Welcome to where is all begins & your wedding planning really starts to come to life!

Together, side by side, we will create the moments you'll cherish for a lifetime.

My goal as your wedding planner is to allow you to look back on your wedding day smiling, laughing & maybe even shedding a few tears as you remember those warm and fuzzy feelings.

Napa, California, is home to Hometown Gatherings Weddings + Elopements, a specialist in planning and executing intimate wedding experiences. Behind the business is the talented owner and lead event designer, Marissa.

Hometown Gatherings was created to be a safe space for couples when seeking guidance after getting engaged. It's important to me, when working with my forever new friends (that’s you!), that they feel 100% comfortable, confident & at ease walking into their wedding.

I'm here to help you navigate through the messy, fun & real wedding planning experiences. I'm not joking when I say, this is about to be your best adventure yet & I can't wait to be a part of your wedding planning journey!

Services Offered

This expert boasts more than eight years of professional experience and is constantly pushing her creative boundaries. You and your partner can utilize Hometown Gatherings Weddings + Elopements various packages to streamline your planning process. Marissa’s areas of expertise are elopements and destination weddings. She loves to travel and is happy to journey to your chosen location. Some of the planning services available to you include but are not limited to:

• Vendor referrals & vendor sorcing
• Timeline, layout & diagram creation
• Event Design assitance
• Intimate Month + day-of coordination
• 3 Month + Partial Planning