, entertaining, weddings, and all of life’s special moments. Envision Creativity. Experience Excellence.
ALEAH + NICK VALLEY WEDDINGS | EVENTS | LIFESTYLE | PLANNING | DESIGN and all of life’s finery. Event design + logistics from the husband and wife wedding and event planning and design duo™ since 2003. SAN DIEGO | SEATTLE | PALM SPRINGS + BEYOND valleyandco.com | hello@valleyandco.com valleyandcoblog.com | Twitter: valleyandco
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19 Modern Harvest Party 54 Preston Bailey 62 Fall-Inspired Stationery 64 Ace of Cakes
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CONTRIBUTORS
PRESTON BAILEY
AMANDA CURSARO
LISA GISCZINSKI
CELEBRITY EVENT DESIGNER AND FLORIST
BACI DESIGNER
ELLE G. PHOTOGRAPHY
STATIONERY + EVENTS
TERRI RIPPEE
KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN
NICK & ALEAH VALLEY
RIPPEE PHOTOGRAPHY
AUTHOR AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT
PLANNERS AND LIFESTYLE EXPERTS
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FALLING LEAVES
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Fall has arrived in all its glory. Whether you live in a region where the new season comes in a flurry of gusty winds and fast falling golden and red leaves or somewhere where Fall is signified by a slight change in temperatures, we love what it means. The changing of the season is much like the changing of the guard. It means life anew, ideas aplenty, cozy time spent entertaining family and friends, and that the holidays are upon us. We hope you enjoy our Autumn Issue and the effortless entertaining tips, our glamorous harvest party, the hand-picked home ideas, and the wonderful interview with Preston Bailey and delicious cake piece with Charm City Cakes West. We designed this issue with hopes that you would enjoy it nestled by the fire with a cup of tea in hand savoring the entertaining ideas and DIY projects and feeling inspired for this new season.
Aleah & Nick Valley
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LIBATIONS with Mr. valley
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COCKTAILS You’ll need: 2 oz. of your favorite aged whiskey | 6 oz. apple cider | cinnamon | cinnamon sticks Put the whiskey and cider in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a few dashes of cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.
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Blackberry punch A perfectly magical concoction for your Halloween bash
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AS nights grow darker earlier and Halloween approaches, magical shadowy cocktails make the rounds delighting the taste buds and spooking the senses. Serve up a mysterious concoction to your Halloween party guests topped with blackberries that fizz when dropped into the ghoulish brew. You’ll need: 1 oz. of Crème de Cassis | 3 oz. of chilled champagne | sparkling water | blackberries Pour Crème de Cassis into a champagne flute and top with champagne. Finish with sparkling water and three blackberries.
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Cold weather
Caipirinha
1.5 oz. Cachaca liquor | 2 apple slices | 2 lemon slices | 1/2 oz. of agave nectar | unfiltered apple juice | sage leaf In a cocktail shaker muddle the lemons, agave nectar and sage leaf. Add Cachaca and shake vigorously and pour into a low-ball full of ice. Top with ice and apple slice.
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TASTY FALL DELIGHTS
BLUE HILL HUDSON VALLEY HONEY | BLUE HILL $7.50 SPICED PECAN PUMPKIN WAFFLE + PANCAKE MIX | WILLIAMS-SONOMA $14.95
POMEGRANATE OLIVE OIL | TEMECULA OLIVE OIL $16.99 MANCHEGO + MEMBRILLO | DEAN + DELUCA $40 | $8
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DRESS UP your home
VINTAGE STEPLADDER | HINDSVIK ON ETSY $60
PAPER WHITE COPPER POT KIT | AMERICAN MEADOWS $19.95
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Cozy Up
ANTLER WALL HOOK | Z GALLERIE $29.95 MOJAVE LETTERPRESS COASTERS | IN HAUS PRESS ON ETSY $10
COZY CABLE-KNIT THROW | ART OF TEA | FAIR TRADE TEA SAMPLE $19
POTTERY BARN $119
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HOSTESS GIFTS
PLATINUM STRIPES STEMWARE | PIER ONE $10 each
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CANDLE | SEAGRASS $24
MULLING SPICES KIT | DEAN AND DELUCA $38
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LULU’S PICKS
DOUBLE DONUT BED | PAW DIGS $169
PUMPKIN OAT TREATS | PAWS GOURMET $9
CROCHET CHEW SQUEAKY TOY | PETSMART $9.95
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RUSTIC GLAMOUR Behind the scenes: our entertaining spread san Diego magazine October 2011 Photos by rippee photography for valley & co.
