Bride and groom holding hands in a sunny field at dusk.
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Twinkling Lights and Dinner under the Stars

REAL WEDDINGS

A newlywed couple kissing in an outdoor setting with sunflowers in the background.

We are delighted to introduce this lovely couple Andrea and Matt, a 2023 highlight for us, who celebrated their wedding at The Gathered in August. Their special day was a beautiful tapestry of unforgettable moments and heartfelt emotions. From the quiet, intimate toast they shared just after their ceremony to the breathtaking scene at the beginning of their reception, every detail was thoughtfully crafted to create an extraordinary celebration. We absolutely adore them and can’t wait for you to read about the wedding day!

Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral design and gold jewelry accessories on a green background.

WAS THERE A THEME TO YOUR WEDDING?

I think the best way to describe our theme for our wedding is French countryside Provencal-style –
long harvest tables under the twinkling lights, filled with all our family and friends, love, good food,
good wine, and good conversation.

A bride sitting thoughtfully in a white room, holding a bouquet, with her veil hanging nearby.
A bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet sits contemplatively near a door with her veil draped beside her.
A woman smiling over her shoulder by a window, framed by greenery and sunflowers.
A bride in a white dress sitting by a makeup mirror in a doorway, framed by sunflowers.
A bride in a white dress holding up her skirt as she walks through a garden with sunflowers.

Choosing The Gathered as our wedding venue was the easiest decision we made for our wedding! I
think we were their first couple to book for their 2023 wedding season. The property is stunning
and the food is beyond delicious — our guests still talk about the food and tent when we see them.
Alysa and Elaine were a dream to work with throughout our entire planning process. This mother
daughter team are like a warm hug, and made us feel like family. Their expertise, passion,
thoughtfulness, and organization are invaluable resources. We loved everything about having our
wedding there, and if we could think of another reason to have an event there we would! You feel
at home when you’re at The Gathered. Thank you for being such a HUGE part of our day, we will
treasure our memories always.

An outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on chairs arranged on a lawn before an altar under a clear blue sky.
A couple walks hand in hand through a garden on a sunny day, dressed in formal wedding attire, with guests in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands while walking down the aisle outdoors.
A woman speaking at a podium beside a floral-decorated arch at an outdoor event.
Woman in pink dress photographing a wedding ceremony outdoors.
Bride walking towards an outdoor wedding ceremony with spectators looking on.
Groom standing with groomsmen at an outdoor wedding ceremony by a floral arch.
A bride walks down the aisle with an older woman by her side, while guests watch at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride walking with an escort amidst guests at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom holding hands at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with guests and bridesmaids looking on.
A bride and groom exchanging vows at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Woman giving a speech at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A groom in a blue suit looking at his bride with emotion during their wedding ceremony, with a groomsman in the background.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a couple at the altar and a bridal party standing alongside.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a couple at the altar holding hands, surrounded by their bridal party.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on chairs facing a couple at the altar, under a clear blue sky.
A bride holding hands with a groom outdoors, with bridesmaids watching in the background.
Groomsman wiping away a tear during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom wiping a tear during wedding ceremony while standing next to the bride outdoors.
An outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on benches and the couple standing at the altar under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom at the altar, guests seated in attendance on a sunny day.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a bride and groom at the altar and guests participating in the event.
A bride and groom exchange rings during a wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom exchange rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors with guests standing around the bride and groom under a floral arch.
A bride and groom share a kiss under a floral archway at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom sharing an intimate kiss at their outdoor wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom hold hands at their outdoor wedding ceremony, with bridesmaids in pink dresses and groomsmen clapping.
A bride and groom share a kiss as they walk down the aisle after their outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and flanked by floral arrangements on wooden barrels.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a garden setting.
A wedding party posing outside with the bride and groom in the center, flanked by groomsmen in blue suits and bridesmaids in pastel dresses.
A wedding party, consisting of a bride, groom, and their attendants, smiles and walks across a grassy area with a small building in the background.
A wedding party posing for a photo outside, with two men in suits and three women, one in a white bridal gown and the others in dresses.
Three men in matching suits posing with confidence.
A bride and groom smiling at each other in a garden with sunflowers in the background.
Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment amidst a garden with sunflowers.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss beside a garden fence while holding a bouquet.
A couple in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment amidst greenery.
A couple in wedding attire posing with a bouquet near a building with sunflowers in the foreground.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outside a white window framed by sunflowers.
A bride and groom smiling by the doorway of a rustic white cabin with greenery around.
A bride and groom holding hands in front of a white house, surrounded by greenery and sunflowers.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outside a white house with sunflowers in the foreground.
A bride in a white dress holding up her skirt as she walks through a garden with sunflowers.
A bride and groom walking through a garden with the groom leading the way and the bride following, both smiling and holding hands.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DID YOU WANT TO CREATE FOR GUESTS?

