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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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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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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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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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