Robin + Ed, Napa Valley, CA
When we got a call this winter from a handsome groom in Tahoe looking for a photographer for his July wedding in Yountville, we couldn’t say YES! fast enough. An excuse to go take gorgeous photos in the town that is home to not one, but two of our favorite restaurants: Bouchon and Redd. Done! Not that we had much time to eat, because the bride, Robin Mercer of Perfect Events, who styled and planned her own gorgeous celebration, had so many fantastic things going on we couldn’t put our cameras down for even a second!
From the moment we arrived at the rehearsal dinner at Tra Vigne — with its gorgeous Tuscan courtyard setting, nestled beneath a grove of olive trees, divine & delicious spread of Italian food and wines, and the best biscotti we’ve ever tasted this side of the Atlantic — we were clicking away!
The wedding was held at a charming little church straight out of a little girl’s storybook. In addition to the bride’s daughter as one of the two flower girls, there were three adorable ring bearers in sweet summer suits, and a bagpiper who marked the end of the ceremony. He then led us all on a lovely walking parade, from the church to the reception just a few blocks away at the Vintage Inn.
After dinner on the Vintage Inn Pavilion grounds, with its flowering magnolia trees and romantic fountains, guests were invited to choose from an elaborate assortment of Italian-inspired Masquerade masks, to wear to the day’s final location for dancing and desserts — the Historic Barrel Room at the Vintage Inn. With its 36-foot high beam & rafter ceiling, grand wrought iron chandeliers and antique brick walls, this room — combined with the magical masks, live music and the delightful dessert spread – was the perfect ending to a perfect day perfectly planned by Robin, from Perfect Events!
We were thrilled to be a part of it all – thank you Robin & Ed!
December 26th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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