Essence Sonoma

Gold, black & white. Simple & elegant

Essence Sonoma can host WINTER weddings! We are blessed to have a gorgeous indoor ceremony location. This January wedding is an example of how winter can be an incredibly beautiful time of year to hold your special day.
This couple had an elegant and savvy design theme for their wedding and it shows in these spectacular photos!

We share with you some great creative tips for planning an unforgettable bridal shower, , , : http://weddingsonomacounty.com/7-creative-bridal-shower-ideas/

7 creative bridal shower ideas create an unforgettable bridal shower Bridal showers have gone creative and are no longer a stuffy party like our Mom's might have had. The bridal shower no longer needs to be a gathering of women packed in your best friend’s living room sipping sherbet punch from a pastel colored paper cup. Check…

"We are so happy that my son and his new bride chose the Country Club for their wedding location. From the ceremony under the Arbor surrounded by trees... to the beautiful view of the sunset from the ballroom... the setting was perfect. The dinner, the service, the attention to detail were the best and Heather and the entire staff could not have been more accommodating. Even club members who had their players' lounges taken over by the wedding party were friendly and congratulating our son and his bride. A great experience!"
Latest review from the father of the groom.
Thank you Mike! It was my pleasure and honor to host Will & Crystal's wedding.

When to open wedding gifts is always a question at the forefront of a bride and groom's mind, what is proper, when is it best to open gifts? We answer questions about wedding gifts do's and don't s and how to properly thank your wedding guests for their gifts in our blog this week , , : http://weddingsonomacounty.com/when-to-open-wedding-gifts/

When to Open Wedding Gifts choices for wedding gift opening Wedding Etiquette has come a long way since our mother’s were married. We no longer have the same rules, timelines, and what not to wear restrictions. The modern bride has so many more options and more freedom than our mothers. With wedding etiquette constantly ch…