Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Real Weddings Real Wedding: Tia-Nicole and Garnette, Sonoma, California By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos The Couple Tia and Garnette were planning a commitment ceremony to celebrate their six years together when, as fate would have it, the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. Knowing how quickly that decision could be overturned, they wed quietly at City Hall and then began arranging a larger party. "Ritual and formality are important to us," says Garnette. A year later, in a ceremony rich with symbolism, they repeated their vows in front of family and friends. 01 of 10 Ceremony Decor The ceremony decor is kept simple and clean, with wood bowls flanking each of the rows of chairs. In each bowl floats white gardenias. 02 of 10 Wedding Gifts Tia and Garnette asked guests to bring bowls, which they collect, and displayed them at the altar. 03 of 10 Cleansing Water Everyone washes their hands as a preceremony ritual. 04 of 10 Seating Cards Seating cards are secured with tiny clothespins for guests to easily find and take their seating assignment. 05 of 10 Reception Fifty guests sit at one long table set inside a rustic barn. 06 of 10 Reception Food The menu draws on local Northern California fare, such as fresh figs and cheese. 07 of 10 The Wedding Cake The chocolate cake, created by Patisserie Angelica, is decorated with white and purple flowers. 08 of 10 Wedding Guests In the evening glow, wedding guests hold candles and toast the happy couple with Champagne. 09 of 10 The Happy Couple Anna Kuperberg The happy couple after their wedding celebration. 10 of 10 Sources Location: Cornerstone SonomaEvent Planning & Flowers: Nicole Sillapere of Sillapere Inc.Catering: Sage CateringStationery: Twig & FigCake: Patisserie AngelicaMusic: Ever Music GroupWedding Photography: Anna KuperbergGowns: Idia'DegaBridesmaid Dresses: Monique Lhuillier Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit