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After we finished getting ready at our hotel in San Francisco we headed up to Auburge du Soleil in Napa Valley. The boys took their own car and the girls and my parents rode in a limo. The ride from San Francisco to Napa is about an hour and a half and Mr. PN and I both appreciated the time we were able to spend with our family and friends before the wedding day got underway.
Photos by Jim Forneris Photography unless noted.
“Contemplating my last moments of single-hood”
Once we arrived at Auburge we were escorted to the private Cedar Room to relax and get ready while the guests began to arrive. It was so nice to have this private space. It was a little chilly so the staff brought us some tea to enjoy while we waited.
MOH, Me, and BM
MOH and Me
MOH N massaging my hands to help me relax
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Mr. PN’s brother (and best man) ties his bow tie
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Mr. PN helps his little brother get ready
Music was played while guests arrived by Wine Country Piano Music.
It was finally time to get dressed. It was that moment where it all started to feel real. My MOH and BM helped me get into my dress and attached my veil.
Zipping the Dress…
Attaching the veil…
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Finishing touches for the Flower Girls
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Sneaking a peek
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Me & Mama Pinot
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Don’t I look nervous?!
Mr. PN waits for it all to begin…
Right before we walked down the aisle we had a little drama in the Cedar Room. Our wedding bouquets were wrapped in tissue paper and when my MOH took her bouquet out of the vase, the tissue paper landed on top of a candle and caught on fire! Luckily we acted fast and emptied all the vases of water on the fire. My older brothers are both firefighters but we didn’t need to call them in!
Once the fire was out we all had a good laugh and it broke the tension before we walked down the aisle.
(Photo by SIL Pinot)
Up next, the Pinots walk down the aisle!
Previously in the recap series:
Part I: Rehearsal Dinner
Part II: Girls Getting Ready
Part III: Boys Getting Ready
lovely! LOVE your gown. The shampagne sash is gorgeous!
are you as sweet and dainty IRL as you look in all your pics??
Your chest and shoulders look so buff! You’re just lovely in that dress 
I don’t know if I’ve told you this before, but I absolutely LOVE your dress!
And Mr. PN little brother in his kilt is TOO CUTE!
Bouquets on fire!!! What a story. You look so lovely in your dress!
I love your dress too! Who is the designer, may I ask?
thanks!
[...] 25th, 2008 @ 10:35 am by Mrs. Pinot Noir After we almost burnt down the Cedar Room, it was finally time to walk down the aisle. Casey, the coordinator at Auberge, came in and lined [...]
[...] I: Rehearsal Dinner Part II: Girls Getting Ready Part III: Boys Getting Ready Part IV: Final Single Moments Part V: An Unforgettable Walk Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do” Part VII: Stealing a [...]
[...] Recap Series: Part I: Rehearsal Dinner Part II: Girls Getting Ready Part III: Boys Getting Ready Part IV: Final Single Moments Part V: An Unforgettable Walk Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do” Part VII: Stealing a [...]
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Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher Engagement Date: November 10, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 25, 2008 Venue: Auberge du Soleil About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
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