This wedding was incredible…I don’t even know where to begin. From an amazing start of a board game invitation suite by Ceci New York to every single detail thoughtfully planned by Stephanie of Cole Drake Events. These two dapper men had the idea of Mad Men in Napa and all of the vendors took the fantastic idea and ran with it! Their guests were treated to a bruch with Tre Postri, Wine Blending at Franciscan, Cooking school at CIA, an over the top wedding at Calistoga Ranch and a champagne tour and brunch at Domaine Chandon. But the most memorable part of this weekend but not just the exceptional events that were planned but the love and respect that these two men had for each other and their friends & family. I was touched many times throughout the weekend by the sweetness, thoughtfulness and gentle humor that they shared. It was a gift to work with them!

Everyone worked tirelessly on this wedding to make these two gentleman’s dream come true! It was an awesome sight to see!

Photographer: Briana Marie Photography
Coordinator: Marlee Rodrigue
Caterer: Lombardi’s | Petaluma
Band: Joe Sharino band
Dress: BHLDN
Florals: Groom’s mother, aunt, and their friends

Michelle & Dave set the bar high – a gorgeous wedding, unmatched kindness and a love that made us all smile throughout the day! Enjoy…I promise you’ll smile too! Oh…and that cake…!! Amazing!  

Amazing weddings like this come together because of professionals like these:

Chaz Crozier | Cole Drake Events

Hair & Makeup: Heather Romero | The Powder Room

Ceremony: St. Helena Catholic Church

Wine & Cheese Reception: Merryvale Winery

Reception/ Catering: Culinary Institute

Transportation: Pure Luxury Transportation

Florals: Fleurs De France

Enterainment: Wine Country Entertainment

Their weekend began with a welcome dinner at Travigne followed by a rehearsal dinner at Sullivan Winery and was wrapped up with a gorgeous Calistoga Ranch Wedding! With design and coordination by Sarah of Cole Drake Events… perfection!

Special thank you to these amazing professionals:

Coordinator: Sarah Drake | Cole Drake Events

Welcome Bags: Favor

Welcome Dinner: Travigne

Rehearsal Dinner: Sullivan Winery

Rehearsal  Catering: Oak Avenue Catering

Catering: Calistoga Ranch

Florals: Jessica Switala | Fleurs de France

Music: Wine Country Entertainment

Officiant: Father Harmuth

Makeup/ Hair: Jennifer Smallwood | It’s a Date

Planning & Design: Sarah Drake | Cole Drake Events

Venue: Calistoga Ranch

Officiant: Charles Grande

Cake: Sweet on Cake

Ice Sculpture: Ice Illusions

Music: Wine Country Entertainment | Boutique DJ’s

Florals: Fleurs de France

Beaulieu gardens is a dream to photograph.

Kathy & John’s Ketubah was intricately hand painted…a work of art.

The couples adorable son donned an adorable tux matching Dad.

Paula le Duc never fails to make tasty bites that are not only delicious but beautiful!

Julie Stevens Florals built a beautiful manzanita Chuppah woven with orchids. After the ceremony, guests wrote their wishes for the family and attached the notes to the Chuppah.

I love a couple that really enjoys their first dance! Kathy & John’s dance combined beautiful ballroom with a sassy swing set.  

On this warm summer night guests wandered into the vineyard and enjoyed dipping their toes into the pool.

Guests enjoyed a gorgeous sweet table.

A special thanks to all of the professionals who came together to make Kathy & John’s day memorable!

Venue: Beaulieu Gardens | Sarah Lamborn

Coordination: Erin Taylor | Bustle Events

Photography: Briana Marie Photography

Video: Thomas Hughes

Cake: Sweet on Cake

Florals: Julie Stevens

Caterer: Paula Le Duc | Sarah Lamborn

Transportation: California Wine Tours

DJ: Josh Dukes