California Dreaming: Kate & Dave In Sonoma, CA

After a six-year courtship, Dave Yrueta proposed to Kate Schregardus during a weekend getaway at the bayside resort in Marin County, CA. In homage to the picturesque wine country where they became engaged, Kate and Dave chose to hold their outdoor wedding at the Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma, a venue that captured their passion for sprawling vineyards and rustic nature. California-based wedding planner, Sasha Souza, helped the couple create a fun, inviting evening, complete with an outdoor garden ceremony, cocktail hour, tented reception and, finally, dancing in the barn.

California Dreaming: Kate & Dave In Sonoma, CA
Inspired by the colors of the gardens, Kate chose a warm palette of orange, gold and red, contrasted with hits of blue and green.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave In Sonoma, CA

After a six-year courtship, Dave Yrueta proposed to Kate Schregardus during a weekend getaway at the bayside resort in Marin County, CA. In homage to the picturesque wine country where they became engaged, Kate and Dave chose to hold their outdoor wedding at the Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma, a venue that captured their passion for sprawling vineyards and rustic nature. California-based wedding planner, Sasha Souza, helped the couple create a fun, inviting evening, complete with an outdoor garden ceremony, cocktail hour, tented reception and, finally, dancing in the barn.

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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
Handmade programs doubled as fans during the ceremony.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
The bride is pictured here with her brother, the Man of Honor, and her bridesmaids. Kate's sophisticated formfitting gown by Liancarlo was perfectly complemented by her husband-to-be’s charcoal Giorgio Armani suit.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
Pashmina wraps were available at the outdoor cocktail party. As a special touch, welcome gift bags, which included a bottle of local wine, crackers, cheese, chocolate-covered cherries and a letter signed by the bride and groom, were delivered to each guest.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
A whimsical display of guests’ escort cards.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
Beneath an open-air tent: tables adorned in blue topped with colorful centerpieces.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
The place settings, decorated with eclectic floral arrangements and gold touches, made a bold statement.
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California Dreaming: Kate & Dave in Sonoma, CA
Note cards provide an intimate way for guests to express their congratulations. "The toasts given by our friends and family blew us away. They were perfectly heartfelt and affectionate," said the bride.
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