An abundant arrangement of raspberry, lilac, plum, and pink flowers with trailing greenery

Gathered with their families

Olivia&James

September 14, 2026Sonoma, California

The couple where their story began
A quiet moment between them

Grown together, in season.

We met over the last flat of hellebores at Sonoma's spring plant sale — Olivia reaching, James already holding it. He split the flat down the middle and wrote his number on the tag; hers are still blooming by our kitchen door.

Six years on, the yard is mostly garden and the garden is mostly shared. James proposed under the quince tree we planted our first spring together. So we're marrying in a garden too — one finally big enough to hold everyone we love.

“Everything on the table that day will be grown, gathered, or lent by someone we love.”

September 14, 2026

Gather with us in Sonoma, California

The day, in order.

September 14, 2026

  1. 4:30

    Ceremony

    Fernhill · The Walled Garden

    Vows in the walled garden as the light softens through the pear trees. Arrive by 4:00.

  2. 5:30

    Cocktail Hour

    The Rose Walk

    Elderflower spritzes, garden bites, and a guitarist while we slip away for photos.

  3. 7:00

    Dinner

    The Orchard

    Long tables under the fruit trees, nearly everything grown close by. Toasts encouraged.

  4. 9:00

    Dancing

    The Glasshouse

    A band under the glasshouse vines, dancing until the crickets outlast the playlist.

The photographs we keep.

Fragments from the life that brought us here.

The couple in the peony rows
The plant sale, 2020
Hands full of cut stems
The cutting beds
Sorting dahlias together
First dahlias
Walking the orchard at dusk
The quince tree
Laughing among the beds
High summer
Coffee by the shed
Every morning

Travel & stay

Venue

Fernhill Farm & Gardens

Ceremony, dinner, and dancing all happen on the grounds — park once and stay the evening.

2200 Arnold Dr · ceremony in the Walled Garden

Directions

Stay

The Quince Inn

Our room block is held under Olivia & James through August 14 — mention the wedding when you book.

8 min from the gardens

Details

Stay

Cypress Court

Small garden cottages an easy walk from the shops on Sonoma Plaza.

12 min from the gardens

Details

Travel

Getting there

Fly into Santa Rosa (STS), 25 minutes away, or San Francisco (SFO) for a slow drive up through the vineyards. Shuttles run from both hotels on the day.

STS · SFO

Gifts, if you wish.

Your presence is the part that matters. For those who asked, a few ideas are gathered below.

Honeymoon fund

Two slow weeks in the gardens of Kyoto — chip in for a temple, a train, a tea.

Visit registry

The shed

A real potting bench, good clippers, and cedar beds for the vegetables we keep promising.

Visit registry

Table & pantry

We put up jam every June. Help us feed you back one day.

Visit registry

Plant a tree

In lieu of a gift, a donation to the community garden we volunteer with means just as much.

Visit registry

A few useful answers.

Everything worth knowing before the weekend.

What should I wear?

Garden party attire — florals encouraged, never required. The ceremony and dinner are on grass and gravel paths, so block heels or flats will serve you well.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Your invitation names everyone we've set a place for under the trees. If anything about your party looks off, write to us — we'll sort it.

Are kids welcome?

We love your little ones, but the evening is adults-only, so everyone can linger over dinner in peace.

What happens if it rains?

The glasshouse holds all of us if the fog rolls in off the coast. Rain or shine, we're getting married among the flowers.

When should I RSVP by?

Please reply by August 1, 2026 — we're seating long tables and hand-lettering place cards, so every name helps.

Your place is waiting

Your place in the arrangement

Will you celebrate with us?
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