Garden-Inspired Welcome Party at Stanly Ranch in Napa

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Sep 30

Nestled among the vineyards of Napa Valley, Stanly Ranch offered the ideal backdrop for Corinne and Matt's wedding celebrations. With guests traveling from the Bay Area, the East Coast, Thailand, and Australia, the couple wanted their wedding weekend to feel both elevated and welcoming. Through intentional planning, custom design, and signature floral artistry by CLE House, every gathering was thoughtfully crafted to create a meaningful and memorable experience.

bride and groom in vineyard at Welcome Dinner for Luxury Wedding Weekend at Stanly Ranch by Napa Valley Wedding Planners — How It All Began

Corinne and Matt’s love story started in the most classic way: a happenstance meeting at a bar during their senior year of college. He asked for her number, she wasn’t sure she’d ever hear from him again—and then..
His college golf team’s frequent travel through her campus gave them the chance to reconnect, and very quickly, their story took off. As Corinne says: *“The rest really is history.”*

Choosing Napa Valley for Their Wedding Weekend

Northern California weddings often lean on the region’s natural beauty, but Napa Valley holds a special kind of magic. For Corinne and Matt, Stanly Ranch offered everything they wanted: stunning landscapes, elevated dining, luxurious accommodations, and the perfect balance of a destination feel without the logistical hurdles. With friends and family traveling from the Bay Area, the East Coast, Thailand, and Australia, it truly became a global reunion grounded in wine-country warmth.

Welcoming Guests

to Wine Country with Thoughtful Hospitality and Design

The festivities began on property with an unforgettable rehearsal dinner and welcome party at The Grange, Stanly Ranch’s working culinary garden. With ingredients harvested steps away from the table, Corinne leaned into a garden-to-table theme inspired by the aesthetic of Nancy Meyers—particularly the iconic Napa scenes from The Parent Trap.

CLE House transformed the space with thoughtful touches, including a picturesque bike overflowing with flowers and a charming “Farmer’s Market” style gift station. Guests were greeted with lavender lemonade, a nod to California’s citrus-kissed summer lifestyle.

Corinne wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier dress for the welcome party, paired with a whimsical Cult Gaia purse that became an instant conversation piece - and even served as a makeshift bouquet during the ceremony walk-through.