A recent Tuesday in Temecula brought forth a collaboration of people, places, and things that was nothing short of a very special event. Thanks to meticulous planning and juggling of all things extraordinary, Finer Events & Co. and Love at First Site Styled Shoots came together in Temecula Valley’s beautiful Inn at Churon Winery showcasing the wedding industry’s best and brightest.

Our gorgeous bridal couples, models Kaley Robinson & Taylor Cordero, along with Naomi Lockard & Chris Valenzuela were decked out in wedding attire from Afarose (bridal gowns) and Suit Shop and Friar Tux (suits/tuxedos). Bridesmaids models, Alexandra Gerke, Destinee Flores, Jennifer Navaro, and Natasha Hock completed the wedding party in silky dresses,. All were made extra glamorous with hair and make-up by the Aly Rose Beauty Team.

The perfect array of flowers from Uforia Floral Design in shades of lavender and ivory not only served as bridal bouquets but also adorned the tablescapes and surrounding spaces with aromatic arrangements. The sunlight sparkled off the candelabras, vases, and crystal glassware while eye-catching gold, silver, and white plates, chargers, and cutlery all from A Better Party Design lay atop ivory and champagne-colored tablecloths from Luxe Linen. They also provided coordinating linen napkins that were neatly folded and tucked in carefully under each place setting.

Music flowed in both a soothing, mellow setting by harpist Sophie Camden Harp and in party/dance mode by All Sounds DJ Entertainment. This DJ also provides a dance floor for the romantic bride and groom’s first dance and ample space for party guests to get their groove on.

Something Special Backdrops indeed brought something special with their Champagne Wall set up and adorably adorned Sweetheart Table exclusively for the Bride and Groom. A flower wall was also provided by So Reel Photobooths for those extra nice touch photo opportunities. Another nice touch was a distinctive idea for guests to pick up a vintage phone and record their love and best wishes via voice mail for the newlywed couple. This great idea was brought by At the Beeep and will be around long after the ink on a traditional guest book fades. A personalized addition to the set-up was the traditional yet stylized handwritten place cards, notes, and bridesmaids' gift boxes beautifully crafted by Spilled Ink Calligraphy.

Last but not least, food and drinks! The Inn at Churon Winery provided delectable dining options and drinks could (and did) flow tastefully with specialized “His and Hers” cocktails brought to us by the mobile bartender, Tap Avenue. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. The piece de resistance was the wedding cakes created by 1914 Bakery with their Italian origins and the creamiest most decadent buttercream you’ve ever tried.

We were even able to showcase a floral extravaganza of a bridal shower picnic hosted by the Temecula Picnic Co. who left no detail unturned in a cozy and comfortable setting near a babbling brook and rock waterfall setting, also on the property of the Inn at Churon Winery.

As stunning as this day-time event was, the real magic happened as the sun began to set, the twinkling lights set ablaze cloaking the venue in an unmatched glow. Every intricate detail stood out even more and even though no official knot was tied, I’m pretty sure all the participants felt the love.

—Jennifer Felix, Assistant of the Day