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.

Extraordinary Small Wedding Reception Ideas

So you're getting married and want to have a small wedding, that's great! A small wedding can be a beautiful, intimate event. It's unique and personal, with less of the stress that comes with planning a traditional wedding. When you invite fewer guests and have a smaller guest list, [Read More]

Questions to Ask a Venue Before Taking a Tour

Here are some common FAQs from WeddingWire for wedding venues and our answers. There are many sources of information on the web to help you plan your wedding.  We thought we’d answer some of the essential questions to ask before you book a venue 1. Is Mountain House Estate [Read More]

Find the Perfect Wedding Color Palette

What colors should you pick for your wedding? It's a question we all ask ourselves at some point. The answer is not always straightforward, and there are so many factors to consider: What will the dress look like? Will it be outside or inside-themed? Is your favorite color purple, [Read More]

7 Ways Your Wedding Can End Friendships

There's a secret that no one tells you when your SO pops the question; you're might lose a friend or two before the big day. There are so many reasons for this that we'll get into below and hopefully help you mitigate any bad feelings or hurt friends. When [Read More]

The Pros and Cons of Children at Your Wedding

Whether or not to include kids is one of those decisions that can be a tough call because there is no correct answer. I want to walk through both sides and give you enough information to make an informed decision. Here are some pros:  - They bring a family [Read More]

Elevate Your Bay Area Wedding: Why Discerning Couples Choose MHE

Planning the perfect wedding can be a daunting task, especially when you're searching for a venue that epitomizes timeless elegance, serene beauty, and convenience. If you're a Bay Area couple in search of that perfect blend, Mountain House Estate in Northern California, specifically Cloverdale, just 1.3 hours [Read More]