You know those people who light up the room with their infectious & always ready laughter?  Sophia is the queen of them all!!  You can't help but be happy when you're around her.  And, then you see the way her and her groom, Justin, look at each other and can't help but feel the huge amounts of love these two have for each other.  This wedding was a perfect example of why I'm addicted to photographing weddings. It was the kind that left me walking on a cloud of love, laughter & joy and revisiting it through their images makes me giddy all over again!  

The perfect balance of rustic and elegant! This gorgeous wedding used all the unique areas of Olympia’s Valley Estate. The heartfelt ceremony was on the pond surrounding by willows. The reception was held in the beautiful barn. And, we even ventured up the hillside for some amazing sunset portraits (including cows!).

A & J had a very very sweet and gorgeous wedding full of touching moments. These two were careful to stop and enjoy all the little moments at their Trentadue Winery wedding and there were tons of those special moments! Here are a few photos of them to enjoy.

This was one gorgeous vineyard wedding that I will not soon forget! Not only were the bride & groom two of the nicest people I have worked with but they treated to us all to not one, but TWO choreographed dances. I always love when couple's go the extra mile and entertain us a little bit. The love & commitment stuff is great but give me a fun dance to routine to bop my head too and I'm one happy photographer!These two were so connected that posing them for portraits was a breeze. I just put them in some gorgeous light and told them to do their thing. They snuggled up close and we created some stunning winery wedding pictures! Their candids were pretty fantastic, too.

There is something so special about same sex weddings and this one was no exception. There weren't just polite tears of joy but huge amounts of full on ridiculously happy ugly crying...everywhere, including on me. Every interaction I had with Scott and Matty was full of smiles, laughter and excitement. And, the day was perfect for them. Golden Cali sunshine, breathtaking Sonoma Valley views, overjoyed guests with killer dance moves (& props!!) and late night wood fired pizza. Not to mention the impromtu serenade by Matty...that boy has some talent. Check him out taking Super Top Dog first place at the Apollo.

S & T hosting this stunning winery wedding at the amazing Italian winery, V. Sattui. Their sophisticated event utilized all the gorgeous areas including the stone courtyard, vineyard, and intimate barrel room. Decor was chic an understated with fresh whites and greens and the candlelit barrel room felt cozy. One of the highlights of this memorable celebration were the Chinese Lion Dancers! The talented groom put on a show with the other dancers that everyone thoroughly loved!

This lovely celebration for two wonderful brides was a day full of laughter and love! Their decor was simple yet stunning. Both wore romantic lace gowns that complemented each other perfectly. Photographing these two and all their loved ones was an absolute honor. We were able to use the gorgeous vineyard view for some epic wedding portraits and the California sunset never disappoints at Paradise Ridge. The live band had the dance floor packed for the whole reception. A night to remember!!

Winery wedding photography at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Sonoma

Simple & elegant wedding at Highlands Estate in Mendocino

Gorgeous, elegant, and modern Napa Valley winery wedding at V. Sattui.

Romantic and beautiful Sonoma winery wedding photography at Viansa.

Fun Sonoma valley winery wedding at Valley of the Moon winery.

Gorgeous wine country wedding in Sonoma at Trentadue winery