Caitlin is originally from Australia, and Christian is from Virginia. Their wedding had been postponed, so they eventually decided on an elopement at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, which is an incredible venue. Their families from Australia and Virginia were able to be a part of the celebration via livestream, including leading toasts for the couple! Their elopement turned out to be so elegant, and it was great that they were still able to include their families! It was a day of gorgeous details and love. 

​First, the couple had their portraits taken at a nearby winery that really showed off the natural beauty of Sonoma! There is so much natural beauty here in Sonoma. Caitlin wore a classic mermaid bridal gown by Lazaro, which featured an organza ruffle skirt and sheer Chantilly lace bodice. It was traditional with a fun twist, and she looked amazing!
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It rained unexpectedly that day, but then it cleared up right before the ceremony. Caitlin and Christina shared a first dance immediately following the ceremony to John Denver’s “Annie’s Song” on harp. It was so romantic! After that was the sabrage, or sabering,  where the sparkling wine was opened using a special saber. It was such a fun moment!

For Caitlin and Christian’s wedding, they chose one of our elopement packages that we have with Fairmont, which couples love. It makes the planning process much easier! We provide the planning, officiant, harp, florals, and the cake! We do it all, and make sure everything is executed flawlessly. This special package includes up to ten guests, but it also includes the option to come back in the first half of 2022 and get money off the reception site. This is such a great option for couples who want to have an amazing elopement now and celebrate their marriage with all of their loved ones later!
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Working with Caitlin and Christian on their elopement at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn was such a joy. We loved working with them and helping them with those beautiful details. We would love to help you have the same wonderful experience that Caitlin and Christian had. Reach out to us today and learn how we can bring your vision for your wedding to life!

Vendors:
Photography | Richard Wood Photographics
Planning, Production, Harp & Officiant | Tan Weddings & Events
Venue, Catering & Accommodations | Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
Live-Streaming | Phillip Alan Films
Tech Assistance | Encore Global
Florals | Bloom & Vine
Cake | Let Them Eat Cake
HMUA | Jenn V Beauty
Dress | Lazaro from The Bridal Collection, Style
Suit | State & Liberty

Soriya and Kelli are from Texas along with all of their guests. They envisioned a destination wedding in Sonoma, and they ended up changing their date twice and then their venue due to the pandemic. Ultimately, they had a Spring Park Winters wedding, and this gorgeous venue ended up being the perfect spot for their celebration!

A wedding day at Park Winters is unlike any other wedding experience. Magical grounds, caring staff, delightful food, and so much more. Wedding guests have the best experience, and couples are always happy after a day at Park Winters! 

We were thrilled when we met Victoria and her sweet mother and learned about their wedding vision. They valued hiring local vendors who know the venue well. Fresh from the farm florals, elegantly-detailed cake, and a goddess hair piece all came together to create a modern, joyful, chic energy for their family and friends. Every details was truly lovely, and full of love, all at once.

Victoria and Wes met at UC Davis and loved coming back to Yolo County for their wedding day. Because their group was smaller, they were not sure if people would dance. Well -- dance, they did (and then some)!

​Congratulations to this amazing couple. It was such a pleasure to bring their Park Winters dream day to life.

Looking for a magical mountain wedding venue? Look no further than Highlands Ranch Resort in Mill Creek near magnificent Mt. Lassen in Northern California. Delicious food, expansive views, chic cabins, terrific weather, pristine pine-scented air, and close to a plethora of adventurous opportunities for guests, the venue has it all.

Our team partnered with the incredible Real Weddings Magazine and a talented group of vendors to create the ultimate styled shoot. Paperie details and signage included woodsy notions. The florals were created from the ground up, inspired by the local wildflowers in the meadows. Vintage + modern rentals added a chic vibe to the affair. Even the desserts included a nod to the local flora and fauna.

Our models are a real couple who recently got married themselves! They had a blast trying on different attire, jewelry, accessories, hair & makeup. Some of us stayed the night and explored the incredible area, from swimming at Lake Almanor, to hiking around the Lassen National Park.

For many reasons, this venue is by far one of our favorites! We can't wait to visit again, whether just to stop by for a fabulous meal, or to plan another event.

Click here to see the feature in Real Weddings Magazine!

The Maples in Woodland is one of most favorite venues. The expansive lawn, exquisite Chinese Pistach ceremony tree, historic house, cute stable, lush courtyard, and pretty grounds makes it the perfect venue for any type of special event. And -- the very best bridal suite around!

Eddie and Miranda + the sweetest little baby (ever!) were the most chill, happy couple. They loved muted tones and wanted the venue's natural beauty to speak for itself. A taco bar was in order, and the guests loved every moment of dinner.

If we could describe a very, very happy, blissful wedding day, we would describe Eddie & Miranda's day. As you scroll through the photos, you will see the most connected couple with understated elegance and sheer joy!

