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John’s Cline Cellars wedding photography is featured on StyleMePretty.com

John — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:34:29 +0000

A quick post here to tell you all that some of my Cline Cellars wedding photos were featured on the StyleMePretty web site.

You can read the full post here and see the photo gallery here.

And a big thanks to the bride, Becca, for doing all the work to get this published!

Here is a link the post that I did on Becca and Josh’s wedding.

Enjoy!

Screenshot of a few of my Cline Cellars wedding photos that are featured on StyleMePretty.com

Cline Cellars wedding photography – Sonoma – Rebecca & Joshua

John — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:45:52 +0000

Rebecca and Joshua walk down the aisle as husband and wife after their wedding ceremony at Cline Cellars in Sonoma, California.

Rebecca and Joshua share a kiss on the dance floor at their wedding reception in the barrel room at Cline Cellars in Sonoma, California.

Rebecca and Joshua share a light moment with their rabbi during the wedding ceremony on the great lawn at Cline Cellars.

Rebecca is ready for her wedding ceremony after getting ready at the guest house villa at Cline Cellars.

Rebecca and Joshua share an intimate moment following their Ketubah ceremony at the guest house villa at Cline Cellars.

Rebecca and her parents walk down the path to her wedding ceremony on the great lawn at Cline Cellars in Sonoma, California.

Rebecca and Joshua head to the railroad car for some private time following their wedding ceremony on the great lawn at Cline Cellars.

Rebecca and Joshua among the vines after their wedding ceremony at Cline Cellars.

Rebecca and Joshua get ready for their introduction at their wedding reception at the barrel room at Cline Cellars.

Rebecca and Joshua during their first wedding dance in the barrel room at Cline Cellars in Sonoma

Rebecca and Joshua say goodbye to the videographer at the end of their wedding reception in the barrel room at Cline Cellars.

Wilson Vineyards Wedding Photography, Clarksburg, CA – Heather & Eric

John — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:45:20 +0000

Heather waits in the limo for her grand entrance at her wedding at Saint Joseph's Church in Clarksburg, CA.

Heather and Eric were married in November of 2009 (I know – I haven’t updated my blog in quite some time – my apologies) at Saint Joseph’s Church in Clarksburg, California along the banks of the Sacramento River. Their reception was held at Wilson Vineyards, also in Clarksburg. A wonderful family style meal was prepared by the the amazing folks at Mulvaney’s B&L of Sacramento (always a delicious meal).

An usher holds wedding programs in a basket at Saint Joseph's Church in Clarksburg.

The flower girl waits for her cue at the wedding ceremony at Saint Joseph's Church to begin.

Heather and Eric at sunset in the vineyard during their wedding reception at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Heather and her father head down the aisle during her wedding ceremony at the beautifully quaint Saint Joseph's Church in Clarksburg.

Heather and Eric at the alter saying their vows during their wedding ceremony at Saint Joseph's Church in Clarksburg, CA.

Heather and Eric enjoy a quiet moment together in Saint Jospeh's Church following their wedding ceremoy there.

Heather and Eric enjoy some time together at sunset before their dinner at their wedding reception at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Heather and Eric by an old pickup truck at their wedding reception at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

One of two large tables for the family style meal prepared by Mulvaney's at the wedding reception at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

A couple of fun shots of some of the children at the wedding reception at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, CA.

An overview of the barn where they had the family style meal prepared by Mulvaney's at the wedding reception at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Heather and Eric dancing at their wedding reception in the barn at Wilson Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Scribner Bend Vineyards wedding – Clarksburg – Vera & Joe

John — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:53:36 +0000

Vera and Joe in the bridal loft following their wedding ceremony at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Vera and Joe got married in September at the Scribner Bend Vineyards along the Sacramento River in Clarksburg, California.

The vineyards, less than 15 miles from downtown Sacramento, are quite beautiful and provide a romantic backdrop for a wedding.

The staff at Scribner Bend was amazing and were great hosts for a wonderful wedding.

Vera and Joe during their wedding reception at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Vera and Joe during their wedding ceremony at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Vera and Joe make their official entrance at their wedding reception at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Joe and his groomsmen before the wedding ceremony at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Vera in the bridal loft prior to her wedding ceremony at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

The ring bearer watches the festivities from among the grape vines at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Vera and Joe after their wedding ceremony at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

A view of the gardens at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Roses in the fountain at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Vera and Jose during the wedding reception at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

The wedding guests at the Scribner Bend Vineyards in Clarksburg, California.

