Max has been coming to Sonoma his whole life. Family trips up the mountain, feeding ducks in the plaza, long afternoons in wine country — a lot of great memories tied to this place.

For his 30th birthday, Alana surprised Max with a trip to Mexico City — he didn't find out the destination until he arrived at the gate. With her 30th coming up, Max wanted to return the favor. Then a better idea: what if we took that trip to Sonoma and eloped with our closest friends all in one? What a way to celebrate 30.

So here we are. Same beautiful valley, same duck pond, a few more people than usual.