Porter Valley Private Events

Sweet tooth?

2009-08-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking of having a Candy Station at your Event? All you have to do is drop off the vases and candy and we will set up a beautiful display for you on your special day.

Take a look at this tasty table at last weekend's wedding...

Images Courtesy of Los Angeles Photographer Katie Davies.

20 People or Less

2009-07-21T10:10:00.000-07:00

It can be difficult to find a nice small meeting room or intimate space to hold a small dinner party. When you do come across one that is reasonably priced it's not likely that its located at a beautiful country club. And if you find one that is, do you think you will be lucky enough to find one that has a giant picturesque window overlooking the lake, fountain and golf course?

You're lucky enough.

Photos Compliments of Los Angeles Photographer Claire Alyse Photography

Contact Julie or Katie today to inquire about special Board Room Menus and Packages.

818.360.1010 x232 or julie.pittman@ourclub.com

Chill out! | Ice Sculptures

2009-07-09T10:45:00.000-07:00

Looking to add a unique and affordable special touch to your event? Try an ice sculpture or martini luge. They are available in all shapes and sizes, completely customizable and really FUN. As you can see in the above images (taken at our PVCC Member-Guest Tournament) you can arrange for a simple sculpture to display with your hors d'oeuvres. Alternatively, we can order a martini luge, place it near the bar, start pouring the vodka or gin, and get the party started!

Ice sculptures start around $250 and we will take care of all the details from the ordering to the setup. Contact Julie or Katie today to discuss the details of your next event!

Porter Valley Country Club
Private Events
818.360.1071 x232
julie.pittman@ourclub.com

2 for 2

2009-04-06T14:09:00.001-07:00

We hosted two beautiful weddings at the Club this weekend. The weather couldn't have been more gorgeous and both the events were just perfect.

Looking out from the inside...

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Wedding cakes are included in all of our packages...

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Photo compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

Thanks for looking! Find more photos and a virtual tour on our website. www.portervalley.com

Open House = Success

2009-03-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

We had about 85 people in attendance!

When they entered the room we had two club tables set up with beautiful floral arrangements. The first table to check in and the second with packets of Private Event Information, and Membership Information. To the right it opened up to the Homestead Room where we had a very modern and upscale white lounge setting with glass tables. It looked amazing, and several times in the night it was filled to the brink with people enjoying the event. In the center of the room we had a gorgeous sweetheart table set complete with draping, uplighting, and a dramatic silver chandelier. Also, there were 5 belly bars with mini floral centerpieces, hand passed hors d'oeuvres, and a Chef attended mashed potato bar.

Around the perimeter of the room was a beautiful brass cappuccino bar, a bakery serving hearty slices of several different flavors of cake and challah, a photographer displaying photographs of the Club, a make-up artist, and my favorite - a videographer who had put together a 5 minute compilation of weddings at the Club playing on a loop. The video was displayed on a flat screen TV, and showed off everything from the details of the food, to the service, and view, the table settings, the dancing, the vows - it was actually really moving and made people a little teary when watching it! It was so great that the guests were really able to see a wedding "in action" at our Club.

Our entertainment vendor provided cocktail music in the main room, while a classical guitarist and saxophone player played some great tunes on the terrace. The chocolate fountain, martini luge and hosted bar were all set outside near the ceremony set-up and several patio tables for the guests to relax and enjoy the view. It was beautiful evening and a wonderful event!!

If you'd like an invitation to our next Open House please send an email to kathleen.davies@ourclub.com or call us at 818.360.1071 x-232

All images compliments of Claire Alyse Photography

mi casa es su casa | 2.26.09

2009-01-24T13:33:00.000-08:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year (to get engaged)!

2008-12-23T12:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!

We are through the rush of Holiday Parties and are geared up and ready to plan your wedding! Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples. Have you had a chance to come by the Club and take a look? We are here seven days a week and would be happy to make an appointment to give you a private tour. Call Katie or Julie at 818.360.1071

Here's a photo from a recent wedding, relaxing in the horse-drawn carriage after tying the knot!

Happily Ever After

2008-10-22T12:47:00.000-07:00

It was another beautiful weekend of weddings here at Porter Valley Country Club. Not a cloud (or flame) in sight.

We kicked off the weekend with Alina and Santiago's Wedding Reception. They hosted a fantastic event of almost 200 people. The bar was customized to include Fat Tire Amber, Black Label, Casadorez Tequila and Patron, per their request. The room was dressed with ivory chair sashes and organza overlays. The event was timeless and classic.

Saturday evening Porter Valley Country Club Members Bernice and Erich celebrated their I Do's with a truly unique Cinderella themed reception... right down to the glass slipper. Black chivari chairs, premium bar, candy table, bubble machine, flamenco players on the terrace, belly bars... every direction you turned was a special addition or decoration. The heart and soul that went into the planning of this fairy tale event was evident. We hope that they live happily ever after.

Joy, the daughter of Porter Valley Country Club Members and her fiancé Sonny tied the knot on our terrace over looking the 18th green on Sunday afternoon. Several members attended this gorgeous Sunday afternoon gathering. A filet and chicken combination was served for lunch followed by a delicious wedding cake from La Creme Bakery.

It was so wonderful to fill our dining room with so many of our Club Members and their families this weekend. It is always a treat so see not only fresh faces, but also children and friends of the people who make this all possible. We wouldn't be Porter Valley Country Club without our Members. And we are so thankful for their time spent here enjoying the Club, celebrating old traditions and creating new traditions.

