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B.R. Cohn Winery ~ ILEA Napa Sonoma
For those of you that don’t know, I have been on the board of directors for ILEA Napa Sonoma (International Live Events Association) for 9 years, currently serving my last year as Immediate Past President. It has been a wonderful experience. ILEA was founded in 1987 to foster enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical…
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Julie & David – Landmark Vineyards Wedding
When Julie and David reached out to me, wanting the quintessential destination wine country wedding for only 50 guests, I knew Landmark was the perfect venue for them. I always feel a little nervous when couples book venues sight unseen, but, boy, they were not disappointed! With the breathtaking views of Hood Mountain and the…
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Jess & Mike – Viansa Sonoma Wedding
When Jess and I first spoke, she said she wanted a romantic, fun and flirty wedding. And Viansa Sonoma was the perfect setting for this. Overlooking the Sonoma Valley and their Wetlands Preserve, the views from this Tuscan gem are just stunning. It doesn’t get more romantic than that! Jess has a great eye for design and…
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The Best Time of Year to Get Married in Napa and Sonoma
One of the very first questions I get from couples considering Napa or Sonoma for their destination wedding is, “what is the best time of year for a wedding?” If you are not familiar with the area, there are a few different factors to take into consideration when choosing your wedding date. Here is the…
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Alyssa & Aaron – Sonoma Winery Wedding
Alyssa and Aaron were one of my favorite couples. They were so sweet and easy to work with. They really trusted me to help find the right vendors for them and it all turned out exactly as they had imagined. They chose to get married on the first weekend of November, when some venues drop their…
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Aly & Nir – Sonoma Wedding at Beltane Ranch
I was so excited when Aly hired me to help her and Nir with their Sonoma wedding! Beltane Ranch is one of my all time favorite venues. And Glen Ellen has got to be one of the cutest little towns in all of Sonoma County! Beltane captures everything that is quintessential Sonoma from the vineyards, to…
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Fun Things To Do in Sonoma, CA
Photo by Wilson Lee I am frequently asked by my clients to come up with some options of fun things to do in Sonoma for their guests. The truth is that there is SO much to do! I choose to live and work here because there are so many options to keep me entertained! When friends…
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Jenna & Daniel ~ Sonoma Private Estate Wedding
I was so thrilled when Jenna reached out and asked me to help plan her intimate wedding. We immediately connected and had a lot fun planning her 11 person wedding at a gorgeous private estate in Sonoma. Since Jenna and Daniel were not local, they trusted me to choose the best vendors for them and to…
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Noreen & Loren ~ BR Cohn Winery Wedding
We were so honored when Noreen and Loren asked us to help them plan their dream wedding at BR Cohn Winery in Glen Ellen, California. It’s always been one of my favorite venues as it is just so naturally stunning. From the ceremony site nestled deep in the vines to reception in the olive grove,…
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Bridal Emergency Kit: What you should have on hand!
Photo by Freda Banks A Bridal Emergency kit is a must! With weddings, things come up all the time and it’s best to be prepared! Luckily enough for client’s that hire Orchard Avenue Events as their planner, we always have these sorts of supplies on hand. But for those of you without a planner, you…
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