Together with their families

Amara& Julien

When
Saturday, September 18, 2027
Where
Willowmere Estate, Sonoma, California
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Amara and Julien kissing in a field of wildflowers
We're getting married

We can't wait to celebrate with you.

000Days
00Hours
00Minutes
00Seconds

01Our story

It started with a borrowed umbrella.

A rainy Tuesday in Oakland, one umbrella and two people going the same way. Seven years later, we still share everything, except the last slice of cake.

Julien holding a dried flower bouquet while Amara smiles
Amara and Julien hugging in a field at sunset
  1. 2019

    The first hello

    Julien missed his bus. Amara had the bigger umbrella. They walked twelve blocks and talked the whole way.

  2. 2023

    The first home

    A small apartment with a big window, a fiddle-leaf fig we somehow kept alive, and Sunday pancakes.

  3. 2026

    The question

    On a quiet trail above the coast, Julien asked. Amara said yes before he finished the sentence.

A note from us

Two people, one long table, and everyone we love in one place.

Amara & Julien

02The day

The details

White chairs lined up on a lawn facing a lake

The ceremony

4:00pm

The Garden Lawn

Willowmere Estate
1200 Willowmere Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
Get directions

The reception

6:00pm

The Glasshouse

A short walk from the lawn.
Dinner, dancing and late-night tacos.

03The weekend

Three days, one celebration

Friday

Sep 17
  1. Welcome drinks

    On the terrace at the Vine & Linden Inn. Come as you are.

  2. Pizza by the fire

    For anyone who wants to stay out a little longer.

Saturday

Sep 18
  1. Guests arrive

    Shuttles leave the hotels at 3:00 pm.

  2. Ceremony

    The Garden Lawn.

  3. Cocktail hour

    Drinks and small bites by the lake.

  4. Dinner

    The Glasshouse.

  5. Dancing

    Until the last song at 11:30 pm.

Sunday

Sep 19
  1. Farewell brunch

    Coffee, pastries and one last hug before you go.

Amara and Julien holding hands
Two gold wedding rings resting on pink roses
A white and green bridal bouquet
Friends raising glasses at a candlelit dinner
A long dinner table set with glasses and flowers

04Travel & stay

Getting to Sonoma

Sonoma is about an hour north of San Francisco. We've held rooms at three places nearby. Please book by July 15.

  • Fly intoSan Francisco (SFO) or Oakland (OAK)
  • DriveAbout 1 hour from the city. Parking at the venue is free.
  • ShuttleFrom all three hotels at 3:00 pm, back at 11:45 pm.

The Orchard House Hotel

Code AMARAJULIEN

Five minutes from the venue. Rooms from $289 a night, breakfast included.

Book a room

Vine & Linden Inn

Welcome drinks here

A small inn in the town square, walking distance to cafés. Rooms from $219.

Book a room

Willowmere Cottages

On the estate

Six cottages right at the venue. Family first, then first come, first served.

Ask about a cottage

05What to wear

Garden formal

Long dresses, suits, or anything you'd happily dance in. The ceremony is on grass, so save the stilettos for the dance floor.

Sage
Rose
Clay
Sand
Ink

06Registry

Your being there is the gift

If you'd like to give something more, here are a few places we'd love.

01

Honeymoon fund

Two weeks in Portugal, with as many pastéis de nata as we can eat.

Contribute 02

Our home

A few things for the kitchen we cook in together every Sunday.

See the list 03

A cause we love

A gift to the youth reading program where Amara volunteers.

Give

07Questions

Good to know

Something we missed? Text us any time.

Can I bring a plus-one?

If your invitation includes a guest, their name will be on it. We've kept the list small so we can spend time with everyone.

Are children welcome?

We love your little ones, but the evening is adults only. Children in the wedding party are the exception.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive by 3:30 pm. The ceremony starts at 4:00 pm sharp.

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking at the estate. If you'd like a drink or two, the shuttle is the easy choice.

What if it rains?

The ceremony moves inside the Glasshouse. It will still be beautiful, and you'll still be dry.

When do I need to RSVP?

By August 1, 2027, using the form below.

08RSVP

Will you join us?

Kindly reply by August 1, 2027. One reply per invitation, please.

Will you be there?

Thank you

We got your reply.

You'll find everything you need right here on this page. See you in Sonoma.

Black and white photo of Amara and Julien under a veil

September 18, 2027

See you in Sonoma

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