Rehersal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Highland Estate 

Reception

Brunch

Our Wedding

Danielle and Lucas first crossed paths during their sophomore year of high school, thanks to a mutual friend who just couldn’t stop insisting they meet. After some convincing (and maybe a bit of reluctance), they finally agreed, and that's when the story starts to take different turns depending on who you ask. Like many young loves, things didn’t work out at first. With Lucas and Danielle attending different schools, neither of them driving, and a very overbearing father (we're looking at you, Mr. Wheeler!), their timing was off. However, despite the distance and obstacles, fate seemed to have other plans. Over the years, they found themselves crossing paths in the most unexpected ways—whether through mutual friends, random events, matching on Tinder, or even passing each other on the freeway. Yet, as with most things in life, the timing just wasn’t right. One of their last encounters before life took them in separate directions was in 2019, just before Danielle moved to Montana. She spent over a year there, before returning to Sonoma County in December 2020 to start working for a pest control company. It wasn’t long before life would bring them together again. In late 2021, Danielle was helping a friend’s family with a pest problem when Lucas, who also knew the same family, reached out to them for pest control help. He suspected termites in his office and wanted to know what company they were using. When Danielle’s name came up, Lucas had a moment of realization—he knew the "pest control lady." It wasn’t long before Lucas reached out to schedule a termite inspection, and when Danielle arrived, it was as if no time had passed. The chemistry was undeniable, and after that inspection, they started spending more time together. By June 2022, Danielle asked Lucas if he would join her on a road trip to Montana for a music festival. With some convincing (and a lot of excitement), Lucas agreed. In August 2022, they took off for a week-long adventure in Montana, where they made their relationship official. Since then, the two have traveled far and wide, from Montana to Mexico, and explored the beautiful corners of Northern California and Oregon. They’ve often found themselves caught up in some of Danielle’s horse-related schemes, always enjoying the ride together. In the summer of 2023, Danielle, Lucas, and their three dogs moved into their home in Sebastopol—which, for those of you following along, was the same house that brought them together in the first place (yes, the one with the termites!). Then, on December 15, 2024, Lucas proposed to Danielle at the beautiful Bodega Head in Bodega Bay, California. And, for anyone keeping track, in January 2025, they finally got rid of the termites in their office!Now, as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives, Danielle and Lucas are thrilled to have you join them on this incredible journey. They can’t wait to celebrate with all of you in Cloverdale on April 25, 2026!

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Jennifer and the Bride (Danielle) have been friends since middle school, their bond starting when Danielle’s dad would bring game animals to Jennifer’s family’s butcher shop. It wasn’t long before they found common ground in the world of 4-H, showing lambs together and eventually becoming 4-H camp counselors during their 8th to 10th grades. Summers were never complete without the two of them side by side, either wrangling livestock or belting out silly camp songs around the fire.

As the years went on, their friendship only grew stronger, and it was Jennifer who ultimately played matchmaker. In their sophomore year, she introduced Lucas to Danielle, setting the stage for what would become a lasting relationship. So, if you’re wondering why you're all here today, you can certainly blame Jennifer for making that connection!

Jennifer

Margaret and the Bride (Danielle) have been friends since around 2014, when Danielle was guiding trail rides in Bodega Bay. Early on in the ride Margaret, made a very specific request to keep a wide berth between herself and the other person she was with, a challenge which Danielle happily accepted. As they rode, their conversation flowed easily, and Margaret casually mentioned that she trained horses—a detail that caught Danielle’s attention. At the time, Danielle had a naughty baby horse at home, and needed some help.

After the ride, they exchanged numbers, and that unruly baby horse became the foundation of their growing friendship. What started as a simple connection over horses blossomed into a friendship that's allowed them to support and encouraged each other in their shared “addiction” to horses—uh, we mean hobby

Margaret

Danielle and Courtney’s friendship started just like any great friendship does—by initially hating each other. They met as co-workers at a ranch in Bodega Bay. In fact, it was at this very job where Danielle also met Margaret,  Despite working together briefly, the two couldn't seem to get along due to the stressful work environment, and their interactions were less than ideal.
However after Danielle left the ranch, Courtney and she unexpectedly crossed paths at Country Summer, where they managed to clear the air—though Danielle has no recollection of this meeting, likely due to some questionable decisions involving alcohol. Fast forward to 2021, when Courtney started boarding her horses at the same ranch where Danielle was working, and suddenly, everything clicked. From that point on, they we friends united by their shared sense of humor, love for horses, and an understanding that they might just be a little too much alike for their and their spouses own good. 

