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Say “I Do” at Carneros Resort and Spa Wedding Venue in Napa Valley If you heard it through the grapevine, it’s true. Carneros Resort and Spa is undoubtedly one ofthe best wedding venues in Napa Valley. I know selecting a wedding venue in Napa California ischallenging. Especially considering the fact that there are over 400 […]

June 26, 2024

Carneros Resort and Spa Wedding

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 […]

March 31, 2023

Best Engagement Session Locations in Northern California

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

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.

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 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

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 […]

February 1, 2022

10 of the Best Wedding Venues in Napa Valley

Kelly & Terry’s Vine Hill House Wedding As one of the best wedding photographers in Sonoma wine country California, I take pride in capturing beautiful images of my couples and their venues. I get an exclusive, close-up view of each couple’s deep connection and compassion for one another. Keep scrolling to see how I documented […]

January 27, 2022

Vine Hill House Wedding