I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely couple almost a year before their wedding when they flew up to Seattle and we had their engagement photography session right here in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. We had such an amazing time and they are a super super nice couple, (and this was despite the incessant light rain we had that day – it was lat November after all)! I knew their wedding would be incredible too! And was it ever!!! This time, I was the one who boarded a plan and flew down to the Bay Area. I ended up staying in Fremont (where I lived for several years)! They actually got ready at a hotel that was literally right next door to my old gym! Then it was off to the beautiful Nella Terra Cellars in Sunol, with it’s beautiful long entrance staircase and scenic views from the East Bay hills. I’ve photographed a few weddings at Nella Terra before and always love the scenery up in the hills – just gorgeous! They have a sign there that sits right outside the bridal suite that says, “best day ever” and I certainly couldn’t agree more. From getting ready to the first look, the beautiful ceremony on the lawn, the sunset photographs on the hill, and the absolutely incredible celebration afterwards in the tent, it was a day that will undoubtedly stand out in their minds as being worthy of the slogan!

Alyssa wore a beautiful floral embroidered wedding gown with a long, absolutely gorgeous veil that looked so beautifully dramatic for their sunset photographs and when she walked down the aisle! Speaking of aisles, Nella Terra has one of the most dramatic entrances I’ve had the pleasure of photographing, with a long stone staircase that descends down a hill surrounded by rows of vineyards. And with the sun dipping lower behind the hills for their ceremony, we had some beautiful light as well!

Congratulations Alyssa and Chris! You both looked absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for the opportunity to photograph your beautiful wedding! Enjoy your first sneak peek, with more coming soon!