Our 2011 "Where to Buy" Guide

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Wedding Supplies with Flair!

This is our guide to all the best wedding stuff out there…

Guest books, card boxes, etc.

Blue Sky Papers (beautiful, handmade guest books): http://www.blueskypapers.com/guest-books/wedding-guest-books.html

Jennibick Bookbinding (custom guestbooks and card boxes): http://www.jennibick.com/index.html

Cinderella’s Pumpkin: http://www.cinderellaspumpkin.com/cgi-bin/dept?dpt=H&srch=17&tier2=404&gclid=CKq_rMivzKUCFRtqgwodAxGojg

Wedding Favors Unlimited (huge selection): http://www.weddingfavorsunlimited.com/Guest_Books_And_Pens.html

Bridal People (elegant ornamented books): http://www.bridalpeople.com/wedding-guestbooks/

Cake Cutting Utensils, Cake Plates, Toasting Flutes

Jean M: http://www.myjeanm.com/engine.cfm?iCatID=11244

Lovely Gifts: http://www.lovelygifts.com/gg-collection.htm

Exclusively Weddings (Vera Wang and Kate Spade utensils and flutes):
http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/Weddings/Toasting-Flutes-and-Serving-Set/Toasting-Flutes and http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/Weddings/Toasting-Flutes-and-Serving-Set/Serving-Set

Regionally Inspired Gift Items and Wedding Favors

Napa Style (our very favorite spot for gifts): http://www.napastyle.com/home.jsp

Hurd Beeswax Candles (the most beautiful candles ever, made in Napa Valley, exquisite gifts): http://www.hurdbeeswaxcandles.com/

Napa General Store (great stuff, but you must visit the store!): http://www.napageneralstore.com/

St. Helena Olive Oil Company (foodstuffs, spa products): http://sholiveoil.com/store/

Woodhouse Chocolates (the best chocolates you’ll ever eat): http://www.woodhousechocolate.com/

Bouchon Bakery (we highly recommend the assorted macaron): http://www.bouchonbakery.com/

Anette’s Chocolates (a favorite of the locals): http://www.anettes.com/

Napa Valley Grapevine Wreath (grapevine creations): http://www.grapevinewreath.com/

Napa Valley Products (all kinds of stuff): http://www.napavalleyproducts.com/

Jessel Gallery (features regional artwork, reasonably priced): http://jesselgallery.com/

Culinary Institute of America (great spot for all wine and food-related gifts): http://www.ciachef.edu/california/store.asp

Oxbow Public Market (regional foodstuffs, kitchen and wine paraphernalia): http://www.oxbowpublicmarket.com/artisans.htm

Olivier Napa Valley (foodstuffs, gifts, best found at the store as website is limited): http://www.oliviernapavalley.com/

Harms Vineyards & Lavender Fields (beautiful lavender products): http://www.harmsvineyardsandlavenderfields.com/

The Olive Press (great olive oil products of all kinds): http://www.theolivepress.com/

The Wine Enthusiast (every wine gadget known to man): http://www.wineenthusiast.com/

Dean and Deluca (food, gadgets, beautiful stemware and more): http://www.deandeluca.com/gifts/wine-gifts.aspx

Sonoma Wine Accessories (great gifts for all the men): http://www.sonomawineaccessories.com/gifts-swa

Dana Hawley (beautiful artwork depicting the wine country): http://www.danahawley.com/

Maud Durland (beautiful artwork depicting the wine country): http://www.maudart.com/

Williams-Sonoma (stylish wine lover gifts): http://www.williams-sonoma.com/gift/gft/gftrcp/gftrcpwin/

Gift Tree (not local, but they put together great regionally inspired baskets): http://www.gifttree.com/p3/7055/Sonoma_Wine_Country-1.html

Marshall’s Honey (mmm… great gifts from some real Napa Valley characters): http://www.marshallsfarmhoney.com/

Lavender Bee Farm (more great honey and lavender gifts): http://www.lavenderbeefarm.com/

Zipper (very cool personal gifts, very Sonoma County): http://www.zippergifts.com/

Dee’s Gift Baskets (artsy, yummy gift baskets): http://www.deesgiftbaskets.com/

Some of the very best gifts can be found in the tasting rooms all over the region! Our favorite stores include:

Domaine Chandon
Franciscan Estate
Viansa Winery
Cline Cellars
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Markham Vineyards
Robert Mondavi Wines
Simi Winery
Blackstone Winery

Wedding Websites

MyWedding.com (great and free): http://www.mywedding.com/main/wedding_websites.html

WedSite.com (spiffy design, includes music): http://www.wedsite.com/

eWedding.com (inexpensive and nice): http://www.ewedding.com/ Let us help you put together great content for your site… great accommodations lists, the best local restaurants, tourist activities, wine tour information, travel recommendations, itineraries, etc. Flat rate fee of $75 to provide all the regional content you might possibly need.

