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Say “I Do” at Carneros Resort and Spa Wedding Venue in Napa Valley If you heard it through the grapevine, it’s true. Carneros Resort and Spa is undoubtedly one ofthe best wedding venues in Napa Valley. I know selecting a wedding venue in Napa California ischallenging. Especially considering the fact that there are over 400 […]

Trying to decide between a Napa or Sonoma Elopement? We guide you through the marriage license process, comparison between the two, and top venues at each!

Your wedding day is a day you’ll never forget. It’s a day where you’re surrounded by love and the people who matter most to you.

Find out what makes Carneros Resort and Spa one of the best vineyard wedding venues in Napa Valley.

Beautiful Places to Go In Santa Rosa Chateau St. Jean Chateau St. Jean Winery is a picturesque estate located in Santa Rosa, California. Established in 1973, the winery boasts stunning French-inspired architecture and beautiful gardens that offer a serene ambiance for wine tasting. Chateau St. Jean Winery produces a wide variety of award-winning wines. Visitors […]

What to Keep in Mind when you choose a wedding photographer for your one of a kind, wine county wedding in 2025.

It’s no secret that Sonoma & Napa County in California are some of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the nation. The sister counties are internationally recognized as Wine Country due to the Valley’s various soil types. This allows for the cultivation of over 50 varieties of grapes! Holding a destination wedding here is made of […]

Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue

Alicia Parks Photography is excited to share her list of the Top 10 Wedding Venues in Sonoma. From vineyard villas to extradordinary estates.

Intimate Geyserville Inn Wedding Amanda & Justin Like real estate, when it comes to planning a wedding or elopement, it’s all about location, location, location. My clients, Wisconsin-natives Amanda Kastner and Justin Ippoliti, understood the assignment. Maybe that’s because Justin is a real estate agent! In fall of 2021, they slipped away to wine country […]