Introducing Mae & Co Creative

Napa & Sonoma Valley Wedding planner

 
 

Planning one of a kind, timeless and extraordinary weddings in Napa Valley and Sonoma county. from the coast of wine county, discover luxury stays, fine dining and boutique wellness experiences

 

Mae&Co Creative is a unique and purposeful design and planning team specializing in events and weddings in Napa and Sonoma Valley.

Our team has collectively traveled to more than 68 countries and counting, and we are well versed in executing timeless events in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Everything from working at exclusive architectural properties to full hotel buyouts to weekend parties - we are your Napa and Sonoma destination wedding experts.

Every project, design, wedding or event that we create is special to us and we make a conscious decision to give nothing less than 110% to everything we do. We choose to work closely and comfortably with our clients and genuinely care about their well-being and happiness.

 
 
 

All about Napa Valley

Napa Valley is a longstanding luxury destination for estate weddings. Known as California wine country’s crown jewel, Napa is the epicenter of wine and wellness. Napa is a place with enduring elegance – you can live like a local or find yourself surrounded by A-list celebrities – it’s the perfect location for a no-expense-spared luxury wine country wedding. Iconic Napa locations like Yountville and Calistoga have long since set the standards for farm-to-table cuisine, design-driven hotels and the most prestigious wineries in the country. And while classics like The French Laundry and Auberge hotels are renowned for five star experiences, it’s the up-and-coming wineries and newly reimagined estates that are redefining Napa Valley as a premier wedding destination.

 

All about Sonoma County

Sonoma County flew under the radar for decades, but a new generation of winemakers, hotel ateliers and restauranters are repositioning Sonoma as the premier wine county wedding destination. Known as the world’s most sustainable wine region, Sonoma County balances storied luxury with organic elegance. Cities like Healdsburg have evolved from sleepy, Victorian towns into a bucket list getaway where you can enjoy five-star dining and farmer’s markets, you can find estate hotels with historic detail and modern luxury. But it’s the rugged Sonoma County coastline that sets this region apart, as mid-century communities like Sea Ranch and Timber Cove blend unparalleled design with idyllic natural settings. If you’re looking to experience the beauty of a Redwood forests and breathtaking coastlines without sacrificing access to top-tier wine lists and prix fixe dinners, consider the Sonoma coast the perfect place to plan a wine county wedding.

Top Wedding Venues in Napa and Sonoma VALLEY

EXPLORE UNIQUE WEDDING VENUES across the California's premier wine country
 

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The Madrona Hotel

If you’re planning a no-expense-spared luxury Sonoma wedding, the Madrona Hotel is the perfect place to tie the knot. Imagine welcoming your guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves and each other, completely immersing themselves in the magic of emerald green gardens and hidden terraces. There are no limits to your experience here - start your wedding day with a walk through the sprawling Victorian estate, them visit the mansion’s parlor for refined cocktails on the porch before indulging in an 8-course meal. Located in the heart of Healdsburg, this estate hotel blends unique history, an idyllic location and luxury experiences that reflect Napa and Sonoma’s unparalleled hospitality.

Additional Information:

  • The Madrona was originally built as a gabled private residence during the Aesthetic Movement, a style that celebrates “beauty for beauty’s sake” - making this an ideal venue for design-driven weddings

  • The sprawling estate offers a range of distinctive ceremony and reception locations, including a private orange grove, rolling hills and a muraled drawing room

  • They have on-site accommodation, including studio spaces, private bungalows and salon style rooms from the height of 19th century opulence

  • The Madrona Hotel wedding capacity is 150 guests

 
 
 

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Stanly Ranch

If you’re looking for a more modern venue in the heart of Napa’s wine country, Stanly Ranch feels like your favorite winemaker’s favorite summer retreat. The newest Auberge property in Napa, Stanly Ranch is a reimagined historic ranch - it's a luxury hotel for modern travels who won't compromise luxury for a taste of something wild. Invite your guests to step away from daily routine. Join a farm-to-table pasta-making class. Spend the afternoon fly fishing on the Napa River. Or soar above it all on a hot air balloon escape. It's a place to embrace quiet luxury with unparalelled appreciation for sipping fine wine and one-of-a-kind adventures. It's a place that doesn't ask you to choose, because especially on your wedding day, you shouldn't have to.

