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Kathryn & Kevin ~ A Romantic Sonoma Wedding at BR Cohn Winery

Kathryn and Kevin were so fun to work with. They were easy, breezy and just happy to be getting married. I think the pandemic had us wondering if this June wedding would be able to happen, so when we were given the green light to proceed with gatherings, we were ecstatic to say the least!…

January 7, 2022
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
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…

April 21, 2020
The Best Vineyard Wedding Venues in Sonoma

Tis the time of year when many couples are looking for their perfect wedding venue for next year. When you think of a wedding in Napa or Sonoma, you think of beautiful views, vineyards, gardens and utter romance. With hundreds of vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma, it can be tough to choose. Here are…

October 1, 2019
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…

June 3, 2019
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…

March 29, 2019
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