Orchard Avenue Events

Napa Valley • Sonoma • Mendocino Coast Wedding Planning

Author: Brooke Gustafson

  • Jenny & Steven ~ A Gloria Ferrer Timeless Wedding

    Jenny & Steven ~ A Gloria Ferrer Timeless Wedding

    When Jenny and Steven reached out to me to inquire about planning their wedding at Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma, I was so excited! Gloria Ferrer has always been one of my favorite wine country wedding venues. I love sparkling wines (and Gloria’s wines specifically) but also love the surrounding scenery, the people and the views…

  • Simi & Sid ~ An Indian Wedding Meets Wine Country

    Simi & Sid ~ An Indian Wedding Meets Wine Country

    I was very excited to help Simi and Sid plan their Indian wedding at one of my favorite venues, Viansa Winery in Sonoma. Indian weddings are full of tradition and they are so much fun to plan. Traditional Indian weddings will go on for days, but most Western couples opt to incorporate some of these…

  • Michelle & Yuri ~ An Intimate Garden Wedding

    Michelle & Yuri ~ An Intimate Garden Wedding

    When Michelle and Yuri reached out to us to help plan their intimate wedding of 20 guests, we couldn’t have been happier to assist them. We live for small weddings. There’s something so utterly romantic about going ‘all out’ on your dream wedding, just for your closest friends and family. The intimacy of it all…

  • Jane & Rob – Fall Vibes at Timber Cove

    Jane & Rob – Fall Vibes at Timber Cove

    Jane and Rob’s wedding was one of my favorites to plan. Their laid-back vibes, thoughtfulness of their guest’s experience and the fall boho wedding design gives me all of the feels. For all of Jane and Rob’s wedding guests, their wedding was a destination and guests traveled long distances to join in this very special…

  • Helen & Jonathan ~ Pretty in Pink at Stanly Ranch Napa

    Helen & Jonathan ~  Pretty in Pink at Stanly Ranch Napa

    When Helen initially reached out to me to see if I was available to help plan her wedding at Napa’s newest exquisite venue, Stanly Ranch, I couldn’t have said yes quick enough! The event spaces were thoughtfully designed as if you in a gorgeous garden or at a fancy winery, more than feeling like you…

  • Abby & Joel ~ A Private Estate Wedding in Napa

    Abby & Joel ~ A Private Estate Wedding in Napa

    This wedding was one for the books. When Abby & Joel reached out to me to plan their wedding at their parent’s home, located on a narrow ridge-top in Calistoga, I knew I was in for a logistical challenge that excited me. I knew it was going to take a lot of work to make…

  • Melissa & Chris ~ A Romantic Tented Black-Tie Affair at the Montage Healdsburg

    Melissa & Chris ~ A Romantic Tented Black-Tie Affair at the Montage Healdsburg

    When Melissa and Chris reached out to me to the plan their wedding at the gorgeous Montage in Healdsburg, I could not have said yes quick enough. For those of you who have not been to the Montage before, it is stunning. The way they designed this property, it really captures gorgeous views in every…

  • Kaylin & Brian ~ A Dreamy BR Cohn Winery Wedding

    Kaylin & Brian ~ A Dreamy BR Cohn Winery Wedding

    Kaylin and Brian were so much fun to work with. The moment they saw the stunning rolling hills of vineyards at BR Cohn, they knew they had to get married there. The ceremony setting is truly like no other. To keep within the theme of the Sonoma winery’s surroundings, she decided to design her wedding…

  • Sammi & Ryan ~ A Black Tie Affair at the Madrona

    Sammi & Ryan ~ A Black Tie Affair at the Madrona

    Sammi and Ryan live in Chicago but knew they wanted a wedding in wine country. They dreamed of an outdoor wedding, in a garden setting, with top rated cuisine. After visiting a few venues, they saw the newly renovated Madrona Hotel in Healdsburg and it was love at first site. They signed a contract immediately and we…

  • Dan & Danielle ~ A Timber Cove Wedding

    Dan & Danielle ~ A Timber Cove Wedding

    When Dan and Danielle (aka the “Danimals”) reached out to me to help them plan their Sonoma Coast wedding, I couldn’t have said YES fast enough. Timber Cove is such a special place. I love it there. It’s always been my favorite destination to take out of town guests or just escape for the day…