Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Planning Partner in Napa Valley
With over three decades of experience in the wedding planning industry, we have established ourselves as trusted partners for couples seeking to create unforgettable celebrations. Our journey began in Napa Valley, where we pioneered personalized wedding planning services that prioritize client vision and seamless execution. Our team combines deep local expertise with extensive vendor relationships across wine country, ensuring every event reflects the unique story of the couple. We specialize in full-service planning, custom wedding design, and day-of coordination, while also offering exclusive cocktail services and officiant support.Our commitment to cultivating long-term relationships with clients and vendors has made us a preferred choice for weddings in Napa, Sonoma, Lake Tahoe, and the broader Bay Area. As LGBTQ-friendly planners, we embrace diversity and strive to make every couple feel valued and understood. Our approach blends creativity, logistical precision, and a personal touch that transforms wedding planning into a joyful experience.
Services
Full Service Wedding Planning
Custom Wedding Planning
Wedding Management
Winetails Cocktail Bar
Officiant Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of personalized wedding planning experience
- Our team cultivates long-term relationships with top vendors in wine country
- We provide LGBTQ-friendly wedding planning services
- Our planners are also licensed officiants for complete ceremony coordination
- We offer exclusive Winetails cocktail services at V. Sattui Winery
What people say
Magnificent orchestration
Perfect wedding
Exceeded expectations
Ever-growing family
Stress-free experience
Services
Full Service Wedding Planning
Our comprehensive planning service guides couples through every detail from venue selection to final execution. We create custom timelines, manage vendor contracts, and ensure flawless implementation of your vision. With expertise in wine country logistics, we transform busy professionals' wedding dreams into stress-free celebrations that reflect their unique story.
Custom Wedding Planning
This flexible service allows couples to engage our expertise at specific planning stages. We specialize in budget creation, vendor sourcing, and design concept development while maintaining creative control with the couple. Our targeted support ensures professional guidance without full-service commitment.
Wedding Management
For couples who have planned their wedding independently, our day-of management ensures seamless execution. We handle timeline implementation, vendor coordination, and problem-solving during rehearsals and the event itself, allowing couples to fully enjoy their celebration.
Winetails Cocktail Bar
Our exclusive cocktail service provides expertly crafted drinks at V. Sattui Winery. Mixologist Shalene offers customized menus and professional service that enhances wine country celebrations while complementing the venue's ambiance.
Officiant Services
Licensed officiants Darlene and Jim Forbes create personalized ceremonies that reflect couples' beliefs and relationship stories. Services include non-religious or religious options with rehearsal coordination to ensure perfect ceremony execution.
People
Darlene Forbes
Owner/Coordinator/Officiant/Author
Napa Valley's first wedding planner with 30+ years experience, Darlene combines event expertise with local knowledge to create personalized celebrations. A published author and mother of three, she brings warmth and professionalism to every wedding.
James Forbes
Owner/Coordinator/Officiant
Co-owner James Forbes brings organizational skills and officiant expertise to the team. With experience in wine country logistics, he ensures smooth execution of complex wedding details while delivering personalized ceremonies.
Karen Grimes
Coordinator/Floral Designer
Karen combines floral artistry with planning expertise to create cohesive wedding aesthetics. Her attention to detail ensures beautiful environments that perfectly complement each couple's vision.
Shalene Peters
Coordinator/Mixologist
Shalene offers dual expertise in wedding coordination and cocktail service. As Winetails' mixologist, she enhances events with creative beverages while managing logistical details with precision.
Gina Garaventa
Coordinator/Floral Designer
Gina brings floral design expertise and planning experience to create visually stunning weddings. Her artistic sensibility ensures beautiful floral arrangements that enhance each celebration's atmosphere.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer?
We provide full-service planning, custom wedding design, day-of coordination, officiant services, and exclusive cocktail bars at V. Sattui Winery.
Do you work outside Napa Valley?
Yes, we serve weddings in Sonoma, Lake Tahoe, and the broader Bay Area in addition to Napa Valley.
Are you LGBTQ-friendly?
Absolutely, we are proud to be an inclusive wedding planning service that celebrates all love stories.
What makes your planning approach unique?
Our personalized approach combines 30+ years of local expertise with dedicated vendor relationships for tailored celebrations.
Do you offer officiant services?
Yes, our owners Darlene and Jim Forbes are licensed officiants who create personalized religious or non-religious ceremonies.
