Orchard Avenue Events

Napa Valley • Sonoma • Mendocino Coast Wedding Planning

Author: Brooke Gustafson

  • Ashly & Ryan – Meadowood Napa Valley Wedding

    Ashly & Ryan – Meadowood Napa Valley Wedding

    When Ashly and Ryan first reached out to me, they described wanting a formal black tie affair, full of elegant twinkling lights, similar to parties she grew up admiring in the classic movie, Sabrina. She had always dreamed of her wedding being classy, beautiful and one of full of fancy food and drinks. Meadowood Napa…

  • The Best Vineyard Wedding Venues in Sonoma

    The Best Vineyard Wedding Venues in Sonoma

    Tis the time of year when many couples are looking for their perfect wedding venue for next year. When you think of a wedding in Napa or Sonoma, you think of beautiful views, vineyards, gardens and utter romance. With hundreds of vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma, it can be tough to choose. Here are…

  • Venue Feature: Landmark Vineyards

    Venue Feature: Landmark Vineyards

    Landmark Vineyards is one of my most favorite wedding venues in all of Napa or Sonoma. It’s a little hidden gem that not everyone knows about.  Known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they make incredible wines, but they have much more to offer than great wine.  Landmark Vineyards sits in the heart of Kenwood, right…

  • Planning a Destination Wedding in Napa or Sonoma

    Planning a Destination Wedding in Napa or Sonoma

    A lot of the weddings we plan are destination weddings.  Given that Napa and Sonoma is a top wedding destination in the USA, we work with couples from New York, Chicago, Texas and all over the US and the world!  Couples are often concerned about being so far away, which is why they enlist our…

  • Joe & Sarah ~ A Perfect Weekend in Sonoma

    Joe & Sarah ~ A Perfect Weekend in Sonoma

    Joe and Sarah were so much fun to work with.  They live in Chicago, and the wedding would be 100% destination, so putting together a full weekend of fun for their guests was a top priority!  They LOVE wine and have visited Sonoma quite a few times, so were excited to share the beauty of…

  • Wedding Venue Feature: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

    Wedding Venue Feature: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

    There are so many beautiful venues in the Sonoma and Napa wine country, but Gloria Ferrer is one of my favorites!  From the sweeping hilltop vineyard views to the utterly romantic wine cave, this venue is quintessential wine country. For those of you that love bubbles, Gloria Ferrer is know for their sparkling wine and…

  • Bethany & Christy ~ Chateau St. Jean Winery Wedding

    Bethany & Christy ~ Chateau St. Jean Winery Wedding

    I was so honored to work with this beautiful couple on their dream wine country wedding!  I wanted nothing more than this couple to have their perfect wedding.  By the time the wedding day came, Bethany and Christy felt more like friends than clients. I may have teared up as I watched them walk down…

  • Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas

    Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas

    I rarely ever see a traditional guest book anymore.  Gone are the days of putting out a blank book for your guests to sign. These days, my couples tend to choose to something more fun and interactive for their guests.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to create long lasting memories as well as a fun activity…

  • Jackie & Sid – Napa Wedding at Meritage Resort

    Jackie & Sid – Napa Wedding at Meritage Resort

    I was so honored to plan Jackie and Sid’s dream Napa wedding weekend!  From the rehearsal dinner to the actual wedding, we had a full weekend planned for their out of town guests. Jackie wanted to have a central location for all of her guests to stay and hang out together, and ultimately settled on…

  • 5 Golden Rules of Wedding Planning

    5 Golden Rules of Wedding Planning

    It’s understandable if you feel completely overwhelmed by wedding planning. It’s not something you have experience with and it’s a pretty important day in your life! You’re not expected to know the difference between chiavari and crossback chairs, or the order of events at the reception. Before you hit the ground planning, read over our…