Viansa Winery wedding photography – Sonoma – Leyla & Steve

John — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:56:35 +0000

A wedding portrait of Leyla and Steve by the doors to wedding at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Leyla and Steve got married at the beautiful Viansa Winery in Sonoma. It was a spectacular day for a wedding and the weather was just lovely – a little on the breezy side, but that kept things from getting too hot.

The winery has wonderful romantic Tuscan architecture with some amazingly gorgeous views of the Sonoma Valley.

I also photographed Leyla and Steve’s engagement photos at Capitol Park and in Old Town Sacramento.

Leyla & Steve's wedding ceremony at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Leyla and Steve pose for a portrait among the wine barrels before their wedding at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Leyla and Steve are now husband and wife at wedding at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Husband and wife at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Leyla at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

An overview of the tent at Leyla and Steve's wedding reception at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Cutting the cake at Leyla and Steve's wedding reception at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Heading to the wedding reception at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

Steve and Leyla's first dance at the wedding reception at the Viansa Winery in Sonoma County.

David Girard Vineyards wedding photography – Amanda & Josh

John — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:33:36 +0000

A sunset view of the newlyweds, Amanda & Josh, at the wedding reception at David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

I had such a fun time working with Amanda and Josh doing their wedding photos and engagement shoot. What a great couple.

Their wedding ceremony and reception was at David Girard Vineyards just outside of Placerville, California. Amanda is a former employee at the winery, working as an assistant winemaker, her father runs the wine-making operations at the vineyards. Good wine + good friends = good times!

After the wedding ceremony was over we went into the grape vines for some photos at David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

One of the photos among the grape vines at David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

Amanda in her wedding dress in the dressing room at the David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

Amanda and Josh at the wedding ceremony site at the David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

Amanda and Josh's first wedding dance.

Amanda and Josh share the first bites of their wedding cake at their wedding reception at the David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

Amanda and Josh's last dance of the evening at the David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.

You can see some more photos in the gallery below.

David Girard Vineyards wedding photo booth – Amanda & Josh

John — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:21:42 +0000

Here are a few of the fun photo booth images from Amanda & Josh’s wedding at David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.
What a fun couple and what a great venue for a wedding!

The purple theme – Vintage Inn wedding reception photos, Yountville, Napa Valley – Part 2

John — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:22:31 +0000

Camille and Radu kiss in the glare of a purple spotlight at the Vintage Inn of Yountville in the Napa Valley

Camille and Radu had their wedding reception at the beautiful Vintage Inn in the Napa Valley town of Yountville. The dinner was held in a tent on the grounds with dancing and more activities after dinner in the Barrel Room also on the grounds of the Vintage Inn. There was a five course dinner with a wine paired with each of the courses. A foodies paradise! As you can see from the photos the color for the dinner was purple. Although I can color correct these to remove the purple cast, these images capture the essence of the colors that were at the dinner that evening.

The first course was was a “Seafood Trio” of Ahi tuna poke with soy ponzu vinaigrette on crisp lumpia, Dungeness crab cake with tarragon aioli and seared scallops with a fig relish. This was paired with a 2006 Mer Soleil “Silver” Unoaked Chardonnay. The second course was “Butter Lettuce Salad” consisting of Del Cabo tomatoes, feta cheese, crispy basil, brioche croutons with a tomato basil vinaigrette. This was paired with a 2007 Farella-Park Sauvignon Blanc. The third course was a “Harissa Marinated Beef Short Rib” with creamy orzo and a Caponata duo. This course was paired with a 2007 Robert Foley Charbono. The fourth course consisted of a “Roasted Spring Lamb” served with carrot polenta and a salsa verde. This was paired with a 2006 Dovetail Pinot Noir. The fifth and final course was a desert called “Trio of Pot de Cremes,” the trio consisting of chocolate, butterscotch and tiramisu. This was served with a 1994 Quinta Do Buceiro Port.

Well, if that doesn’t make you hungry I’m not sure what will (vegetarians excepted)…

Camille enjoying herself in the purple glow of the reception at the Vintage Inn of Yountville in the Napa Valley

An overall shot of the tent where the dinner was held at the Vantage Inn in the Napa Valley town of Yountville

The beautiful flowers that adorned the chairs of the head table during the reception at the Vintage Inn (Flowers by Lush Floral).

Camille looking beautiful surrounded by purple.

