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Emily and Ryan – A Romantic Garden Wedding at MacArthur Place

When Emily & Ryan reached out to me, they were in the early stages of their venue search. They live in Chicago, which was making the venue hunt a bit difficult for them, especially since we were in the middle of a lockdown due to the pandemic, and they were unable to plan a visit…

November 1, 2021
Lauren & Jeff ~ BR Cohn Winery Wedding

When Lauren and Jeff initially reached out to me to help them plan their wedding at BR Cohn Winery, I was thrilled. BR Cohn is one of my favorite wedding venues in the Sonoma area. It’s not far from nearby hotels and restaurants in Glen Ellen and Sonoma and has the most spectacular ceremony location…

August 3, 2020
From COVID to Fires – Why having a Wedding Planner on your side is a MUST!

In California, we have experienced our fair share of natural disasters in recent years. From fires, to power shut offs, to floods and now COVID – there seems to many obstacles to prepare for and navigate when wedding planning these days. For those of you who have been married before or are currently planning your…

May 15, 2020
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…

February 21, 2019
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…

January 9, 2019
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…

December 7, 2018
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…

October 29, 2018
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…

October 15, 2018
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…

June 5, 2018
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…

January 2, 2018