Sherwood Country Club's Flaunts Scenic Ceremony Space in Romantic Styled Shoot Featuring Cream and Caramel Hues

Sherwood Country Club’s new ceremony space delivers awe-inspiring views

Written by

Megan Simpson Teeter

Published:

California Wedding Day Spring/Summer 2025

Inspired by Sherwood Country Club’s newest event space, Valley Vista, Anita Casano Kanellis of AK Brides and Emma Seitz of Leta Verbena, together with a team of talented wedding professionals, curated a design to showcase the sophisticated alfresco ceremony site. Accommodating as many as 350 guests on more than a quarter acre of land, this expansive spot features panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making for a breathtaking backdrop. “I wanted to focus on the view of the new space,” notes Kanellis, the shoot’s planner and design expert. “The ceremony had to have a big impact without obstructing the gorgeous view.”

The ceremony had to have a BIG impact without obstructing the GORGEOUS view.

–Anita Casano Kanellis, AK Brides

A palette of cream, caramel and ivory complements the rolling greenery and natural elements of Valley Vista. The candle-lined aisle leads to a stunning acrylic structure draped in elegant florals. “I really wanted to do something different,” Kanellis says. “I felt the acrylic structure created a powerful effect, yet it appeared as if there wasn’t any structure at all.” This choice allows the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains to take center stage while still maintaining a dramatic focal point.

Inside the country club, the reception design mirrors the elegance of the outdoor ceremony space with smaller floral arrangements, rose gold flatware and textured ivory linens. The overall effect is a sophisticated and timeless look that makes an effortless transition from a breathtaking outdoor ceremony to a refined indoor celebration.