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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Amy & Ken – Romantic Sonoma Vineyard Wedding
I was so honored to work with Amy and Ken on their beautiful wine country wedding. I absolutely loved her style. We used a mix of gold, grey, blush and white, with lots of greenery which perfectly complimented their vineyard venue. The wedding was utterly stunning, as is the bride herself! Take a look at…
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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…
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6 Wonderful Wine-Infused Ideas For Your Sonoma Wedding
Let your love of wine influence your wedding day! What better way to complement your vineyard venue? Exchange vows in the wine cellar Photo by KMR Photography If you’re hosting a more intimate affair or if you want to evoke a rustic vibe for your nuptials, tie the knot amongst the wine barrels. Not only…
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