Taylor Rae Weddings

Taylor Rae Weddings is a full-service wedding planning team based in the Bay Area of California, listed in Walnut Creek. It plans weddings in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Big Sur, San Francisco, Petaluma and beyond.

LGBTQ+ couples

Taylor Rae Weddings is LGBTQ+-owned. The team loves the outdoors, non-traditional weddings and unique venues, and works with couples who want their wedding to reflect their own love story, passions and style. That is a strong fit if you want to leave the standard format behind.

What they offer

• Full-service planning and design
• Wedding weekends
• Planning at unique and outdoor venues
• An initial consultation to get to know you

Planning a wedding weekend

A weekend can include a welcome gathering, the ceremony, the reception and a farewell brunch. Ask the planner how she maps guest travel and lodging, and how she handles vendors across several days. Decide which events you want to host and which guests you want at each.

Choosing a venue

Wine country, coastal and mountain venues each carry rules on noise, fire, parking and end times. Ask the planner which venues allow flexible setups. Book early for popular seasons, and plan for wind and fog on the coast.

Questions to ask

Ask which services are included in full planning, how many meetings take place and how the planner communicates with vendors. Request a sample timeline and budget sheet from a past wedding.

Timing

Book early if you want a Saturday in peak season. Venues in Napa, Sonoma and on the coast often fill more than a year ahead.

Where they work

The team is based in the Bay Area and plans weddings across Northern California, from the wine country to Big Sur. Ask about venues outside those areas.