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Emma & James · September 12, 2026

001 — HERO

You are invited to celebrate

Emma & James

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

4:30 in the afternoon

Venue

Château Lumière, Sonoma

Est. Forever

"Two hearts choosing each other, every single day."

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September 12 · 2026 Château Lumière Sonoma, California Emma & James RSVP by July 1 Forever starts here September 12 · 2026 Château Lumière Sonoma, California Emma & James RSVP by July 1 Forever starts here
01

How It Began

A borrowed charger
& six stolen hours

A Mission District coffee shop, 2022. Emma took the last good table. James asked to share. Neither left for six hours. They argued about espresso, swapped book recommendations, and somehow forgot everything else that day.

2022 · San Francisco
02

Four Years

Two cities, one
very patient
golden retriever

They navigated long-distance, a cross-country move, and a 70-pound dog named Rusty who had strong opinions about everything. Through all of it, they kept choosing each other. Every single time.

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Rusty approves
03

The Proposal

Point Reyes,
a foggy Tuesday,
& a hidden ring

James had hidden the ring inside a hollowed-out copy of To Kill a Mockingbird for three months. On a Tuesday in October 2025, in the fog of Point Reyes, with Rusty as the only witness, he asked. She said yes before he finished.

💍
October 2025
TIME

Until we say I do

--Days
--Hours
--Minutes
--Seconds

"To love and be loved is to feel
the sun from both sides."

Day of the wedding

How the
day unfolds

From first look to last dance — built around the people we love most.

4:30pm

01 — Ceremony

Exchange of Vows

Gather in the estate garden as Emma and James exchange their vows beneath a canopy of wisteria, with the Sonoma hills as witness.

5:15pm

02 — Cocktails

Golden Hour & Champagne

Champagne, small bites, and the golden Sonoma light we've been dreaming of. Wander the gardens. Hug old friends. Meet new ones.

6:30pm

03 — Dinner

Seated Dinner & Toasts

A harvest-style dinner in the grand hall, followed by speeches from people who've known us far too long and have the photos to prove it.

9:00pm

04 — Dancing

The Dance Floor Opens

The band kicks in. The floor fills. This part ends when the venue says it has to — and we're planning to test that limit.

INFO

Everything you need to know

The Details

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Date
September 12
2026 · Saturday · Ceremony at 4:30 PM
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Venue
Château Lumière
1440 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma, CA 95476
Dress Code
Garden Formal
Linen, florals, and shoes you can dance in
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Stay
The Sonoma Inn
Room block reserved · Code: EMMAJAMES26
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Shuttle
Complimentary
Departs hotel 4:00 PM · Returns midnight & 1:30 AM
🎁
Registry
Crate & Barrel
Also at The Knot · Experiences very welcome

Our favourite humans

The Wedding Party

Drag to meet the people who made us who we are.

S
Maid of Honor
Sophie Chen

"Emma's been my best friend since 7th grade. I've been ready for this day longer than she has."

01
M
Best Man
Marcus Webb

"James is my brother in every way that matters. My toast is under four minutes. Probably."

02
L
Bridesmaid
Lily Park

"I cried when she asked me. I cried at every fitting. I will cry at the wedding. I'm at peace with this."

03
T
Groomsman
Tom Reyes

"James is the most patient person I know. Emma is the only reason he ever needed to be."

04
A
Bridesmaid
Ava Monroe

"I flew in from London for this and would do it ten times over. These two are everything."

05
D
Groomsman
Diego Vargas

"He told me about Emma on day two of knowing her. I knew right then this was the one."

06
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Ring Bearer
Rusty

"He is wearing a bow tie. He has been practicing sitting still. Results remain inconclusive."

07
"

We loved with a love that was more than love.

— Edgar Allan Poe

Say
Yes.

We'd love nothing more than to celebrate with you. Kindly respond by July 1st.

RSVP Deadline · July 1, 2026

Your RSVP

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Last Name
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💌

We'll see you there!

Thank you. We can't wait to celebrate with you on September 12th.