Monday, May 28, 2012

An April Wedding in Danville

Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts.
~ William Shakespeare ~

It was a stunning April day.  Friends and family gathered at Community Presbyterian Church in Danville. The groom, John, arrived. Followed by his bride-to-be, Heather.  In the warmth of the church and under the glow of the cross, the two said their vows.  A reception followed at Sunol Valley Golf Club.









Saturday, May 19, 2012

Goin' to the Chapel...

In exactly two weeks from today, Rhonda will be getting married - but before every wedding, every bride-to-be needs a fun-filled bachelorette party!  A party bus from Black Tie Transportation picked up 14 lovely ladies and took them up to the stunning wine county that is Napa! The first stop was Domaine Carneros Winery, followed by Flora Springs Winery's Estate for lunch and wine tasting.  It was here that I met up with the party. I was to be a surprise to Rhonda and capture nearly 2 1/2 hours of beauty and fun. 



...and the ladies arrive in style. Passing by rows and rows of grape vines up a private driveway to the enterance of

Great wine, a cave tour and some amazing food was awaiting them as they walked in!

Travis was our sommelier - the same name as Rhonda's fiance!



In to the caves they went! Everyone had tastings directly from the barrel - both tastings were a Napa Valley Cabernet - one was fermented in American Oak, the other in French Oak.



 After the caves, everyone headed out to this beautiful spot overlooking the valley for lunch catered by Dean & Deluca of St. Helena. More wine was tasted - the highlight was the Trilogy!

But, the real highlight was...

Party planner Dana, made these awesome faces with a picture she received from fiance Travis.  When flipped around it read...

Goin' to the Chapel!

Obviously, it was proceeded by song, dance and more wine!

Congratulations Rhonda - many, many years of happiness with your hubby-to-be!

xoxo~Karey


Here is a breakdown of the day's events:

Party Mastermind: Dana Dornsife (see her amazing work at Lazarex Cancer Foundation)
Party Bus: Black Tie Transportation
Wineries: Domaine Carneros Winery, Flora Springs Estates, Frank Family Vineyards
Food: Dean and Deluca







Thursday, May 3, 2012