Tara and Chris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 When your family owns a stunning St. Helena winery, it would be hard to imagine tying the knot anywhere else–and so when Christ asked Tara to be his wife, choosing the perfect location was as easy as picking the right girl. 

Tara chose a deconstructed Vera Wang gown paired with Michael Kors shoes, delicate drop earrings and an understated veil. Bridesmaids wore gauzy gowns from Saja and baubles from Jessica DeCarlo Jewelry, and carried petite versions of the bride's wildflower-inspired bouquet by Tesoro. Chris and his groomsmen wore Billy Reid suits and Frye boots perfect for the rugged terrain.

Ink and Ivory invitations calligraphied by a family friend invited more than 200 guests to join the soon-to-be-weds at the Long Meadow Ranch Winery for a celebration coordinated by Suzy Berberian Weddings & Events that featured the things dearest to them. There were stainless steel water bottles distributed before the ceremony began, in keeping with the sustainability initiatives of the ranch and winery, and after exchanging their vows on a natural landing overlooking the vineyards, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour complete with Fatted Calf Charcuterie and a oyster-shucking station from Hog Island Oyster Bar reminiscent of the couple's first date. 

The reception at Farmstead, the family's restaurant, featured long tables and a family-style dinner service that highlighted farm-to-table American cuisine. Small arrangements of fresh herbs, garden roses and wildflowers in white, ivory and blush added charm to the understated tables, and custom maps of the couple's travels alongside family photos created an intimate setting. After dinner, it was time to share the couple's most personal detail–they served an artisan cheese "cake", with more than twenty rounds of their favorite varieties from Oxbow Cheese Merchant!


A tremendous thanks to the talented Tec Petaja for sharing his stunning images with me–they've got me dreaming about planning a Napa weekend as soon as possible! Tell me, what's your favorite image from this dreamy wedding?