Anna

My fiance and I will be vacationing with friends in the Ca. Wine Country and around Carmel at the end of October.We just decided we would get married while we were there since it is such a beautiful, peaceful area and we would already have our close friends with us as witnesses!!We need suggestions from the locals or regulars to the area on where to exchange vowels(ie.chapels, hotels,places with a view).Also, we need suggestions on where to celebrate & dine afterwards.Thanks for your help.

SA

Some of my friends were married @ Ferrari-Carrano & it went off very well. Not certain about the permits, but you might also consider Pt. Reyes.

Susan

Anna, you might run into a scheduling problem with the many brides here in California who have booked up all the obvious places for ceremonies months in advance. However, since your group is small, you might have good luck on the beach somewhere. I just imagine that wineries and/or chapels might be booked throug October already. Have a look at sfbaybrides.com for some ideas on locations. You can select Napa or Sonoma counties for the wine country and Monterey county for Carmel. Good luck!

Jane

Anna-
There was a wedding being set up at Chateau Souverain near Geyersville. Beautiful views and winery.

We also saw the Ferrari-Carrano vineyards and they are very beautiful as well. More isolated setting since Chateau S. is off the highway.

x

Maybe people should think outside of the box. If Anna and her fiance are on vacation they can get married on any day of the week so they will not be competing with the usual weekend weddings. Depending on the day of the week they do choose I bet they could get married nearly anywhare they wanted n'est pas?


Now somebody make some good suggestions!!!!!!!!!

Mike

I think Pebble Beach would be awesome. Don't know if they allow it or exactly where they have ceremonies.

liz

The most wonderful place is the Ventana Inn in Big Sur. Check out their website. There is also a place called the Highland's Inn in Carmel which is nice, but doesn't compare to Ventana for views, uniqueness, etc. October is a wonderful month in this region, very warm days.

Ani

Hi-I was married at Trentadue winery, directly across the highway from Chateau Souverain...its a very small winery...in the Alexander valley in Sonoma County-really sweet. Also, Viansa Winery is really beautiful-sure to find both on the internet! congrats!

Michelle

I have been to a lovely wedding at the Auberge du Soleil ... can't remember if it's in the Napa or Sonoma Valley though.

It is a breathtaking spot.

L

living on the Monterey Penninsula, we see alot of weddings on the beaches. Some spots that come to mind are Asilomar, lovers point (watch out for waves). There are many enchanting spots along the Asilomar rec trail and beaches. Another favorite area would be Point Lobos, again many enchanting spots.

Anna

THANKS for the nice suggestions so far!The areas mentioned sound really beautiful. Are these places so wonderful you would get married there?We will be getting married on a weekday - so we won't be competing with the big weekend weddings.We are pretty flexible about the day and the time.Thank you, thank you!
Anymore ideas???

Tina

My husband and I had part of our honeymoon at Meadowood in St. Helena in Napa valley. It is truly a special, beautiful place that we will surely return to. Check it out and email me if you have any more questions about it. It was spectacular.

Grasshopper

Madrona Manor in Healdsberg. http://www.madronamanor.com/ Beautiful setting, great restaurant.

Jennifer

Anna-

My (then) fiance and I had an elopement wedding in Napa Valley last year and it was an event we will remember for the rest of our lives. The ceremony took place on the roof of Castle in the Clouds B&B which has unbelieveable views! Reverand Blaine performed the ceremony and took care of all the pre-marriage details including wedding license.

You said you planned a SMALL wedding, so this might work for you. Because if I remember correctly, they can only have events for 12 or fewer people at Castle in the Clouds.

Other alternatives we researched included Merryvale Winery, V. Sattui, and Gloria Ferrer winery.

Best wishes to you!!!

JKG

nita

There is a Ventana Inn (winery) in Sonoma or Napa.

Also, you may consider someplace in Tiburon.

Stephanie

Auberge Du Soleil is an excellent choice. A co worker of mine was married there last month. She too had a small wedding and decided to marry on a Friday vs. Saturday.

It is in Napa. http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/

Also, check out www.herecomestheguide.com

Good Luck!