Your Wedding Day - Destination San Francisco

Destination San Francisco

Your northern California wedding has some distinct offerings: Golden Gate’s proud city surrounded by beautiful wine countryside – Napa Valley. Cindy Danbom of Bella Notte Events knows the city well, and gave us these ideas:

An Extraordinary Day Trip: Castello di Amorosa Winery This hill-top 121,000-square-foot medieval castle just outside San Francisco, is a marvelous place to visit during the day. Castello di Amorosa means “Castle of Love”, and it’s a meticulous vision of a 12th century Tuscan castle sporting a moat, drawbridge, dungeon and watch towers, medieval church, stables, and arguably the single most impressive barrel room in the United States. Four levels underground are a labyrinth of cellars, housing thousands of wine bottles and barrels, showcasing centuries of architectural elements. Tours of the beautiful Castle and Winery are by reservation. Web: castlellodiamorosa.com Phone: (707) 967-6272
Bridal Accessories: Haute Bride Haute Bride is a full-service bridal salon offering unique and beautiful gown lines such as Caroline De Villo, Valena Valentina, Jane Wang and Adele Wechsler. These gown lines are exclusive to their salon. When it comes to accessories for brides and their bridesmaids, Haute Bride is one of the leading designers in the industry. Their designs have graced the covers of InStyle Weddings, Bridal Guide Magazine, and Celebrity Dresses by Wedding Dresses Magazine. In 2006, they proudly accepted the New Accessories Talent Designer of the Year Award for the Couture Bridal Market. Haute Bride designs are carried in retail salons across the US , including all Priscilla of Boston salons. Web: hautebride.com Phone: (415) 923-5900
Spa Necessities: International Orange Spa International Orange offers expert massage and skincare procedures alongside transformational yoga sessions. The space is intimate and serene. The pampering Organic Fusion Massage and gentle, yet effective Enzyme Facial are bridal favorites before the wedding. Spa parties can be planned to accommodate up to 14 guests Monday – Friday, complete with take-away treasures. Relax and rejuvenate at International Orange Spa Yoga Lounge. Internationalorange.com :Web (888) 894-8811 :Phone

Ceremony and Reception: The Intercontinental As splendid now as when it opened to great fanfare in 1926, InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is one of the city’s finest hotels with a history of classical refinement and old-world tradition as its proud tenements. Families have been coming back here for generations to celebrate weddings and other special events. The Peacock Court is the hotel’s grandest ballroom, and its banquet facilities cater for up to 420 people. Frank Sinatra has sung in this famous room. Another fine option is the Room of the Dons which can accommodate up to 220 people. There’s a dedicated staff of experienced professionals who will make your wedding a grand occasion. Web: San-francsico.intercontinental.com Phone: Matteo Chiari, (415) 392-3434 ext 6956	Accommodations: Meritage Resort at Napa The Meritage Resort at Napa offers award-winning cuisine, a spectacular spa in a wine cave - and the region’s only private wedding chapel. The Resort suites feature private bedrooms with granite counters, marble baths, and a chef’s kitchen make for an ultra-romantic escape. Enjoy the features of wine country without leaving the resort by savoring and tasting the wines in their Estate Wine Bar, or for more adventure, explore Napa and Sonoma wine countries. Rooms open up onto gorgeous views of the vineyards, and don’t forget the steam grottos, soaking pools and waterfalls to soothe and revitalize you. Web: Themeritageresort.com Phone: (866) 370-NAPA

Rehearsal Dinner: Le Charm Restaurant Prized by culinary cognoscenti for its good French food at reasonable prices, Le Charm is a traditional bistro with a cozy indoor area, and a patio outside that seats 45-50 people. There’s a very popular three-course fixed menu at dinner with tantalizing choices. Why not try Fish Soup Provençale followed by Duck Confit, and perhaps some Orange Crème Brûlée for dessert? Le Charm has helpful, capable servers, fresh flowers, and draws a unique crowd. Web: Lecharm.com Phone: (415) 546-6128	Scrumptious Edibles: Cakework Cakework rocks – both in flavor and design - as one of the top innovators in the cake world. All their cakes are wrapped and decorated entirely in chocolate. Their signature chocolate-striped and swirled patterns, along with their unusual chocolate flowers, have caught the attention of brides across the country. Cakework’s ‘top of the line’ confections offer some unique flavor combinations, something you might like to test-taste beforehand. Web: Cakework.com Phone: (415) 821-1333

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