In 1885 Hans Jacob Jepsen, great-grandfather of Howard Hammond traveled to America from Denmark on the immigrant ship “Moravia.” Within a few years, he settled in Easton, CA and became the pioneer of Hammond family grape farming. Today three generations of Hammonds continue the farming heritage in Fresno, CA and through the production of Moravia wines.
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Belmont Country Club
Planning a Wedding, Class Reunion, Shower, Birthday or just a Party? For an Event to Remember, look to Belmont Country Club. Belmont Country Club offers a beautiful banquet room looking out on the Golf course can accommodate up to 300 guests. From formal served dinners to appetizers, Belmont Country Club has menus for all your Catering needs.
Ficklin Vineyards
From sophisticated receptions to rustic charm, Ficklin Vineyards is the perfect location for your next special event.
We offer our unique facility as the perfect venue for an event you and your guests will never forget. We will work with you to translate your event as you envision it. Whether large or small, we'll pay attention to all the details.
We've also created some opportunities for you to treat yourself and your Port-loving friends to the full experience of Ficklin Vineyards as highlighted below.
Contact our Event Coordinator for more information on booking your special occasion at (559) 674-4598 or info@ficklin.com
Engelmann Cellars
Just imagine 1 ½ acres of sprawling lawn, fabulous shade trees, spectacular sunsets, surrounded by the majestic vineyards of the Fresno countryside. Now imagine you and a few hundred of your closest friends on your special day. Now you don’t have to imagine it you can live it, at Engelmann Cellars. Engelmann Cellars Vineyard Park and Vineyard Pavilion located directly behind the winery is perfect for weddings, family reunions, special events, etc. Rent of $1000 plus a minimum wine purchase is all you need to reserve your spot, then you can bring your own planner, caterer, band, DJ, or have us have us help you with recommendations of people we have worked with.
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
The Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite is a newly expanded historic resort that provides the perfect mix of recreation, relaxation and indulgence, with spacious cabins in the woods, indoor/outdoor dining, classic tavern, salt water pool and hot tub, nightly activities and more than 40 professionally guided adventures to choose from throughout the year.
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Toca Madera Winery
- 36140 Avenue 9 Madera, California, CA 93636
- (559) 474-8286
- Vineyard, Ranch, or Farm
Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch
- 32988 Rd 164, Ivanhoe, CA 93235
- (559) 798-0557
- Orchard, Garden, or MeadowVineyard, Ranch, or Farm
Ficklin Vineyards
- 30246 Ave 7 1/2 Madera, CA 93637
- (559) 674-4598
- Vineyard, Ranch, or Farm
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
- 33160 Evergreen Road, Groveland, California 95321
- (209) 379-2606
- Hotel or Lodge
Fig Garden Swim & Racquet Club
- 4722 North Maroa, Fresno CA 93704
- (559) 222-4816
- Golf Course or Clubhouse
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Jar table and tree lights
First things, if you don't have time to make it your self, you can alway buy already made light jars on Etsy, Amazon, or Walmart.
If you do decide to make them your self, here's what you will need
Jars with lids (Amazon or Walmart)
Battery operated fairy lights (Amazon or Walmart)
Glue gun (Amazon or Walmart)
Optional
Jar handles (Amazon or Walmart)
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See our pin board for other light ideas
Creative Cake Toppers
The wedding cake topper was dominant at American weddings in the mid-1900s where it represented togetherness. Today, these figurines are often part of the couple's decorative motif or wedding reception style.
Traditionally the bride and groom were depicted in the formal attire, with the bride in a white wedding dress, complete with veil, and the groom in a black suit, today there are many more creative and progressive designs available.
Here are some of the non-traditional and at times bizarre choices from Amazon and Etsy.
The Love Pinch Bridal Couple Figurine
Derker Wedding Cake Topper Love Bride and Groom
Sexy Spy Guns Wedding Cake Topper with Bride and Groom
Funny Sexy Wedding Cake Topper with Bride and Groom
Tractor Wedding Cake Topper
Rugby Wedding Cake Topper
Unicorn and Horse Wedding Cake Topper
Frank and Bride Kissing Figurine
Day Of The Dead Dancing Skeleton Couple
Lenox Belle's Wedding Dreams
Love Never Dies Funny Zombie Wedding Cake Topper
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Things to Consider When Picking a Wedding Location or Venue
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. As such, you may be looking for the perfect wedding venue in the greater Fresno and Clovis areas. While you may be looking for the perfect location, wedding planning can get overwhelming at time. There are so many wedding ideas out there that narrowing down what you want can be tough. Learning what factors to consider as you select a wedding ceremony or wedding reception site can help you select the perfect site for your dream wedding. Here are a few things that you will want to consider when picking a wedding location or venue for your Central Valley wedding.
The Theme
When you are looking to pick a wedding location, the first thing you should consider is what type of theme you may want for your wedding. There are many different venues and locations in and around the Central Valley. If you are looking for a winter wonderland wedding, a wedding in the Sierra Nevada mountains may be idyllic. If you want a rustic them…
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