Unforgettable Harvest Inn wedding - Elaine and Jordan
Elaine and Jordan’s Harvest Inn wedding was one of those weddings that guests will talk about for years to come. It was truly an unforgettable wedding. They are two of the most energetic, fun-loving couples I have found. Their adoration of dancing and making sure everyone is having a blast is only topped by their love for their Goldendoodle, Murphy. I always looked forward to their wedding planning calls because I knew I was going to have a fun time. Elaine had a vision for the wedding which made our time together even more productive and the wedding day design came together perfectly. Their Harvest inn wedding was energetic, fun, and unique just like them (and Murphy).
If we haven’t met yet, hi! I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. Our clients want the ceremony to be outside, the food to be outstanding, and the dance parties to be epic. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
The Couple
Elaine and Jordan are a cool San Francisco couple. They both are very driven young professionals and when they are not working hard they are trying new restaurants in the city. They also devote a lot of time, cuddles, and Instagram stories to their adorable and energetic Goldendoodle, Murphy. He loves getting out of the city with his parents to go hiking, on walks, and trying restaurants in Napa.
Why they chose a Harvest Inn wedding
Elaine and Jordan chose a Harvest Inn wedding because they love visiting wine country and it’s a quick trip from San Francisco which made it optimal for friends and family attending. At Harvest Inn, they really fell in love with the redwood trees and the inviting guest rooms plus the stunning acres of vineyards that surround the property.
Planning a Harvest Inn wedding
Elaine and Jordan’s wedding was all about elevated fun. Elaine thoughtfully picked out each piece of the design so that everything would go together perfectly and have just enough color. The gold cursive place cards were the perfect customized detail.
They also included nods to their Jewish heritage. They had a ketubah signing with their immediate families before the ceremony. At the ceremony they had a basket of kippahs and, of course, glass breaking at the end of the ceremony. Once on the dance floor, they danced the Horah with their friends and family.
A Harvest Inn Wedding Day
Their Harvest Inn wedding was in early June which can be either a heatwave or a bit rainy. The weather was cool with a chance of showers at night, so they decided a few days before their wedding to have dinner outside and the dancing inside.
One of the wonderful perks of Harvest Inn is the ability to customize a rain plan. You can easily choose between a tent or use one of their beautiful event rooms.
Elaine and Jordan’s guests dined under the stars and had a non-stop dance party inside the Vineyard View room (even Murphy made an appearance on the dance floor).
One thing that will always stand out to me is all the dancing and not just on the dance floor. They danced in for their grand entrance (as did their wedding party), and they danced during sunset photos, which resulted in really cool photos. Thankfully, they hired a videographer who captured all the fun and unexpected dancing. They wanted a band that would get everyone dancing and picked one of our favorites (Pop Rocks). The dance party with Pop Rocks was one of the huge highlights of the event and people danced until the last note played.
From their Napa Wedding Planner
Elaine and Jordan found us on the Harvest Inn weddings preferred vendors list. During our first call (before they booked) I remember how chill they were, but also that they were good at planning and Elaine had clear ideas about design. I knew I wanted to work with them as soon as we hung up.
One really cool and unique thing that Elaine and Jordan did was to take dance lessons for their first dance. They didn’t do a traditional dance, instead, they had a dance instructor choreograph a personalized dance for them and it was super cool and one of a kind! Now I highly recommend this for any couples looking for a way to customize their wedding and add a “wow” factor for their guests.
“Lovely Day Events and Lindsey were absolutely incredible. Lindsey's expertise in not only all-things wedding planning related, but her EXTRAORDINARY network of equally impressive vendors cannot be understated.
From super helpful tools+resources to make the planning process as easy as possible, to coordinating and helping manage vendor calls, to day-of support - Lindsey made out wedding unforgettable, not only for my wife and me but for all of our guests.
Lindsey also displays a high level of emotional intelligence and empathy. She has a knack for knowing exactly when to make a recommendation, or take a step back and let the couple decide (and always with as much information as possible to make an informed decision).
Literally EVERY vendor was 5-star and somehow Lindsey worked her magic to change the weather from a rainy forecast to stalling the rain until the festivities ended.
Lindsey was accountable, kept things moving forward, and was ardent/steadfast in our wedding planning. Day of, she was a source of calm that made the day run fluidly and without a hitch [except us getting hitched ;)]
We owe our unforgettable day to Lindsey and if we have to do it again, or refer a friend, Lindsey would be top of the list without an ounce of hesitation.
For a wedding 1.5 years in the making, we extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all of her help, suggestions, and ability to create the wedding we could only have dreamed of, become a fairytale reality.
Our appreciation will be lifelong and truly cannot thank you enough.” - Jordan, groom
Check out Elaine and Jordan’s really fun custom choreographed first dance.
Wedding Team:
Napa wedding planner: Lovely Day Events
Napa Wedding Venue: Harvest Inn
Florist: EV Floral Design
Caterer: Harvest Inn
Band: Pop Rocks
Photographer: Suzanne Karp Photography
Videographer: Jared Wortley Films
Choreographer: Erin Parsley Wedding Dances
