Rough and Ready Vineyards Blog
Melo-D Productions – “Make You Dance Kinda Music”
“Music is my passion. My passion for music came from dancing which is how I got my logo ‘Make You Dance Kind-A Music,'” says Derek DePiazza of Melo-D Productions. “Keeping up with the new music and what people like to dance to is what we focus on.” Derek and April...
The Top 5 Reasons to Choose an Outdoor Wedding Venue
Where are you getting married? This is one of the most common questions you will receive upon announcing your engagement, and it’s not so easy to answer. Your venue will set the tone, look, and feel of your wedding, so it’s a crucial decision. The view,...
Spotlight on DJ Shayna
DJ Shayna is an open format DJ, which means she plays all kinds of music. She is a music lover whose clients know to have a quick response time and a very professional manner. She works as a DJ for weddings and charities for the most part but does do all kinds of...
Getting Married? 8 Useful Tips to Help You Save Money!
As you know, the business of weddings is a multi-million dollar industry, and as you start planning your wedding, you’ll find that you can spend money on things that you never even knew you wanted. It could take quite a bit in order to accomplish that perfect look you...
Focus on Ashton Imagery, Featured Wedding Photographer
When choosing a photographer to capture your special day, you want somebody with the style you like and the personality to add to your day. Kayla Ashton Webb from Ashton Imagery is a talented and enthusiastic photographer who will provide amazing photos and lots of...
Why Do We Do That, Anyway? Origins of Wedding Traditions That May Surprise You
Over 23,000 years ago, marriage became a necessity when hunter-gatherers turned into farmers, which facilitated gender roles taking shape. Each found their place in a household – males continued to provide food and shelter for the family while females raised the...
Featured Wedding DJ: Steve Allard
Want your wedding or event to be the talk of the town? DJ Steve Allard is the man that can make that happen. Steve Allard is well-known throughout California and was voted KCRA A-List Top 5 and "Best of Yuba Sutter." With close to 34 years of experience working in the...
How to Make Your Own Wedding Veil in 5 Easy Steps
Did you know that the average wedding costs around $22,500?! It may be difficult to wrap your mind around that figure, but when you factor in entertainment, food, drinks, your dress, and the photographer, you can see how costs really start to add up. Plus, if...
Josh and Bryna’s Adventure-Themed Rough & Ready Vineyards Wedding
Of all the Nevada County wedding venues that Josh and Bryna had to choose from, they selected the Rough & Ready Vineyards to begin their married life together. Josh and Bryna shared with us that they chose our Nevada County wedding venue because they desired an...
Featured Wedding Bartender: The Drunken Burro
Want to add a fun and unique component to your engagement party, wedding day, or special event? The Drunken Burro is just the thing! The Drunken Burro is a dry-hire mobile bartending service. You bring the drinks, and their skilled and certified bartender will...
Achieve the Wedding Theme of Your Dreams
Choosing a theme for your wedding can be difficult, as your theme will set the tone for the big day and guide every design decision made from that point forward. There are so many choices, and you can go a little crazy looking at wedding themes on Pinterest, in bridal...
How to Pick Wedding Flowers for Your Budget & Theme
When it's time to plan your wedding, there are a lot of decisions to be made. One important part of your wedding is the flowers. They can help in creating the ambiance you desire. Many brides aren't sure where to begin when it comes to finding and identifying what...
Featured Wedding DJ: Music Xpress
One of the essential elements of a wedding is the music. From your ceremony music to dancing music at the reception, it sets the mood and conveys who you are as a couple. You want to feel confident that your DJ knows just what you want and expect on your special day....
5 Amazing Features of the Rough & Ready Vineyards
Are you looking for a beautiful outdoor wedding venue for your rustic barn wedding? Rough & Ready Vineyards is a premier Nevada County outdoor wedding venue location. Located in the scenic Sierra Nevada Foothills and close to Lake Tahoe, this location is a treasure...
It’s Time to Schedule Your Special Wedding Day
Here at the Rough & Ready Vineyards, we're optimistic that the summer and fall of 2021 will be the seasons for weddings this year. We understand that many of you have been holding off on scheduling your wedding date. But now that we can see the light at the end of...
Getting Married? How to Choose a Wedding Date During Coronavirus
Picking a date for a wedding used to be relatively simple, but now, in the days of the Coronavirus, there are many more things to take into account before being able to make that crucial decision. There are a few things to consider as you begin planning your...
10+ Tips for Your Unforgettable Summer Wedding Celebration
Getting married in the summertime can elicit thoughts of warm days, bright flowers, clear skies, and an easy-breezy wedding. However, there are a few things you may want to consider if having your wedding during the hot summer months to make sure that you, your...
Do Yourself a Favor: 17 Unique Wedding Favor Ideas
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but one of the more fun tasks is deciding what kind of party favor you want to provide for your wedding guests. Every couple is different, so your party favor can reflect something personal about you and your spouse, a symbol of...