HEARST CASTLE Enchanted Evening

glamour.  "Hearst, The Collector" was the theme of the annual 2009 Enchanted Evening at Hearst Castle presented by the Friends of Hearst Castle.  The host of Public Television's California Gold, Huell Howser was the affable emcee for the evening.
To reflect the glittering, magical, heyday of Mr. Hearst's reign of unrivaled entertaining, we recreated this evocative era of indulgence.  Our desire was to achieve the sense of intrigue, flair and worldly vision of Mr. Hearst; his home, his collections and his spirited hospitality. 

It was a warm September evening with our palm frond chandeliers twisting in the breeze like a fan, seemingly cooling the guests all dressed in their fabulous finery.  I must confess that I couldn't resist dipping my toe in the Neptune pool...it was a very sweet ending to an always incredible experience.


The impressive artistry of professionals included:
Photography:  Tom Meinhold Photography
Caterer: Maegen Loring Catering
Lighting:  Doug Fleenor Design
Music:  Usonia Jazz Band

HILARY + WARREN'S wedding day

summer. Hilary and Warren's wedding was a picture-perfect day in the lemon orchard surrounding the Dana-Powers barn in Nipomo, CA. Hilary's love for vintage details was apparent throughout the welcoming decor in the sweet hues of nectar:  apricot, peach, watermelon and blueberry. The day was filled with an artful mix of old-fashioned charm and flirty details.  From hometown cotton tufts in her bridal bouquet to favors of homemade jars of jam, it was another sunny summer day in August.

And then...came the surprising rain.  Just a few drops at the beginning, then more, then the decision to move the ceremony into the warm (and dry!) rustic barn.  An intimate ceremony of candlelight was created with the guests gathered around them. It was an atmosphere of heartfelt moments that will be remembered forever.  

Lindsey Hahn, the lovely, gifted photographer, captured all the beauty, joy and whimsy of Hilary and Warren's afternoon - their love in full bloom.