Author: Ciara Greenwald

Here Comes Fall

Here Comes Fall

Fall colors are starting to appear at the Farmers Market but Summer ingredients are at their peak. We are relishing the last weeks of the heirloom tomatoes, summer squash, sweet and spicy peppers and eggplant, whose flavors are so abundant before it turns cold. All…

Down by the Russian River

Down by the Russian River

“It’s your river. We protect it.” For the past 26 years, the Russian Riverkeeper organization has devoted themselves to restoring and protecting the Russian River. The 3rd Annual Ripp’n River Bash, hosted at Healdsburg’s Front Porch Farm, is the largest fundraiser that supports the RRK’s…

All You Need is Love. And a Great Barn.

All You Need is Love. And a Great Barn.

 

Straus Home Ranch is a magical place.

Dappled light. Coastal breezes. Happy dairy cows.

A eucalyptus grove with a breath-taking Tomales Bay view. And a barn that oozes character & romance.

Our menu for this wedding was designed around June ingredients – Chandler Strawberries, Borage, Summer squash, wild King salmon, fennel, leek & shishito peppers.

And the personal touches for the event were abundant – home-made jam as the guest favor, a crowd-rousing square-dance band for post-dinner entertainment & a selection of home-town favorite pies for dessert.

 

Photography – Kindred Wedding Storytellers

Rentals – Encore Events

Flowers – JoLee Blooms

Planner – Katy Oursler

Wine Country Rehearsal Dinner

Wine Country Rehearsal Dinner

Gundlach Bundschu is a Sonoma County winery steeped in history. It is the oldest family owned winery in California. The Rhinefarm estate vineyard site sits at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros & Napa Valley appellations. We were lucky enough to be a part…

A Cross Cultural Affair

A Cross Cultural Affair

What happens when you have an Argentinian groom and a Northern California bride? A gorgeous mix of colors, influences & flavors. Here are some beautiful snapshots from Lauren and Jamie at Eichar Photogtraphy, who perfectly captured the mood of the day.  A sunny, bright and…