The experience we wanted for our guests really related to our theme – we really wanted our guests
to experience a beautiful night filled with love, good food, good wine and good conversation.

A champagne glass rack filled with glasses of rosé champagne next to a sign, set outdoors for an event.
Elegant champagne display with a sign inviting guests to take a glass.
A spread of fresh vegetables on a rustic wooden crate, featuring a plate of sliced cucumbers sprinkled with herbs and a jar of whole carrots.
An outdoor champagne glass display on a gold shelving unit with a "help yourself to champagne" sign and a wooden barrel nearby.
A tranquil garden pathway leading to a small white shed, flanked by lush greenery and sunflowers under a partly cloudy sky.
Assorted appetizers arranged on serving platters at a catered event.
Custom-labeled water bottles cooling in a bed of ice.
A floral arrangement featuring a mix of white and pink flowers displayed atop a wooden barrel.
Three women serving themselves at an outdoor buffet with various dishes on a rustic wooden table.
A welcome sign for a wedding, featuring the names of the bride and groom, placed on an easel beside a wooden barrel under sunny outdoor conditions.
Assorted appetizers on a wooden serving board with a blurred background.
Two women at an outdoor buffet with one serving herself food.
A bowl of popcorn on a wooden crate with slices of pizza and chopped fruit on a picnic table outdoors.
A selection of watermelon salads garnished with flowers, presented on a white serving plate at a catering event.
Guests mingling outdoors at a formal event, possibly a wedding, on a sunny day with greenery in the background.
A bride accompanied by two individuals walks across a grassy area with chairs and a clear sky above.
A bride in a white dress with a long veil converses with guests at an outdoor wedding event.
Guests serving themselves snacks at an outdoor event.
An outdoor buffet table set with a variety of appetizers and a focus on an artisan cheese board in the foreground.
Charcuterie board with assorted meats and cheeses served on a wooden table.
Two women smiling at each other, one in a wedding dress and the other in a black dress, standing on grass with festive decorations in the background.
A transparent marquee set up for an event on a grassy field with open curtains and tables inside under a clear sky.

DID YOU INCORPORATE ANY PERSONAL MEMENTOS OR FAMILY HEIRLOOMS IN YOUR WEDDING? IF SO
HOW?

My something borrowed was my grandma’s family ring. My mom surprised me with this the morning
of the wedding — it’s a good thing that my make-up wasn’t done yet because the tears flowed as
soon as she gave it to me. My grandma was a very special lady and I loved having a little piece of
her with me that day.

