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Learn more about weddings at The Madrona in Healdsburg California.

Looking for the perfect proposal idea? Discover 10 romantic and unique proposal concepts that will leave your partner speechless and ready to say yes. From intimate garden settings to adventurous outdoor experiences, find inspiration and guidance for a memorable proposal.

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 […]

Beach Engagement The options for Northern California beach engagement sessions are endless, from https://www.bodegabay.com/ down to Halfmoon bay. Finding a photographer who has worked multiple different locations and who can help you plan your engagement session is key! I would love to chat with you and help you plan the perfect engagement session, click the […]

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. […]

What to Keep in Mind before Choosing a Wedding Photographer Having a wedding in Wine Country – one of the nation’s most popular wedding destinations – is pretty much the dream. Couples usually come away with an unforgettable experience that lasts them a lifetime.  For this very reason, having a Wine Country Wedding Photographer is […]

How Much Does a Wine Country Wedding Cost It’s no secret that Sonoma & Napa County in California are some of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the nation.  Internationally recognized as Wine Country due to the Valley’s various soil types which allow for the cultivation of over 50 varieties of grapes; holding a destination […]

Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue

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 […]

10 of the Best Wedding Venues in Napa Valley With over a decade of experience as a Sonoma wine country wedding photographer, I know all of the ins and outs. My clients have said “I do” practically everywhere! Which means that I have gotten to tour, explore and learn about diverse wedding venues across the […]