I love all kinds of weddings – in a hotel, backyard, loft – but I do have a special fondness for estate weddings. You need to bring in all different elements – rentals, catering – that are all-inclusive at other spaces, which makes logistics more complicated (and we LOVE logistics), but with that, you can be more creative.
(All glorious photos by B and G Photography…)
Villa Cascata is a stunning space in Malibu, operated by Malibu Destinations. Jessica Valentine is the site manager, and the calmest person I think I’ve ever met. No matter what we threw her way, she was quick, cool, collected and constantly offered her help. She plans events on her own, and we look forward to working with her for a long time to come.
The estate was perfect for our clients Laura and Omkar, and we loved working with them. From the start I could tell they were organized – they had a great itinerary planned. First, a Christian ceremony took place in the garden terrace area that greets all visitors; then, a cocktail hour by the pool. After that, a Hindu wedding on the lawn overlooking the stunning ocean view. The Hindu ceremony began with a traditional groom’s processional on a horse, called the baraat. The mandap, the altar, was beautifully dressed, and the service included those not of Hindu background with explanations of each aspect of the ceremony, and staying true to the most important of Hindu traditions.
Afterwards, a good old-fashioned reception with dinner and dancing followed on the dressed-up tennis courts at the far end of the venue.
Impeccably timed shuttles ferried the happy guests to their hotels right on time at the end of the night, and under Jessica’s supervision and guidance, cleanup was a snap. All in all, it was a wonderful first event for No Worries at one of our new favorite venues.
Venue: Villa Cascata
Caterer: Command Performance
Photographers: B and G Photography
DJ: Mick Smiley – Better Music Services
Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: Chris Wooley
Flowers: Conroy’s Flowers Beverly Hills
Mandap: Happy Chuppah