Christophe Genty is a wedding photographer based in Napa Valley who works throughout The San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond. He recently received the prestigious “Best of the Knot 2015” once again by the well-known print and online magazine, The Knot.com.

Living in Napa Valley, wine ceremonies have become a noticeable trend within the world of wedding photography. Although it’s performed differently by each group of people, one variation of the ceremony involves two carafes from which the bride and groom create their own wine. One containing red wine and the other containing white, they pour the contents into a third carafe, creating a rosy wine that represents their union.

No matter the form of the ceremony, the overall symbolism is unity, much like a sand ceremony or candle lighting. It is a wonderful way to celebrate a marriage, especially in the Napa Valley where the wines are second to none!