How To Plan a Dreamy Napa Wedding at Chandon Winery
For all who love wine, the go-to destination is Napa, aka Wine Country, located in Northern California. Napa is home to locally-driven restaurants, hip wine tasting rooms, stylish shopping, boutique hotels, and five-star resorts. Yes, this location screams destination wedding.
A short fifteen minutes from downtown Napa is Chandon Winery, a dreamy winery and the spot for your destination Napa wedding. You'll need to make a few selections and add your personal touch, but Chandon will cover most details, making the wedding planning process a breeze.
Select your wedding date
Your first step! Select your wedding date. You can do that by clicking here. After you've reserved your wedding date, it's time to send out wedding stationery. We love when couples send romantic calligraphy wedding stationery for their winery wedding—setting the tone for your romantic day in the vineyard.
Style Your Bridal Look and Feel
One of the highlights of your wedding will be styling your bridal look. Select your dress, decide how your hair and makeup will look, and curate your accessories and florals These elements will be the base that will flow into your entire day. View a few flirty winery wedding dresses here and you might want to peak at the new Claire Pettibone collection.
You'll want to take advantage of the epic backdrops for your photos, a wedding dress that allows you to move freely would be ideal. Pro Tip: Bring an extra set of shoes to walk in for your portraits.
Select a Ceremony Site
Chandon offers several options for your wedding ceremony, all filled with natural charm, but of course, the fan favorite is in front of one of the 100-year-old mighty oaks. Writing your own script? Follow these 10 tips for a wedding script that feels unique and meaningful.
Add your personal touch to it and make it your own. Drape luxe fabric and a eucalyptus garland through the tree to Zhuzh it up, or create a magical backdrop with cascading florals. The sky's the limit. Need wedding inspiration backdrops, we've got you covered! See a few wedding backdrops that would looking stunning at your Chandon wedding.
Plan Your Photo Moments
One of the main benefits of hosting your wedding at a winery is everything in one location—your ceremony, reception, and don't forget your photo moments. No need to drive off for your portraits; you're just steps away from lush, intense beauty -rows of vineyards and fields of glistening gold backlit by the world-renowned light. There is something about the warm sunlight in Napa that makes everything and everyone illuminate.
Create Your Epicurean Experience
The beautiful backdrop doesn't hurt, but we all know the main reason to have your wedding at a winery is the excellent food and good wine. Chandon is no exception. You and your guests will eat an incredible meal prepared by Chef de Cuisine Juan Cabrera paired with the most delicious sparkling wines.
Chandon a Premiere Napa Wedding Venue
See how easy it was to plan your dreamy Napa Wedding at Chandon? A picturesque location for you and your guests to celebrate your love, sip on bubbly in the most picturesque place. Start planning your Wine Country wedding here.
- Cakes & Catering: Crush cakes
- Event Planning & Design: Tyler Speier Events
- Favors & Gifts: @sugarfina
- Groom & His Men: Friar Tux
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: PMA Style (Maria Chang)
- Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Elan Artists
- Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen
- Rentals: Bright Event Rentals
- Specialty Rentals: Theoni
- Venue: Chandon
- Wedding Dress: Antropologie Weddings
- Wedding Photographers: James and Jess