We are so happy to have Kristine & Steve's Napa wedding at Auberge Du Soleil be our first wedding we share with you!
It was absolutely amazing; the scenery, their theme (different types of wine, of course!) and the beautiful floral aspects!
From their pre-wedding shoot in Newport Beach with A Beautiful Day Photography's Laura Grier, to the last shots with the couple on the dance floor; we have it all and can't wait to share with you!
For starters, the hotel itself was breathtaking! We arrived and were amazed by the tranquility of the lobby and the speedy service from the hotel staff. I had the pleasure of staying at the hotel for the duration of the wedding and am still telling people about the exquisiteness of the rooms!
We were a bit worried about the weather, being the ONLY thing that is unpredictable when it comes to weddings, but were pleasantly surprised and blessed with a PERFECT day!
My personal favorite aspect of the entire wedding had to be the amazing floral arrangements produced by Asiel. A mix of lilacs, roses and tulips; in the Auberge lavender, eggplant and aubergine complimented the already perfect scenery and venue space to a T.
The ceremony was exciting and chic, which explains how Napa feels. Guests eating at the hotel restaurant were pleasingly surprised that day with a wedding as a part of their already flawless view! Looking down from the wedding, where guests could then look down on the pool and the never-ending hills and vineyards; made the pictures of the ceremony unique in itself.
Here are a few more ceremony shots for you to enjoy.
I absolutely loved the final shot of the ceremony, with Kristine's bouquet in the air. An amazing choir performance, set up as a surprise to the bride from the groom, serenaded the couples' vows to them. The Groom held is surprise until the very end, he even surprised us!
Let's go to the reception!
The menu at this wedding was to die for! Auberge's world renowned chef, originally from Julie's (owner of I DO! Wedding & Event Design) hometown; Palos Verdes, prepared a beyond appetizing six course tasting menu (each paired with 1-2 wine selections), designed uniquely for Kristine and Steve. I have never seen such thought go into any type of menu and it most definitely paid off. The guests were intrigued by what was to come and delighted with each course as they came out.
The table settings were unique in the fact that there were several glasses awaiting the wine, which I think, made the table even prettier for pictures. To stay true to the bride's passion for wine collecting, each table listed one her favorite ventures.
With lavender up lighting, pin spots, and a floral print floor wash; Hartmann Studios really pulled the room together, making every part of the reception magical for Kristine, Steve and their guests.
The amazing triple tier round butter cream exterior cake made by Amber McKenny, owner of Sweet on Cake, incorporated touches of the wedding by adding a fresh mix of the bridal parties flowers to fill the separations between tiers (which were Red Velvet, Lemon Pucker and Dalmatian flavor). Some of the best pictures came from shots with the cake and the couple!
Keith Johnson All Stars made a huge splash with their eclectic music and the beautiful voice of their singers.. The Bride & Groom added touches of their musical preferences throughout the night, which was also made for several great photo ops!
Thanks Kristine & Steve for sharing you day with us,
-The I DO! Wedding & Event Design Team
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Need a few more pictures? Here a few details we missed….ENJOY!
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