Sunday, August 11, 2013

First wedding anniversary


One year ago today, at about this time, I was getting ready to walk down the aisle with my dad. I can't believe that a year has already gone by - a true testament to time flies when you are having fun. I'm truly lucky because I can honestly say that I married my best friend. David makes me want to be a better person and I'm honored that he picked me to be his wife. I'm excited to see what year two brings us and how we continue to grow as a better couple together.

So this weekend he surprised me with an overnight stay in wine country to celebrate our one year in style. We stayed at the Harvest Inn which we both cannot wait to return to. Honestly - the service, the grounds, everything was out of this world. They sent us a whole bottle of champagne, and for our dinner reservations told the restaurant we were celebrating and even the restaurant got us a card. I mean... I think I've found my happy place.
The beautiful room at the inn
Vineyards outside our bedroom window
One of the many fountains on site

View from Domaine Chandon
We dined on wagyu steak and chocolate cake at Press, which was one of the best meals of my life. The crab and lobster cake with avocado reduction was amazing. And the wine! We got to sit near the outdoor fire and watched the sun set and moon come up.

We hit the pool late (it stays open 24 hours!) and we even saw some meteors during the Perseid meteor shower.

Today we grabbed macarons at Bouchon and stopped at Domaine Carneros for wine before heading back to the city.

The Bouchon Bakery!
I had an amazing time.. so much so I really didn't want to come home. But if you are in the Napa wine region here's some of our recommendations.














To stay:

Wineries:

Food:
The bbq at V Sattui

Until next year! :)

21 comments:

  1. you two are so adorable! what a wonderful first anniversary getaway - thumbs way up David! and how cool is being able to watch a meteor shower!? epic! :)

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    1. thanks phiphi! he outdid himself. it was definitely a great weekend :)

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  2. Happy Anniversary! What an amazing getaway! I can see why you didn't want to go home. We are planning a trip to Napa next year, so I really appreciate the recommendations.

    BTW the two of you look so cute in your wedding photo and of course you look stunning!

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    1. thanks katie! i can send some more recommendations your way if you like! are you staying in napa only or are you coming to the bay area? :)

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  3. Happy Anniversary! You look beautiful in these pictures, and David so handsome! What a great spot for a getaway! I am so happy that you had a nice time - it is always fun to do that, isn't it!

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    1. Thank you so much! And yes, getaways are so nice, sometimes coming back to reality is the worst part.

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  4. Happy Anniversary! We got married in Napa last year (August 6th) and stayed at Harvest Inn. I basically want to live in that hotel. The rooms were amazing. And the bed was so comfortable! And Bouchon....oh man. Those macarons. So good. If you ever go back, you need to eat at Tra Vigne. It was literally the best meal of my life.

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    1. Thank you so much and same to you! The hotel was amazing, - I want to go back already! Noted on Tra Vigne - thanks so much!

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  5. Happy Anniversary! Truly, if you are going to find your happy place somewhere, you can't go wrong with wine region! Looks like the two of you had a wonderful time, and here's to year two! (And many, many more!)

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  6. Happy Anniversary to a gorgeous couple!!!!!!!!

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  7. aww heart this!! happy wedding anni hon!! your anni celebration looks amazing! i'm obsessed w/ all things TK.. i'm dreaming of bouchon!! you were such a beautiful bride!

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  8. Happy one year anniversary! Your trip looks so pretty and the crab/lobster cake sounds so good. (:

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    1. Thanks Audrey! The food was definitely something I will always dream of!

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  9. I can't believe I missed this post originally! Congrats on your anniversary and thanks for sharing your memories. You look gorge in your pics!

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  10. Happy Anniversary! You were a gorgeous bride! Thanks for sharing with Three-fer Thursday :)

    xo Bethany
    www.perfectlycoutured.com

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  11. What a great getwaway. You were a picture of gorgeousness on your wedding day.

    Domaine Chandon!

    That is all ;)

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