Q: Where was your favorite Destination Wedding Location and why? -Ryan & Tyler December 21st, 2013
A: Auberge du Soleil Resort in Rutherford, California (Napa) 707.963.1211
Why?:
My absolute favorite Destination Wedding Location is a Wedding I did with I DO! Wedding & Event Design in San Francisco at Auberge du Soleil in Napa. This Wedding is close to my heart in that it was also published in the May/June 2012 issue of Town and Country Magazine! The scenery and weather made for quintessential wedding photographs.
This Wedding was spectacular in every way! I really enjoy weddings that incorporate the venue into their theme. Kristen & Steve stayed true to the Napa roots and did different types of wine :).
Asiel Designs provided the lilac, rose and tulip floral arrangements and they paired them flawlessly with the gorgeous color scheme of Auberge: lavender, eggplant and aubergine. I really loved the personal flowers in this wedding, they were delicate but dripped in rich and elegant shades of purple.
A delectable six course menu was prepared by Auberge’s Executive Chef, Robert Curry and paired with wine from Kristen & Steve’s own personal wine collection. Their cake was picturesque and delicious, from Sweet on Cake….the guest had their choice of Red Velvet, Lemon Pucker and Dalmatian flavors!
My personal favorite touch of the night was the entertainment. Keith Johnson & the All Stars Band. I had not yet had the pleasure of hearing them, as they have HUGE following in Northern California and was blown away by their energy and talent- in every All Star. What I really loved, was the fact that all of the artists did their particular craft for a living outside of the group and did Weddings and Special Events for fun…and you really could tell! They had the guests engaged in every moment and had the most talented singer I have heard yet.
If you have the budget for their travel costs, I would without a doubt recommend this Band! They will be one of the more memorable faucets of your Wedding or Special Event!
I stand by my claim, that Photography is at the forefront of importance when it comes to vendors. Laura Grier of A Beautiful Day Photography proves why. I will let some of my favorite shots speak for themselves. Once again, if you feel the same way…get Laura to Chicago for your Wedding! 
Aside for this Wedding being decadent and intimate and in a gorgeous setting, the hotel was a entirely separate thrill.
I had the pleasure of staying two nights and was never disappointed. The service, the amenities, the BATHTUBS are amazing, I, like the next person, enjoy a mint on my pillow every now and then. I was more than pleasantly surprised to receive a Custom fruit basket with items from Auberge’s amazing Gift Shop and a bottle of Wine every night! Loved it! One of my fonder memories is having my own golf cart (with a driver) pick you up from your Suite and around the massive grounds. 
Napa makes a great location for a Destination Wedding for their scenery, weather and of course, Wines!
Thank you Tyler & Ryan for the question and have an amazing Wedding Day!
Lindsay Gloria
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