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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

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