Decorative items of all kinds

Save On Crafts (our all time favorite for all decorative items): http://www.save-on-crafts.com/

Jamali Garden (gorgeous stuff): http://www.jamaligarden.com/index.php

Novica (beautiful art vases): http://vases.novica.com/

Crate and Barrel (great selection of basic vases in all colors and shapes): http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/vases/1

Velocity Art and Design (unique, eclectic vases): http://velocityartanddesign.com/vases-and-planters-c-1048.html

Custom Linens Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=table+linens&search_type=handmade This fabulous site offers products directly from artisans all over the U.S. Custom linens are a wonderful way to customize your wedding décor. After the event you have tablecloths/table runners and/or linen napkins for your new household or you can give them to family and friends as momentos from your wedding. The cost of having custom linens made is a bit more than renting, but you’ll get to take them home at the end of the evening and will have them to treasure for years. You can use your wedding linens for holidays, family gatherings or can even convert them into other household items post-wedding… curtains, comforters, pillow covers, etc.

Parasols, Bathroom Niceties and other comfort items

Pamela’s Parasols (parasols and fans): http://www.pamelasparasols.com/

Wedding Ideas: http://www.weddingideas2.com/?s=fans&x=0&y=0

Cultural Intrigue: http://www.culturalintrigue.com/allparasolsandumbrellas.aspx

Bed, Bath and Beyond (bathroom supplies for wedding or gifts): http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stylePage.asp?RN=1198

Crabtree and Evelyn (handsoaps and lotions): http://www.crabtree-evelyn.com/eng/search/advanced/?keywords=hand_soaps

Bath and Bodyworks (hand soaps): http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=hand%20soap&origkw=handsoaps&sr=1

Candles, Votive Holders, Candelabras, Lanterns, Hurricanes

Restoration Hardware: http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1577006&navAction=jump&navCount=1

West Elm: http://www.westelm.com/shop/room-wall-decor/candles-candleholders/?cm_type=gnav

Pottery Barn: http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/accessories-decor/candlelight-lanterns/candleholders/

NapaStyle (some of our favorite décor and surprise… appropriate for the region): http://www.napastyle.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=candle+holders&search.x=0&search.y=0 and http://www.napastyle.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=candelabra&search.x=0&search.y=0

Accent Furniture Direct (very cool mercury glass, very “in”): http://www.accent-furniture-direct.com/IMAX-59002-3-IMX1932.html?cv=

Front Gate (hurricanes): http://www.frontgate.com/mercadoSearch.do?action=search&newSearch=true&freeText=hurricanes&Search.x=0&Search.y=0

Luna Bazaar (paper lanterns galore): http://www.lunabazaar.com/paper-lanterns.aspx?gclid=CN3SrbGJ0aUCFRRqgwodrjBxlQ

Just Lanterns (fancy dancy lanterns): http://justlanterns.com/ Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=candle+holders&search_type=handmade and http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=candelabra&search_type=handmade/ One-of-a-kind products directly from the artisans. Great candles holders.

Aisle Runners, Unity Candles, other ceremony props

The Original Runner Company: http://www.originalrunners.com/

Wedding Runways: http://www.weddingrunways.com/

Wedding Ideas: http://www.weddingideas2.com/?cat=426

Merida Home (seagrass, hemp grass, paper, jute, sisal and wool runners): http://www.meridahome.com/c-3-rug-runners.aspx All of these are good choices for an outdoor wedding, although they can be very expensive!

Save On Crafts: http://www.save-on-crafts.com/aislerunners1.html

Special Tabletop Décor

Allegro Art Studio: http://www.allegroartstudio.com/

Freeze-dried Rose Petals

Petal Garden: http://www.petalgarden.com/index.htm

Decorative Easels; tabletop & standing

Easel Moments: http://www.easelmoments.com/

Fine Home Displays: http://www.finehomedisplays.com/products.asp?cat=1 and http://www.finehomedisplays.com/plate_stands.asp

Placecard Holders, Table Marker Holders

Advantage Bridal: http://www.advantagebridal.com/plachol.html

Gracious Bridal (basic cards / must be weighted): http://www.graciousbridal.com/wedding-reception-table-number-cards.html

The Funky Shack (fun, eclectic wedding décor): http://thefunkyshack.com/index.htm

Moments of Elegance (beautiful luminaries table markers): http://www.allegroartstudio.com/

Your Picture Frames: http://www.yourpictureframes.com/

Beaucoup (pretty silver frames, mini chairs): http://www.beau-coup.com/beaded-place-card-frames.htm and http://www.beau-coup.com/antiqueplacechair.htm

Advantage Bridal: http://www.advantagebridal.com/plachol.html

Save On Crafts (our very favorite!):
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/chalkboards2.html (can be used in floral arrangements)
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/placecardgold.html
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/giltframe.html

We do not recommend wine corks as escort card or placecard holders, especially for outdoor events. They can be difficult to prep and make even, time-consuming to assemble, and if there is any wind, they tend to topple. Not our favorite : -)