I was fortunate to be chosen as the photographer for the very exclusive wedding of a couple from Philadelphia, at Cline Vineyards, and it was absolutely stunning. The groom proposed in Paris, and they decided to have a Wine Country wedding with a French theme. It was breathtaking.
Cline Cellars is a 350-acre estate at the southern tip of Sonoma County where the Mayacama Mountains are rich with vineyard properties and the sweeping views are grandiose. Cline Cellars is fully landscaped with manicured lawns, rose and perennial gardens, as well as romantic weeping willows. It is a spectacular location for a wedding –truly extraordinary.
The officiant is a Supreme Court Justice in Pennsylvania, and a friend of the family which was so meaningful. And even though they were all far from home, the bride, groom, and the officiant embraced wine country wedding traditions such as the Wine Ceremony where two wines are blended in to one at the ceremony. It is highly symbolic and a beautiful touch that has been a part of wine country tradition for years.
After cutting the cake, Jim, the groom, serenaded his bride in the barrel room where he played his guitar and sang. What a talented man. The acoustics in the room were amazing, and the ambiance in the barrel room was intimate and incredibly romantic. There was not a dry eye in the house! These are the moments that make a wedding memorable, and unique to the couple. These are the moments I cherish as a photographer.
Thank you Jim and Kim, for allowing me to photograph your special day. It was a truly exceptional experience!