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Harvest season should give you the perfect excuse to throw a rustically glamorous party. Our harvest party for San Diego Magazine is the definition of fresh seasonal goodness: we used red apples spilling out of crystal footed bowls as our focus dﾃｩcor, wheat grass tails in glass beakers as a nod to fall, and chocolate velvetwrapped silverware for an unexpected touch. Create your own seasonal fall menu by mixing cheeses, herbs, vegetables, and a hearty protein. Dress up your tabletop with dramatic taper candles, beautiful rimmed china, and heirloom napkins and lace as a runner. Paint the picture of a magical harvest setting by pairing vintage pieces with sparkly china and silverware Mixing and matching elements will fill your canvas with unexpected elements and touches. _______________________
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As the chilly air sets in, pass out rolled up shawls and blankets for guests to use and stay cozy. Encourage the ladies and gents to stay and nestle up and be merry all night. Light up an outdoor fire and let it roar: bring out Mr. Valley’s Warm You Up Spiked Cider and enjoy!
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Frozen Grape Skewers: Place fresh grapes {red or green will work equally well} on a wooden skewer soaked in water for at least 20 minutes. Skewer six grapes for a garnish in a drink served in a goblet. Place skewers in a freezer for thirty minutes, or until nice and frozen. Place in a cocktail as a garnish or greet your holiday party guests with frozen grape bites for a frosty taste of winter.
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I created a macaroon picnic that was casual but sweet and highlighted some of my favorite things: lace bunting, pink lemonade, vintage finds, and of course macaroons!
A mixture of fanciful lanterns and Ball jars filled with candles marries rustic and elegant touches and radiant candlelight.
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Voyage: send your guests
home with mini berry or apple pies or cobblers cinched with velvet ribbon and topped with a fork for late-night noshing. If you’re feeling extra generous you can include that top-secret recipe card!
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Ten effortless fall PHOTOS BY ELLE G. PHOTOGRAPHY FOR VALLEY &
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metallic painted tin cans
With the holidays upon us metallic bursts bring a sense of effortless regality to h spirit and create eco-friendly vases by emptying a variety of short and tall tin cans paint with metallic craft paint made for metal.
Use a sponge brush for easy application and coat three times for even coverage. F as a centerpiece or on your mantle.
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home dﾃｩcor and entertaining ideas, no matter how simple or ornate. Get in the s. Remove the label and trim and excess metal from the top. Dry thoroughly and
Fill with eucalyptus leaves, a sprig from a pine tree, or a bunch of ruffled blooms
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spa-like welcome bags for hol
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liday guests
The holidays usually mean travel over the river and through the woods {or on planes, trains, or automobiles} and a flurry of jolly house guests. We just love when we get to welcome guests who come to visit and greet them with plush hotel slippers, deluxe mini travel soaps and candles, stationery so they can write home, a good book, and bottled water. Not only will they feel at home, but they appreciate the gesture from their thoughtful hosts.
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eerie centerpieces for
Halloween haunting
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Halloween
is just
around the cobweb-covered corner. Spook your dinner guests at a cocktail celebration with vintage crystal bowls overflowing with blackberries and dark black plums. Accent with a dripping of moss and towering candlesticks with jet black taper candles dripping glittery wax. Wrap black napkins with cheesecloth any mummy would envy and serve up our mystical blackberry punch.
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Handmade ornaments
are the epitome of a thoughtful and
cheery holiday gift. Personalize a set of ornaments to give to your loved ones or as a hostess gift based on what the recipient enjoys. Dream up sandy ornaments, a classic tinsel-filled globe, or a sparkly sphere filled with colored gems.
