60 K jillian & sean ST. HELENA · May 7 photography by Zoom Photography at Meadowood the centerpieces Low pedestal vases filled with fluffy hydrangeas and garden roses topped some of the tables at the reception. the favors Guests took home locally made, individually boxed chocolates. the shoes White, pearl-accented pumps went well with Jillian’s detailed and elegant dress. THE BRIDE Jillian Cullen, 25, a concierge at the W Scottsdale Hotel THE GROOM Sean Knott, 29, works in fleet management at Enterprise Rent-A-Car HOW THEY MET Jillian’s older brother is Sean’s best friend. HOW LONG ENGAGED 1 year and 9 months THEIR WEDDING STYLE Jillian and Sean chose Napa Valley for their destination wedding, but rather than a wine-cave setting, they envisioned an East Coast–style country club. In terms of color, they kept things natural and romantic with purple, ivory and gold. —JD
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jillian&
seanSt. Helena · May 7
photography by Zoom Photography at Meadowood
the centerpiecesLow pedestal vases filled
with fluffy hydrangeas and garden roses topped some of the tables at the reception.
the favorsGuests took home
locally made, individually boxed chocolates.
the shoesWhite, pearl-accented pumps
went well with Jillian’s detailed and elegant dress.
THE BRIDE Jillian Cullen, 25, a concierge at the W Scottsdale Hotel
THE GROOM Sean Knott, 29, works in fleet management at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
HOW THEY MET Jillian’s older brother is Sean’s best friend.
HOW LONG ENGAGED 1 year and 9 months
THEIR WEDDING STYLE Jillian and Sean chose Napa Valley for their destination wedding, but rather than a wine-cave setting, they envisioned an East Coast–style country club. In terms of color, they kept things natural and romantic with purple, ivory and gold. —JD
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the cakeGold piping and layers
of intricate sugar flowers were ornate touches. The couple finished the cake
off with a vintage topper.
the place settings A sprig of leaves tucked
into each napkin gave the place settings a
pretty, natural touch.
the first danceJillian and Sean's first dance was to “When the Stars Go
Blue” by Tim McGraw.
the bridal styleTo match her dress, Jillian chose a cathedral-length veil with organza flowers
sewn at the bottom.
the ceremonyFriends and family gathered outside the stone church for a postceremony group photo.
the escort cardsThe calligraphed escort cards were pinned to a
flower-covered birch log for a natural, romantic look.
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the bridesmaid bouquetsThe girls held white and purple bunches of lilacs, peonies and roses to go
with their dresses.
the boutonnieresSean and his groomsmen
wore white freesias wrapped with black-satin ribbon.
JILLIAN & SEAN’S WEDDING INGREDIENTS
CEREMONY SITE St. Helena Catholic Church,
St. Helena
RECEpTION SITE Meadowood, St. Helena
pHOTOGRApHY Lauri Levenfeld/
Zoom Photography
CONSuLTANT Melissa Panico/Map Weddings
& Events
VIDEOGRApHY Joel Serrato Films
OffICIANT Rev. Daniel Sullivan
GOWN AND VEIL Monique Lhuillier,
Minneapolis, MN
SHOES Manolo Blahnik, Neiman Marcus
WEDDING RINGS Allcladdagh
JEWELRY Earrings: vintage Tiffany & Co.
HAIR AND MAkEup Sarah E. Hyde
BRIDESMAID DRESSES Jenny Yoo Collection,
Scottsdale, AZ
fORMALWEAR Calvin Klein, Men’s Wearhouse
SAVE-THE-DATES AND GuEST BOOk Elizabeth
Hubbell Studio
INVITATIONS, pROGRAMS AND MENu CARDS
A Day in May Design
ESCORT CARDS Radeff Design Studios
fLOWERS Radeff Design Studios
RENTAL EquIpMENT Linens: Radeff Design
Studios; tent: Classic Party Rentals; lighting:
Got Light?
CATERING Meadowood
MuSIC Ceremony: Starlite Strings; bagpiper Fred
Payne. Reception: James Gang, West Coast Music
DANCE LESSONS Gainey Dance
CAkE Perfect Endings
fAVORS Woodhouse Chocolate
TRANSpORTATION Nationwide Limousine Service
ACCOMMODATIONS Meadowood; Vineyard
Country Inn
HONEYMOON Maui, HI
REGISTRIES Crate & Barrel; Macy’s;
Williams-Sonoma
the receptionNeutral décor like
embroidered ivory linens, lush white flowers and
wrought-iron chandeliers dominated beneath
the dinner tent.
the table namesAs a nod to their heritage, Jillian and Sean named the tables after Irish counties
