Wine Country Wedding Photography
Rachel and Jeremy invited me to provide their wine country wedding photography. They kicked off their wine country wedding at a private estate that overlooked the Napa Valley. First of all, they planned an engaging henna party for the guests, courtesy of The Henna Lounge. The Bouchaib Abdelhadi Band played Moroccan melodies, while the guests decorated their hands, mingled, and sipped on refreshments. The pinnacle of the evening was the arrival of the belly dancer, because she took everyone’s breath away. She delighted the guests and twirled around the pool. Eventually, even a sword appeared. (The sword theme would echo again on the wedding day). Inspired by the gyrations of the belly dancer, the guests swirled around Rachel and Jeremy as they danced into the evening.
Wine Country Wedding Photography
The following day, Rachel and her girls got ready at the Ambrose Bierce House in Napa. While the girls prepared, Jeremy and the boys suited up at the private estate where the wedding ceremony would take place. Rachel and Jeremy met in an emotional first look, and then Finn, their dog, joined them. Seems like he was elated to see them both. Rachel and Jeremy’s wine country wedding took place on a spacious lawn, amidst elegant outdoor sculptures. Sam Misner and Megan Smith provided an airy and folksy soundtrack. A Cantor who was also a longtime family friend conducted a moving Jewish ceremony.
After the breaking of the glass and the first kiss, the guests retired to cocktail hour. There, one of the groomsmen used a sword to slice open a bottle of champagne! I conducted a family and wedding party photo session, because this wedding was all about family. Meanwhile, everyone headed out to the wedding reception at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa. Gorgeous fall decor met the guests. Pat Friday Flowers provided the florals and La Tavola spread the linens. Moody lighting from Illusions bathed the venue in striking color. After some moving speeches from family and friends, the Lucky Devils Band rocked the dance floor well into the Napa night!
Kathy Higgins, the premier wine country wedding planner, conducted the day. She brought Rachel and Jeremy’s wine country wedding day together beautifully. For an even better flavor of the day, check out Rachel and Jeremy’s wedding film.
