The Bride and Groom

Sarah Matthias and Robert Acorn were married on June 30, 2007 at 3 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Eureka. Sarah is a 2002 graduate of Eureka High School and is currently employed as a multiple lines insurance representative at State Farm Insurance. Robert is a 2000 graduate of Arcata High School and is currently employed at Humboldt Beer Distributors as a salesman/driver. The couple took a week-long honeymoon in the Riviera Maya, Mexico following the wedding. Sarah and Robert currently reside in Eureka.

The Setting

The ceremony took place at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church followed by a reception at the Fortuna River Lodge. The River Lodge was filled with candlelight, and white orchids with lavender and Tiffany blue accents. The bridal party consisted of family and close friends, including; the bride’s sister and maid of honor, Stacy Matthias of Eureka, Calif.; Alisha Gimenez, friend of the bride of Eureka; Ciera Rudin, friend of the bride, of San Diego, Calif.; Colleen Connors, friend of the bride, of Los Angeles; Cara Banducci, cousin of the bride, of Eureka; and Sicily Crivello, friend of the bride, of Eureka. The best man was the groom’s brother, Michael Acorn of Arcata. The groomsmen were: Mark Berrey, friend of the groom, of Eureka; Damon Barns, friend of the groom, of Eureka; Ricky Fuller, friend of the groom of Denver, Colo.; Gregg Reynolds, friend of the groom of Stockton, Calif.; and Chris Thibodeau, friend the groom, of Eureka. The flower girls were Megan Guy, cousin of the bride of Eureka, CA and Eva McLeod, cousin of the groom of Paso Robles , CA. The ring bearers were Aaron Donaghue, cousin of the bride, of Rocklin, Calif., and Camden Friedman, cousin of the groom, of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. The ushers were Jared Guy, cousin of the bride, of Eureka, and Jacob Donaghue, cousin of the bride, of Rocklin, Calif.

The Flowers

The flowers were done by Sarah Abernathy of Abernathy’s flowers. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses, and freesias with silver acorn accents. The bride tied her grandmother’s wedding ring to her bouquet for something old. The church was decorated with large urns filled with lavender carnations, roses and white rose accents. The tables were decorated with tower vases filled with beautiful white orchids with lavender roses, freesias and willow branches, lavender hydrangeas floating with bowls. The tables were accented with silver acorns sparkling in candlelight.

The Food

Jeanne Dorris prepared a beautiful presentation of delicious appetizers, entrees and side dishes. Jeanne and her staff served southern pecan chicken, grilled tri tip and for side dishes, guests enjoyed smashed twice-baked potatoes, baked zucchini with a crumb crust and various fruit, green and pasta salads. The cake was made by Cherry Blossom Bakery of Eureka. It was a four-tiered cake with butter cream frosting. The layers consisted of white, carrot and pink champagne with various cream and mousse fillings. The cake was decorated with white roses and freesias. The cake topper was the couple’s monogram and the decorative accents on the cake were matching the beaded, crystal and silver thread accents of the bride’s dress. The groom’s cake was made by Ray’s Food Place. It was a chocolate cake with strawberry filling. It was in the shape and decorated as a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer bottle. The bakery changed the name to Robert Blue Ribbon especially for the groom.

Photographer

Robert Fell captured the day and helped preserve wonderful memories with beautiful pictures. The couple was loved working with Robert and are extremely please with his pictures.

Something else

The acorns in the bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere and sprinkled on the tables are from the Acorn family’s property in Ruth lake. The favors were three Jordan almonds wrapped in tulle and tied with lavender and Tiffany blue ribbon printed with the bride and groom’s name. This is an Italian tradition and means health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity for the couple. Robert & Sarah would like to thank everyone who came to help celebrate their special day and for everyone love and support.