Real Wedding·September 9, 2025
When the Lavender Blooms at St. Francis
Carolyn and Dave are one smart couple! First of all, they chose an absolutely gorgeous site, and then one of the most beautiful times of the year. When…
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Real Wedding·September 12, 2026
Damien & Claire’s Family Affair Wedding
I almost always approach a backyard family affair wedding with a bit of trepidation. Okay, more than a little bit! There’s always so much that can go wrong…
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Real Wedding·September 9, 2025
November – Back Yard Magical Transformation
Sanja and Lucas wanted to have an intimate wedding in his family’s backyard in Corte Madera. For those of you who know the area, it’s full of winding…
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Real Wedding·September 9, 2025
February – Nick’s Cove – from Boat Shack to Wedding Site
When Andrea and Kurt decided to get married, they picked one of their favorite places, Nick’s Cove, for the ceremony and reception. The Boat Shack is at the…
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Real Wedding·September 9, 2025
Everything is Going to the Dogs
I love dogs — and so do our couples! Meet my crew, and a few of the four-legged friends who have stolen the show at Wine Country weddings.
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Real Wedding·September 9, 2025
April – Livvy & Tim, A Western Wedding
Olivia & Tim chose the absolutely perfect venue for their Western Wedding. The Ranch at Lake Sonoma boasts a ceremony site overlooking the lake and the mountains. The…
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Real Wedding·August 20, 2025
June – Their Wedding Was Just Ducky
Ben and Marc had to be one of my all-time favorite couples. They wanted to have their wedding on “The Farm,” in Sebastopol. Marc had been lovingly raising a flock of ducks and he suited each one up with a bow tie for a “running of the ducks” directly after the ceremony! The wedding site […]
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Real Wedding·August 20, 2025
Lauren & Henry at Trentadue
I began working with Lauren and Henry nearly a year before their wedding. After viewing several sites, they chose Trentadue because of the wonderful views of the mountains…
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Real Wedding·August 20, 2025
Jacuzzi for Jessica & Nick
Jacuzzi is simply one of the most gorgeous wedding sites in Sonoma County for any discriminating client who wants a fabulous Tuscan ambience. The outside has the flavour…
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Real Wedding·August 20, 2025
St. Paddy’s Day Wedding
Kristi & Joey hailed from Chicago where they KNOW HOW to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Green, of course, was the colour of the day, from the linens on…
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Real Wedding·August 20, 2025
St. Francis Spring Wedding
Nothing is more beautiful than a Spring wedding at St. Francis winery when the tender green grape leaves adorn the vines, the puffy white clouds sail across a…
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