My family and I have been so blessed to spend some time here in Europe for the past month. I wanted to share a some of the images that I’ve taken since I’ve been here. There are so many beautiful places to visit here. Not one city has disappointed! The beauty of the places that I have seen amazes me. Have you visited Europe? If so, tell me where. I’d love to hear about your travels!
Berchtesgaden, Germany
There’s nothing like basking in the afterglow of your wedding day, a perfect time to capture the playfulness and romance between a newly married couple.
I met with Britt and Ryan at the Carneros Inn for a “Day After” session. We were blessed with the right amount of sunshine and the perfect temperature. Britt and Ryan were relaxed, happy and ready to enjoy the moment. We had a wonderful time just letting loose and being creative.
We all soaked up the scenery and atmosphere, strolling around the Carneros Inn picking romantic spots to shoot in. Near the end of the session, we stopped by the Boon Fly Cafe, a cozy little restaurant, that Britt and Ryan discovered on their first trip to the resort a few years back. I am so thrilled that we were able to incorporate their meaningful memories as well as create some new everlasting ones!
Two beautiful venues in Napa Valley and Sonoma were voted among the coolest places to get married in. Published by Buzz Feed, a leading social news organization, voted a Napa resort and Sonoma winery among the coolest wedding venues in our beautiful region. One of them is in my hometown of Geyserville. Yippe!
If you’re planning a wedding in Wine Country, be sure to have a look at Calistoga Ranch in Napa Valley. “Tucked into a private canyon in the Upper Napa Valley on a 157-acre site marked by ancient oaks, majestic hills, a rock-hewn stream and private lake lies Calistoga Ranch. The 48-room luxury resort captures the rich culture of food, wine and nature inherent to the region. Designed with relaxation in mind, lodges offer guests and owners the ultimate experience with a collection of indoor and outdoor spaces that allow you to fully experience the pristine setting.”
The second venue you absolutely need to look into as well is Stryker Winery in Geyserville. “Taking cues from the natural environment, the architects built a winery that captures the romance of wine making. The natural curvature of the terrain was left intact and the buildings and site layout were designed to reflect the geometry of the vineyard rows. Offering a distinctive design with a stunning panorama of the picturesque Alexander Valley, the winery affords gorgeous views of the surrounding vineyards and the rugged Mayacamas mountain range.”
Don’t these sound like dreamy places? If not for a wedding, just for a weekend get a way or some wine tasting.Be sure to check them out! If you’ve visited, plan to or got married at either of these venues, I would love to hear about it!
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Britt and Ryan’s beautifully stylish and modern destination wedding was accented by a hint of rustic charm. They picked an unbelievable venue to get married at. The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley is the epitome of class and charm rolled into one. Their ceremony was warm and romantic, marked by deep and caring vows. The crackling fire that was lit behind them only added to the intimacy of their gathering. Surrounded by their close family members who followed them there from Arizona, they talked about how they make each others lives better and whole. The entire wedding was just beautiful and so tastefully put together. I am privileged that Britt and Ryan chose me to document their special day. I wish them a lifetime of happiness.
Here is a list of vendors that made it all possible:
Venue: The Carneros Inn
Officiant: Pastor David Blythe
Floral bouquet & Boutonniere: Valley Flora
Wedding Gown: Vera Wang
Shoes: Badgley Mishka
Wedding Cake: Sweetie Pies
Private Dinner Room: Pure Cru Napa Valley
Dinner: Prepared by Oenotri
Stay tuned for more, as I will be posting their Day After session very soon! In the meantime, enjoy. You can leave a comment below. I always love to hear what you think!
Chic Critique is looking for their sixth issue cover! I am an avid reader of the publication, so I decided to submit an image for the upcoming cover contest. I took this photograph when I was visiting in Melbourne, Australia and had the immense opportunity to work with the very talented Make-Up and Hair Stylist, Jenya Fowler. Go take a look at the other beautiful submissions!
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