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{ Jeff + Megan : Part II }

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:24:12 +0000

Here is part two of the dreamy golden light that Napa Valley poured over this couple’s wedding day.

Flowers: Sharla Flock Designs
Cake: Flours
Cupcakes: Sibby’s Cupcakery
Linens: La Tavola
Caterer: Feast
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Photo Booth: The Photo Booth Experience
Stationary: Cheree Berry & Paces Paper
Band: Pop Rocks
Bridesmaids Dresses: Ivy & Aster (Bella Bridesmaids)
Transportation: Pure Luxury
Hair & Makeup: The Traveling Stylist (Amy)
Wedding Cinematographer: Julie w/ Elysium Productions
Wedding Planner: Dee Merz Wedding Planning

{ Jeff + Megan : Part I }

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:12:22 +0000

Jeff and Megan are the sweetest, most in love couple you’ll meet. They met in college when Jeff was attending Stanford University & Megan was attending Santa Clara University. Four years later he whisked her to Barcelona and proposed on their anniversary. Growing up in Sonoma, Megan always knew that she wanted to have her wedding reception at a winery, and as soon as they started discussing wedding venues, she knew it had to be Chateau St. Jean. As the planning began, they knew they wanted great music and a fun party for their family and friends, with beautiful decor by Sharla Flock Floral Designs. I know you are going to enjoy this gorgeous wedding, tucked away in a beautiful part of the Napa Valley and Sonoma wine country region.

{Chris + Jana}

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:49:39 +0000

Private estate weddings are beautiful, and this one being at a vineyard residence was exceptional. This property has been in the family now for the second decade. The vines were first planted in 1997, and in 2001 they won the double blind taste test in San Francisco. Chateau Margene Vineyard has since propelled its way into becoming an ultra-premium vineyard. The entire family consists of some of the sweetest, most down-to-earth, inspiring and creatively driven individuals you will meet. They are experts at their craft, and really set the bar for a tasting experience. I’ve been inspired and have learned a lot from them over the last few years.

A winemaker and his beloved wife would tie the knot on this beautiful day.

Backing up many months, who would have known that one winter day, sweet Jana, a visiting school teacher, would wander into their tasting room one afternoon, only to meet Chris, the man of her dreams. That fateful decision that would lead them to this beautiful wedding day.

This day was an incredible fall day with a beautiful palate of the colors of autumn leaves in the vineyard. Each set of vines turn stunning colors at different points and drop their leaves at different times. The Merlot was first to turn golden, and that’s where we chose to have their “first look”. We selected a peaceful spot among the ancient oaks dotting the west side of their property, one of Chris’s favorite spots.

The food reminded me of a thanksgiving feast mixed with a fall Bavarian cuisine. So delicious and selected with the perfect seasonal ingredients. Jana chose an elegant white theme with the exception of her ingenious guest gifts, the cabernet sauvignon jam. Topping that was the wine which paired beautifully. They chose their 07 Ciello Rosso, the 08 Reserve Pinot Noir, and the flagship wine, their 2007 Beau Melange, which is french for beautiful blend. It’s a bordeaux style wine which paired perfectly with their main course.

Chris & Jana just had their premier release image viewing in our studio lounge, and it was a pleasure to relive the joys and vows they shared together on that day. Enjoy this collection.