I do Venues ~ Testarossa Winery ~ Blending of Cultures

Photography by: Jay Tsai Photography

About the Venue

 

As a university student in Italy, Rob Jensen adapted quickly to being called 'Testa Rosso' (Red Head). It was fitting that when he and his wife Diane decided to quit their high-tech jobs in the Silicon Valley and commit themselves to their passion of handcrafting wine they decided to call themselves Testarossa Winery. Testarossa is located in Saratoga; however, unlike many of the area's wineries which are nestled into the rolling hills, Testarossa is the most convenient location. The winery itself is located near the Main Street district of Saratoga, which means no winding hills or long drives are required by your guest after the celebration is over.

This amazing historic location will garner its fair share of attention from your wedding guests. The strong masonry structures and the rich textures provided by the raw building materials remind you of a castle, but this one comes complete with every modern amenity. The outdoor patio is the perfect location for a ceremony of about 50 guests. The stage area is ideal for framing the bride and groom and the colorful border gardens create visual pops of seasonal flowers. The assemblage of mature trees directly behind the stage creates shade for the bride and groom. The filtered light is great for photographs and creates movement in the ceremony design by allowing various hanging elements which sits behind the stage.

Ask the Expert

 

I love how this couple has incorporated many cultural elements into the design. The ceremony chandelier created from clusters of blossoming white flowers is gorgeous and makes such an incredible statement against the verdant green foliage and the rustic brown wood decking. The couple has captured the essence of the Testarossa Winery and has used the architectural elements to their advantage.

The rustic wrought-iron pillars that embrace bountiful white flora is a stunning match for the space. The details of these pieces are incredible; the full white blossoms create a light and airy feeling within the stone walls of the wine caves, and the soft green accents give dimension to the otherwise monochromatic design. Many designers would have been thrilled with this look, but this couple have taken the design a step further. The tendrils that hang from the top meet the vines and greenery that is slowly creeping it's way up from the bottom, giving the overall look the feeling that the vines have grown up into the overall floral centerpiece - just gorgeous!

I Do Venues wants to recognize the talented team of wedding professionals who helped to make this bride's dream a reality: Photographer - Jay Tsai Photography, Florist - Amy Burke Designs, Cake - Jen's Cakes, Catering - Restaurant O Catering, DJ - Sound in Motion, String Trio - Innocenti Strings.