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The Best Time of Year to Get Married in Napa and Sonoma
One of the very first questions I get from couples considering Napa or Sonoma for their destination wedding is, “what is the best time of year for a wedding?” If you are not familiar with the area, there are a few different factors to take into consideration when choosing your wedding date. Here is the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Photographer
With so many photographer choices out there, it can be tough for a bride to navigate through all of the options and different prices. So, how do you choose a good photographer? Most importantly make sure that you like their style. Do you like more candid shots? Do you like pictures that are more…
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Wedding Design 101
Design has always been one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process! There are so many fabulous ways to bring your wedding to life – from vibrant colors, to textures, to little personal touches. But deciding on the perfect design can also be daunting – with so many ideas out there, it’s easy…
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Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
Being a wedding planner myself, of course I am a bit biased. But the truth is that hiring a wedding planner might be one of the best decisions you make throughout your wedding planning process. Here are my top 10 reason to hire a wedding coordinator. 1. Wedding Advice. With the hundreds of different linen…
