When your love story begins with a party on a school bus at the Boonville Beer Festival, you know you’ll have a lot of fun traditions to incorporate into your wedding. Rachel + Bennett went into the planning process by trying to design their favorite party, offering up a full weekend experience where their 125 guests could take part in all that they love about Northern California. From free-spirited fun to amazing food and drink (including a seasonal beer Bennett brewed himself in honor of the bride) to artwork displayed throughout the venue, it was one gorgeous celebration. Thanks to Gillian of Gillian Shenon Events and Laurie of From SF With Love for sending this one our way!

Their story… Having lived in SF for 3 years already, Bennett was on his annual pilgrimage to the Legendary Boonville Beer Festival with a big group of friends. I was new to SF and went to the festival for the first time with a different crew. As the event was coming to a close, I ran into a friend from work who asked, “Wanna come to a party on a school bus"” to which the only reasonable answer was, “Of course.” Bennett and I locked eyes at the party and danced into the wee hours of the night. We went on a date the next week in SF where we talked for hours and realized how much we actually have in common. The bus (which is actually our dear friend’s business) has since become quite a motif in our love story, including our wedding.
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