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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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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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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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