Joyful Outdoor Wedding Rehearsal Dinner at Napa Valley Estate
When your wedding weekend takes you to Napa Valley, an outdoor wedding rehearsal dinner at a local winery estate is an absolute must. Madison and Tommy’s elegant celebration at Chateau Montelena is a perfect example of how to host a winery rehearsal dinner that feels both timeless and relaxed.
The estate’s breathtaking vineyard views, historic stone chateau, and golden California light created the perfect setting for an intimate evening with family and friends. It was the kind of rehearsal dinner that set the tone for a joyful wedding weekend to come.
If you’re planning a Napa Valley rehearsal dinner or any outdoor winery celebration, take a cue from Madison and Tommy by choosing a venue that blends great wine with stunning scenery. An estate like Chateau Montelena offers not only space for dinner but also an authentic experience that your guests will talk about all weekend.
We’re excited to share this outdoor wedding rehearsal dinner with photos from Alicia Parks Photography.
Photo credit: Alicia Parks Photography
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The evening started out with some beautiful bride and groom photos against the backdrop of the chateau. It’s always worth carving out a few minutes for couple portraits throughout your wedding weekend. With a photographer already present, these quieter moments can capture the anticipation and joy leading up to the big day.
Sommeliers were available at tables to pour wine and treat guests for wine tastings and education throughout the evening. Who doesn’t love celebrating the start of a wedding weekend of love with a little wine?!
Their formal dinner setup proves that even an outdoor rehearsal dinner can feel elevated with just a few thoughtful touches like the classic white linens, full wine-pairing, and soft floral arrangements that echo the surrounding vineyards.
Hosting their rehearsal dinner here at Chateau Montelena allowed Madison and Tommy to host their guests for a culinary and wine pairing unlike any other. Guests enjoyed a formal dinner at round tables set throughout the grassy area of the estate.
This elegant setup featured white floor length tablecloths on each round table and table settings filled with all of the appropriate glassware for a wine dinner. Umbrellas were scattered throughout the tables to provide shade for the guests from the California sun and made for a delightful site.
Each table was adorned with stunning floral centerpieces that felt effortless and elegant at the same time. The arrangements feature a lush mix of greenery paired with delicate wildflower-style blooms in soft purple, blue, and cream tones.
Now let’s take a look at Madison and Tommy’s elegant winery rehearsal dinner that’s proof that the night before the wedding can be just as meaningful and special as the big day itself. Their outdoor celebration blended the best of Napa’s natural beauty, fine wine, and heartfelt connection.
Thank you to Alicia Parks Photography for capturing this unforgettable evening and sharing these images with us…
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Photography: Alicia Parks Photography
Venue: Chateau Montelena
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Madison and Tommy hosted an elegant pre-wedding celebration at Chateau Montelena, a historic winery estate surrounded by breathtaking vineyard views. Their evening featured wine tastings, a formal dinner under the California sun, and stunning floral details that captured the relaxed elegance of wine country.
If you’re planning a Napa Valley rehearsal dinner or dreaming of a winery-inspired celebration, this event is full of inspiration for creating a memorable night before your wedding.
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