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  • Keely & Dave – A Timeless Napa Valley Wedding in Unprecedented Times

    Keely & Dave – A Timeless Napa Valley Wedding in Unprecedented Times

    Keely and Dave were one of our many couples who had their wedding plans altered due to the pandemic. The majority of our couples just postponed their date and kept the same wedding plans in tact for their new date, but Keely and Dave were not as fortunate to have that option. We had a…

  • Emily and Ryan – A Romantic Garden Wedding at MacArthur Place

    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…

  • From COVID to Fires – Why having a Wedding Planner on your side is a MUST!

    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…

  • Ashly & Ryan – Meadowood Napa Valley Wedding

    Ashly & Ryan – Meadowood Napa Valley Wedding

    When Ashly and Ryan first reached out to me, they described wanting a formal black tie affair, full of elegant twinkling lights, similar to parties she grew up admiring in the classic movie, Sabrina. She had always dreamed of her wedding being classy, beautiful and one of full of fancy food and drinks. Meadowood Napa…

  • Venue Feature: Landmark Vineyards

    Venue Feature: Landmark Vineyards

    Landmark Vineyards is one of my most favorite wedding venues in all of Napa or Sonoma. It’s a little hidden gem that not everyone knows about.  Known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they make incredible wines, but they have much more to offer than great wine.  Landmark Vineyards sits in the heart of Kenwood, right…

  • Planning a Destination Wedding in Napa or Sonoma

    Planning a Destination Wedding in Napa or Sonoma

    A lot of the weddings we plan are destination weddings.  Given that Napa and Sonoma is a top wedding destination in the USA, we work with couples from New York, Chicago, Texas and all over the US and the world!  Couples are often concerned about being so far away, which is why they enlist our…

  • Joe & Sarah ~ A Perfect Weekend in Sonoma

    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…

  • Wedding Venue Feature: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

    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…

  • Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas

    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…

  • 5 Golden Rules of Wedding Planning

    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…