About Elizabeth Nelson

Elizabeth Nelson has been a wedding venue marketing specialist at Mountain House Estate for over six years. She writes on wedding topics and supports the Mountain House Estate team in creating gorgeous, one-of-a-kind weddings. Her goal is for wedding couples in the Bay Area, Northern California, and beyond to plan a beautiful, Pinterest-worthy wedding without the stress or worry of traditional weddings.

Creative Menu Ideas for Wine Country Weddings

Wine country weddings offer a unique opportunity to weave an unforgettable story – and the first chapter starts with your menu. Ditch the predictable and embrace the bounty of the land.  Here's a tasty, appetizer-sized guide to crafting a wedding feast that marries (pun intended!) the magic of wine [Read More]

Kimberly and Thomas’ Wedding

Wedding Vendors: Planner: Ybarra Tara Catering, Staffing and Bartending: Sonoma County Catering DJ/Music: That's the DJ Photography: Amy Little Photography Videography: Two 4 Tea Ross Flowers Gina's Floral Enchantment Rentals: Encore Events Rentals Officiant: Jo Greene Shuttles: ThunderStar Charter [Read More]

6 Amazing Places To Paddle Board In Sacramento

Paddle boarding Sacramento is an experience like no other! California’s state capital has so many different lakes and rivers that are ripe and ready to explore. And whether you’re brand new, or a verified SUP aficionado - there is a perfect location for your ability. That’s why - in [Read More]

Orchestrating Seamless Transportation for Your Guests

At Mountain House Estate, nestled in the heart of California wine country in Cloverdale, CA, near Healdsburg, Sonoma, and Santa Rosa, we understand that orchestrating the perfect wedding requires meticulous attention to every detail. From exchanging vows amidst picturesque vineyards to celebrating under the starlit sky, every element contributes [Read More]

Two Wildly Romantic Places to Honeymoon in Cyprus

By Ioana Ciutac Ioana Ciutac is a nature enthusiast born and raised in Romania. After graduating from Technical University in Romania, she moved to Limassol, Cyprus, and has lived there for almost 17 years. She got married in Limassol and spent her honeymoon in Paphos. Ioana finds Cyprus to [Read More]

Incredible Ukiah Wedding Venues at Mountain House Estate

Are you searching for dreamy Ukiah wedding venues? Well, you're in luck! Situated just 1.5 hours by car from Bodega Bay, Mountain House Estate offers a captivating destination for your special day. While we're not a coastal or beach wedding venue, our location presents a unique opportunity for [Read More]