Photography | Lela Spiva Photography
Planning & Coordination | Tan Weddings & Events
Venue & Bar | The Maples Weddings & Events
Florals | Dixon Florist
DJ & Lighting | DeBorba Events
HMUA |Kimmi Gustafson
Videography | Elegant Events Media
Catering | Chando’s Tacos and Gesche’s Gourmet
Band | Mariachi Nuevo Mexicali
Rentals | Standard Party Rentals
Linens | La Tavola Fine Linen
Photo Booth | Giggle & Riot
Officiant | Austin Farnham

Hailing from Texas, our fabulous couple and their families dreamed of a wine country get-away for their wedding weekend. Our team created a small event package, customized to match their vision.

Stephanie and Scott valued having a religious ceremony, simple florals, and macarons in addition to cake! For their guests, custom-lettered wine corks were gifted as momentos of the wedding day.

​Dinner at Fairmont is always a delight, and the couple finished off the evening with a bit of dancing and a whole lot of precious time spent with their loved ones.

Photography | XSiGHT Media
Planning, Florals, Officiant & Production | Tan Weddings & Events
Venue, Catering, Cake, Accommodations & HMUA | Fairmont Sonoma
DJ | Morningstar Entertainment

Tasha and Curtis' original venue shut down for a spell, so they came to Pheasant Trek with some fabulous vendors lined up! Our team helped them fill in the rest of the vendors and created a joyful wedding day for this fun couple.

With smiles on their faces the whole day, Tasha and Curtis spent quality time with the friends and family, enjoying the gorgeous landscape of the venue, and the cute Rose mobile bar from Belle Aventure. Our team also had the pleasure of officiating and creating custom signage for the couple. 

The night ended with the bride singing sweet songs about her beloved dog -- it was truly a wedding to remember with the most connected couple. Congratulations, Tasha and Curtis!

Nestled in the rolling hills of vines in Kenwood lies a picturesque chateau. Our couple requested a romantic, intimate wine country wedding day, and Chateau St. Jean was the perfect fit.

Have we mentioned how much we love crafting elopement and small wedding packages? This day was true bliss -- hair & makeup at the couple's hotel room, a limo ride to the venue, harp music, ceremony under the majestic tree by the vineyard, lush florals, delicious cake and a sparkling toast with dreamy photos to capture everything. The couple and their families then had dinner at a restaurant and told us, "this day was beyond our expectations!"

We love working with a curated group of boutique wedding vendors who are brilliant with intimate events. Our stellar team on this day made Joey and Karen's wedding dreams come true!

What a pleasure to be a part of Elena and Matt’s gorgeous, intimate wedding day! 

​Elena works at Grand Island Mansion and could not imagine a more beautiful place to get married. Surrounded by a small group of close family and friends, the ceremony included a tree planting ritual to symbolize the joining of the couple and Matt’s son. The tree was planted in their yard after the wedding day, where it will be nurtured, representing the growth of their beautiful family. The couple also included a wine blending ritual to symbolize the blending of their two families into one.

We loved every detail, and felt so honored to be a part of this blissful day, along with many of our vendors friends!

The timing of this gorgeous wedding day could not have been more perfect. It was a week before the global lockdown, and the forecast showed rain. About 3 hours before the ceremony, the clouds parted, the chairs dried off, and the sun shone brilliantly in time for Lauren and Cameron's wedding!

Charter Barn is located in the middle of blooming almond groves in Colusa County. Idyllic and majestic, the property was the perfect backdrop for their boho-esque theme. A triangular arch, multi-textured lounges, garden-fresh florals, and a palette to include shades of rust, coral, tan, orange and yellow were sublime. The couple's dogs joined in the ceremony, too!

Reception was held inside the spacious barn, with stunning candles, florals, and tableware. The sweetheart table peacock chairs stole the show! Plenty of room for dancing the night away, and a sweet photobooth just outside the barn doors created an eventful evening.

Lauren and Cameron are welcoming their first baby, any day now! We are thrilled for this couple, and we remember fondly their gorgeous wedding day, timed so perfectly.

Photography | Danyelle Dee Photography
Planning, Design & Coordination | Tan Weddings & Events
Venue | Charter Barn
Cinematography | Ashton Imagery
Bar | Moonlight Custom Bar Service
HMUA | Kimmi Gustafson
Cake | Katrina Struckmeyer 
Doughnuts | Donut Nook
Catering | Bella Familia Pizza
Food Service | Firefly Event Staffing
Entertainment | The Wedding DJ Company
Florals | Sarah’s Garden
Officiant | Bryce Darcangelo
Photo Booth | Snapshots Photo Booth
Draping, Lighting & Rentals | Celebrations! Party Rentals
Rentals | Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals and Firehouse Entertainment
Linens | La Tavola Fine Linen
Custom Signage & Paperie | Shimmer & Stain
Bridal Dress | Made with Love Bridal from Lovely Bride San Francisco
Bridesmaid Dresses | Starlow
Groom/Groomsmen Suits | Calvin Klein from Men’s Wearhouse