Additional information:

  • The expansive estate features a variety of venue options, from a French-inspired garden house to a rolling green lawn surrounded by hillsides of lavender, there's a space to suit every taste

  • The dining experiences at Stanly Ranch feature seasonally driven menus with ingredients sourced from the working ranch, creating a rich connection between the land and the culinary offerings

  • The resort offers uniquely curated experiences, including the opportunity to create your own personal vintage with a sommelier, or to join a guided cycling through Napa's oak groves

  • Stanly Ranch is available for total buyouts, with onsite accommodations for up to 135 guests

 
 

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Sea Ranch Lodge

If you’re planning an ultra-luxury experience on the Sonoma Coast, there’s nothing else like Sea Ranch. Set on 53 acres of dramatic Northern California coastline, the original Sea Ranch buildings were built in the 1960s as an architectural study exploring how to live in harmony with the natural surroundings. In recent years, the original buildings have been reimagined into include 17 luxury suites, a fine dining restaurant and sprawling patio spaces that integrate seamlessly with the Sonoma coastline. Classically understated and carefully preserved, every detail of the Sea Ranch Lodge proves that this coastal enclave is the ultimate expression of luxury. With a focus on architecture, design and ecology, the Sea Ranch Lodge invites you to lose yourself in the magic of the Pacific coast and the beauty of what makes life worth living.

Additional Information:

  • Ceremony and reception locations can accommodate up to 150 guests, with spaces ranging from ocean front meadows to the signature lodge complex

  • The Sea Ranch Lodge is located within the larger 7,000-acre Sea Ranch community which consists of 2,224 private homes - available for additional guest lodging

  • The site offers premium access to natural, including trails to Bihler Point and Black Point Beach

  • The dining room at Sea Ranch Lodge offers “rugged refined dining” - elevated coastal cuisine with dishes centered around locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and fisheries

 

Why should you get married in Napa?

If you’re drawn to old world elegance, estate wines and world class spa escapes, there are a ton of reasons why you should say ‘I DO’ in Napa Valley.

  1. It’s breathtakingly beautiful, the rolling hills exude romance

  2. It’s home to the country’s finest luxury resorts, including three Auberge properties like Stanley Ranch and Solage

  3. It’s a foodie destination, with over a dozen Michelien stars for restaurants like The French Laundry and la Toque

  4. It’s one of the premiere wellness travel locations in the world

  5. It’s capital city of Napa offers no shortage of five-star spa and dining amenities

  6. It’s a destination wedding location that your guests will love

 

Why should you get married in Sonoma?

If you’re love small town charm, rugged coastlines and trendsetting dining experiences, there’s no where better to say ‘I DO’ than in Sonoma County.

  1. It offers the best of both worlds: sleepy coastal towns and foodie hotspots

  2. It's home to Healdsburg, a burgeoning culinary locale for farm-to-table dining and biodynamic wineries

  3. It’s coastal access offers unparalleled serenity and quiet luxury, with venues like Sea Ranch and Timber Cove

  4. It’s an ideal destination for design and architecture lovers, with examples of reimagined Victorian estates, mid-century coastal communities and vineyard hideaways

  5. It offers scenic beauty from the valley to the coast, showcasing oak groves, wineries and dramatic cliffsides

  6. It’s a destination that your guests will talk about for a lifetime

 

How much does it cost to get married in sonoma or napa valley?

 
 
 
 

Most full service destination weddings in Napa and Sonoma Valley start at $350,000.
Need help determining a budget for your wedding?
Check out our luxury locations budget blog.

 
 
 
 

We spend an average of 600 hours on full service wedding planning.

We are not just planners - we are designers, stylists and coordinators. When you hire a wedding planner, you are hiring a contractor for your wedding. We are the stewards of your time and your budget. We are researching and finding the perfect vendors for YOU.

We are managing, mitigating and aligning schedules, personalities, details and delegations. We are monitoring the constant ebbs and flows and sending hundreds of emails a day that you will never even see. We are your personal assistant, your sounding board and your best confidant.

We want the best for our clients AND the best for our vendors. We want to create a dream team for your dream day and keep things positive and fun for everyone involved.

This is a big job and we take it seriously.

We take no more than 5 weddings/events per year in order to best serve our clients. We start booking events/wedding up to 14 months out.

 

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Have you found your inspiration? Your dream wedding venue is waiting for you in Napa Valley… and we’ve toured and worked at a variety of love to help you find the perfect place to celebrate. Planning a wedding in Sonoma? Inquire for all planning and coordinating services.

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