An elegantly set outdoor dining table with rustic chairs, greenery decorations, and a pink table runner.
Elegant table number eight sign with cursive writing, set on a wedding reception table with decorative glassware and a pink ribbon.
Elegant outdoor dining setup with a long wooden table, place settings, and decorative greenery.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup under a clear tent with long wooden tables and a floral chandelier centerpiece.
Elegant outdoor dining setup with wooden chairs and a table adorned with greenery and a pink runner, against a backdrop of sheer curtains and a natural field.
Elegant outdoor dining setup under a clear tent with rustic wooden tables, chairs, and decorative greenery.
Place cards labeled "matthew groom" and "andrea bride" with cursive writing on a table.
Elegant table setting for a wedding, complete with a personalized menu and a pink glass on a wooden table.
An elegantly set outdoor dining table with floral decorations and pink glassware.
Outdoor banquet setup under a tent with wooden tables and elegant place settings, overlooking a field.
Elegant table setting with name card, pink glass, and decorative plate.
Elegant table setting for a formal event with a 'table five' sign, glassware, and decorative greenery.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with a clear tent, chandeliers, and decorated tables.
Elegant seating chart displayed on an easel at an outdoor wedding venue.
A photo guestbook station at an outdoor event with instant cameras, a sign, markers, and stickers for guests to use.
An outdoor wedding setup with a wooden table featuring a guest book and champagne under a tent with transparent curtains.
Outdoor wedding setting with a long dining table under a clear tent, adorned with floral arrangements and facing an altar.
Elegant outdoor wedding setup with floral arch and "scott & kira" sign.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with a floral arch and wooden tables.
Elegantly set banquet table with greenery centerpiece and pink glassware.
Elegantly set dining table for a garden wedding reception with floral decorations.
Elegant outdoor event setup inside a clear tent with long dining tables and suspended greenery decoration.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with long wooden tables, floral centerpieces, and clear tent on a lawn.

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT SURPRISED YOU?

You always hear how fast the day goes, and it does!

Outdoor event with guests under a large white tent on a sunny day.
Man in a suit standing outside a white event tent on a sunny day.
Guests mingling at an outdoor event under a white marquee tent on a sunny day.
Guests mingling under a tent at an outdoor event.
A bride and groom sitting side by side on a bench outdoors, looking relaxed and happy on their wedding day.
Bride and groom walking together at an outdoor wedding venue.
A couple holding hands and walking across a lawn at an outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom joyfully exiting a wedding tent with hands raised in celebration.
Bride walking down the aisle while guests applaud and take photos.
Guests seated at dinner tables during an outdoor event under a clear tent.
Guests seated at a long dining table under a clear tent at an outdoor event.
A bride and groom sit at a decorated wedding table under a floral arch, with the outdoors visible through a clear tent.
Bride and groom sitting at a rustic wooden table during a wedding reception outdoors.

IS THERE SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR WEDDING PEOPLE KEEP TALKING ABOUT?

The food! And the venue! Everyone loved the food, which was really important to us. We can’t wait
to come back for one of The Gathered’s small events just to have the food again. And the venue,
we got so many compliments on the venue — they loved the different seating areas, the tent, the fire
pits, everything!

A bride and groom playing a giant beer pong game at an outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom at a buffet table during an outdoor wedding reception.
Grilled chicken thighs served in a metal tray with tongs.
Grilled chicken pieces served on a wooden crate at an outdoor event.
A tray of roasted carrots and mixed vegetables on a white wooden table.
A metal serving tray filled with a mixed vegetable and meat dish, garnished with fresh herbs.
A fresh mixed salad with various vegetables and a dressing, served on a paper plate with a fork on the side, on a wooden table.
A plate of food with chicken, salad, and bread beside cutlery and a glass of white wine, set on a wooden table outdoors.
Bride and groom preparing to cut their wedding cake outdoors.
Guests seated at long tables during an event inside a clear tent with open countryside surroundings.

DO YOU PLAN TO REPURPOSE ANY OF YOUR DECOR, IF SO HOW?

Our custom “Scotch & Wine” neon sign now hangs on the wall over our bar at home 🙂 And our bar
and signature drink menus are also displayed on our bar.

