Wine Auctions & Weddings

Another note on having your special day at the family compound (be it a ranch, vineyard, or your aunts suburban home). What can happen when you decide to have your wedding at the family residence? Many things of course, including your immediate next door neighbor having an equally large event (in this case, a wine auction) complete with a competing band! Tip number one this week: Apply for any necessary permits with your local government, and notify any and all neighbors of the date of your event. This will smooth things over with any grumps, and give anyone planning an event a chance to reconsider the date.

Going Irish!

What's this about Irish? Well, apparently this group had some in them as we were at the Irish (Cultural?) Center. So what does that mean? For the sake of this blog, nothing really. The fact of the matter is that when you go to a lot of weddings you occasionally take things for granted. Other times things just become a blur. Add to that waiting too long (a week ago today) to recall the events of said wedding and things really become a blur.

Oh, Calistoga

Oh how I love Calistoga. It's a beautiful area, cute little town, and fresh as a daisy. I especially love all the hills and valleys, how the homes are tucked here and there, at least where I have spent most of my time there.

Having a wedding and reception at the family compound can be a precious experience, not to mention a memory you can walk through over and over again throughout your lifetime. It can also be a nightmare. Carefully weigh all the facts, account for each detail as mini events, consider the flow of each and every minute. You should consider consulting a professional for this rather than guessing.

To be or not to be?....BE AWESOME!

Let's face it. Some weddings are great, some are...well....not. Yes I've been to both many times as I'm sure most have.

This past weekend I saw bits of both, at a couple different weddings, which happens all the time. I have to say, while I used to be of the opinion that this was a sham, I've realized what an important role the wedding planner is. No, you don't have to spend a fortune on one, you can simply designate someone you trust...

Napa in the Sky with diamonds

Wow. This weekends weddings were in Napa. This is something not everyone can do. I'm not sure, but I'm told there are restrictions as to 'who' can get married in the Napa valley vineyards. Anyway, this one was at a family residence, roughly in the center of the Napa valley on a hill surrounded by vineyards. Nice views are cool.