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An Outdoor Wedding in St. Helena, CA

Mutual friends introduced Sean and Colleen at a spring break barbecue. He asked for her number, then asked her out. On their first date, Sean made a k

Mutual friends introduced Sean and Colleen at a spring break barbecue. He asked for her number, then asked her out. On their first date, Sean made a knockout first impression by shaking Colleen’s dad’s hand and opening the car door for her. “When I got home, I told my mom that he was the guy I was going to marry,” says Colleen. Over six years later, the couple took a stroll on Huntington Beach. The Bride Colleen Hart, 27, a community planner The Groom Sean Cooley, 30, an insurance company manager The Date August 2 Sean started out by thanking Colleen for moving to Seattle with him, then suddenly knelt down and proposed. After Colleen agreed to marry Sean, the newly engaged couple celebrated with a hug while a wave broke at their feet.

A nod to the winery venue, wine corks with slits in the top held the cards. An ivory flower with an orange, clear, or blue gem indicated each guest’s dinner choice.
At the entrance to the winery grounds, a large arrangement of orange roses and greenery sat atop a working fountain. It helped set the tone for the rest of the décor.
Striped Wedding Desserts
Winery Theme Table Names
Orange centerpieces and twinkle lights brightened up the venue. The neutral-toned linens paired well with the exposed beams and wine barrels in the space.
Blue delphiniums popped against three types of orange roses. For extra glamour, the stems were wrapped in satin adorned with rhinestones.