MICHELLE’S BIRTHDAY | PRIVATE ESTATE, SONOMA

For this birthday girl, we had the joy of bringing the charm of “Summer in Italy” to her home in the Sonoma hillside. Guests arrived to cocktail hour where strolling musicians, soccer tricksters, and refreshing Aperol spritzes set the scene. A lively activation marketplace featured a gazpacho bar, live illustrated portraits, a customizable charm bracelet station, and a creative atelier where guests personalized Italian soccer jerseys, tote bags, baseball caps, tank tops, and passport holders.

Afterwards, guests made their way down to the grassy lawn for a picturesque dinner filled with delicious Italian fare, laughter, and heartfelt conversation. Speeches from the hosts marked the end of dinner and the start of the night’s festivities—complete with colorful jello shots, dancing, foosball,  and sparklers. Decadent desserts, including gelato, cannoli, and cake, capped off the evening.  The night concluded with a joyful sing-along. Custom lyric books were passed out,  The birthday girls husband picked up his guitar, and everyone joined in—closing MZ'’s birthday with music, connection, and the warmth of an Italian summer under the Sonoma sky.