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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

Witness Jane Lyon and Ron Holt’s wedding at Blue Ridge Kitchen Sebastopol California.

July 13, 2022

Blue Ridge Kitchen Sebastopol Wedding

Tree Ceremony Outdoor Wedding at Blue Ridge Kitchen Sebastopol California

Witness Matt and Karissa’s Garden Valley Ranch wedding in Petaluma California.

June 14, 2022

Garden Valley Ranch Wedding

Intimate Geyserville Inn Wedding Amanda & Justin Like real estate, when it comes to planning a wedding or elopement, it’s all about location, location, location. My clients, Wisconsin-natives Amanda Kastner and Justin Ippoliti, understood the assignment. Maybe that’s because Justin is a real estate agent! In fall of 2021, they slipped away to wine country […]

February 25, 2022

Intimate Geyserville Inn Wedding in Wine Country California