The Churchill Manor  

Churchill Manor is located on a quiet tree-lined street in Napa's historic residential district.  Concealed from the street by tall private hedges, the mansion rests amid a private acre of mature trees, lush gardens, colorful tree-roses, manicured lawns and a formal fountain.  A magnificent veranda which surrounds three sides of the mansion is supported by twenty-two white fluted columns.  Crossing the veranda and entering the mansion through large beveled glass and redwood doors, one steps back in time to an elegant and gracious era - the mansion's impressive inner parlors remain completely authentic.  Four grand parlors separated by massive redwood pocket doors boast twelve-foot ceiling adorned with intricately carved redwood moldings, solid redwood Corinthian columns, four fireplaces with ornate redwood mantels, and original leaded glass windows.  Adjacent to the main parlor, the bright sunroom overlooks the reception garden (where we'll be having dinner).

This mansion, converted into a Bed & Breakfast, features one guestroom on the first floor and nine guestrooms on the second and third floors.  Each guestroom has been individually decorated with beautiful antiques, and some rooms feature a fireplace or Jacuzzi spa.  We have have the entire mansion reserved both Friday and Saturday nights, with most of the wedding party occupying the ten rooms.  Oh, yes, it'll be quite an experience for all!

Registry

Many of you have asked where we're registered.  Oops - I guess we forgot that part!  We're registered at several places:  Crate & Barrel and Macy's.   And for those of you in Michigan, we're also registered at Hudson's.

You might also consider a contribution to our Honeymoon fund - those hotels are getting expensive and we sure could use some help there!  Greek Drachma happily accepted :-).

The Ceremony

Date:  June 6th, 1998

Time:  3:00pm sharp

Since the wedding is on the front lawn of the Churchill Manor, please bring appropriate clothing in case of incliment weather.  We will be moving the ceremony onto the veranda, but you may still want to bring something just in case...

Food & Wine

The food will be provided by the expert cooking staff of the Churchill Manor - we've had many recommendations for this place and everyone says the food is spectacular!   We'll be serving Hors D'oeuvres immediately following the wedding ceremony, with a buffet-style dinner to follow. You'll be delighted to know that I'll be hand-selecting the wines for our wedding, so you'll be able to taste various wines from around the Napa and Sonoma areas.  I've already picked up a couple of cases and I'm pleased at the great wines I've been able to pick up for reasonable prices.

Dinner Menu
Peppered New York Strip Steak
Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Fresh Broccoli Spears with Browned Butter and Toasted Almonds

A Sampling of Our Wine Selection
Heitz Cellars "Martha's Vineyard" (1994)
V. Sattui Cabernet & Merlot (1995)
Sterling Vineyards Merlot (1995)
Chateau St. Jean Merlot (1995)
FoxHollow Cabernet (1994)
Monthaven Chardonnay (1996)
St. Supery Merlot (1995)
Robert Mondavi Reserve (1995)
Merryvale (1995)
Domaine Chandon Sparkling Wine

Information for Wedding Participants

A few of you asked for some names of salons that you would like to inquire about getting your hair and make-up done. I have scoped out three in the Napa area. I have no idea if they are good or how expensive they are for what you want done. I am not planning on having anyone come to the Manor to do my hair or makeup. So, most are within walking distance and you would have to make arrangements yourself. Just try to be back at the house by 12:30pm for some candids with me or at least by 2:00pm for the formal photos. (Kelly, you will probably need to be ready for photos with your dear brother by 1:00pm). We will be providing some light lunch (fruits, cheese and crackers, bread) before the ceremony.

Bridesmaids

Please be at The Churchill Manor no later than 1:00 on the big day for pix and getting ready, etc. Remember, any nylons or no nylons will work and any kind of strappy black sandal will work. Jewelry??? We are going to get as many pix out of the way before the ceremony that we can without Stu and me connecting. Just be patient!!! Margery will have a little something to eat for all the girls around 11:30 or 12:00 if you want to come earlier. At approx. 5 or 10 minutes to 3pm, the horse and carriage will pick us up on the side of the manor and take us all to the front entrance for the procession (Trumpet Voluntaire).

Groomsmen

Please meet in Stu's room no later than 12:30. Please eat lunch before you come b/c you won't be eating until approx. 5:30. You will get your boutonnieres and Pix will be at 1:00 just for you guys. 

Groomsmen can pick up your Tuxedos at President Tuxedo any time on Friday.  I think you should be this done early, just to ensure that you've got the right fit so they can adjust, as appropriate.