For more information on hosting a Private Event, or becoming a Member at Porter Valley Country Club please contact Julie Pittman in Private Events at 818.360.1071 ext 232, or Nina Voss in Membership at 818.360.1071 ext 228.

You aren't required to be a Member of the Club to host an event, but we'd love to have you.

We're still here... and it's cooled down a bit.

2008-10-19T11:58:00.000-07:00

Last Monday the Sesnon Fire broke out nearby our club (read more about it here). Helicopters were "borrowing" water from our ponds to fight the fire. It was an amazing site.

Our appreciation and gratitude goes out to the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department and neighboring fire departments who were sent to Los Angeles to help. Their bravery and dedication kept our employees and golfers safe, and our course beautiful. We are so fortunate that Porter Valley Country Club was not damaged. After taking a day and a half off for the smoke to clear, we were back up and running once again.

Four days later we began the start of another three-wedding weekend! It was business as usual as Porter Valley Country Club hosted these gorgeous events. You'd never guess that just a few days ago this was the view from the ceremony site:

Photos of the weekend's events coming soon...

Third time's a charm? Actually, the third was just as charming as the first.

2008-10-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

This chilly October weekend Porter Valley Country Club hosted three weddings. All three were absolutely lovely. It was a pleasure to work with such amazing couples!

Friday evening Dan and Patty and about 134 of their friends and family enjoyed a wonderful reception that followed a gorgeous ceremony facing the lake. Their event included a classical guitarist during the ceremony, tray passed hors d'oeuvres, carved marinated tri-tip buffet and finished it off by serving not only wedding cake, but creme brulee along with a cappuccino bar.

Saturday evening Ferdinand and Grace exchanged their vows as witnessed by 100 guests who no doubt enjoyed the beautiful ceremony, along with the gorgeous views of the lake, fountain, and golf course. They followed the ceremony with tray passed hors d'oeuvres, wine, champagne, and apple martinis. The guests enjoyed a delicious caprese salad, choice of filet mignon ~ almond chicken combination or macadamia crusted sea bass, and ended the evening with the ever-so-popular cappuccino bar.

Sunday evening Kristi and Jamie hosted a gorgeous 200 person event. With the classical guitarist and flautist, and the bride entering on a horse drawn carriage, the ceremony facing the rose garden was truly unforgettable. Instead of a traditional sand ceremony, the bride and groom used rice and beans to honor their heritage (Asian and Hispanic). It's so special when a couple adds such a personal touch to their ceremony. They followed up with a New York strip buffet, and a fantastic party.

A big thanks to the Porter Valley Country Club service staff, vendors, and of course the brides and grooms along with their friends and families for all of the planning, hard work, creativity, and attention to detail that it took to make this past weekend so memorable for all.

Tip of the week: Planning your wedding on a tight budget? Friday and Sunday Weddings can sometimes be a more affordable option. Please inquire about our policies and minimums. Julie.pittman@ourclub.com

Open House... a SUCCESS!

2008-09-26T15:31:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Porter Valley Country Club Private Events Open House a huge success!

Over 100 guests were in attendance to sample the fine cuisine which included a unique risotto bar and delicious tray passed hors d'oeuvres (courtesy of our new Executive Chef, J.C. Avalos), a hosted bar and martini luge, cappuccino bar, wedding cake and dessert tastings from Delicious Bakery, and a chocolate fountain provided by Chocolate Fountain Indulgence. We were so impressed by the gorgeous upscale table settings offered by A Packaged Parties, and the breathtaking floral designs by Stacey's Symphony of Flowers. And as always, our Porter Valley banquet team provided exceptional service. The evening was delightful and the room looked absolutely fabulous!

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If you missed out on our September '08 Open House and would like to attend our 2009 Open House, please email us at julie.pittman@ourclub.com to get your name on our VIP list.

Did You Know?

2008-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

All of our wedding packages include chair covers, a personally designed wedding cake, a five-hour hosted bar, linens, champagne toast, and poured wine with entrée. Some packages even include a horse drawn carriage, DJ, and a chocolate fountain!

Your wedding will be the only wedding taking place at the club. You will have our undivided attention. We never host more than one wedding at a time.

Porter Valley Country Club was recognized as one of the best reception sites of 2008 by recent brides. "The Knot Best of Weddings 2008" magazine conducted a survey of more than 20,000 brides around the country and based on the feedback, Porter Valley Country Club was added to this prestigious list. We received 3 of 3 stars in their rating and were selected as one of "The Best" in the Los Angeles area!

Our banquet facilities have a panoramic view of our beautiful 18-hole golf course. Your guests will enjoy cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres on the terrace, while they watch the sun set over the lake and relax with the calming sound of the fountain.

Our Private Events Director, Julie Pittman, has 25 years of experience and will be at your side as your “Day of” Wedding Coordinator. Julie will get your wedding reception off to the right start, working with the Banquet Captain and the service staff to assure unsurpassed service and attention to detail, while our Executive Chef will create only the finest cuisine, sure to delight every taste bud.

Both Julie, Private Events Director, and Katie, Private Events Coordinator are Beverly Clark Certified Wedding Consultants. In addition to the years of hands-on experience, they have completed the required training to assure that Porter Valley Country Club is the best of the best in the private event industry.

You can create a custom package for your special day. We understand that everyone has different styles, tastes, and expectations. Call us and let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll design a custom package just for you!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Julie & Katie
818.360.1071

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What a Difference a Club Makes...

2008-09-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Porter Valley Country Club Private Event Blog! We look forward to keeping you up to date with photos, event information, promotions and suggestions.

Here are a few photos from recent events:

Photos Courtesy of Christopher Glenn