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Hi! We're Danielle + Hannah, the hearts behind Joyfully Gathered! We are an event planning + design company based in Northern California and we are big fans of great love stories. This is our opportunity to dive deep into the details from past weddings and to share our expertise on how to create your best day ever.
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Iconic Fall Wedding at Boutique Sonoma Hotel, MacArthur Place
Skylar and Samir turned MacArthur Place into their own private home for their wedding weekend, utilizing each event space on property in a specific way and creating an experience for their guests that was truly unforgettable. They leaned into the fall palette in wine country so beautifully while also paying homage to their love for the city they're building a life in. It was such a great day and a great team to make it all a success! Planning + Design: @joyfullygathered Venue
2 days ago


California Coastal Inspired Wedding at Carmel Valley Ranch
The second half of our back to back wedding weekend in Carmel was for Christine and Lou - their color palette leaned into the California coast and the details were so thoughtful, from their friend acting as the MC to the emphasis on being with their people as much as possible throughout the day. They had impactful wow moments like driving off from their ceremony in a red mustang and second looks for both of them that were showstoppers! The love around these two was evident al
3 days ago


Fall at Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch is one of our favorite wedding properties in Carmel Valley and this back-to-back wedding weekend only re-affirmed that! First up, Claire and Tom's classic black and white palette and their ceremony on Hilltop set the tone for their timeless wedding day! They leaned into the beauty of the space with a few key investments to elevate the beauty of the venue. Planning + Design: @joyfullygathered Venue: @carmelvranch Photo: @victoria_delgadophotoco Video: @josh
6 days ago


Lush, Fall Barn Wedding in Wine Country
Raychelle and Richard came to us with a vision of a dreamy weekend in wine country for their wedding and with a venue like Barn at Green Valley it was such a joy to bring that to life! We loved pulling together their color palette for mid-September, the soft palette was perfect as a transition from summer to fall. The textures in everything from attire to signage to paper goods and rentals really elevated this barn wedding to something spectacular. Planning + Design: @joyfull
Mar 26


Romantic Wedding Weekend at Madrona Hotel
Victoria and Aaron wanted their guests to check into the Madrona for the weekend and enjoy a series of celebrations that focused on their deeply connected community. Victoria had a good idea of how she wanted guests to be welcomed onto the property for the welcome party and then how the weekend would progress through the wedding day and into the early hours of the morning for their after party. It was a team effort from every vendor and every detail and we love how it all tur
Mar 26


Modern Private Estate Wedding in Healdsburg
Michelle and Austin were on the hunt for the perfect venue when we first met them, and over the course of planning we not only found THE venue but we helped them create a day that felt intimate, welcoming, elevated, and beautiful from the moment guests were dropped off for the ceremony overlooking wine country. We loved this day so much and are so proud to have been a part of it! Planning and Design: @joyfullygathered Venue: @distinctlocations Photo and Video: @ ginandtonic.w
Mar 6


Romantic Ranch Wedding at Beltane Ranch
Caitlin and Katie were clients we knew would turn into friends - every interaction was warm and thoughtful and trusting of our team. It was clear from the beginning that they wanted every detail of their wedding to really tell their love story and also celebrate their families and friends who traveled far to spend a weekend in wine country with them. The historic venue set the stage for a beautiful event, and the rentals and florals layered in so much depth to an already vibr
Feb 21


Yountville California Chic Welcome Party
Caroline and Matthew started their wedding festivities with a fabulous party at North Block Yountville - it was California casual chic with the most amazing food, drinks, and a shoppable welcome bag station where guests could select from Caroline and Matthew's wine country favorites. It turned out so beautiful with no detail forgotten. We loved bringing this aperol spritz inspired event to life! Planning + Design: @joyfullygathered Welcome Party: @northblockyountville Photo +
Feb 19


A European-Inspired Wedding in Wine Country
On a beautiful, sunny weekend in June, Delaney and Drew's wedding came together better than we could have imagined. So much time and energy went into every detail, and it really showed from the time they welcomed guests into Sonoma for the festivities all the way through the end of the weekend! We loved everything about their day, from the color palette to the dinner design and the custom stage buildout for the band. All of it highlighted the aesthetic they loved most about V
Feb 7


Modern, Elegant Wedding at Stanly Ranch
Caroline and Matthew quickly became clients that turned into friends - their wedding day was personal, thoughtful, and the modern, monochromatic design anchored it as truly elegant soiree! Planning + Design: @joyfullygathered Venue: @stanlyranchauberge Photo + Video: @hugofilmco Catering: @parkavenuecatering Cake: @thedaintycowbakery Rentals: @theonicollection Lighting: @gotlightsf Floral: @flowergirlem Entertainment: @benmallareentertainment Signage: @shimmerandstain Weddin
Feb 7


Spring Garden Wedding in Carmel Valley
We celebrated Jess and Hugo on a chilly wedding weekend at Carmel Valley Ranch! Even with shifting the reception indoors due to weather it was such a beautiful weekend from the welcome party at the iconic Harvest Landing on property to the garden ceremony and the spring palette! Planning + Design: @joyfullygathered Venue: @carmelvranch Photo: @gabbieburseth Video: @amariproductions Rentals: @chiceventrentals @bbjlatavola Floral: @thewildfleur_co Entertainment: @dartcollective
Jan 29


An Intimate, Modern SF City Hall Wedding
Carina and Jack shared an intimate wedding together in the center of Town Hall in San Francisco in April. Known as the " People's Palace", San Francisco's City Hall is a destination spot by many tourists and photographers alike because of its elegance and exquisite architectural. On that April morning, Carina made her grand entrance down the marble stairs. Surrounded by close friends and family, they exchanged their vows before heading to Penny Roma for a small reception wit
Jan 28


Intimate, Winter Los Angeles Wedding Day
Lauren & Beau invited their closest group of 60 to celebrate this next stage of their life and they wanted it to be reflective of their...
Mar 20, 2025


Romantic, Colorful Wedding Day in Livermore Wine Country
Melanie and Rob got married at Garre Winery in Livermore and it was so fun designing this colorful palette for early November! The...
Mar 20, 2025


Wintery, Cozy Wedding Day at Stanly Ranch
Tina and Andrew brought together an intimate group of their closest family and friends for a chilly November wedding in Napa. The weather...
Mar 20, 2025


Rich Fall Wedding Palette at Viansa Winery
Stef and Jake brought their east coast NYC crew to wine country for their wedding weekend and it was such a fabulous, colorful, iconic...
Mar 19, 2025


Lush, Romantic Sonoma Wedding Day
Viansa provides such a beautiful backdrop that you don't need to do much to it, but when we're able to really dress it up the way that it...
Jan 21, 2025


A Wedding in the Redwoods at Deer Park Villa
Grace and Travis and their families really wanted a wedding day that felt inviting and elegant, so once Deer Park Villa was locked in we...
Jan 19, 2025


Romantic, Classic Wedding Day in the Vineyards
Laurier and Griffin chose to get married at one of the iconic properties in the Pleasanton and Livermore wine country, so we focused on...
Jan 15, 2025


Timeless White and Green Palette for Viansa Sonoma Winery
Allison and Wesley are one of those couples that we knew we'd be friends with after - they instantly made a point to welcome us into...
Jan 12, 2025
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