​Cindy and John are such a sweet couple! We love how much they care about and appreciate each other. John loves that Cindy is never too tired to tackle new challenges, and he is always inspired by her grit and how much she cares for him. Meanwhile, Cindy loves that John challenges her to try new hobbies, pushes her to be her best, and is always so considerate. Their wedding at Monte Verde Inn turned out so beautiful, with so many personal touches.

Cindy wore two gowns. The first was a stunning ball gown by Monique Lhuillier. It had a lace bodice with beading and tiers of tulle with a horsehair trim for volume. Her horsehair trim veil completed her perfect wedding day look! Cindy's bouquet was a work of art too! It featured lush peonies, roses, ranunculus, and a touch of blue with Delphinium.
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The couple chose to do a first look, which is something we love! It really lets the couples have some time alone before the wedding day starts. Your wedding goes by so fast, and this really lets you two have a minute together! After their first look, they read each other a letter and personal vows, which was such a sweet moment for them.

They chose Monte Verde Inn, which is a beautiful boutique estate in Foresthill. Couples get the complete venue for themselves, and guests can really walk around and enjoy the beautiful grounds. The couple's goals were to have a gorgeous woodsy-garden setting where their families and friends could mingle and enjoy time together. Our team developed their design based on the couple's palette and elegant style, which included custom paperie and signage.

Flowers were a large focus of the design, and the couple wanted the venue to feel like guests stepped into a private garden. When designing, we made sure to create floral focal points throughout the day. The ceremony was a main feature, and the arch was draped in fabric and lush flowers. Large displays were placed on wine barrels and moved to the reception after the ceremony. At the reception, the focal point was the sweetheart table. It featured a greenery garland and a large center piece.
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John and Cindy picked a spring color palette of soft blue and blush, which was beautiful for their spring wedding. The blue was tied in throughout the wedding, from her bridesmaid in a dusty blue gown, to her bouquet, to the reception flowers and paper.
We loved working with John and Cindy on their Monte Verde Inn wedding, and their design turned out to be gorgeous. We really take the time to get to know our couples and create a design for them based on their preferences. We’d love to help you make your wedding dreams a reality. Reach out to us, so we can start planning! 

Vendors
Photography | Liz Zimbelman Photography
Planning, Design, Production, Signage, Harp & Officiant | Tan Weddings & Events
Venue, Catering, Cake & Bar | Monte Verde Inn
Florals | Ambience Floral
DJ | SJ's Disc Jockey
Videography | Phillip Alan Films
Cake | Divine Desserts by Aguirre
Rentals & Linens | Celebrations! Party Event Rentals
HMUA | Joyce Zhou Designs
Transportation | Neumann Enterprises
Dress | Monique Lhuillier

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!