Congratulations! You just got engaged – now the fun begins! During my very first phone consultation, I advise couples to begin with the wedding budget. This process is comparable  to purchasing a home. There is absolutely no point in looking at homes you cannot afford. Likewise, [...]

Should we purchase wedding insurance? My answer is always the same, yes. Weddings are a substantial financial investment. You should protect your investment. Wedding insurance is always a good idea. Most venues will require your carry wedding insurance. Vendors will need to carry liability insurance as [...]

More couples are focusing on planning and implementing a wedding that is not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly. We turned to one of the leading wedding and event planners Janice Twomey of Rue 29 Napa Valley whose commitment to living a truly green lifestyle has translated into [...]

A green wedding is really very simple.  At Rue 29 Napa Valley, our weddings are customized for each of our couples. Many of our clients live eco-conscious lifestyles and they want their commitment to the environment to be represented on one of the most important days [...]