Bride and groom smiling at a decorated wedding reception table.
A smiling couple seated at a wedding table with decorative flowers and a sign reading "scotch & wine.
Couple seated at a decorated wedding table, laughing and enjoying a celebration.
A woman delivers a speech at an outdoor wedding reception while a couple listens attentively from their table.
A man delivers a speech at an outdoor wedding reception while the bride and groom listen from their table.
A bride and groom stand together at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with the groom holding a microphone and the bride holding a glass.
People toasting at a wedding reception under a clear tent.
Bride and groom toasting at wedding reception.
Bride and groom seated at their wedding table facing guests during a ceremony or reception.
A wedding ceremony taking place inside a tent with open drapes, guests seated, and the couple sitting at the altar.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO COUPLES IN THE PLANNING PROCESS?

Matt would say these two words “Sounds great!” anytime I asked him anything wedding related lol.
However, it would be to decide the things that are important to you (both individually and as a
couple) and make sure those are incorporated in your day. Remember to keep dating each
other during the planning process, your life together is more than just wedding planning.

Elderly couple dancing together at an outdoor event with other guests mingling in the background.
An elderly couple joyfully dancing together at an outdoor event while surrounded by smiling guests.
A smiling man in a suit holding hands with a woman at an outdoor event.
A couple dancing together at an event with a dj booth in the background.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a dance floor under a tent at an outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a moment inside a clear tent on a sunny day.
Bride and groom dancing under a tent with the sun setting in the background.
Bride and groom holding hands and dancing at an outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a dance under a tent at sunset with a dj in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing a dance inside a tent with open curtains and a wooden floor at a daytime outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom sharing a first dance under a transparent marquee with guests looking on.
Wedding ceremony under a white tent with guests watching as the bride and groom embrace.
Bride and groom share a dance outdoors surrounded by guests.
Bride and groom smiling during an outdoor wedding ceremony under a tent with guests looking on.
A bride and groom share a dance under a tent at their wedding, surrounded by guests.
Bride and groom holding hands on the dance floor during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A couple in formal wedding attire dancing outdoors under a tent with a chandelier, with a photographer in the background.
A couple sharing a kiss on a dance floor at an outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom sharing a dance at their wedding reception in a black and white photo.
A newlywed couple sharing a dance at their outdoor wedding reception.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other at their wedding.
A bride and groom share a dance outdoors with a speaker system in the background.

DID YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE MOMENT OF THE DAY?

There are so many favourite moments of the day! But the first one was when we snuck off just after
the end of our ceremony for a quiet moment for just the two of us. We did a toast to us and just
spent a few minutes acknowledging what we just did — WE GOT MARRIED!! A second favourite
moment was at the beginning of the reception just before our entrance — we were sitting on the
deck just outside the kitchen just taking it all in, seeing all our family and friends together here for
us, the gorgeous setting we were in, the amazing smells coming from the kitchen. It was a moment
of awe, and also how lucky are we to be here.

Bride in lace wedding gown smiling outdoors at sunset.
A joyful bride and groom holding hands in a sunny field.
Bride and groom holding hands in a sunny field at dusk.
Bride and groom holding hands in a field at sunset.
A couple on their wedding day sharing a kiss in a grassy field at sunset.
Bride and groom embracing in a field at sunset.
A bride and groom embracing in a field at sunset.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in a field at sunset.
A bride and groom holding hands in a field, with the bride twirling her dress.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand in a field, with the sun casting a gentle glow beside them.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in a field at sunset.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom walking through a field, smiling and holding hands, with the groom playfully lifting one leg.
Bride and groom holding hands and smiling in a field.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a moment in a field at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a moment in a field at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand through a field at sunset.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a field at sunset.

Wedding Coordinator: Fiore Fine Events
Photographers: Janine Deanna & Dana Lattery
Flowers: Pine For Cedar
Videographer: Community Productions (Steve Casey)
DJ: Revolution Entertainment
Rentals: Rori Ranch (champagne wall), Special Events (pink goblets, table runners)
Printing: Little Rock Printing
Custom Neon Sign: Steveston Creative
Shuttle Transport: JR Transport
Bride’s Dress and Veil: Blush & Raven
Groom’s Suit: Indochino

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