Q&A: We would like to have our wedding and reception in the Sonoma / Napa area – Any venue suggestions or tips?

July 18th, 2011

Question by Starfish: We would like to have our wedding and reception in the Sonoma / Napa area – Any venue suggestions or tips? We just got engaged and live in San Francisco currently. We would love a wine country wedding and are looking at about 150 people. Due to our jobs, we will not [...]

Q&A: Is this okay for a wedding “dessert reception?”?

June 29th, 2011

Question by maggie marlip: Is this okay for a wedding “dessert reception?”? I am thinking of having a dessert reception, no formal meal. We are on a budget, and we can’t afford to feed 350 guests, even if we buy the food from Costco and have family members pay for it (original plan). I was [...]

Q&A: Alternatives to pay-your-meal wedding “reception” in light of pending baby?

April 20th, 2011

Question by gummi_bear2008: Alternatives to pay-your-meal wedding “reception” in light of pending baby? Facts: We’re expecting! Large family, doesn’t know. Bumped up wedding date. Tight budget & time-frame. Forgoing engagement ring & honeymoon but not church ceremony; city hall not an option. Cut guest list. Can’t agree on memorable & cost-effective destination wedding + family [...]