Where Modern Magic Meets Local Heart: The Santa Soiree Returns
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Where Modern Magic Meets Local Heart: The Santa Soiree Returns

Join us for a bold twist on holiday magic at Songbird Parlour in Glen Ellen, where you'll meet the REAL Santa over a family brunch, get your portrait painted in red wine by Vignette du Vin, and explore our artisan market curated by Glen Ellen Gathering. Free hot cocoa and spiced cider flow while local makers showcase their crafts, Magick Oak hosts festive children's activities, and Lewise's spectacular gingerbread house awaits one lucky raffle winner – all happening December 21st, 10am-1pm.

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Iconic Love Stories: Celebrating Bold Couples Who Dared to Love Differently
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Iconic Love Stories: Celebrating Bold Couples Who Dared to Love Differently

Buckle up, because we're about to take you on a wild ride through history's most audacious romances. At Songbird Parlour, we're all about celebrating love that's loud, proud, and unapologetically outside the box. So, let's raise a glass to these iconic couples who told society's expectations to take a hike and paved the way for all of us to love boldly and brilliantly.

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When Art Meets Love: Creative Micro Wedding Ideas for Fiercely Original Couples
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

When Art Meets Love: Creative Micro Wedding Ideas for Fiercely Original Couples

Your love story is a masterpiece, one that deserves to be told in vivid strokes of boldness and individuality. So ditch the confining, cookie-cutter banquet hall blueprint and let your imaginative spirits run deliciously amok. This is your moment to truly express the passion, curiosity, and avant-garde energy that defines your beautifully offbeat romance.

For all the poets, painters, designers, makers, and all-around creatives out there, we're providing a palette of artsy micro wedding ideas to ignite your inspiration. Because at the end of the aisle, we want you to essentially look around and think "Well, this is just so extraordinarily US." Let's sculpt that feeling, shall we?

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Redefine Tradition: Celebrate Your Bridal Party in Unique and Authentic Ways
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Redefine Tradition: Celebrate Your Bridal Party in Unique and Authentic Ways

It’s time to shake things up. Say goodbye to outdated patriarchal traditions that pigeonhole your closest friends into cookie-cutter roles and uninspired matching outfits. Let’s reimagine what it means to have your besties by your side on your big day, infusing your celebration with authenticity, individuality, and a whole lot of heart.

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Ditch the White Dress: Bold Bridal Looks for the Free-Spirited Couple
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Ditch the White Dress: Bold Bridal Looks for the Free-Spirited Couple

Hey there, fiercely original brides-to-be! If basic white gowns have you saying "hard pass," then get ready to swoon over these utterly daring and fabulously outside-the-box bridal fashions. At Songbird Parlour, we're all about empowering couples to turn tradition on its perfectly-coiffed head and celebrate their individuality in high style.

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Amplify Your Event: Elevate the Experience with Live Music Magic
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Amplify Your Event: Elevate the Experience with Live Music Magic

Leo Tolstoy once said, "Music is the shorthand of emotion." It's the vibrant pulse that animates the ambiance, turning ordinary gatherings into vibrant tapestries of sonic splendor. So, if you're yearning for an injection of vitality and soulful resonance at your next gathering, get ready. We're about to embark on an exhilarating journey into the dynamic world of live music.

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Rogue Reverie: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Rogue Reverie: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences

In a world where routines dominate our daily lives, the element of surprise can be a powerful tool to inject excitement and create lasting memories. Whether it's a special occasion or simply a desire to break free from the ordinary, incorporating surprise into your plans can elevate any experience from mundane to extraordinary. Here, we explore how to infuse surprise into your adventures, ensuring that they linger in the hearts and minds of everyone you share them with.

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Decorate- Or Don’t! Planning a Minimalist Wedding
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Decorate- Or Don’t! Planning a Minimalist Wedding

Are you dreaming of a wedding day that is a reflection of simplicity, elegance, and focuses on what truly matters? Welcome to the world of minimalist weddings. In recent years, minimalist weddings have gained popularity for their understated beauty and emphasis on meaningful moments over extravagant details. From decor to venues, every aspect of a minimalist wedding is carefully curated to create a celebration that feels both stylish and serene.

