A sneak peak of what's to come......

This weekend, Steph and I had an amazing time at W and L's wedding.

It was rich in culture, love, and fun.

From out-of-country guests to a fun photobooth to "Romeo and Juliette" cigars....It was fabulous.

We were both too busy to snap pics so we'll wait for a few from the amazing Kim Fox.

Until then, here's a snapshots of the venue....Villa de la Vina

PS- I have never seen so many amateur photographers taking advantage of the beautiful scenery at this wedding. Everywhere we turned, I saw photos snapping. The wannabe photographer in me really wished I'd had the time to join in!

I'll toast to that!

Vineyard weddings = Romance.

Perhaps it's a Californian thing. I am a farm girl at heart. My uncle tried his hand at growing grapes when I was in Junior High School. For a moment in time, I thought I might end up part of famous winery family. Girls can dream, right!

When I was getting married, my first thought was I wanted to have a reception in Wine Country. I wanted a rustic yet romantic summer affair. That didn't happen but since then we have had the privilege of working with clients that lived out my dream....a romantic vineyard wedding.

Enter E and B. A fantastic couple that turned client.
They may be the sweetest people we've ever met! Full of smiles and completely up beat and in love.

E & B "stumbled" across an amazing find in the Southern California area: Bella Victorian Vineyard.

The main house, "The Painted Lady" serves as a beautiful backdrop to terraced yards and open vineyards. The Painted Lady has a beautiful bridal suite, and a welcoming front porch.

The grounds are split into several different levels.

The proprietors, Kim and Jerry Monahan, built the estate with parties in mind. I am finicky about bathrooms. I think most brides are concerned but it's rarely discussed! Bella Victorian has beautiful bathrooms in a stand alone building. Tile work, vintage hardware, pedestal sinks. As silly as it sounds, the "facilities" could sell me on this venue!

One of the unique aspects of the Bella Victorian is that it feels isolated....parties are transformed to a country vineyard away from the rest of the world. To achieve this quiet serenity, all parking is off site and guests are shuttled via old cable car trolley. It's adorable and makes for a fun experience and fantastic pictures!

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to celebrate at a working vineyard, Bella Victorian Vineyard might be the venue for you! For more information: http://bellavictorianvineyard.com

Whether day or night, Bella Victorian will be full of romance......

Professional Photography courtesy of Janice Trowbridge Photography. Snapshots from Style & Grace.

Floral artistry by Janet Webb, Greenwich Floral.