Venue: CHECK?
July 19th, 2010 by Allison Silber
UPDATE: Radonich Ranch and Vignette Events turned into a nightmare of a situation and I ended up not booking my wedding there. Read more about that here: {Venue Nightmare} Radonich Ranch and Vignette Events.
I went to see the Vignette Vintage Ranch this weekend! It was definitely the majority pick from all of you on Friday. I was thinking that it would be very hard to incorporate my vision and style into this space, but after talking with a few of my bridesmaids, I realized that everything I have been talking about from the keys and the pie favors, to fire-pits and the burlap inspiration are all things that would be perfect in this venue! I guess I never really knew what my inspiration and vision really was!
So, now to take you through the venue :) I will warn you in advance though, there is definitely some good news and some bad news. (PS-these are iPhone pics, so they are not all that good.)
This tree is in the middle right when you walk in. I know that Ian would love to have horseshoes at the wedding as we just got them in our backyard and they are all obsessed! We could use this tree for a bunch of signs pointing all different directions, which would be super cute!
This is the ceremony spot. The backdrop is great, rolling mountains as far as you can see. The spot in front is all grass, which I don’t hate and isn’t a deal-breaker, but I don’t love all that much. I think I could make this alter pretty cute, but it’s definitely my least favorite part of the spot.
This is just a picture to give an idea of the amount of space, greenery, picture spots, etc. The ceremony spot is on the left.
You can kind of see the ceremony spot to the right, and this is the bar area. They have really vintage coke freezers, which we could definitely incorporate! Kind of a cute little area over there.
This is the ranch area! Super rustic, but I will tell you that it looks sooo much better in person! This would be the cocktail area. There is an indoor bar, an old vintage furnace, and benches lining the walls! Super cute little area.
Standing on the ranch veranda, you look out on the barn. I love the barn! I was thinking that we could use the space between the ranch and the barn for the fire-pits, s’mores, cigars, etc. At night we can open the barn doors (on the left) and dancing could take place inside while the fire-pits are going outside. That way everyone is together even if not everyone wants to do the same thing!
This is the inside of the barn. It is just super simple and could offer SO many really amazing decor plans. Literally an empty slate!
So there you have it! The place was quiet and serene and overall amazing! I could see every aspect of the wedding fitting in perfectly here, and I could really picture it all. I could picture the people, the set-up, the decor, everything!
Now for the downside of it all. I was so excited and ready to book. The venue coordinator called me and I told her I was ready to pick a date and send her the deposit immediately. Can you believe it??? I had decided on a venue! I was beyond excited. So what changed? I asked her about fire-pits, and guess what, that’s a no. They don’t allow fire because of the mountains and greenery. She did say that she would check since she heard how upset I was about that one aspect. So, there is still the possibility especially if I do it in April as there is more rain so the dryness isn’t an issue. So, hopefully I’ll find out soon!
Otherwise, I have to make the decision if I need the fire-pits that much to find a whole new venue, or if I should just figure out something that would be just as awesome. Any suggestions??
PS: I love that someone agrees with me on the name Brooklyn…and I totally agree about the backyard thing. Thanks for the letter :) I really do totally feel like I totally understand. <3
July 19, 2010 at 8:55 am, Cindy said:
I think it’s awesome! I think getting any place to let you do a firepit in a California might be hard because of wildfire concerns. Perhaps you could ask caterers about other ways to make s’mores? :)
July 19, 2010 at 9:23 am, Stephanie said:
Love the venue! There is SO much potential here. And a ton of great spots for portraits!
As for the firepit – if they come back and say no, you can always try and play hardball and say you’ll have to look for another venue then.
April shouldn’t be too dry – but it’s a toss up to whether or not they’ll go along with it.
It’s gorgeous!
July 19, 2010 at 5:35 pm, Steph said:
This place is great Allison. I was going to comment on your other post saying go with your parents or this place!
Why this place is awesome?
The settings are breathtakingly beautiful and it’s a blank canvas…
Firepits? What about braziers? They are more contained. If fire is really not an option, then, think about a massive chocolate fondue for your marshmallows instead of the fire to roast them (haha) or bring something different – not involving fire but what about water? or a set up a great photo spot area where people can get their photos taken (something bigger than just a standard photo booth) or what about setting up for some ‘games’ like throwing horse shoes, horse rides… something fun for the guests to do!
July 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm, Allison O'Grady said:
Ya I agree-hopefully it will all work out and they will just let me!!
July 20, 2010 at 5:07 pm, Vanessa said:
Allison. This place is great! Absolutely beautiful..I tried so hard to find a barn for our reception with no luck. Have fun with it!
July 21, 2010 at 10:43 am, Bustle said:
Love this place I would die to do an event hear. LOVE!!
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