Hopmonk Tavern

Welcome Party

The Wedding Day

St Francis Solano Catholic Church

Ceremony

B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company

Reception

Our Wedding

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Airports

There are three main airports you can fly into to get to Sonoma - San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), or Oakland International Airport (OAK). They are each about the same distance away, but Sacramento can be a little easier to get in and out of. We would recommend just keeping an eye on pricing and doing what works best!

Transportation

We would highly recommend renting a car for the weekend so you can experience wine country to the fullest! Many of the wineries, restaurants, and activities are spread out throughout the valley, so having your own means of transport comes in handy. There are Ubers and Lyfts, but they can be limited and pricey (especially on the weekend). In addition to the rental car companies at the airport, look in to Turo for rental car options.

Accommodations

There are many options for stays in Sonoma, Napa, and nearby towns. August is peak season in wine country so we encourage you to secure your stay sooner rather than later. We've listed some hotels close to where the events of the weekend will be happening, but there are many more! Airbnbs are also a great option for larger groups, families, or something more affordable.

The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection

Sonoma Bungalows

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

Inn At Sonoma, A Four Sisters Inn

Glen Ellen Inn

El Dorado Hotel

Travel

There are soooo many things to do in wine country, it's impossible to name them all! Here are some things we've done or gotten recommendations for that we think you'll love...

Shop and eat in the charming Sonoma Square right in the center of town.

Explore the Sonoma Plaza

Napa, of course! Also some other fun towns to see are St. Helena, Glen Ellen, &amp; Calistoga.

Visit nearby towns

A modern winery down the road from our venue. A cool spot to spend the afternoon.

Food & Wine Tasting at Abbot's Passage

Hike Sonoma Valley Regional Park

About an hour drive, but the views are worth it!

Day Trip to the Coast

Experience wine country via electric trikes!

Book a Wine Country Tour 

Things to Do

Dining

Sunflower Caffé

421 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476 Yummy spot for breakfast and brunch right on the Sonoma Plaza.

Boon Fly Cafe

4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559 A breakfast spot located on the Carneros Resort property- get the famous mini donuts and check out the beautiful resort while you're there!

The girl and the fig

110 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 Highly rated restaurant for lunch and dinner on the square. Specializes in French country fare.

OSO Sonoma

9 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 A casual spot for lunch or dinner, serving everything from burgers to seafood.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

400 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 A rustic spot known for their burgers, with a large selection of beer and whiskey!

 El Molino Central

11 Central Ave, Sonoma, CA 95476 A good spot to grab lunch- tacos, tamales, and more.

Wit & Wisdom

1325 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 Located at The Lodge at Sonoma Hotel, this upscale restaurant is open for dinner and known for their wood-fired pizzas and craft cocktails!

 Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream

408 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 Because it isn't vacation without ice cream...

Drinks

Benziger Family Winery

1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Domaine Carneros

1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559

Alpha Omega Winery

1155 Mee Ln, St Helena, CA 94574

Black Stallion Estate Winery

&nbsp;4089 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558

Frog's Leap Winery

8815 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573

Viansa Winery

25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476

Gundlach Bundschu

2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476

& many, many more! 

Things to Eat & Drink

For fun, we had Morgan's mom ask the bride and groom some questions *separately* and compared their answers! Here's what they had to say...

Tell me about the first time you met. What do you distinctly remember? 

J: The first time I met Morgan, it was at my apartment. She was there with all of her friends, but she was actually there because we had some mutual friends and I had seen a photo of Morgan and thought she was cute. I remember she looked nice, and had a really nice smile with her pearly white teeth. I wanted to get to know her, and I was smitten right away.   M: We had just gotten back from break going into sophomore year of college. My friend, Remy, invited us all over to his apartment for all of us to see each other after being gone for so long. I was debating on whether or not I wanted to go, but some of my friends convinced me. They also told me Remy's new roommate may or may not have a little crush on me... we just laughed about it but decided to go anyway! I didn't think he was actually going to talk to me, but John came up to me after a few minutes and we talked for the rest of the night. I remember he was very confident and charismatic. He was super charming.

When did you realize you loved each other, and that he/she was "the one?"

J: It wasn't a specific moment, but as we spent more time together I was able to get to know more of Morgan. Every time we were together, I looked forward to seeing her more and more. We both knew we liked each other, but after a while we both knew it was more than that. Did we know we were going to get married right then? No. But I always kinda knew in the back of my mind that we would... M: I think I knew it was serious when I just never wanted to leave when we were together. I really enjoyed talking to him, and it was so comfortable and came really naturally. But, I knew I wanted to marry him when it felt like no time together was ever enough. Even doing the mundane things, or challenging things in life, I always felt myself wanting him by my side.

What is your favorite trip you've taken together?

J: I mean, our Chicago trip was the best. We had so much fun then.﻿M: One of my favorite trips- and memories- with John was a camping trip we went on with our good friends Remy and Riley when we were in college. It was just such a good time, and they are two really special people to us. Also, Chicago was so fun, obviously, because thats when we got engaged! I just felt like I was in this bubble and didn't care about anything else in the world in that moment. We were so present, and it was so special.

What are your shared dreams for the future? 

J: Well getting married, and building a family overtime; growing closer to each other, and God. I know we want to continue to make new memories, traveling the world and enjoying our time together.﻿M: I mean, John and I talked about wanting kids on our second date so that's always been a big dream of ours when the time is right. We've both always dreamed of being a mom or dad. We both value traveling, spending time with our families, and spending quality time together. There's not much we would put above our families.

Is there a special song that reminds you of each other? 

J: 'Cigarette Daydreams' is a song we'd always play when I was driving Morgan back to the Zeta house after leaving my apartment. We'd always sit in the car and wait for the car to warm up, and belt that song together. It's a sweet memory.﻿M: There is a song that we joke about being "our song" but it's definitely not a love song... it's called 'Cigarette Daydreams.' It's a song that we would listen to when I was leaving John's house late at night in college and it was freezing cold outside. We would turn up the music and wait for the car to heat up, and then he would drive me back to the Zeta house. When that song comes on, it just transports me back to that moment.

What is the one thing you love most about each other?

J: She's a sweet and caring individual. She loves well.﻿M: Oh let me think... I always say the thing I love the most about John is that he always makes everyone feel so seen and so special. He lives to make other people laugh and smile.

What's your ideal date night?

J: I'd say just going out and doing something new. We love trying new restaurants and new foods, then going back home and just having good conversation.﻿M: Dinner and drinks! I love getting dressed up, trying a new dinner spot and then going home and watching a movie.

What are you most looking forward to on your wedding day? 

J: I just think it's the start of a new chapter. I can't wait to wake up and call her my wife, and love her everyday from there on out. The wedding is going to be so fun, and I can't wait to celebrate with everyone, but this is the beginning of something new. That's what means the most to me.﻿M: On the actual wedding day, I'm most looking forward to sitting down and having dinner with everyone... just looking around a seeing everyone that has been there in so many different stages of our lives and that mean so much to us. I think thats the moment I'm looking forward to the most, and one of the moments I'll always remember!

Morgan & John

Morgan & John

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