Weddings | Blog Posts
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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…
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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…
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Amy & Ken – Romantic Sonoma Vineyard Wedding
I was so honored to work with Amy and Ken on their beautiful wine country wedding. I absolutely loved her style. We used a mix of gold, grey, blush and white, with lots of greenery which perfectly complimented their vineyard venue. The wedding was utterly stunning, as is the bride herself! Take a look at…
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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards ~ Sonoma Wedding
Annie and Stephan will go down in history as one of my favorite couples. When they first reached out to me, they didn’t want a “traditional” wedding and instead wanted more of a fun, casual, mix and mingle wedding, without the formality of a seated dinner. They wanted guests to feel relaxed, but also wanted…
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6 Wonderful Wine-Infused Ideas For Your Sonoma Wedding
Let your love of wine influence your wedding day! What better way to complement your vineyard venue? Exchange vows in the wine cellar Photo by KMR Photography If you’re hosting a more intimate affair or if you want to evoke a rustic vibe for your nuptials, tie the knot amongst the wine barrels. Not only…
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B.R. Cohn Winery ~ ILEA Napa Sonoma
For those of you that don’t know, I have been on the board of directors for ILEA Napa Sonoma (International Live Events Association) for 9 years, currently serving my last year as Immediate Past President. It has been a wonderful experience. ILEA was founded in 1987 to foster enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical…
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Sarah & Greg – Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club Wedding
Sarah and Greg are such a cute couple! From the first time I met them, I was so excited to help them with their wedding. They were so sweet and knew exactly what was important to them on their big day. Sarah loves details and looked to Pinterest to gather inspiration. My favorite moment on…
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Julie & David – Landmark Vineyards Wedding
When Julie and David reached out to me, wanting the quintessential destination wine country wedding for only 50 guests, I knew Landmark was the perfect venue for them. I always feel a little nervous when couples book venues sight unseen, but, boy, they were not disappointed! With the breathtaking views of Hood Mountain and the…
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Jess & Mike – Viansa Sonoma Wedding
When Jess and I first spoke, she said she wanted a romantic, fun and flirty wedding. And Viansa Sonoma was the perfect setting for this. Overlooking the Sonoma Valley and their Wetlands Preserve, the views from this Tuscan gem are just stunning. It doesn’t get more romantic than that! Jess has a great eye for design and…
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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…