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Victoria & Scott – a Tuscan Inspired Wedding at Kunde Winery
When Victoria first reached out to me, she had wanted to get married in Tuscany, but realized that hosting a wedding in her home state of California would be logistically much easier for them and their guests. Since Victoria and Scott live in Southern California, the wine country felt somewhat like a destination wedding, without…
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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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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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Bethany & Christy ~ Chateau St. Jean Winery Wedding
I was so honored to work with this beautiful couple on their dream wine country wedding! I wanted nothing more than this couple to have their perfect wedding. By the time the wedding day came, Bethany and Christy felt more like friends than clients. I may have teared up as I watched them walk down…
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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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5 Golden Rules of Wedding Planning
It’s understandable if you feel completely overwhelmed by wedding planning. It’s not something you have experience with and it’s a pretty important day in your life! You’re not expected to know the difference between chiavari and crossback chairs, or the order of events at the reception. Before you hit the ground planning, read over our…
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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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