The Barn Open House

I'm not quite sure how June has passed

& July is already coming to an end quickly...

I wanted to share some of the gorgeous photos that

my sweet friend Katie of Katie White Photography took

at our Open House at the end of May.

 

It was fabulous being able to finally open our studio up

{we call her The Barn}

to wedding vendors, brides-to-be & our community.

We decked her out with some sweet vignettes & details...

A few Sweetheart Table set ups to highlight our

Tables, Mix-n-Match Chairs, Mix-n-Match China, Silver & Glassware

as well as our other Tabletop Elements

& had a couple lovely vendors join us to showcase their craft...

My friend Jennifer from Farm to Table Catering

brought some tasty bites

that went well with our Sangria Bar!

And we couldn't have a "party" without sweets; could we?!?

Debbie from I Do's by Deb (new to the Gold Country)

brought a gorgeous tiered cake for show

& some incredibly tasty macaroons that she displayed on our

Melanie Farmhouse Table in The Barn

 

And Angela from Angela Nunnink ~ Hair & Makeup Artistry

showcased her talent with a sweet partial updo with flowers from

Amy at Bee, Leaves N' Love in our woodland "bridal suite"

And of course more sweets from the lovely Joanna of

Vintage Blossom Cakes

with 2 stunning show cakes & lots of delicious mini cupcakes

All displayed beautifully on our new Caledonia Table

& Silver Cakes Stand & Trays

And even a little corner for the gents...

A few more details inside our studio...

We've packed every inch of this space with

a few of our small accessories 

Thanks to my sweet friend Katie of Katie White Photography

for all the gorgeous images. If you're in need of a photographer

for your wedding or just an engagement, maternity or family shoot

contact her for details. Here's her take on our Open House.

Cheers! Erica

Five Faves for Friday…Bridal Shower Props

I'm not sure how another week went by, but

Happy Friday!

Are you planning a bridal shower

or having one yourself?

A few ideas for your day with all your fabulous ladies…

1. Vintage Cake Serves & Ruffled Cake Stand

use a bright & festive cake stand by itself

or display a bunch to create a dessert station

find ours here

2. Milk Glass Bud Vases & pretty flowers

bunch vases together or line the center of your table

& include bright flowers for a simple display

find all of our rental vases here

3. Unique Cake Topper for your pretty cake

choose the perfect cake topper as your centerpiece

you can use something a little flashier & more unique

than the classic piece you might be using for the big day

find out how to WIN this Beautiful Butterflies Cake Topper here

4. A special seat for the bride-to-be

rent our Kathryn Chair or use one of your favorites to

offer the gal of the day her own little thrown so she feels like a queen

ours is up for rent here

5. Fabulous invites

this starts the entire day out on the perfect note

plenty of options to be found on etsy, like the one above here

What do you have planned for the bride-to-be?

Highlighting Creative Women ~ Vendor #2: ByMadelineTrait

BY MADELINE TRAIT

design for life's celebrations

So, I met the lovely Madeline last fall at the

Flax DIY Wedding Fair (read all about it here) &

ran into her again at the LOVE/MAKE Wedding Fair this April

(read about that fun collaboration here). She is a

super creative design star! She started out in the

architecture & interior design world, but allowed her creative

side to take hold & she launched ByMadelineTrait back in 2009

(read a little more about that here).

She creates super fun & whimsical cake toppers…

LOVE!

See my previous post all about

unique cake toppers for more inspiration here.

All her work starts with her amazing illustrations. Did I mention how creative she is?!? Then the cake toppers are laser cut on thin plywood & she finishes them by hand painting them.

They are so gorgeous & make a statement at any celebration.

They're rustic & fancy all in one sweet little package.

One of my current favorites from her is the Sailing Ships

with the perfect amount of sparkle. Great for a going away party or a nautical-themed party. Just fabulous!

And now to the GIVEAWAY we're hosting…

You could be the winner of this gorgeous Butterfly Cake Topper.

Use it for your bridal shower & then re-use for your daughters birthday. Yes! It's that fantastic!

Find all of the details for the Giveaway here.

