Merryvale Vineyards

Welcome Wine Tasting

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Brindare Napa Valley

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Wedding Party

We invite guests to dress in formal attire with an elegant fall palette—think burgundy, chartreuse, olive, and rich neutrals. Men: dark suit or tux. Women: long dresses, dressy jumpsuits, or tailored separates. Please bring a warm layer—dress coats, shawls, or wraps—since evenings in Saint Helena can be chilly. Polished, modern accessories and comfortable dress shoes appropriate for outdoor and venue surfaces are recommended.We invite guests to dress in black tie with an elegant fall palette—think burgundy, chartreuse, olive, and rich neutrals. For men: a tuxedo is traditional; a dark suit with a tie or bow tie is also appropriate. For women: formal floor-length gowns, sophisticated cocktail dresses, or dressy jumpsuits are all welcome. Consider polished, modern accessories and comfortable dress shoes suitable for outdoor and varied venue surfaces. Evenings in Saint Helena can be chilly—please bring a dress coat, shawl, or wrap.

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This is where we will be staying and would love for you to stay too! Link to hotel block: <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-10-29&amp;chain=5154&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-11-03&amp;hotel=36133&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rate=GBNKN&amp;rooms=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-10-29&amp;chain=5154&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-11-03&amp;hotel=36133&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rate=GBNKN&amp;rooms=1</a> Located in Calistoga, 2.2 mi from Sterling Vineyards, Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels provides rooms with air conditioning. The property is set 3.7 mi from Castello di Amorosa, 1.7 mi from Vincent Arroyo Winery and 2.5 mi from Chateau Montelena. The hotel has an indoor pool, outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels each room is equipped with a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodations. Popular points of interest near Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels include Calistoga Bikeshop, Indian Springs Mud Baths and Golden Haven Mud Baths. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 14 mi from the hotel.

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels

In downtown Saint Helena, this designer hotel is adjacent to Merryvale Winery. It features a spa with outdoor pool and spacious rooms with fireplace and a private balcony. A refrigerator, minibar and coffee maker are standard in every classically-designed room at Southbridge Napa Valley. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a cable TV and air conditioning. Free access to Health Spa at Napa Valley is provided to guests of Southbridge Napa Valley. The spa has a hot tub and gym. Massage and body treatment service menus are also available. A light breakfast of pastries, fruit and coffee is served at the inn. Next door, Pizzeria Tra Vigne serves authentic brick oven pizza and fresh pasta. Ristorante Ta Vigne is a short walk away and offers Italian specialties. Parking is free on site. Just a 90 minute drive from Sacramento and San Francisco, this property is a 4 minute walk from Christopher Hill Art Gallery.

Southbridge Napa Valley

In the heart of Napa Valley, this charming motel offers individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub. San Francisco International Airport is 75 miles away. Each air-conditioned room at El Bonita Motel features cable TV. Guest rooms include a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. Garden and pool views are featured in select rooms. A 24-hour front desk is available at Motel El Bonita. For convenience, guests have access to the on-site business center. After a day of wine tasting, guests can unwind in the chairs in the garden area around the outdoor pool. Offering limousine tours of the numerous wineries in the area, St. Helena Wine Tours is just a 6-minute drive away. The French Laundry Restaurant is 8 miles from El Bonita Motel.

Rachel & William

Rachel & William

R&W

Welcome Wine Tasting

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception