Day before the wedding
- AfternoonCastello di Amorosa castle tour and tasting · 2h
- EveningDinner at Ad Hoc
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Bouchon Bakery
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSonoma Valley wine tour · 7h
- EveningDinner at Mustards Grill
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonWine country cooking class · 3h
- EveningDinner at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Wedding day
- MorningCastello di Amorosa castle tour and tasting · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningNapa wine tour with three tastings · 7h
- EveningDinner at Hog Island Oyster Co.
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonNapa River kayak tour · 2h
- EveningDinner at Ad Hoc
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Bouchon Bakery
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningBike and wine tour · 6h
- EveningDinner at Mustards Grill
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Napa Valley Wine Train with lunch. Gourmet lunch in restored Pullman cars rolling through the vineyards, with winery stops.
- Napa wine tour with three tastings. A driver takes the group to three wineries, so nobody has to drive.
- Bike and wine tour. Easy flat rides between wineries on the valley floor, with a picnic lunch.
- Sonoma Valley wine tour. The relaxed neighbor valley, with a lunch stop on Sonoma's historic plaza.
- Private SUV wine tour for your group. Your own driver and a custom route of wineries for the whole day.
Budget-friendly bites
- Bouchon Bakery, Yountville. Croissants and macarons for the morning after.
- Oxbow Public Market, Napa. Food hall where everyone can find something.
- Gott's Roadside, St. Helena. Burgers, fries and milkshakes with picnic tables.
Getting around
- There is almost no public transport. Plan a designated driver or book a driver for tasting days.
- Most wineries require a tasting reservation. Book a week or more ahead for groups.
- Highway 29 gets jammed on weekends. The Silverado Trail on the east side is faster.
Questions about a Napa Valley wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Napa Valley?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as napa Valley Wine Train with lunch or napa wine tour with three tastings.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Napa Valley?
Popular choices are napa Valley Wine Train with lunch, napa wine tour with three tastings, bike and wine tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Napa Valley?
Try Bouchon Bakery (Yountville), Oxbow Public Market (Napa), Gott's Roadside (St. Helena).
When is the best time for a wedding in Napa Valley?
April to June, September to November is the most popular season.
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