L'Relyea Events
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Premier full-service design & event planning firm in California Wine Country. Specializing in weddings, private estates, and venue scouting and management.
05/22/2026
Cocktail hour should feel like an experience — immersive, intentional, and unforgettable. At this vibrant wedding at, guests stepped into a colorful, design-forward celebration filled with bold pink and red florals, elevated lounge moments, champagne in hand, and the timeless backdrop of one of the Bay Area’s most iconic historic wedding venues.
Set against the grand architecture and romantic gardens of Kohl Mansion, this cocktail hour blended playful sophistication with luxury wedding design. From statement floral installations to curated guest flow and intimate gathering spaces, every detail was designed to create connection and an unforgettable transition into the reception experience.
We believe cocktail hour is more than a pause between ceremony and dinner — it’s where the energy of the celebration truly begins. Thoughtful wedding design, intentional hospitality, and a breathtaking location can completely transform how guests experience your wedding day.
Planning a luxury wedding in Napa Valley, Sonoma, or the San Francisco Bay Area? Save this wedding inspiration for colorful wedding design ideas, elevated cocktail hour styling, and historic mansion wedding venues in Northern California.
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Planning & Design: L’Relyea Events —
Venue: Kohl Mansion —
Officiant: Family Member
Photography: Laura Powers Photography —
Content Creator: The Candid Bride —
Music: Verducci Event Productions —
Floral Design: Bellevue Floral Co. —
Cake: SusieCakes —
Transportation: Beau Wine Tours —
Golden State Trolley —
Hair & Makeup: Beauty on Set —
Rentals: Hensley Event Resources —
Theoni Collection —
Stationery: Aerialist Press —
Bride:
Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux —
Rings: The Art of Jewels — Adi Cohen
05/12/2026
Guests arrived to Kohl Mansion, greeted with bubbly in hand before being welcomed into the ceremony space — a sweet mint-green room with soaring ornate ceilings and intricate period plasterwork.
While the room’s original tone wasn’t an immediate favorite, we leaned in — reimagining it with cheery brightness and a playful confidence. Bubblegum pink and cherry red danced through the space, transforming it into something both joyfully bold and timelessly romantic.
The playfulness and infectious joy of the entire wedding party echoed throughout the celebration — a perfect reflection of the energy that filled every corner of the day.
A little flirtation of color, a lot of intention, and a reminder that the most unexpected spaces often hold the most magic.
VENDORS:
Planning & Design: L’Relyea Events —
Venue: Kohl Mansion —
Officiant: Family Member
Photography: Laura Powers Photography —
Content Creator: The Candid Bride —
Music: Verducci Event Productions —
Floral Design: Bellevue Floral Co. —
Cake: SusieCakes —
Transportation: Beau Wine Tours —
Golden State Trolley —
Hair & Makeup: Beauty on Set —
Rentals: Hensley Event Resources —
Theoni Collection —
Stationery: Aerialist Press —
Bride:
Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux —
Rings: The Art of Jewels — Adi Cohen
05/06/2026
The beginnings of a beautiful day in San Francisco — slowly unfolding, surrounded by their favorite people.
A morning filled with anticipation, quiet moments, and the kind of energy that only comes from being held by your closest circle. Laughter echoing, champagne poured, final touches coming together — all setting the tone for what’s to come.
There’s something special about these early hours… where everything feels possible and the day is just beginning to take shape.
VENDORS:
Planning & Design: L’Relyea Events —
Planner: Lindsey Relyea
Venue: Kohl Mansion —
Officiant: Family Member
Photography: Laura Powers Photography —
Content Creator: The Candid Bride —
Music: Verducci Event Productions —
Floral Design: Bellevue Floral Co. —
Cake: SusieCakes —
Transportation: Beau Wine Tours —
Golden State Trolley —
Hair & Makeup: Beauty on Set —
Rentals: Hensley Event Resources —
Theoni Collection —
Stationery: Aerialist Press —
Bride:
Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux —
Rings: The Art of Jewels — Adi Cohen
Night 1 of the Destination FAM Retreat, Sense of Place ✨
Baja Brisa Blanca — inspired by the salty air of the Sea of Cortez and the sculptural beauty of Nido. A night where sea + structure met in the most intentional way.
We layered textures drawn from the coast and the woven nest architecture — soft movement, natural elements, and refined details — each piece thoughtfully placed to create depth, feeling, and flow.
Because the truth is… the most beautiful events are never just one thing. They are layers. Of intention. Of artistry. Of people.
This evening was a reflection of that. A reminder that what we build in this industry is not done alone — it’s shaped by the relationships, the collaboration, and the collective energy in the room.
And this room… was something special.
Grateful for a table full of incredible humans and the magic created together.
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An unforgettable night at Sense of Place, brought to life by an incredible team of creatives and collaborators.
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1275 4th Street Suite 702
Santa Rosa, CA
95404
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
