Weddings | Blog Posts
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Eva Marie & Jonathan – Sonoma Winery Wedding
When I was approached to work with wrestling reality stars, Eva Marie and Jonathan (from Total Divas on E!) on their wedding, I was thrilled! Given their busy schedules, we didn’t have a lot of time to plan. Luckily, Eva Marie and Jonathan really trusted me and the very talented Amy Burke (http://amyburkedesigns.com/) to run with…
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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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Jessica & Tito – Glitzy Vintage Wedding in Mill Valley
I knew I was going to love working with Jessica right off the bat. She had such a unique vision for her wedding and I couldn’t wait to pull it all together for her! Jessica is no stranger to design, she was a merchandiser for Anthropologie at one point in her career. She wanted her wedding to…
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How to Plan the Perfect Proposal
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m suspecting that there are a few dedicated boyfriends out there getting ready to propose to the love of their life. It’s a once in a lifetime moment that you will remember for the rest of your married life, so be sure to make it special for your soon…
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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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FOOD FOR THOUGHT … Picking the right approach for your wedding menu
Ok, so I am a self –proclaimed “foodie”… I know, I know …. Everyone is a foodie these days, posting lunch pictures on Instagram, up-to-date on obscure items (like ghee?!) and into cool street foods (Mongolian tacos anyone?). So maybe I’m not a “foodie” in that sense of the word. I’m definitely not…
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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Photographer
With so many photographer choices out there, it can be tough for a bride to navigate through all of the options and different prices. So, how do you choose a good photographer? Most importantly make sure that you like their style. Do you like more candid shots? Do you like pictures that are more…
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Wedding Design 101
Design has always been one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process! There are so many fabulous ways to bring your wedding to life – from vibrant colors, to textures, to little personal touches. But deciding on the perfect design can also be daunting – with so many ideas out there, it’s easy…
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Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
Being a wedding planner myself, of course I am a bit biased. But the truth is that hiring a wedding planner might be one of the best decisions you make throughout your wedding planning process. Here are my top 10 reason to hire a wedding coordinator. 1. Wedding Advice. With the hundreds of different linen…