Wine Not?

"My only regret in life is that I did not drink more champagne." - John Maynard Keynes

This past weekend, I had the privilege of spending a couple of days in Napa and Sonoma, California (aka my happy place) to celebrate my sister's birthday.  With the rolling hills, picturesque views at every glance, and a laid back community, it is no doubt why Napa and Sonoma Counties are within the most popular destinations throughout the United States. Whether you are there for a little R&R, wine tastings or to dine at some of the most renowned restaurants; wine country is truly heaven on earth.

On my visit through the wineries, I kept day dreaming of a wedding on the lush and charming grounds.  Each property was more beautiful than the next and would make an idyllic wedding backdrop.  The scenes are filled with barrels of wine, grapevines, wine cork accessories and jaw-dropping wood accents.  Some of the wineries have a more modern feel while others have an old-world sense that could only be replicated in the likes of France or Italy.

Below are some photos of real weddings in the Napa and Sonoma region featured on Style Me Pretty:

Napa Wedding on a private property - see full gallery here

Ceremony and reception at Hans Fahden Winery in Calistoga - full gallery here 

Wedding at The Carneros Inn - more stunning photos here

Garden Napa wedding at Beaulieu Gardens - don't miss this gallery

Sonoma wedding at Gundlach Bundschu - more photos here

Below are some fun 'wine-inspired' details to add to your ceremony or reception:

Corks, grapes and empty wine bottles used as centerpieces - found on Pinterest

Place your rings on a cork for a great photo op - Pinterest

Cork place holders found on Etsy

"I Do" display made of corks - sold on Etsy

'Happily Ever After' wine bottle favor bag - sold on Wedding Chicks

Stop and smell the rosé.

Yours Truly,

A

WTB Hearts: Sugar Cane Train 808

With A having recently returned from an incredible Hawaiian getaway, and S beginning to plan her belated-honeymoon roadie across California, travel is on the brain at WTB. We love any excuse to accessorize and consider pre-vacay shopping a total must. The essentials obviously include a fabulous yet practical carry-all type bag to tote key items while in transit, like your sunnies, the latest copy of In Style, a lounge-worthy read (we recommend Babe Walker's White Girl Problems), lip gloss, and most importantly, your passport. Since this highly important piece of ID is vital to your jet-setting, it's really best to protect it in a functionally fashionable way.

Sugar Cane Train 808 features a wonderfully wide assortment of passport covers, and with so many vintage-inspired designs to choose from at only $5.00 USD, these  make amazing, ultra wallet-friendly gifts! Here's a glimpse into the cute collection;

'Enchanted'

'World Destination'

'Vintage Boarding Tickets'

'Nouveau Couture'

'World Map'

'Penmanship'

They've got you covered.

Until next time,

A & S