We met in a bar.
No, but really. Matt and Amy met one fateful night in August 2012, at a hip new bar in downtown San Francisco. Matt was celebrating his friend Dash's birthday, and Amy was stopping in for a drink with her sister, Kelly, and her sister’s boyfriend (now husband), Enoch.
As the night progressed, Amy turned her attention to the loud boys at the next table. Amy approached Matt, and the two quickly bonded over a mutual love of burritos, bloody marys, and San Francisco’s Mission district.
Before they knew it, they had chatted the night away and their friends were gone. Five years and two coasts later, the pair is tying the knot and starting the next phase of their lives together.
Viansa is located in Sonoma, California, in beautiful wine country. We fell in love with the venue as soon as we saw the incredible views of the vineyards and nearby wetlands.
Pictures courtesy of Viansa Sonoma
Venue Location:
If you haven’t booked your accommodations yet, here are a few hotel options:
450 Jefferson St, Petaluma, CA 94952
200 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
745 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
We have a limited room block at Hotel Petaluma that will be primarily held for the bridal party and immediate family. As of right now, there are no rooms left in the block.
We will let you know if more become available.
You have questions. We have answers.
Q: Are there any events on Friday, November 2nd?
There will be a rehearsal dinner for the bridal party and immediate family. Following the rehearsal dinner,
we'll have an informal cocktail hour for those guests who arrived on Friday.
Q: What time does the ceremony start?
Guest arrival will be at 5:00PM.
Q: When will I receive my invite?
Keep an eye out for invitations in early to mid August.
Q: What is the attire?
Whatever makes you feel fancy! Nothing super strict, but please leave the sandals and Hawaiian shirts at home.
Q: When is the RSVP deadline?
Please let us know if you can make it by September 21st so we can plan accordingly.
Q: Can I bring a date?
Check your invite for your +1!
Q: What if my date is a cat?
We love furry friends, but cats and dogs are not allowed at the venue!
Q: Whom should I call with questions?
If you have any further questions, please email Matt and Amy at [email protected]
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Friday, November 2nd
There will be a rehearsal dinner for the bridal party and immediate family. Join us after the rehearsal dinner for drinks at Seared in downtown Petaluma, around 8:00 PM.
Seared Address:
170 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
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Saturday, November 3rd
The big day! Guest arrival at Viansa is at 5:00PM. We will have a shuttle to pick guests up from Hotel Petaluma and the Sheraton Sonoma County and drop off at Viansa. Shuttle pickup times are still being scheduled, but should be between 4:00 and 4:30 PM. If you RSVP for shuttle seats, we will let you know pickup times as soon as they are finalized.
The ceremony will start shortly after 5:00 PM. There will be a cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony, followed by dinner, more drinks, and dancing! We have the venue until 11:00 PM, so bring your dancing shoes.
The shuttle will be doing hourly runs back to the hotels, so if you need to leave early, you will have a ride.
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Sunday, November 4th
We will be doing an informal brunch at Brewsters Beer Garden at 11:00 AM. They have a large, open patio, so we'll head over early to grab some tables. Come by and stay as long as you'd like!
Brewsters Beer Garden Address:
229 Water Street North, Petaluma, CA 94952