At your annual holiday cocktail party spice it up with a creative make-your-own ornament table with colored beads and glitter. Serve up cocktails and the recipe spells holiday fun! At Home with Valley & Co.窶認all Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 37
Filled with a sprinkling of sparkly glitter, our festive snow globes bring out the kid in all of us.
For our wintry snow globe ornament you’ll need: Empty glass ornaments {sold in sets at craft stores} + festive twine + scissors + hot glue gun + fine grade glitter
Take an empty ornament and remove the metal top. Spoon glitter into the ornament {with a teaspoon} about 1/3 of the way.
Place the top back on and cut twine into a 6” piece. Dab a bead of hot glue on side of the metal cap and secure the twine in place.
Wrap around and around the cap {dabbing glue as needed} and secure with another bead of glue. Tie an 8” piece of twine and loop around the hanger to make a secure hanging loop. At Home with Valley & Co.—Fall Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 38
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A charming ornament DIY
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The perfect keepsake, shell or sea glass-filled ornaments can hold memories of summertime vacations or weekend trips tightly. Make a batch for your family from sweet mermaid’s tears from your last trip and adorn your holiday tree with the delightfully whimsical memories. You’ll need: Sea glass and tiny shells + 12” velvet ribbon + empty glass ornaments Fill ornament with sea glass and shell remnants and close the top. Feed the two ends of the ribbon through the loop in the hanger and pull nearly through. Bring them over and under the loop and pull tightly.
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hand-stamped burlap placema
You’ll need: Burlap + fabric paint
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+ paint brush + print press stamps
Perfectly rustic, the place mat sets the framework for a festive dinner party and marks where your guest will be enjoying dinner and conversation. Monogram your place mats so they serve as double duty: pastoral décor and a seating assignment. To make: 1. Cut a piece of burlap to 12” x 10” 2. Lay burlap flat and choose your corner for the stamp. Paint a thick coat of paint on your stamps. 3. Carefully turn stamps over and lay 1/2” from the edge of your mat. Put pressure on each stamp. Remove and fill in any gaps in the paint with your brush.
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Stamp your place mats with bright colors based on the occasion or setting they’ll be used in.
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a Grown-Up Sundae Bar
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We all love ice cream, especially when it’s dressed up with whiskey butterscotch, toasted peanuts, blackberries, hot chocolate sauce, and crispy Belgian wafers. Create a perfectly warm and cozy serve yourself fall sundae bar to comfort your family and bring a smile to their faces.
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You’ll need: Vintage spoons + ice cream bowls + whiskey butterscotch sauce + chocolate sauce + waffle cookies + blackberries + toasted peanuts To make the whiskey butterscotch sauce: take 2 oz. of whiskey and simmer in 4 oz. of butterscotch for 15 minutes. Don’t let bubble or burn. A simmer will meld the two ingredients.
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decadent drinking chocolate for
What better way to get warm and toasty than by snuggling up by the fire
watching a movie, playing a board game, or reading a book with a mug of piping hot drinking chocolate? Set the tone for a relaxing evening by dressing up homemade chocolate chip cookies by wrapping them in Kraft paper strips and twine. Serve up mugs of drinking chocolate adorned with mini marshmallow skewers and bask in the chilly night ambiance.
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decorative toothpicks
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Dress up your fall entertaining repertoire with festive toothpicks nodding to the coast. Tiny sea shells add flair to crudités or olives and are just so dainty and fun! Top You’ll need: Toothpicks +hot glue + mini sea shells {cleaned} Simply dab a bead of hot glue inside each shell and place securely on the tip of a toothpick. Wrap in ribbon for a great hostess gift.
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sweet and savory baked pu
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umpkin seeds Sweet Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Crunchy, spiced, sweet, and flavorful, these autumn gems are pops of goodness in a seed. Bake up large batches of this holiday treat and give as neighborhood gifts presented in mini paper bags cinched with a twine bow. You’ll need: 1 cup pumpkin seeds {double or triple this recipe guest count dependent} store-bought seeds are readily available and dried 1 tablespoon melted butter | 1 tablespoon granulated sugar | ½ - 1 teaspoon of cinnamon | ¼ teaspoon nutmeg | ¼ teaspoon all spice Toss all ingredients in a bowl together. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees until lightly brown and crunchy, about 40 minutes, stirring about halfway through.
