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OUR CONTINUING SERIES: WEDDING WEDNESDAYS
About to embark on the (marriage) adventure of a lifetime? Congratulations from our family to yours! Planning a wedding can be stressful. At Vardy's Jewelers, we're here to help beyond the rings. We meet a lot of brides and grooms and are thrilled to be part of their journey. We've also been privileged to meet many talents in the wedding industry along the way.
This summer, we're conferring with a few local experts to bring together bits of helpful wedding advice in advance of your big day. Every other Wednesday for the next month or so, we'll pick a wedding-related topic and research it on your behalf. Last time, we talked about cakes (if you did not receive the first email, you'll find it archived on our South Bay Brides+Grooms Facebook page - see below for details). In this mini issue, we'll share a few of our favorite--and exceptional--venues in and around the Bay Area.
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Photo by Tanja Lippert Photography via Style Me Pretty
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SANTA LUCIA PRESERVE - CARMEL, CALIFORNIA
Hands down, our favorite spot for a spectacular wedding is historic Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel. The preserve is a private group of estates set over 20,000 acres of rolling coastal foothills; the gorgeous rustic barn pictured above is available to members of the Preserves’ Ranch Club for weddings and events (i.e., you will need to find a current member to sponsor you).
For more information, visit https://www.santaluciapreserve.com/amenities-events/weddings or send an email inquiry to events@santaluciapreserve.com.
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Photo courtesy of Nestldown
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NESTLDOWN - LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
A little closer to home is Nestldown - site of a star-studded celebrity wedding earlier this month (actress Ashley Greene of the "Twilight" series was married here on July 6th). Nestled in the redwoods on acres of lushly landscaped property, this quietly luxurious retreat is located just minutes away from the heart of Silicon Valley.
For more information, visit http://nestldown.com/.
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Photo by Francesco Bognin
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SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL - SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
What could be more iconic for a Bay Area wedding than the stunning arches and sweeping main staircase at City Hall? From a surprise elopement to a more elaborate affair, this historic building oozes California high society and has built-in backdrops for uber-stylish wedding photos.
For more information, visit http://sfcityhallevents.org/weddings.
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Photo by Anna Hogan Photography
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ALLIED ARTS GUILD - MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
Since 1929, Allied Arts Guild has been a peninsula landmark and a place for artists to come together and share their wares. Owned and operated by the Allied Arts Guild Auxiliary, Allied Arts Guild is a beautiful and historic garden oasis, home to unique shops, working artists' studios, and a café.
For more information, visit http://www.alliedartsguild.org/index.html
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Photo by Danny Dong Photography
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ROSEWOOD SAND HILL - MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
If you're looking for tasteful luxury, look no further than Rosewood Sand Hill. Situated amid 16 lush acres along the 280 corridor, the hotel boasts stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and one of the most beautiful locations of any Silicon Valley hotel.
For more information, visit https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/sand-hill-menlo-park
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A FEW OTHER VENUES WE LOVE...
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A FACEBOOK GROUP FOR BRIDES+GROOMS!
Calling all brides and grooms...if you haven't yet done so, we invite you to join our private Facebook group, South Bay Brides & Grooms, to connect with other Bay Area couples for all things WEDDING! Our interest in Vardy's brides and grooms doesn't stop at the rings, we want to be part of this exciting time in your lives and help however we can (mainly by giving you a safe space to connect and chat with each other).
This is a private, moderated and closed group for brides and grooms (no vendors will be invited to participate — we don't want you to be spammed). Our aim is to help create a wedding-oriented community where you can share information with each other — venues, photographers, dressmakers, bakers, DJ's and more. From time to time, we'll add a few of our favorite Bay Area wedding professionals (based upon our personal and professional interactions with them).
If you're getting married and you've got advice you'd like to share with other couples, want to ask a question or simply want to connect with other happy couples, this is the place for you!
To join, log into Facebook and search for South Bay Brides & Grooms — request to join and we'll approve your membership right away.
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CELEBRATIONS: WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS
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Got an engagement or wedding photo for Vardy's Wedding Wall and the Celebrations section of our client emails? Please send them our way! You and your beloved could be featured right here!
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@VARDYSJEWELERS ON INSTAGRAM
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Store Hours
Tuesday - Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Vardy’s Jewelers has been creating unique, handcrafted jewelry in Cupertino since 1981. Vardy’s is proud to offer distinctive pieces with timeless style. Old World European craftsmanship meets contemporary technology resulting in an extraordinary offering of custom and artistic designs of heirloom quality, designed and created on the premises. |
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