Cornerstone Sonoma

Pre-Wedding Gathering

Ramekins Culinary School, Events & Inn

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Carneros Bistro

New Years Day Brunch

Our Wedding

We met in high school as two of only 350 students. She was a cheerleader, I was on the football team, but it wasn't until our sophomore year, when we had an english class together, that we knew something between us was special. We laughed (a lot) and got in trouble (a lot), but a six hour school day wasn't enough for us and more often than not, we'd be on the phone together as soon as we got back home.Time passed, and life went on but we always thought of that unique connection we shared. One way or another we seemingly were always in each other's lives no matter what. Nine (yes, 9) years ago we became "us" (again) and here we are, writing about our future marriage and life together forever. I guess we couldn't have a marriage without a proposal, so here it goes..

High School Sweethearts

We had a trip scheduled for Hawaii just after Christmas and through the new year. I knew I wanted to propose on this trip and what better way than on a tour around the island of Oahu, filled with activities, food, and sights that I knew would be special to us forever. That's pretty hard to piece together on your own, let me tell you. Then, one day, Caitlin told me about a tour guide named Cliff. We went to his site, checked out his adventures, and booked our tour. I couldn't sleep that night because I knew we had just signed up for our proposal!The day finally came. New years eve, 2016 in beautiful Waikiki. Cliff picked us up and we were off. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, beautiful views from the edges of cliffs, tiki carvers,and more. We ate locally grown mangoes, and had lunch at a food truck that seemed to have been visited by nearly every travel/cooking show ever. However, nothing compared to our last stop; a very secluded, very beautiful beach hidden by million-dollar homes and only accessible through their back yards, or a small five-foot walkway connecting the tiny road to the beach. We emerged from the path and my breath was gone. Crisp white sand atop protruding lava rock covered in a bed of beautiful green algae. I found a spot in the distance and led Caitlin toward it. I pulled her close, told her some things she swears she can't remember and then I got down on one knee and asked her to be my wife.Now here we are! We're getting married and couldn't be happier to share our love with those closest to us.

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Raffi Apelian

Danielle Mello

Kourtney Burrows

Jason DeFranco

Sami Hill

Matt Fierar

James Steininger

Adriann Maldonado

Nico Lozada

Brittany Ramos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Transportation will be provided from the reception to the three hotels noted in the accommodations section. The first bus will leave at 10P and make rounds to all the hotels returning to Ramkeins for another pick up. The last pick up will leave Ramekins at 12:30A.Other Options:UberLyft Sonoma Taxi (707) 889-1266

Code: 171230s$159/night two doubles or one king.Room blocks will expire 10/30/17. There is a limited number of room blocks at the El Pueblo Inn, we recommend you make your reservations early. Transportation will be provided after the recpetion to this location.

El Pueblo Inn

$179/night for two queen or one king. Please call the hotel directly (reservations for the $179/night cannot be made online) and ask for the rate for the Collins-Steininger wedding. 

Room blocks will expire 11/30/17. 



There is a limited number of room blocks at this hotel, we recommend you make your reservations early.



Transportation will be provided after the reception to this location.

BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center

Average nightly price is $239/night. There is a two night minmum at The Lodge. Transportation will be provided after the reception to this location.

The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa

Travel

Sonoma Plaza is the perfect destination for 2 hours or an entire day!100+ shops, 25+ wine tasting rooms, 30+ great places to eat, and many other things to experience; all within one block of the historic 8-acre national park.

Historic Sonoma Plaza

One of the most beautiful vineyards in Sonoma County along with a unique olive press boasting the best and freshest California extra virgin olive oils for tasting.

Jacuzzi Winery & The Olive Press

Enjoy a collection of wines in their tasting bar along with some gourmet picnic fare from their marketplace on the terrace, while taking in the views.

Viansa Sonoma

Things to Do

Instagram

Caitlin and Michael

caitlin & Michael

caitlin & Michael

Things to Do

Historic Sonoma Plaza

Jacuzzi Winery & The Olive Press

Viansa Sonoma