And find all of Madeline's goodness below...

website: www.madelinetrait.com

Also follow along on twitter, facebook & instagram

Gold Country Wedding Giveaway

We're super thrilled to announce our very first GIVEAWAY!!!

the 

GOLD COUNTRY WEDDING GIVEAWAY

We've finally settled into our life here in the
Gold Country

& we wanted to share a bit of it with you
while celebrating the launch of our new website
www.tinrooffarmhouse.com.

Enter to win by any (or all) of the following methods:

Facebook www.facebook.com/tinrooffarmhouse

Like us & share our contest announcement

Instagram http://instagram.com/tinrooffarmhouse

Follow us & repost our contest announcement

Twitter https://twitter.com/tinrooffarm

Follow us & retweet our contest announcement

Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/tinrooffarm/

Follow our boards & repin our contest announcement

***And include your name in any of the comments
with "ENTER TO WIN"***

PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:

25% off our {VINTAGE RENTALS} for your NorCal wedding &

An Engagement Package of {VINTAGE RENTALS} for a photoshoot in the Gold Country from Tin Roof Farmhouse

The Wine & Gold Country Classic Box from Hazel Lane

A Beautiful Butterflies Cake Topper from By Madeline Trait

~ the fine print ~

One winner will be chosen by random on 6/27 & announced on the Tin Roof Farmhouse blog on 6/30.
Winner will need to respond to tinrooffarmhouse@gmail.com with shipping address within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.
Items will be shipped by 7/15 & the rentals will need to be secured (with 50% deposit) by 12/31/14.
Hazel Lane box & ByMadelineTrait cake topper shipped within the 48 contiguous states, Tin Roof Farmhouse {VINTAGE RENTALS} offered within Northern California, free engagement rentals provided within the Gold Country only & winner needs to provide photographer, site & all other details.
Vintage Rentals can be transferred to a family member or friend.
Void where prohibited by law.
Open to US citizens in the 48 contiguous states ages 18 and up.
Tweets and follows must be PUBLIC to be eligible.
The amount of entrants determines the odds of winning.
We reserve the right to publish winner's name.
The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter.

Wedding Trends for 2014…Unique Cake Toppers

The first Wedding Trend of 2014 that I shared was of

Naked Cakes 

See post here.

Luckily, to top your gorgeous cake there are so many more options these days besides the standard stiff bride & groom in a

gown & tux. Not only do these not resemble most modern couples these days they also feel a bit childish in a funny way as well.

Lucky for you ~ you have so many fun choices ~ Enjoy!

Cute scrabble words

Elizabeth Anne Designs

So many fun bunting flags with or without words

Gorgeous fern, flower & dragonfly cutout 

Madelaine Trait

Stylish wooden banners

Petite clay hearts with your initials & wedding date

Hello Plum Studios

And glitter makes everything better; right!?!

Originally found on Tumbler with no source, but similar (or maybe the same) hearts can be found at

Etsy: Detroit Paper Company

More flags perfect for a nautical wedding

Bridal Musings

Or keep it super simple with elegant candles

Burnetts Boards

Or a perfect pile of succulents!

Burnetts Boards

One of these toppers might be the perfect option as well for your engagement party, shower or rehearsal dinner that might be a bit less formal. Either way, I love all the options that abound.

Find a ton of options on Etsy or DIY them yourself…

Or if that's too much, let us make them for you. We love a fun DIY project to enhance your cake.

Wedding Trends for 2014…Naked Cakes

A new feature for the blog…

Wedding Trends for 2014

I love the understated, elegant yet rustic

look of

naked cakes.

Let these images show their beauty…

three-tiered beauty with overflowing fruit

Wedding Sparrow

 chunky rustic woodland cake filled with berries & 

decorated with rosemary, lavender & a well-placed pinecone

Style Me Pretty

simple yellow cake with a few well placed flowers

on a gorgeous vintage glass cake stand

Elizabeth Anne Designs

carrot cake with caramel drizzle

sitting on a rustic pine slab cake stand

Style Me Pretty

white & chocolate layers with strawberries & succulents

Southern Weddings

and gorgeous perfection with a dusting of powdered sugar

Wedding Wire

And can I also say how happy I am to see the cupcake has run its course on the wedding cake table...Would you consider a naked caked for your wedding or shower?

Cheers ~ Erica

Find more inspiration on our Pinterest boards