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Michael, the owner of Mount View Hotel and Spa, a historic hotel in Calistoga, and Stephanie, an artist from New York,  recently married at a private, organic Napa Valley Vineyard in California. The couple's event planner, Jackie Jones Wilson of Enchanted Weddings, created a meaningful (and memorable) celebration by drawing on familiar cues from the couple's life; the Old World Italian style wedding was inspired by the couple's engagement (Michael proposed on a gondola in Venice). In an effort to dine family-style, Michael had a friend create a long, king-sized table from vintage wine barrels (pictured). The recycled wood-table was once again recycled post-wedding into an elegant front door for their home. Wilson suggested that the guests use a woodburning pen to inscribe their names in lieu of a guest book! The vegetarian couple hired Elaine Bell Catering to serve fresh, local organic fare. Meg Smith, one of our favorite all-time photographers, captured the couple's special moments.