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Sonoma Wild Oak Saddle Club Wedding Most great things take time – just like Nathan and Lisa’s relationship. They first met back in 2016 hiking down in Julian, Ca. However they didn’t start dating until 2019, got engaged in 2021, and their love story is truly one for the books.  In 2016 they were in […]

June 6, 2023

Wild Oak Saddle Club Wedding | Lisa & Nathan

Find out what makes Carneros Resort and Spa one of the best vineyard wedding venues in Napa Valley.

May 25, 2023

Say “I Do” at Carneros Resort and Spa Wedding Venue in Napa Valley

Beautiful Places to Go In Santa Rosa Chateau St. Jean Chateau St. Jean Winery is a picturesque estate located in Santa Rosa, California. Established in 1973, the winery boasts stunning French-inspired architecture and beautiful gardens that offer a serene ambiance for wine tasting. Chateau St. Jean Winery produces a wide variety of award-winning wines. Visitors […]

April 1, 2023

Beautiful Places to Go In Santa Rosa

Kelly & Terry’s Sonoma Wedding I love photographing Vine Hill House weddings. This is one of Sonoma Counties little hidden gems! The views are stunning and everything is so easy for your families to get to. It is a serene setting surrounded by woodlands, vineyards, and a beautiful garden. The venue offers different packages that […]

March 31, 2023

Vine Hill House Wedding

Jessica & Joey’s wine country wedding Jessica and Joey met in what has become the “classic” way in this day in age – online. Now, just like most other online users, both of them were skeptical of their chances of actually finding love through Bumble, as they had both endured some not so great dates. […]

March 31, 2023

St. Francis Winery Wedding

Love at the Louvre Paris Like walking into a fairytale. Love at the Louvre Paris, that’s the only way to describe a wedding in Paris, the city of love.From the breathtaking architecture to the shimmering lights, there is really no location quite likeit. And I got the pleasure of capturing it all!Paris in early October […]

January 10, 2023

Love at the Louvre Paris

What to Keep in Mind when you choose a wedding photographer for your one of a kind, wine county wedding in 2025.

December 12, 2022

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

It’s no secret that Sonoma & Napa County in California are some of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the nation. The sister counties are internationally recognized as Wine Country due to the Valley’s various soil types. This allows for the cultivation of over 50 varieties of grapes! Holding a destination wedding here is made of […]

December 12, 2022

How Much Does a Wine Country Wedding Cost?

Sunset vineyard portrait at deLorimier Winery wedding venue in Sonoma County.

Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue

August 15, 2022

Redwood Romance at Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue

Bride Groom Kiss Outside Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue Alicia Parks Photography

Alicia Parks Photography is excited to share her list of the Top 10 Wedding Venues in Sonoma. From vineyard villas to extradordinary estates.

August 15, 2022

Top 10 Wedding Venues in Sonoma

Vineyard Vine Kiss Bride and Groom Top 10 Wedding Venues in Sonoma