Switzer Farm Is a new Majestic & Secluded wedding destination on the California North Coast! Located just 20 minutes North Of Fort Bragg just steps away from the Historic  village of Westport, this beautifully restored 1884 Victorian Farmhouse sits atop 22 private ocean front acres directly above the wild Pacific. This is a true Gem […]

You might remember we featured some early amateur shots from Erin + James’ wedding…they were quite a memorable pair (yes, the ones with the mustache tattoo booth!). When we got their photos in from Jade Turgel Photography, the casual beach shots from their rehearsal dinner were definitely some of our favorites, such a perfect glimpse […]

Whether you’re celebrating far from home or just down the block, it’s always nice to show your appreciation so today we decided to keep the focus on the guests and share creative ways to welcome them! Grab a Drink During the summertime, many of our brides plan an outdoor ceremony. It’s an absolutely gorgeous way […]

While we love offering guests the chance to share some words of wisdom, a blank page can be daunting to anyone and it’s just the same for the guest book. This Wedding Wednesday, we were inspired to share some ideas that will not only get your guests’ creative juices flowing, but also offer a great […]

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Every bride is familiar with the age old adage outlining the tokens to tote down the aisle for luck. While we can’t advise you on old or borrowed….we have been loving all the creative ways to do blue on the big day and we can’t wait to […]

With the arrival of springtime, we at Mendocino Weddings can’t help but get excited for all the beautiful flowers appearing with the new season. Peonies are one of my personal favorites and a constant top trend in today’s wedding blooms. The variety of colors and size make it a sure bet for statement making bouquets. […]

Have you asked your besties to be your bridesmaids yet? This is your special day and we love the idea of asking your friends to be your bridesmaids in an equally special way. Here are some of our favorite pal proposals….   Bridesmaid Hangers Not only do these make a great keepsake, they offer a […]

Strike the tent, there’s nothing to it….. wrong!! I just marvel over the production that goes into striking a tent for an event! Living here on the beautiful Mendocino coast we often (almost every weekend!) are setting up a tent to allow our clients to explore the great wide open, or lean directly atop the […]

Father of the brides. Love them! I am so happy to get to know all of my clients and their families, especially the Dad’s while their daughters are venturing out on a new endeavor and they are there in support with wide smiles to proud arms as they deliver their gem to the alter. I […]