We publish roughly over 600 real weddings a year but today’s real wedding is super special for me to share because it is my friend, Chloe’s amazing Napa Valley wedding. Taking place at a small family owned winery in California’s Napa Valley, this wedding showcases everything I love about an outdoor wedding. From the amazing outdoor ceremony to dancing under the stars, this wedding can only be summed up in one way, inspirational! If you asked me to select my favorite design element from this wedding I can easily say without question it is the neon sign sporting the couples new married last name! Thanks to Tim and Jess Photography for shooting and sharing this wonderful wedding and to Chloe and Colin for creating such a one-of-a-kind event!
From the bride: Our wedding was held at a small family owned winery in St. Helena CA, not far from where I grew up. Ross and Kelleen Sullivan, generously lent their gorgeous property to be the backdrop to their big day. Along with the bridesmaids we gathered for hair and makeup in the Sullivan house- which had floor to ceiling windows and balconies that looked out across the valley and the surrounding vineyard properties. The ceremony and cocktail hour took place on their giant lawn space that sits beside a beautiful man made pond, complete with ducks and fish. The reception that followed was staged in the shady courtyard between the family home and the winery space. The day was blessed with perfect weather- sunny with a breeze. The “Benny” cocktail (our take on a Moscow mule) and a selection of great Sullivan white wine helped guests stay cool. The cherry on top of our night was a custom neon sign that read “the bennetts”. Great for pictures and definitely one of a kind. Everyone loved it! 
Sources – photography: Tim and Jess Photogrpahy / venue: Sullivan Vineyards, find your own rustic wedding venue / catering: Mari Laverne’s Catered Events / video: Isabel Cinematheque / entertainment: Dennis Owens and Patrick Miller of Proper Sound / wedding coordinator: Bonnie Buss Events / neon sign: Best Buy Neon Signs
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