Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding in California's Sonoma Valley for my friends Zach and Geri. It was small, only 70 people, and had a wonderful sense of intimacy about it. Small weddings are like that -- as a guest you feel privileged to be one of few to witness the lifetime commitment a couple makes; you literally "feel the love." As the bride and groom, you're surrounded by just your nearest and dearest -- plus, you can talk to all of them and still have time to eat and dance!
This couple focused on the details. Handmade signs and a gorgeous hand-crafted birch ceremony structure were just a few of their special touches. Country music (my fave!), a mouth-watering appetizer spread of California cheeses and juicy fruit, and a deliciously edited buffet of chicken, tri-tip, orzo salad, and fresh grilled summer veggies, sealed the deal. Simple yet elegant, everything this pair did was done to perfection. See below for a gallery of some of their pictures by photographer Musa Zaid:
1 The groom made all of the hand-painted signs.
2 How divine does this look? If all I could eat was bread, fruit, and cheese for the rest of my life, I'd be a happy girl.
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4 I loved the rose petals scattered on the ground. Geri's lace train just rippled right over them.
5 The ceremony structure framed the couple and the vineyard background.
6 Dinner tables were categorized by wine bottle. Geri's relatives from New Jersey sat the the Jersey Red table; Zach's college buddies were seated at the 47 Friends table.
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8 Their signature drink -- the highball. It was made with hand-squeezed orange juice (one of the groomsmen tackled this job) and was so refreshing on the warm summer day.
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10 The happy couple.
From: Inspiration: Once Upon a Sonoma Wedding | PurePlush Events | 7/18/11 at 10:26 am
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From: Misha @ bristol wedding photography | 7/18/11 at 3:20 pm
Why can't England be this beautiful? That must have made for an amazing wedding.
From: Christie | 7/18/11 at 4:48 pm
Is this a private venue? If not can you share the name?
From: Sarah Smith | 7/18/11 at 4:53 pm
Of course! My apologies for not doing so in the first place. It's called Two Brook Farm (http://www.twobrookfarm.com/). There's a house on the property as well, so you and your BFFs could even stay there the night before to finish up last minute details.
From: Kym {Love Wed Bliss} | 7/22/11 at 8:08 am
Gorgeous! What a fantastic wedding venue.
From: Jocelyn Tseng | 7/29/11 at 8:22 pm
The wedding photos are amazing. Musa Zaid, you're hired!
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