For the first entry, this one came as a real surprise! Not only is Jeff from Twisted Oak Winery, offering me a unique “pirate” wedding, but he is suggesting I change my wedding date to August 15th. I have to admit, having a pirate wedding with his “Twisted Few” would be a once in a lifetime experience. Kooky guests, catered food, and lets not forget the amazing wine!
I sampled a few of his wines at the Wine Bloggers’ Conference a couple of weeks ago, and was very impressed by both his Grenacha and “Skullz”. Jeff was the guy at the conference who towered over little me and carried around a sack of rubber chickens.
I have no doubt that if I accepted either of his options that this wedding would be one for the books. What do you think?
Our first proposal continues to be moving your wedding to August 15th so that you could have a Twisted Pirate Wedding during our annual Cave
Looting. As our special guests of honor, you would have dozens of our
Twisted Few wine club members dressed piratically to send you on your
walk off the plank of wedded bliss. And of course you would enjoy the
great food and special wines that we plan to serve that day.If that isn’t possible, your Twisted Wedding would be held at our
hilltop location in Vallecito, Calaveras County, CA. With 120 acres,
you actually have a choice of locations, including underneath the
actual Twisted Oak tree (a 350 year old California Blue Oak), or in
the Tempranillo vineyard underneath a dead pirate – just for two
examples. A stately rubber chicken honor guard will be provided as an
escort.As a card carrying minister in the Universal Life Church, I am legally
empowered to perform the ceremony for you, if you would like. Wine
served before, during and/or after the ceremony would of course be
provided by Twisted Oak Winery. We could even do a cave tour and do
some barrel tastings.You would have several lodging options to choose from, not the least
of which would be camping at the winery itself – which affords a
nearly 360 degree view of a real night sky. Indoor plumbing would be
available for your convenience. If you prefer other lodgings, we would
work with any of the several options in the town of Murphys to fit
your budget. The most romantic location in my opinion is the Dunbar
House – the breakfasts are killer!Of course, most of the above would also apply to the pirate option….;)
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Pirate tree (try to imagine this without snow)
Winebard, I can vouch for the beauteousness of the Twisted Oak locale having visited most recently in April. I can only imagine what a fun time would be had for all if the nuptials were held during the Pirate Party.
BTW, red roses at the end of a row? you could bring in a plant or two in bloom, set it where ever you want!
If it were me, knowing Jeff, this would be at the top of my list. You are guaranteed to have a great and memorable time. I’m just sorry that I won’t be able to attend. I’ll be in Dallas at the Drink Local Wine Conference.
Thank goodness you’re driving to CA, not taking a plane!
Kathleen, I laughed out loud when I read your comment! I am very glad that I won’t have to relive the experience of missing a plane again so soon!
Sounds amazing to me as well. Knowing both Jeff and Jim, I can personally say that both will take care you you guys and make your wedding a memorable one!
Good point! Roses are pretty portable, aren’t they?
I suppose we could plunder for some. Yarrr!