Qiava, VP of Premium Seating & Service for the Oakland Raiders and Jonathan Martinez, Director of Business Development for the Oakland Raiders had a very romantic wedding filled with pink and purple after a very special New Year’s Eve proposal! The celebration kicked off after the kiss with a mariachi band and that was just the beginning!
Wedding Date: June 26, 2015
Wedding Location: Wente Vineyards, Livermore, CA
First Dance Song: “All of Me” by John Legend
Favorite Item on the Menu: Wedding Cake!
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Gifts: The bridesmaids received Kimono robes, slippers and earrings presented in a vintage suitcase along with a personal photo of the bride and bridesmaid while the groomsmen received cufflinks.
Tell us about how you met and all about the proposal!
Jonathan and I met while working at for the Oakland Raiders. Our love of sports and family immediately connected us and we became close friends. After a couple of years of friendship, we fell in love. And on New Year’s Eve 2014, Jonathan proposed. Wente Vineyards actually choose us. With less than six months to plan a wedding, Wente was available. We loved everything about the property. The whimsical feel especially. It’s just so romantic.
Wedding Style
We went for a very romantic feel with lots of beautiful flowers and romantic lighting.
Culture
After the announcement of Husband and Wife, we had a Mariachi band play for the guests who loved it!
Memories
Walking down the aisle with my dad and seeing Jonathan for the first time.
Help a bride-to-be out!
Make sure to set your budget and stick with it. Your parents (or your) wallet depends on it.
Pick three items that you can’t live without. Everything else is secondary… We couldn’t live without flowers, great photos and food.
Most venues give you a Day of Coordinator…make sure to have your own coordinator. You’ll need someone to make sure the Day of Coordinator is doing their job and making sure that your day goes smoothly.
Pick the dress you fall in love with, not the dress your entourage falls in love with. The day is about you and your groom. Wear what makes you feel beautiful.
Vendors:
Photography: Christina Hernandez, Nightingale Photography
Venue: Wente Vineyards
Bride’s Dress: Kinsley James Couture Bridal
Makeup: Makeup By Whitney
Bridal Party Hair: Rare Touch II Salon
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: MJVO Couture on Etsy
Florals: The Flower House
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