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Nestldown Wedding Flowers | Los Gatos, California

Writer: Marie Krick
Marie Krick
11 minutes ago
3 min read

Working at Nestldown wedding venue in Los Gatos, California transports me to another world. It is truly one of the most special, breathtaking venues I have worked at. We’ll share what makes this venue unique and how the flowers at Nestldown enhanced the wedding day.



What Makes Nestldown a Special Wedding Venue:


This venue is located in the Santa Cruz mountains, comprised of 180 acres, 36 of which are lush landscaped gardens ringed by redwood trees. The feeling you have when you step onto the property is that of entering into a whimsical fairy tale. When I was setting up the flowers for this wedding, there were more butterflies flitting around gardens than I have ever seen in my entire life. I had to be careful that I didn’t step on them because there were so many on the paths as well. There are whimsical details such as a fantasy cottage, giant chess table, and unique stone sculptures. This venue is perfect for couples who may have an interest in Disney, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, or other fantasy fairy-tales in general. The bride from this wedding was a big Disney fan and even celebrated her bachelorette party at Disney Land.



The property also features 2 ponds, waterfalls, meadows, fruit orchards, and a stunning, modern 3000 sq foot barn. It truly feels endless when you’re exploring what this property has to offer.


A Redwood Forest Wedding Ceremony at Nestldown:

This particular wedding ceremony was hosted at what they refer to as “The Chapel.” This is a peaceful natural outdoor amphitheater which is surrounded by huge redwood trees and overlooks a large pond. We brought in our circular arch that we designed with flowers as the focal point of the ceremony. The pink, lavender, blue, and white flowers created a soft, spring-time feeling.



A Reception on The Lawn:

After the ceremony, the guests were transported on the quaint train up the hill to cocktail hour in the apple knoll. While the guests were enjoying their cocktails, the Laurel and Vine team was removing the arch from the ceremony space and re-setting it up in the reception space in order to create a “wow” moment at the sweetheart table. The reception was located on the main lawn with the koi pond serving as a natural, stunning backdrop. The guest tables each had a compote style centerpiece featuring hydrangea, roses, peonies, tulips, and other seasonal flowers.



Following the reception, the guests migrated to the barn, which is just next to the main lawn. This is where the late night party happened. The giant chandelier on the ceiling automatically elevates the space.


Vendor Credits:

Venue: Nestldown

Hair and Make Up: Design her Image

Videographer: Martin Meyer

Officiant: Minister Maggie



Hi, I'm Marie. The lead designer at Laurel and Vine. I'm always honored to work at Nestldown and enhance the existing magical, whimsical nature of this place. If you need a Nestldown wedding florist or are getting married at another stunning Northern California venue, I would love to chat with you about your wedding floral designs.



 
 
 

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