Courtney

Kate and Danielle met in 2019, not long after Danielle moved to Montana. A family friend told Danielle she had to reach out to the daughter of a lady in their car club - “She has horses too and lives near Billings!” Anyone in the horse world knows this all too well: people assume if you both have horses, you’ll be best friends. Danielle thanked the friend, and moved on. Eventually, she and Kate became Facebook friends. One night, Danielle sent a message - awkward and totally giving “My mom said we can if your mom says it’s okay” energy. They talked for a few hours… and then never spoke again. That is, until Danielle spotted Kate across the beer garden at an event a few months later. Danielle, the shy quiet type (NOT), walked right over and introduced herself. Kate welcomed her into her group like they’d known each other forever. Since then, Kate has been the kind of friend who makes new places feel like home. Danielle will be the first to say she wouldn’t have survived living in Montana without Kate’s friendship. 

Kate

Danielle and Derick met after she moved home from college, and the two quickly became close friends. Along with Derick’s friends Dara and Cherylin, the four of them spent many weekends driving out to the coast or cruising down back roads, creating memories and building a strong friendship.

A year before Danielle moved to Montana, Derick relocated to South Carolina, and he became a huge part of her support system as she navigated life in a new state. Having gone through the experience himself, Derick was always there to offer advice and encouragement. He always seemed to be the voice of reason (whether Danielle wanted that or not), especially when it came to Danielle reconnecting with Lucas. Derick encouraged her to follow through, so when Lucas proposed, it only made sense that Derick would be the one to officiate their wedding. 

Derick

Lucas and Joey’s friendship began in high school during wood shop class their sophomore year, but it wasn’t until Joey stepped in to save Lucas from a fight (oh, teenage boys!) and that's when they really became close. After that, the two became practically inseparable—so much so that Lucas will even call Joey’s mom Michelle “Mom.” They quickly grew from classmates to brothers, sharing all the ups and downs that come with teenage years and beyond.

When Lucas reconnected with Danielle for the second time, Joey was always there to tease them about getting married before it even became a reality. So, when Lucas finally told Joey that he had proposed and was getting married, the decision for Joey to be his best man was an easy one. From standing by him in high school to standing by his side on his wedding day, and everything in between Joey has always been Lucas' best man.

Joey

Tony and Lucas’ friendship began when they were both around 16, introduced through mutual friends at the Petaluma pool hall. It didn’t take long for them to realize they had a lot in common—hunting, camping, and a love for the outdoors. Their group of friends quickly became inseparable, spending weekends at Cow Mountain, camping, shooting, and off-roading like most teenage boys do. From the very beginning, it was clear they were two peas in a pod.

Their bond has only grown stronger over the years, and they still find themselves going on hunting trips together. One of the most recent (and hilarious) moments was when the three of them, Tony, Joey, and Lucas, found themselves crawling on their bellies through manzanita brush after taking the wrong trail, any trip with those three is always an adventure.

Lucas stood by Tony as the best man at his wedding, and now, Tony is honored to stand with Lucas on his big day.

Tony

Garett is Lucas' younger brother. He's never short on sarcasm, stories, or a reason to give Lucas a hard time. Whether it’s at the job site, or family gatherings, There’s rarely a dull moment when he’s around.

He’s been by Lucas’s side their whole lives, so it only makes sense he’ll be there on Lucas' wedding day — probably giving him a hard time then, too.

Garett

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Q + A

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

Oakland International Airport

San Francisco International Airport

Super 8 By Wyndham Cloverdale/Greencastle

Hotel Trio Healdsburg

Montage Healdsburg

Cloverdale Wine Country Inn and Suites

The Pinschower Inn

Best Western Dry Creek Inn

The Lodge at Healdsburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Travel

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

River Rock Casino

Bodega Bay Whale Charters

Sonoma Ballooning

Things to Do

Registry

Our Event will be catered by Sally Tomatoes and our menu is as follows: Appetizers:Charcuterie Boards (GF)Tomato Bruschetta on a CrostiniAssorted Grilled Sausages (GF) Main Course:Carved Roast Beef (GF)Chicken MarsalaMashed Potatoes (GF)Roasted Vegetables (GF)Caprese Salad (GF)Caesar SaladFrench Rolls and Butter

Danielle & Lucas

Danielle & Lucas

D&L

Wedding Day

Reception