Orchard Avenue Events

Napa Valley • Sonoma • Mendocino Coast Wedding Planning

Author: Brooke Gustafson

  • Fun Things To Do in Sonoma, CA

    Fun Things To Do in Sonoma, CA

    Photo by Wilson Lee I am frequently asked by my clients to come up with some options of fun things to do in Sonoma for their guests.  The truth is that there is SO much to do!  I choose to live and work here because there are so many options to keep me entertained!   When friends…

  • Jenna & Daniel ~ Sonoma Private Estate Wedding

    Jenna & Daniel ~ Sonoma Private Estate Wedding

    I was so thrilled when Jenna reached out and asked me to help plan her intimate wedding.  We immediately connected and had a lot fun planning her 11 person wedding at a gorgeous private estate in Sonoma.  Since Jenna and Daniel were not local, they trusted me to choose the best vendors for them and to…

  • Noreen & Loren ~ BR Cohn Winery Wedding

    Noreen & Loren ~ BR Cohn Winery Wedding

    We were so honored when Noreen and Loren asked us to help them plan their dream wedding at BR Cohn Winery in Glen Ellen, California.  It’s always been one of my favorite venues as it is just so naturally stunning.  From the ceremony site nestled deep in the vines to reception in the olive grove,…

  • Bridal Emergency Kit: What you should have on hand!

    Bridal Emergency Kit: What you should have on hand!

    Photo by Freda Banks A Bridal Emergency kit is a must! With weddings, things come up all the time and it’s best to be prepared! Luckily enough for client’s that hire Orchard Avenue Events as their planner, we always have these sorts of supplies on hand. But for those of you without a planner, you…

  • Eva Marie & Jonathan – Sonoma Winery Wedding

    Eva Marie & Jonathan – Sonoma Winery Wedding

    When I was approached to work with wrestling reality stars, Eva Marie and Jonathan (from Total Divas on E!) on their wedding, I was thrilled!  Given their busy schedules, we didn’t have a lot of time to plan.  Luckily, Eva Marie and Jonathan really trusted me and the very talented Amy Burke (http://amyburkedesigns.com/) to run with…

  • How much does a Wine Country Wedding cost?

    How much does a Wine Country Wedding cost?

    Photo by Jen Philips Photography So, how much will this wedding cost?  This topic is always the first question couples have when considering a wedding in Napa or Sonoma. While there are many popular wedding websites that have addressed this question, their statistics are based on national averages. While I wish that these average wedding…

  • Jessica & Tito – Glitzy Vintage Wedding in Mill Valley

    Jessica & Tito – Glitzy Vintage Wedding in Mill Valley

    I knew I was going to love working with Jessica right off the bat.  She had such a unique vision for her wedding and I couldn’t wait to pull it all together for her!  Jessica is no stranger to design, she was a merchandiser for Anthropologie at one point in her career.   She wanted her wedding to…

  • How to Plan the Perfect Proposal

    How to Plan the Perfect Proposal

    With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m suspecting that there are a few dedicated boyfriends out there getting ready to propose to the love of their life. It’s a once in a lifetime moment that you will remember for the rest of your married life, so be sure to make it special for your soon…

  • Lisa & Matt ~ Napa Winery Wedding

    Lisa & Matt ~ Napa Winery Wedding

    For Lisa and Matt, who both grew up in Napa, they knew immediately that they wanted the quintessential Napa wedding at a winery.  They found that Andretti Winery had everything they were looking for: Tuscan charm, vineyard views,  and an outdoor lawn area that would be perfect for their 160 guest wedding reception.  I think…

  • FOOD FOR THOUGHT … Picking the right approach for your wedding menu

    FOOD FOR THOUGHT … Picking the right approach for your wedding menu

        Ok, so I am a self –proclaimed “foodie”… I know, I know …. Everyone is a foodie these days, posting lunch pictures on Instagram, up-to-date on obscure items (like ghee?!) and into cool street foods (Mongolian tacos anyone?). So maybe I’m not a “foodie” in that sense of the word. I’m definitely not…