We planned a beautiful outdoor gathering at a private home in Tiburon. Then April did what April sometimes does — it rained, really hard, all day. New rentals, redesigned florals, and one unrehearsed moment at the door that changed the whole tone of the party. This is how Roux Catering turns a pivot into a plan.

I start with color — different shades of the same hue, then colors that complement. Then texture. Then energy. How does a flower stand? Flowers grow toward the sun, which means most of them want to point skyward — and in an arrangement, you need movement in every direction to create life.

My grandmother was up before dawn every day and just did it — two full meals from scratch, a farm she helped keep running, tables that felt abundant in a way I've never forgotten. This is where farm-to-table started for me. Long before it had a name.

When Ruby's ceremony was fifteen minutes late and there was no planner in sight, I put down my knife and went outside. This is what we mean when we say we're in it to win it.

At a stunning but facility-free venue in Tiburon, we rolled a full oven through the garden to cook on site. That's how we do it — and it's why clients tell us our food doesn't taste like wedding food.

Roux Catering chef Dee Wagner shops the Marin Farmers Market every Thursday — picking up her Star Route Farms order, talking to Annabelle, and letting the season tell her what to cook. This is what farm-to-table actually means in practice.

Artisan alcohol free cocktails are a fun addition to a sober or limited alcohol wedding celebration. Dee Wagner Events experienced planners help navigate sober wedding decisions.