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GETTING CREATIVE with Preston Bailey Celebrity EvENT Designer and Florist The name Preston Bailey is synonymous with impeccable artistry, breathtaking floral design, and show-stopping ideas that continually dazzle and surprise guests at every turn. We chatted with Preston about what inspires him and what he loves most about celebrations.
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1 Creativity is everywhere you look. Where do you draw your deepest inspiration from and find inspiration at? Most of my creativity comes from nature. There’s nothing more dramatic than the abundance and beauty of Mother Nature. That being said, I’m always finding new things to be inspired by; I attended fashion week in Paris this year, and that was also incredibly inspiring. I know I’m not a clothing designer, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still be inspired by the amazing things they do . The cut of a jacket or the print of a skirt just might inspire my next wedding table or centerpiece!
2 As a pioneer in weddings and events, what is the best sage ad- _______________________ vice you can pass along to asMy goal is to transport piring businesses and artists? guests into another world What about clients? Always do business with your heart! (And never for a magical evening with greed.) Open yourself up to what feels right _______________________ in your heart; if you do you’ll always be able to feel good about yourself and your work.
3 Aside from your keen and incredible eye for design, what makes a Preston Bailey event so special? I always try to create a feast for the senses. I want guests to be amazed and At Home with Valley & Co.—Fall Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 56
4 We would love to hear your favorite story about a design you love or a special event that you still hold dear. There is one special design that had a tremendous impact on my business: Winter Wonderland. I created a winter wonderland wedding for Joan Rivers’ daughter, Melissa Rivers, almost fifteen years ago. Clients still request winter wonderland for their own weddings. Melissa’s wedding was really incredible, and I not only became close friends with her and Joan, but I also reached a whole new level of creation with winter wonderland. It was a wonderful time for me and my work.
5 Can you please share a few fall and holiday entertaining décor tips that our readers can use at home? Personally, I think the true heart of fall is the leaves. They’re cost effective, colorful, and plentiful. With just a bunch of leaves and a glue gun, you can create beautiful table runners and placemats. Or why not cover a simple, inexpensive basket with leaves and fill the basket with small pumpkins, squash, and a candelabra for a gorgeous centerpiece? Let your imagination run wild. And when Christmas rolls around, do the same with pinecones!
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Preston’s Winter Wonderland vision for Melissa Rivers’ wedding is brought to life with magical trees, whimsical lighting, and surreal details that appease the senses.
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6 What do you love most about events and what you do? What I love most is that each event is different. Each client is different. I am always facing exciting and new creative challenges.
7 You are a very busy man with events across the world! What keeps you energetic and going? Exercise and meditation. I train for triathlons, which I love because I usually come up with my best ideas when I’m running, swimming, or biking. Meditation helps me quiet my restless mind when life gets too loud.
8 During your years in the event industry what have you seen change for better or worse, what can we all learn from that? Our industry doesn’t always work well together. Vendors need to collaborate with one another. Remember, when you’re putting on an event with lots of other vendors you’re all on the same team. I think we forget that sometimes. The most important lesson, which I am still in the process of learning, is to learn not only your own craft but also have a thorough understanding of what all of the event vendors do. I’m not a wedding planner or a lighting designer, but I’ve spent a lot of time studying what wedding planners and lighting designers do. Now I can truly appreciate what they bring to the table and am better able to respond to their needs. At Home with Valley & Co.—Fall Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 60
9 We had the great privilege of attending and visiting with you at your last book launch party for Celebrations in NYC. The setting and space were incredible! When you entertain and host events what do you focus on? I use a very simple formula consisting of just two parts for my own events. First, I try to incorporate and stimulate all five senses. Second, I invite lots of amazing and talented people who many not otherwise cross paths with one another: it doesn’t matter if you’re gay, straight, rich, poor, cross-dressing, or transgender. I love the special dynamic that happens when all these folks get to know each other a little better.
_____________________ I love the special dynamic that happens when all these folks get to know each other a little better _____________________
10 The last question is whatever want it to be. Is there anything you want to tell or share with our readers?
Always remember that creativity is active. Set time aside every single day to create. That’s the secret to success!
