Equality...LOVE that!

We at GG! are so excited by the flurry of same-sex weddings in California.  It has been moving and exhilarating to see the pure joy on couples' faces as they finally say "I do!" Three cheers for equality and LOVE!

As couples begin to plan the weddings they have always dreamed of, we offer some inspiration with a look back at two gorgeous weddings with different styles and many wonderful personal touches.

With a fabulous backdrop of sea and sky, Valerie and Sue's wedding at the Adamson House was simple and elegant, studded with a riot of fall colors—magenta, poppy, copper, wine, violet and peach—from the stunning florals atop the cake and scattered on the grass to the brilliant sequined linens on the tabletops. It was a true celebration of love and family, perfectly capturing the couple's warmth, joy, sense of adventure and excitement for the future.

The beauty of love at the Adamson House

A backdrop of sea, sky and flowers at the ceremony

All the warmth of family

A centerpiece commemorating the couple's family ties & love journey

We love the sequined tabletop!

The gorgeous wedding cake from Sweet Lady Jane

PREVIEW

Scallop Lemongrass

grilled fresh scallops scented with a lightly curried lemongrass

served on sugar cane

Smoked Chicken Parmesan Cradle

smoked chicken with basil, lemon aioli

Ahi Tuna Tartare Cone

seared ahi tuna tartar in sesame wonton cone

Shots of Green Gazpacho Shrimp

gazpacho of roasted tomatillos, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro

served with rock shrimp in shot glass

Chicken Caesar Salad Cone

grilled chicken Caesar salad in petite baked cone 

Mac and Cheese Cupcake

creamy macaroni cheddar cheese cupcake

with a panko gratin crust

Chicken Brie Zucchini Purse

grilled herb chicken tossed with creamy brie,

zucchini and roasted fennel in golden phyllo purse

BEGIN

Yellow and Green Zucchini Carpaccio

very thinly sliced yellow and green zucchini topped with

baby arugula salad, grilled hearts of palm, roasted pine nuts

lemon olive oil dressing and shaved parmesan

MAIN

Black Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin and
Pan Seared Scallops

medium rare beef tenderloin medallion crowned with
melange of shitake mushrooms and leeks
duo pan seared scallops with chimichurri and spinach
crushed potatoes and three color baby carrots

Kevin and Dennis always knew they wanted an ultra chic, sophisticated, but fun wedding..."think Cary Grant goes to the Vanderbilt's for the weekend."  With only six weeks to plan, we helped them put their stylish stamp on everything, literally, with a signature Devintini drink and monogrammed dance floor and fabulous details like the whimsical appetizer library and a mirrored table laden with gorgeous crystal escort cards.

Ceremony at sunset

The glittering escort card table

Selections from the appetizer library

PREVIEW

Beef Roulade
medium rare beef tenderloin ribbon
wrapped around enoki mushroom
baby watercress and gorgonzola mash

Caprese Salad Skewer
fresh mozzarella, basil, yellow and red pear tomato
aged balsamic glaze

Apple Wood Smoked Salmon Phyllo Basket
fresh salmon smoked with apple wood chips placed in
hand-made phyllo basket topped with chive and creme fraiche

Chicken Salsa Tortilla Spoon
five spiced crushed chicken with oven charred salsa
topped with avocado jalapeno crumbs on edible tortilla spoon

Cremini Mushroom Risotto
pan roasted cremini mushroom filled with chianti stained risotto
carmelized pear and bleu cheese

FROM THE APPETIZER LIBRARY

Oyster Shooters

baby oysters with vodka, horseradish, cocktail sauce

tabasco, lemon and chopped parsley

Shades of Green Crudites Box
small white box filled with shades of green crudites of
endive, green bean, snowpeas, green pepper,
green zucchini and asparagus
green goddess dipping sauce

Spanakopita
wilted spinach and feta
wrapped in golden phyllo pastry

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail Chimichurri
grilled shrimp and chimichurri sauce in small cosmo shot glass

Tiny Tapas Tray
herbed bread sticks, skewer marinated olives, bocconcini
rosette of prosciutto and roasted peppers
carafe of olive oil balsamic

Drunken Tomato Zatar
small black cube filled with currant tomatoes and splash of vodka
dusted with zatar spices

BEGIN

Soup and Salad Dynamic Duo
Caprese stack of burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes,
basil and aged balsamic with
the perfect sip of smokey tomato soup
grilled smoked cheese and sun-dried tomato pesto panini

MAIN

The Love of Beef
Guinness-braised English cut beef short rib
beef tenderloin medallions
wild mushroom demi glaze
mashed potatoes and haricot vert bundle

Grilled Black Cod
fresh Pacific black cod on a bed of
white bean tomato stew with spinach
haricot vert bundle 

INDULGE

The Love of Cookies and Strawberries
hazelnut shortbread, florentine brownies, coconut macaroons
sugar heart cookies and thumb print cookies
chocolate-dipped and plain strawberries

Sticky Toffee Pudding
petite pyramid sticky toffee pudding topped with spun sugar with
creamers of creme anglais and caramel sauce

Demi Tasse Tiramisu Chocolate Cup
espresso soaked sponge layered with mascarpone cream with
chocolate chunks in small chocolate espresso cup
dusted with cocoa

Dark Chocolate Truffle Crocumbouche
dark chocolate ganache with hazelnut praline covered with
dark chocolate formed into a crocumbouche tree

Vanilla Bean Rice Empanada
arborio rice poached with vanilla bean and mango puree
wrapped in a crispy tortilla dusted with cinnamon sugar

The elegant tent designed as a forties supper club

Dance floor with fabulous custom-designed crest

Deco-inspired detail

The Love of Beef

An exquisite cake fit for the Vanderbilts

First dance!

Here's to making your wedding day fabulous and delicious! Check out our Pinterest boards for more inspiration.

Valerie and Sue's wedding photos by Paul F. Gero Photography
Dennis and Kevin's wedding photos by Will Henshall, Brilliant Studios LA