Wine Country Elopements: Enjoy The Taste of Romance
If you are a wine lover then you probably already know all about the California Wine Country! Not only do destinations like Napa, Sonoma and the Lake Counties offer fine wine and some of the most breathtaking scenery in California, but they also make fantastic destinations for couples wishing to elope! Let’s explore some Wine Country Elopements.
When you elope to the Wine Country, you will have the ideal opportunity to make your wedding that little bit more special by incorporating some fine dining and wine tasting activities into your day. Just imagine your wedding photos! We can’t help picturing a bride hitching up her gown to stomp grapes! Add these activities to the beautiful weather that can be enjoyed in the area and you pretty much have the perfect spot for an elopement.
Where To Elope in Wine Country
With over 3,754 wineries across California there are plenty of venues to choose from. One of the most popular elopement destinations in the area is Napa Valley which is home to some fantastic wines and beautiful venues for your elopement. One example is Churchill Manor, a stunning 19th century bed & breakfast location which specializes in intimate wedding ceremonies and elopements. The venue is a short distance away from many of the top wine tasting rooms in the area and there are plenty of activities to be found locally for those extending their stay into an elopacation – that’s a wedding/honeymoon/vacation to the uninitiated! The stunning manor house offers riverside and garden weddings for a truly romantic elopement.
For couples who prefer to be close to the ocean, Hastings House in Half Moon Bay is another great option. Weddings can be conducted in their famed garden which remains in bloom all year round. Situated right on the Pacific coast the venue offers a secluded location which is just perfect for the intimacy of an elopement in Wine Country.
A complete list of suggested destinations for eloping to Wine Country is available on our California destinations page.
Why Eloping & Wine Country go Hand in Hand
They key thing about choosing to elope is that most couples are doing so in order to escape the stress and family drama of planning a traditional wedding back home. When you elope to California Wine Country you are pretty much guaranteeing yourself some much needed time to relax prior to the ceremony. What could be better than soaking up some mood boosting Vitamin D from the suns rays while enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty of expansive fields and vineyards – all while sipping on some of the best local wines? Sound like a little piece of heaven, right? That has to beat handling Cousin Marge’s tantrum over not being made a bridesmaid and Mom’s insistence that Great Uncle John (whom you have never even met) simply must have an invite!
Eloping to the Wine Country is already starting to sound pretty appealing, but what if you could also remove a large chunk of the planning while you are at it? Choosing services such as San Francisco Destination Weddings can help alleviate even more of the pressures of planning a wedding. The offer specialized elopement package which will cover everything from arranging the venue and officiant to providing flowers and photography.
Have you considered eloping to Napa Valley or Sonoma? Did you already enjoy your dream wedding in Wine Country? We would love to here from you so why not share your story in our comments section.
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