Camille and Radu share and intimate moment in the dining tent after the guests have left for dancing and other festivities in the Barrel Room at the Vintage Inn. I went back to the tent to grab some camera gear and found the two of them alone hugging with just their shadows watching them. I just love moments like this!

Camille & Radu > Ceremony > Purple theme > Barrel room > Detail photos

First Congregational Church of Sonoma wedding photos – Camille & Radu

John — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:36:27 +0000

Wedding flowers adorn the Sonoma Congregational Church before the Ceremony (left). Radu and his groomsmen outside of the church just before Camille arrived (Flowers by Lush Floral).

On Friday April 24, 2009 I photographed the wedding ceremony of Camille and Radu at the First Congregational Church of Sonoma on Spain Street in Sonoma, California. I photographed the wedding with Alain Martinez, an outstanding wedding and lifestyle photographer from Miami, Florida. The ceremony was held at the First Congregational Church of Sonoma and the reception followed at the Vintage Inn in the beautiful Napa Valley town of Yountville.

I’ve broken the photos up into a few blog posts since there were so many nice images that I wanted to share on my blog. This post has the images from the wedding ceremony and there are posts for the “Purple” theme of the wedding reception, the party in the “Barrel Room” at the Vintage Inn, detail photos of some of the fabulous touches that made this wedding unique… so enjoy the photos…

Camille puts the wedding ring on the finger of her soon-to-be husband as Reverend Nathan Miller looks on at the Sonoma Congregational Church in Sonoma, CA.

Wedding ceremony program for Camille and Radu at the Sonoma Congregational Church in Sonoma, CA

An overall shot of the inside of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma on Spain Street in Sonoma, CA

With the wedding ceremony complete, Camille and Radu are pronounced husband and wife.

For the recessional music Camille and Radu chose I'm a Believer by the Monkees (Flowers by Lush Floral).

Radu helps Camille into a waiting limo as they head off for the wedding reception at the Vintage Inn of Yountville in the Napa Valley

Getting settled in the limo for the trip to the reception at the Vintage Inn in Yountville.

Camille & Radu > Ceremony > Purple theme > Barrel room > Detail photos

The Barrel Room – Vintage Inn wedding photos, Yountville, Napa Valley – Part 3

John — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:27:23 +0000

Camille and Radu

Camille and Radu are all smiles as they see the guests in the Barrel Room as they arrive for their first dance

Following the delicious five course meal the wedding guests headed over to the Barrel Room at the Vintage Inn for dancing and more celebrations. Camille and Radu arrived after all of the guests had a chance to get settled and had their first dance.

Camille and Radu arrive on the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple.

Camille and Radu snuggle close during their first dance

What a wonderful setting for a first dance - the Barrel Room of the Vintage Inn in the Napa town of Yountville

Camille and Radu share a nice moment later in the evening in the Barrel Room.

The night would be incomplete with out dancing to 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA and singing that we're having the time of our lives...

Camille & Radu > Ceremony > Purple theme > Barrel room > Detail photos

The details – Vintage Inn wedding photos, Yountville, Napa Valley – Part 4

John — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:12:52 +0000

Wedding flowers at the end of the pews of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma (Flowers by Lush Floral).

The details at a wedding are important to capture photographically. So much goes into planning a wedding that the bride and groom want to remember the little touches that made their wedding day special.

Wedding flowers on the alter of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma where the ceremony was held.

A table setting at the Vintage Inn for the five-course meal with wine pairing at the reception.

The program for the wedding ceremony at the First Congregational Church in Sonoma.

One of the tables at the Vintage Inn in Yountville where the reception dinner was held

Flower arrangements on the back of the chairs at the head table for dinner at the Vintage Inn (Flowers by Lush Floral).

Another view of one of the table settings at the Vintage Inn.

A long shot down one of the tables, left, and the wine stoppers that were given as gifts to the wedding guests. The wine stoppers were made by the father of the bride, who enjoys woodworking.

The father of the bride, who enjoys woodworking, also made these two wine glasses for the bride and groom. The stems were made on a lathe and attached to the glasses. Nice touch!

Wedding guests also received these bottles of wine as a wedding favor at the reception at the Vintage Inn.

An overview of the Barrel Room at the Vintage Inn in Yountville.

Placecards were positioned on the table using corks in keeping with the wine theme.

Camille & Radu > Ceremony > Purple theme > Barrel room > Detail photos