Romantic Wedding at Mountain House Estate | Cloverdale, California

When I first met Kirsten and her Mom last year during the initial planning, I instantly connected with them! They are Healdsburg locals like me, and they treated me to Costeaux for breakfast...so yummy! I loved hearing all about Kirsten and Mike's romantic wedding at Mountain House Estate!

The moment I walked into the bridal suite, I felt like I was with my people! We jammed to Backstreet Boys while everyone chilled in their cute pre wedding outfits, and Kirsten was so calm, and as sweet as could be! Stefanie was doing their makeup and I always get so excited when we get to work together!

Something very sweet and unique about this wedding was knowing the brides Mom would be officiating! Let me tell you, the waterworks were in full force! I smiled as some of the bridesmaids, while walking down the isle, smiled big and gave Gisela knowing looks while she teared up.

The words that were spoken during the ceremony were so heartfelt. Gisela has asked each bridesmaid and groomsman to define the bride and groom in one word. Let me tell you, everyone needs to have a tribe of friends like this couple does! I think though, the moment I teared up was during their personal vows to each other.

Kirsten met Mike while working at Oakville Grocery together, and I loved listening during the toasts all of their friends talking about how perfect they were for each other.

And then came time to chase the sunset! Mountain House has this amazing field out front with mountains (go figure, right?!) and the glow of the sun was so epic! First though, Mike found a pitch fork and we HAD to do an American Gothic photo! Kirsten worked hard at NOT smiling for a photo, and then we got back to the romantic stuff!

Thank you both for trusting me with your special day, have a wonderful honeymoon!

Venue Mountain House Estate

Makeup Stefanie Fritz Makeup Artistry

Planner Holly Sanneman

Glassware Encore Events Rentals

Linens Bright Event Rentals

Caterer Bella Cibo

Video and Drone Tolosa Solutions / Createsburg

Florals Frances Rossiter

Ceremony Florals Atrellis

DJ & Photo Booth Crystal Clear Studios