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Food Trucks in Sonoma for Your Next Unique Event!
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Food Trucks in Sonoma for Your Next Unique Event!

The food truck scene in Sonoma Valley continues to burgeon as an eclectic mix of regional-inspired concepts make their way onto the pavement. Here at Songbird Parlour, we love the idea of hiring one of the county’s small-business food truck vendors and stands. Whether you're hosting a music festival, micro wedding, corporate gathering, or any other non-traditional event, hiring a food truck can add a dynamic and enjoyable element. Here are our teams picks for the best food trucks in Sonoma Valley!

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3 Unconventional Entertainment Ideas for your Non-traditional Wedding
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

3 Unconventional Entertainment Ideas for your Non-traditional Wedding

At Songbird Parlour, we believe that weddings should be totally unique to you and your loved one and that usually means bringing in some unexpected elements that will not only solidify your connection to eachother, but give your guests a truly memorbale night to remember!

Here are a few of our favorite entertainment options for couples looking for something totally them.

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Why Micro Weddings are Trending this Year
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Why Micro Weddings are Trending this Year

At Songbird Parlour, we understand that love knows no boundaries, and neither does the desire to celebrate it. As the trend of microweddings continues to gain momentum, we find ourselves captivated by the enchantment of these small, intimate events, and specialize in curating and hosting them at our historical, intimate venue in the heart of Wine Country.

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Glen Ellen’s Newest Wine Bar
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Glen Ellen’s Newest Wine Bar

Inspired by her grandfather's Italian heritage and old world style wines, owner and winemaker Cindy Cosco opened a tasting room in Sonoma Square in 2010. After making a difficult decision in the wake of Covid and high rents, Cindy closed her doors to the Sonoma Square location, but only to reopen shortly after in the historic Jack London Village in Glen Ellen with the help of Cindy Martinson, Sonoma local, and seasoned wine industry professional. Cindy and Carol worked in collaboration to build a space that was airy, relaxed and welcoming to both locals and tourists alike, where anyone could stop by for a casual glass or bottle of wine, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with one of Cindy’s food-friendly wines, and enjoy some local live music on their outdoor patio adjacent to the Sonoma Creek.

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Top Secret Photo Ops in Sonoma County + Beyond
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Top Secret Photo Ops in Sonoma County + Beyond

The Bay Area and Sonoma County are known for their breathtaking scenery, and historic landmarks and parks. This is why it’s a photographer's dream destination to shoot a wedding or event, and we’ve got the inside scoop from some of the area's best professional event photographers on where they like to shoot timeless, beautiful photos. 

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Next Level, Edgy Party Themes
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Next Level, Edgy Party Themes

Looking for help producing an over-the-top milestone birthday party? Maybe you want an Instagram worthy design to really knock your guests socks off? Or perhaps you’re a total foodie, who wants some truly innovative food options, including delicious craft cocktails or mocktail. You’ve come to the right (event) space to answer all your parties' questions, ease your planning woes, and give you a good dose of inspiration for your next big event!

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Wedding Trends 2023
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Wedding Trends 2023

A traditional wedding is classy and timeless, but if you’re looking to take a more fresh and modern approach, consider incorporating some of these top wedding trends into your 2023 event. Planning a wedding is a lot of work, but here at Songbird Parlour, we’re here to help you have a blast doing it! Try not to compare your wedding plans to your best friends’, or the Pinterest Board your coworker shared with you. Blaze your own path and feature the most important things to YOU. Good news, modern weddings are as unique as ever. Read below some of the exciting options when coordinating your special day.

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Sonoma Events: Rehearsal Dinners
Lauren Kershner Lauren Kershner

Sonoma Events: Rehearsal Dinners

You’ve secured your wedding venue, the hotel your guests will stay in, and an expertly-organized event coordinator, but damn- you still need to book the venue for your rehearsal event. There are probably as many dreamy event venues as there are wineries in Sonoma Valley— and there are over one hundred! You could go the classic route and book a private dining room at a restaurant right on the historic Sonoma Plaza or a Tuscan-inspired, ivy-covered tasting room in Carneros. But, there are some more unique options for you if you’re looking to break the mold and create a truly one-of-a-kind experience for your guests.

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