Every marriage represents not just the joining of two individuals, but two families, cultural backgrounds, and sets of traditions. Sanjana and Evan’s multicultural wedding at Trentadue Winery demonstrated just how beautiful that union can be! Set over an entire weekend in sunny Sonoma, the couple’s nuptials effortlessly blended Indian and Western wedding customs. As their full-service wedding planner, I helped them select venues for their sangeet and wedding day and ensured the flawless execution of both events.

Sangeet at Paradise Ridge Winery

Sanjana and Evan’s multicultural wedding weekend opened with a sangeet: a traditional Indian pre-wedding celebration filled with festive songs and dancing. Translating to “sung together” in English, the sangeet is a means for the bride and groom’s two families to gather and celebrate their union. We worked with Sanjana’s parents to plan the event at Paradise Ridge Winery, an elegant Sonoma venue with breathtaking views of wine country. They provided torans, potted succulents, and imported Indian linens that we incorporated into the décor, adding an authentic touch.

Women with henna on their hands at a multicultural wedding in Sonoma

Black and white bridal party portraits from a sangeet at Paradise Ridge Winery

Indian bride and her bridesmaids in front of an orange and yellow floral backdrop

Splashes of vibrant color from the guests’ traditional Hindu attire and the florals created a celebratory atmosphere! We collaborated with the florist, Vanda Floral Design, to create a custom backdrop for the choreographed dances, complete with fragrant roses and dahlias, swaths of drapery, and citrus-colored torans. A cushioned ivory loveseat, courtesy of Encore Events Rentals, provided a place for the bride and groom to get cozy during the dancing.

Bride and groom performing a traditional dance at their sangeet ceremony

A traditional Dhol drummer, a henna artist, and a DJ specializing in Punjabi and Bollywood music rounded out the stellar vendor team. Between visits to the dance floor and the food stations, which featured bespoke Indian cuisine from Kanteen, guests had plenty to do. They browsed a bazaar of handcrafted items from India to fill a custom canvas gift tote, every luxurious detail building anticipation for the wedding day.

Bridal portraits from a sangeet at Paradise Ridge Winery

Black and white portrait of a bride holding her groom's face and looking at the camera

Bride and groom in front of an orange and yellow floral backdrop at their sangeet ceremony

Wedding at Trentadue Winery

While the sangeet celebrated Sanjana’s Indian heritage, the couple’s wedding day embraced Western traditions and aesthetics. Working closely with the bride and the team at Trentadue Winery, we planned a summer soiree that married the venue’s Tuscan influences with Sonoma’s laidback, “California-cool” energy. The color palette featured trendy pastels—ballet pink and butter yellow—and juicy citrus hues from the bridal party’s attire to the florals, executed masterfully by Vanda.

Bride and her bridesmaids reading custom wedding newspapers on a bed

Flatlay of a black and white wedding invitation, Diptyque Paris perfume, and white bridal heels

Groom getting ready for his wedding at Trentadue Winery

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Bride and groom sitting on a bench underneath a tree and reading private wedding vows

Bridemaids wearing butter yellow floor-length gowns and carrying ivory parasols

Bride wearing a floral lace veil and looking over her shoulder at the camera

Bridal party portraits at Trentadue Winery

Dinner took place under the grape arbor on the north lawn, at one long, family-style table. As bistro lights twinkled overhead, each guest took their seat—marked by a lemon-shaped place card—to enjoy the farm-to-table menu prepared by Park Avenue Catering. With a clean design that layered crisp white linens, pops of green, and unstructured florals, the tablescape reflected the freshness of the meal and the lush, natural setting.

Setup for an outdoor wedding ceremony at Trentadue Winery

Wedding aisle flower arrangement next to a basket of sun parasols

Bride processing into her wedding ceremony at Trentadue Winery

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Trentadue Winery

Bride and groom kissing at the end of their wedding ceremony

Black and white bridal portraits from a Sonoma wedding

Before and after the meal, guests drifted between the Polaroid guestbook and the memory photo table, adorned with softly flickering candles and fresh lemons. The celebration’s sentimental sweetness carried into the cake-cutting ceremony, held in the Sala del Leone Pavilion. Sanjana and Evan shared a taste of the berry-topped treat, prepared by a close family friend, before sweeping onto the dance floor for their first waltz as husband and wife.

Cluster of grapes on a vine at Trentadue Winery

Outdoor wedding reception at Trentadue Winery

Floral centerpiece filled with ivory anemones and roses by Vanda Floral Design

Ali DiLuvio Events - Sonoma Wedding Planner

Bride and groom kissing each other at the dinner table during their wedding reception

It was an incredible honor to plan Sanjana and Evan’s Sonoma wedding at Trentadue Winery. I’m filled with gratitude every time a couple trusts me to bring their vision to life! If you’re planning a wedding in Wine Country, I’d love to hear about it. Reach out to discover our service packages and how our team’s detail-oriented approach can help you relax and enjoy the wedding planning process!

Bride and groom toasting with champagne after cutting their wedding cake

First dance at a Sonoma wedding reception

Groom twirling his bride during their first dance

Wedding reception in the Sala del Leone Pavilion at Trentadue Winery

Kind Words from Sanjana and Evan

Ali is absolutely incredible and truly an expert in this industry. We had a multicultural, multi-day wedding that required a lot of planning and patience, and I can confidently say the wedding would not have been the same without her (and we probably would have lost our minds in the process). If you are looking for a planner who is organized, kind, and truly invested in bringing your vision to life, we cannot recommend Ali highly enough.