Holiday Weekend?

Are you staying the weekend? We love Sonoma and hope that those of you coming from afar (ah hemmm all my Chicago and Orange County peeps) get to experience Sonoma to the fullest. Here are some links to help your visit. Make sure you make it to the square and get to walk around at the very least! That is how Timothy and I spent several of our first dates!

Best in Sonoma gives a comprehensive overview of the Sonoma Valley including Wineries, Restaurants and Things to Do. Also you will find an Events Calendar and directions to Sonoma. Learn more about the valley's history and many great parks.
www.bestinsonoma.com

The Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau also provides online information about the valley. They also have a printed guide which will be sent to you if you request one.
www.sonomavalley.com
The city of Sonoma has a classic historic center known as the Plaza. On the Plaza there are many shops and restaurants and a town treasure, the Sebastiani Theater. See a movie in a landmark building and feel some of the ambiance of an older time. For their schedule visit:
www.sebastianitheater.com
Wine Tasting:
David Noyes (Kentwood)
http://davidnoyeswines.com/
David is a personal friend of ours. His tasting room is off the beaten path but worth the visit. See the video Timothy made for David's website below:
David Noyes Wines- Winter 2008 from Timothy Benton on Vimeo.

Sebastiani (Sonoma)
http://www.sebastiani.com/visit_us/visit_us_home.asp
Eric Ross (Glenn Ellen)
http://www.ericross.com/visit.html
Valley of the Moon (Glenn Ellen)
http://www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com/main_scaled.html

Where to stay?

Wondering where to stay? Here is up to date info on places to stay in the area:
Because our wedding is on a holiday weekend and is schedule during the peak of the wine valley's harvest season,
there seems to be no more rooms available at any of the hotels in Sonoma. Also most of the VRBO houses are booked. However, orbitz, expedia and kayak.com have rooms left at several hotels in Sonoma and at this point we recommend you booking your hotel through these sites. You may need to stay in a city nearby. Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Napa are options. Please call us if you are having difficulty finding accomodations.

Our Registries

Your prescence at our wedding is gift enough! However, if you wish to contribute a gift, we have tried to make it easy for you and have registered for items that will help us make our home together.

ILeoni: 133 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA 94952Ph 707.762.9611 • Fax 707.762.9711

Angie Leoni is a co-worker of Dana's. Click above icon for link.

Most of our essential registry was done here to support Angie Leoni and her family. However, we have also registered for misceleneous items at Create and Barrel and at MyRegistry.com. Click the below icons for direct links.

Meet the Bride and Groom!

Our Wedding Party

Lara GenserMaid of Honor
Brides sister

Shanon Thorbus
Bridesmaid


















Shelby Mantonak
Bridesmaid








Autumn Crisantes
Junior Bridesmaid
(Timothy's neice)



Andrea Melvage
Junior Bridesmaid
(Dana's cousin)




Michel Henein
Bestman













David Cross
Groomsmen




Matthew "Chachi" Hazelrig
Picture to come


Jessica Crisantes
Flowergirl


Mae Marrie Thorbus
Flowergirl



Bobby Crisantes
Ring bearer

When and where?

October 11, 2008
at three o'clock post meridian

St. Andrews Presbyterian
16290 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476

Reception to follow at five o'clock post meridian
at the Jack London Lodge
13740 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, Ca 95442

Can't wait to see you there!

Directions to the Church:

DIRECTIONS FROM SAN FRANCISCO

Take Highway 101 North (approx. 25 miles). Merge onto CA-37 east toward Vallejo/Napa. Travel approx. 10-12 miles.

Take a left turn at signal by Infineon Raceway onto CA-121 N/Carneros Hwy./Arnold Dr. toward Sonoma (6-8 miles)

Continue straight thru the intersection at the Union 76 station on to Hwy 116 (approx. 1 mile)

Veer right and exit off Hwy. 116 onto Arnold Drive (approx. 7 miles)

Landmarks to be looking for are Altimira Middle School on the right hand side, and Sonoma Golf Club on the left. One mile before reaching St. Andrew you will pass Hanna Boys Center on the left (stop sign).

Continue on Arnold Drive. St. Andrew is on the left side as you are traveling north.

DIRECTIONS FROM SACRAMENTO

Take I-80 west towards San Francisco. Exit on CA-12 towards Napa/Sonoma. (approx. 14-16 miles)

Turn right at end of highway (stoplight) and continue straight on CA-12/29 through next stoplight.

Go over bridge and turn left at stoplight onto CA-12/121.

Proceed on CA-12/121 (approx. 8-10 miles) and turn right at stop sign onto CA-116 (approx. 1 mile)

Veer right and exit off Hwy. 116 onto Arnold Drive (approx. 7 miles)

Landmarks to be looking for are Altimira Middle School on the right hand side, and Sonoma Golf Club on the left. One mile before reaching St. Andrew you will pass Hanna Boys Center on the left (stop sign).

Continue on Arnold Drive. St. Andrew is on the left side as you are traveling north.

Directions to the Reception:
Start out going NORTH on ARNOLD DR toward SOBRE VISTA RD.
2.7 miles
Ceremony will be behind Wolf House restaurant.