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Tasty fun with char We are just pleased as pie {or cake!} that Duff Goldman from Food
Net-
work’s Ace of Cakes has opened up shop in Southern California. His newest endeavor—Charm City Cakes West—is wowing cake enthusiasts up and down the coast with fresh flavors, incredible designs, and a fun staff that truly makes tasting and designing cakes an art form.
Ace of Cakes brought cake artistry and funky designs to the mainstream and, in what is now a sea of cake shows, the reruns are still a must-watch. With a new shop in a Southern California market always wanting stunning and bigger and better, the Charm City Cakes West crew is pushing the creative fondant and edible gold dust-topped envelope yet again.
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Artistry takes root in the Charm City Cakes West studio where virtually anything you name springs to life in the form of edible deliciousness. From a trout to Star Wars characters and decadent wedding cakes, a hamburger or a dog, or an architectural marvel, the designs are impeccable. _______________
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With flavors like Italian Orange and Vanilla, Beurre Noisette, Cardamom and Pistachio, and Peaches and Cream, Charm City Cakes West has something for everyone. Plus, who wouldn’t love an original work of art crafted from fondant and power tools? _________________
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An elegant seaside setting from Kimbe
We love the painted seashells for a pop of metallic zest!
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Fall coastal elegance at its best, the vibrant gold seashells and pops of coral hinting from the hand-stitched napkins and artful porcelain plates come together to create a relaxing setting. Deck out a teak table with artful dishes, sea grass planted in a sandy vessels to create your own coastal fﾃｪte.
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HONEYMOONING: MAUI, HAWAII
Maui, Hawaii is one of those magical places that oozes enchantment. Perhaps Hawaii’s most diverse terrain, a hike up Iao Valley is an afternoon trip to another world. A jungly, exotic plant-filled world where dipping into icy mountain streams will clear the senses and recharge the soul. A trip to Maui isn’t complete without a stroll through Lahaina and stops its candy shops, shave ice stalls, and art galleries. At Home with Valley & Co.—Fall Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 70
Travel Tips: for turtle sighting-rich snorkeling, visit the area of Napili. Head to the Gazebo for an early breakfast {the line gets long quickly} and walk south about 1/2 mile to Turtle Cove. The Old Lahaina Luau is like no other. With traditional island-inspired dishes and storytelling like no other, it’s one touristy activity to see. At Home with Valley & Co.—Fall Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 71
HONEYMOONING: NICE, FRANCE
Nice, France is a culture-rich seaport situated on the Mediterranean Sea in the South of France. It oozes style and architecture and is known for its central market and gourmet restaurants where dining al fresco, even in the cold months, and people watching behind a tower of pasta and seafood is a must. Rent an oceanfront cabana and enjoy fresh French cuisine and beverages brought to you all day as you bask in the Mediterranean sun. At Home with Valley & Co.窶認all Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 72
Travel tips: Bring along a day bag and purchase fresh cured olives, rustic breads and cheeses, and a delicious bottle of wine from the markets for a picnic along the promenade. Catch the train for a day trip to glamorous Monaco or tiny little Italian villages with authentic food and the freshest frutti di mare around.
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Late summer ocean side rom Photos by one love photo for valley & co.
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Megan
and Logan’s Long-
branch wedding was late summer perfection. The sweet details: a darling short frock, a custom made wooden beer bar, a spotted cow photo booth, and an eclectic roaming dinner complete with gourmet tacos and soba noodles served up in take-out boxes!
Megan was the definition of a glowing bride and she and Logan were over the moon being surrounded by their loved ones, many whom arrived via boat. A roaming dinner set the tone for an evening of noshing, visiting, and dancTo top off the tear jerking nup- ing. Guests enjoyed gourmet street tacos, soba tials, nuptials, Nick had the noodles and shrimp in take-out boxes, and Pahonor of ringing a yacht bell to cific Northwest fare. seal the deal. At Home with Valley & Co.—Fall Entertaining and Wedding Expertise 75
Megan’s dad wore this silly mask while toasting the happy couple!
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