My family owns OHEKA CASTLE and I’d seen how magnificent weddings there can be. We wanted a small, intimate wedding, which may sound unlikely at the opulent castle, but with a multitude of spaces and romantic coves, the versatility is endless. The elaborately grand OHEKA can be transformed into a quiet, romantic place filled with a sense of warmth. No detail is too small to be admired, which allows OHEKA to be anything a couple could ask for. It was important to us that our wedding have a relaxed atmosphere. We chose to have our wedding outside, knowing that in the event of inclement weather, we would have a plethora of indoor options that would sacrifice nothing.
The director of sales, Kelly Melius, assists with every event at OHEKA, and Samantha Bellando, the bridal coordinator, is an expert at harmonizing the various moving parts. They both combine capability with enthusiasm and created a fun, easy planning process. We wanted a mini drink paired with each passed hors d’oeuvre and ate ourselves silly at the tasting to make sure we got it right!
Our ceremony was at a Catholic church just 10 minutes away. After a small, intimate ceremony with our family, we headed to OHEKA. We used string lights to create a European, Tuscan feel to the courtyard. Long wooden barn tables accentuated by a round table in each corner were covered in gold linen and purple water goblets and chair cushions for a pop of color. Each table had minimalist flowers with an Italian vine traveling up a candelabra. With the pebbled ground, the beautiful fountain, all the greenery, and a sweeping view, OHEKA created a magical atmosphere.