Our Wedding in Windsor
Twenty-one years ago today, Mr. TWS and I were married on this deck in Windsor, California. With a view of grapevines and surrounding hills, we said our vows in front of a small group of family members at my parents’ home in the heart of Sonoma County wine country in a vineyard wedding.
Although we joke that it’s been “…twenty-one long, hard years”, we’ve had many wonderful times and travels. While Sonoma County is special to me for sentimental reasons, it’s one of my favorite recommendations for a travel destination as well as a getaway for San Francisco Bay Area residents.

Windsor, California
With hundreds of wineries in the county, there are plenty of tasting rooms to visit from well-known vineyards such as Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma-Cutrer, and Rodney Strong to small family operations. Historic and charming towns like Sonoma and Healdsburg offer shopping, dining and more wine sipping. Take a drive along the Sonoma coast, hike in the hills, take bike tours in the valley, or ride in a hot-air balloon.

Windsor, California
You might even think about having a vineyard wedding.
For more information: Visit Sonoma County
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Congratulations and here’s to 21 more years!!! Cheers!!!!!
What a beautiful place to say “I do” Cathy!
Congrats to you and Mr. TWS. Best wishes for the next 21 years.
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Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. TWS! Wishing you a wonderful weekend of celebration and many more years of love and happiness. What a beautiful wedding venue!
Mary @ The World Is A Book recently posted..Jewel in the Rough: Mission San Juan Capistrano
Congrats on your 21 “long, hard years”. You definitely had a great place to get married. Perhaps an anniversary party should be held at the same location…inviting all your blogging friends of course.
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Congratulations! I got married in Sonoma County too. It’s a perfect wedding location
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Congratulations, Cathy, and happy anniversary! What a beautiful place to tie the knot.
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Congratulations and happy anniversary Mr. & Mrs. TWS! Best wishes for the next 21
Happy Anniversary Mr and Mrs TWS! As you travel the next 21 years together hope the road has few bumps, some wonderful detours and many great memories.
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I would have to say that a vineyard wedding is what I would do now – if I were doing it again. I love the ambiance of the wineries and so do the guests.
Congrats on TWENTY ONE years.
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Happy Anniversary Mrs, and Mr. TWS! What a beautiful setting for a wedding… Sonoma is absolutely magnificent.
Pola (@jettingaround) recently posted..The Green Mill: Chicago’s landmark jazz club
Congratulations Cathy! That’s a long time to be married, especially in this day and age. The location is breathtaking and so romantic, perfect for a wedding!
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Sweet story! I agree with you, this is a wonderful part of the Bay area to visit. It has everything – beautiful scenery, great wine and a perfect place for a wedding.
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What a lovely spot for a wedding! It’s nice that you are also able to revisit the spot.
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What a scenic place to get married!
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Thanks a lot for sharing your story in that post, It brings back some good memories!
What a beautiful spot for a wedding. Congrats!
Sorry this is a little late, Cathy, but I hope you had a very happy anniversary. All the best to you both!
Great to have these recommendations of yours for the wineries
Outdoor weddings in a large gardens are to my taste, and a location like this looks perfect!
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