Di Arie Tasting Room

Wedding

Ceremony

Dinner

Our Wedding

The wedding will take place at charming <a href="https://cgdiarie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Di Arie Winery</a>, which is located at 19919 Shenandoah School Road in Plymouth, California. Situated in the beautiful Amador wine region, Di Arie is a boutique winery with a beautiful outside event space, located about a one-hour drive from Sacramento. Elisheva and Chaim Gur-Arieh, the owners of the winery, are dear friends and generous hosts. We recommend flying into Sacramento or San Francisco and driving to Plymouth by private car. There is no convenient local public transportation. Consider staying at the recommended hotel after the wedding feast. We encourage enjoying some local wine tasting while you are in the area! Please consider picking up some bottles of the fine Di Arie wine, made with love by Chaim, who is 92 and a food scientist! Some of you might know one of his other famous creations, the popular Captain Crunch cereal...

Travel and Location

There are several bed and breakfast options in the immediate area, as well as the recommended Oak Ridge Inn, which is located about a five-minute drive from the winery. We will have a shuttle between Oak Ridge Inn and the winery. There is no block of rooms reserved at this hotel, so use their website or call to to find best available rates. Alternatively, we have secured a discounted block of rooms at Kiota Inn (May 7 deadline to book), which is located 15 minutes from the wedding venue. The wedding will end around 10pm, and a local stay is highly recommended if you plan to enjoy the fine Di Arie wine during the celebration! If you are not local and want to explore the wider Sacramento region and Northern California, let us know, so we can recommend some of our favorite experiences, restaurants, and stays!

Located in Plymouth, 26 miles from Empire Ranch Golf Course, Oak Ridge Inn, provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Sacramento International Airport is 48 miles away. <a href="https://www.theoakridgeinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book here</a>

Oak Ridge Inn

Kiota Inn Ascend Hotel Collection is offering accommodations in Sutter Creek. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at Kiota Inn Ascend Hotel Collection will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sutter Creek, like cycling. Guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. The nearest airport is Stockton Metropolitan Airport, 51 mi from the accommodations. <a href="https://www.kiotainn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book here</a>

Kiota Inn & Event Center Sutter Creek, an Ascend Collection Hotel

A farmhouse-style, yet elegant restaurant is featured at this Gold Country hotel. Fee WiFi and free parking is provided with each restored room. Avio vineyards and other wineries are 6.2 mi away. Furnished in hand-crafted quilts and vintage décor with jewel tone accents is featured in rooms. A flat-screen cable TV and free toiletries in the private bathroom are provided in all rooms at Hotel Sutter. Exposed brick walls are featured in the Hotel Sutter Restaurant. The restaurant serves American cuisine and also features gluten free and vegetarian options. Guests can sample The Sutter Saloon's wide selection of wine, beer, or cocktails. Sacramento International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away from Hotel Sutter. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is 1 hours’ drive away. New Hogan Lake is 25 mi away. <a href="https://www.hotelsutter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book here</a>

Hotel Sutter

Local Hotels

Wedding Gifts

It was the fifth invitation to hang out, and Ricky finally said "sure"... We clicked and became inseparable! We are straight forward, honest to a fault, devoted to supportive companionship, and madly in love! We grew up half a world apart, but yet had similar experiences of big family, strong connections, lots of music making, great home cooking, and fierce devotion to the well-being of those who nurtured and loved us. Small-town life in Norway and California's Central Valley gave way to exploration and growing independence. Now we are ready to build a life and see the world together. We both have come to appreciate some of the finer things. One might even say we are sometimes a little "extra." And we love our cats. Thanks for joining us to celebrate our union and our onward journey! Addendum by Ricky: Lars wrote most of this! (thanks, love!) As you can tell, he is very cheesy, precise and grammatically correct. I didn't say "sure," I said "yes"! (but honestly, he may have the receipts lol). I know you all think we're extra, and you're probably right. If you know Lars well, you know he isn't flying economy. We are very excited about this new chapter in our lives and we hope to see you there to celebrate our union!

Ricky & Lars

Ricky & Lars

Wedding Gifts

We would appreciate a contribution to our honeymoon fund! We have lots of stuff, so we are not asking for physical gifts. It is time to invest in great experiences! Our Virgin Voyages cruise will take us to Spain, France, and Italy. We cannot wait!