Kunde Family Estate

Wedding Venue: Kunde Family Estate with Alicia K Designs

Posted Feb 10, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Jessamyn Harris About the Venue If you are looking for the best view in Sonoma, then a scenic drive to Kunde Family Estate is in order. Boot Hill is one of our favorite ceremony and reception locations in all of Sonoma. The Kunde Family Estate can boast five generations of sustainable farming and viticulture, and this unique location is only one of several on Kunde’s 1850 acre estate. Boot Hill is remarkable; not only because of it’s panoramic views of the entire estate, but the site is perfect for a wedding celebration as the grove of Valley Oaks [...]

Wedding Venue: Kunde A Hill Top Wedding

Posted Nov 21, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Diane Askew Photography Check out the slide show for more images. About the Venue Sustainability: the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. By today’s standards this is a fairly accepted concept and the idea of sustainability has become a buzz word in the wine and farming industries. However, if you have ever taken a visit to Kunde Family Estate, you’ll find out this forward-thinking idea is the guiding principle that founded this 5th generation winery over 100 years ago by Louis Kunde. [...]

Alicia’s I Do’s: Everyday Inspiration

Posted Dec 23, 2010 by Thea Smith

Everyday Inspiration… Couples have a tendency to over think when it comes to their wedding. There is a perception that every detail should have a story behind it. The truth is, I find my most outstanding design ideas have been inspired by simple every day items. If you are struggling to find your own wedding style or unique theme, take a leisurely stroll around your house and re-examine the items you cherish the most – the first item you bought together as a couple, the painting you had to have, the worn blanket that sits on the couch. What are [...]

Alicia’s I Do’s: Kunde A Boot Hill Wedding

Posted Dec 1, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Jessamyn Harris and Paige Green Summary The key to having an exceptional wedding celebration at a rustic wedding venue that offers minimal structure is to hire a great team. Kunde Estate’s Boothill is probably one of the most memorable wedding venues in the Wine Country. The setting is high on a hillside so you have a completely different perspective with panoramic views of the valley floor and the surrounding mountain ranges. There are few other locations that offer this unique setting. Details Our own Alicia Falango of Alicia K. Designs partnered with the wonderfully talented Jessamyn Harris and [...]

Alicia’s I Do’s: Red

Posted Sep 9, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: JAC Photography Summary Brides have a tendency to choose a color palette based on something they have seen. Often the influencing factor is a photograph of another wedding in a magazine, or they have possibly attended an event that inspired them. This was my (Alicia Falango) first wedding at Kunde where the bride was eager to work with nontraditional vineyard colors. We chose a strong red, white, and black color palette. It was an opportunity to think outside the box and bring something new to the environment. The bride wanted glamorous and elegant with a touch of bling… [...]

Weekend Planning Guide: Wine Country

Posted Aug 14, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Corbin Gurkin Summary It’s the weekend and for all you DIY brides, this is when the real work begins – Wedding Planning! The weekend planning guide is intended to give some of you a starting point, just a few places and vendors to go and check out. This week we are focusing on the wine country, both Napa and Sonoma are ideal for a fall wedding. The weather in the wine country is superb this time of year and the colors of the turning foliage are surreal – it really does resemble a painting. What I love about [...]

Wedding Venue: Kunde Sneak Preview

Posted Jul 8, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Lisa Lefkowitz Sneak Preview Kunde Estate Winery gives you the opportunity to indulge your guests in the complete wine country experience. In addition to blending many of the richest reds in the valley, they offer one of the most unique wedding venues in all of wine country. With a backdrop of mountain vistas and vineyards straight out of an oil-painting, the stone ruins have witnessed the first Cabernet Sauvignon crafted and bottled in California and countless happy weddings. The ruins offer you the opportunity to have an unparalleled event that every guest will remember long after you say [...]