We will be offering two shuttle buses that will depart El Pueblo Inn at 4:30 PM and 4:45PM with a stop at the Sonoma Plaza departing at 4:40pm and 4:55pm. Pick-up for the Sonoma Plaza (453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476) will be directly in front of Sonoma City Hall Building. There is a horseshoe driveway large enough for a double decker bus to pick-up guests. We recommend taking the earlier bus to enjoy water, lemonade, and Prosecco. The bus will also return guests back to the Sonoma Plaza and El Pueblo Inn. Return times from the venue are set at 10:30pm and 11:40pm.
The ceremony will start promptly at 5:30 pm, but we recommend arriving before to receive a welcome beverage. Viansa is a 10-15 min. drive from downtown Sonoma.
Wine country cocktail, which is elevated cocktail. For women, wear dresses or dressy jumpsuits. For men, wear suits with a jacket and tie. The ceremony will take place on the grass, so it's probably best to leave the stilettos at home. We also recommend bringing sunglasses and a light jacket as it will get chilly at night.
Expect sunshine during the day (hopefully!!) and a breezy, cooler evening. Daily temperatures for Sonoma at that time are around 65-70°F, rarely falling below 50°F. Sunset is at 8 pm. Dinner and dancing will be inside. Please check the weather forecast as the date gets closer! There are outdoor heaters in case the temperatures drop.
There is ample free parking at the venue, but we encourage taking the shuttle, carpooling, or using ride-sharing services like Uber for a fun and safe celebration. Please pick up your vehicle by 10am on April 28th, if necessary.
Yes, if you are planning to skip the shuttle! Sonoma is a small town in wine country, so there are fewer ride-share options, and they can take a while to arrive. We strongly recommend that you schedule your car ahead of time. Vern's Taxi Service: (707) 938-8885 Sonoma Taxi Company: (707) 889-1266
As much as we love your children, we have decided to limit the event to adults only unless you are an immediate family member of the bride and groom. We appreciate you making arrangements for your kids ahead of time so you can celebrate with us!