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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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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…
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Alyssa & Aaron – Sonoma Winery Wedding
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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…
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Bridal Emergency Kit: What you should have on hand!
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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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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…
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