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  • Eva Marie & Jonathan – Sonoma Winery Wedding

    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…

  • How much does a Wine Country Wedding cost?

    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…

  • Jessica & Tito – Glitzy Vintage Wedding in Mill Valley

    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…

  • How to Plan the Perfect Proposal

    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…

  • Lisa & Matt ~ Napa Winery Wedding

    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…

  • FOOD FOR THOUGHT … Picking the right approach for your wedding menu

    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…

  • How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Photographer

    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…

  • Wedding Design 101

    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…

  • Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

    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…