The sensational images courtesy of lead photographer Larry Sengbush Photography with second-shooter Damian Hamilton Photography

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I felt an instant connection when I met Megan and her aunts, Marynell and Elise. They were absolutely wonderful from day one. What was even more exciting was that, as we started planning, I found that Megan and Kevin’s tastes were very similar to my own – I finally had a chance to “play in my own garden.” We wanted a very modern and textural feel using royal purple and gold tones. We knew that the perfect floral designer was Linnae at Asiel – we never looked anywhere else. The wedding weekend kicked off on Thursday at Silverado Brewing Company in Calistoga for a fun and casual gathering. The rehearsal dinner took place at Clos Pegase Winery in Calistoga. We didn’t want the rehearsal dinner to compete with the wedding reception so we muted the décor and let the food and the winery – with it’s world-renowned artwork, be the show stoppers. Chef Bruce Riezenmann from Park Avenue Catering surprised Kevin with a sabered champagne toast, tailored especially for the couple. Kevin’s mom created a special slide show for the couple, another surprise for the lovely bride and groom. Sharla Flock did the gorgeous floral décor while La Tavola provided the linens – hand–selected by Kevin. Mark Taylor provided flamenco guitar during the reception and dinner.

The wedding itself took place on a spectacular November afternoon. Linnae created a gorgeous visual spectacle using rose petals – custom artwork for the aisle. She created custom branch pieces with yellow orchids that were placed on the chairs on the inner aisle. A “tree” of escort cards was another show-stopper. Each guest’s name was printed and placed on a beautiful copper leaf, printed by Bloom 415.

Bloom 415 created special paper goods for the table names as well. Each table was named after a place special to the couple with an accompanying description of the place’s importance – great conversation pieces. We selected a unique serving piece from Classic Party Rentals for each of the courses. Linnae topped each charger with an beautiful orchid. We used La Tavola linens in mink and light mink in a multitude of textures from crinkle to windsor. Linnae created branch centerpieces with hanging orchids and votive holders. The effect was pure magic and romance. Got Light? draped the entire ballroom with sheer white fabric. We changed the lighting with each course. There were a number of show-stoppers in the ballroom – Asiel Design’s 6′ branch chandelier created especially for the couple with dangling yellow orchids. Linnae designed incredible décor for the cake tables and the head table in addition to the takeaway gifts (chocolates from Cocoa Bella).

Outdoors, Got Light? created mason jar lanterns just for Kevin. The surrounding landscape was uplit with amber lighting and we projected a “wave-like” blue shimmer on the grass. Lounge pieces from CORT were embellished with more fun décor from Linnae. Guests had a blast with the photo booth from Denon & Doyle. The couple had a “mini-moon” at Post Ranch Inn. Guests sent them off with love and affection. I made sure that the couple’s favorite breakfast foods were on board their getaway limo. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this incredibly loving and gracious family.

Event Planning: Jenne Hohn Events / Photography (lead): Larry Sengbush Photography / Photography (second-shooter): Damion Hamilton Photography / Wedding Gown: Badgley Mischka / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Venue and Catering: Solage Calistoga / Officiant: Reverend Peadar Dalton of Your Ceremony Matters / Transportation: Pure Luxury / Table linens, napkins, and cushions: La Tavola Linen / Napkins and Party Rentals: Classic Party Rentals /Hair and Makeup: Get Your Do Up / Film: Thomas Hughes Films / Lighting and Stage: Got Light? / Dance Floor: Zephyr Tents / Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Bella Rosa String Quartet and Travis Andrews Guitar / Florals: Asiel Design / Cakes: Patisserie Angelica / Lounge Furniture: CORT Event Furnishings / Photo Booth: Denon & Doyle / Paper Goods: Bloom 415

Damion Hamilton and

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From Michah and Megan of Micah Dahlberg Photography…We had the opportunity of photographing an absolutely charming winery wedding a couple of weeks ago. Leslie and Rob (the Bride and Groom) are from England and they had a destination wedding in Sonoma Wine Country, California. Their details were fun and interesting with highlights of tandem bicycles and intricate wildflowers. She planned the entire wedding from England and had all of her designs and details shipped to California before the wedding day. Every last detail of the wedding, including the old pub looking tables at the reception with no table cloths, was Leslie’s idea. The bride and groom were AMAZING! They were so fun and laid back and were up for anything! Their guest list of about 40 people made the day intimate and truly special.

Bride + Groom: Leslie and Rob Sloan / Photography: Micah and Megan Dahlberg from Micah Dahlberg Photography / Venue: B.R. Cohn Winery / Wedding Coordinator: Jenne Hohn and Michelle Dillon of Jenne Hohn Events / On Site coordinator: Paula Horosco / Flowers: Chestnut and Vine Floral Designs / Catering: Melissa and Perry Teaff from Melissa Teaff Catering / Bride’s Hair: Lani Couey from the Muse Salon / Makeup: Pricilla Pae / Invitation Design: Leslie (Fabello) Sloan (The Bride, herself!!) / Lighting: Gillian Shipman at Lux Productions / Car: Tab Borge from Classic Convertible Wine Tours

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This very beautiful cake was from Michele’s Corner Custom Cakes.

from Jenne …

Michele and Dave’s relationship with the Sebastiani family allowed for some special perks. The couple was allowed to take 28 of their closest friends and family aboard the Sebastiani trolley ~ Sebastiani, Bartholomew Park, Ravenswood, and Buena Vista Wineries all rolled out their red carpets for them.

Their wedding weekend included a luxurious day filled with massages for the ladies, exclusive vineyard tours and wine-tasting, days filled with fabulous food and friendship.

At the reception, a “Wish Bowl” was available for guests to write their sentiments for the couple to open on their first anniversary.

A scrapbooking station kept guests busy in between dances. By the end of the night, guests had created a beautiful memento filled with Polaroid photos, colorful stickers and hand-written sentiments.  After many many heartfelt toasts, Michele and David danced the night away on a dance floor bedecked with her favorite colors ~ green and purple.

Congratulations to Michele and David! And a huge thank you to Jenne for sending us their wedding!

If a Wine Country Wedding is in your future … DEFINITELY … get in touch with Jenne Hohn Events for a dreamy destination celebration.

And Lauri … what can we say …?  GORGEOUS images to last a lifetime … as always, thank you!!

Lauri Levenfeld is one of our premiere Little Black Book Destination Photographers.

Did you know Style Me Pretty has a whole section devoted to Destination Wedding Professionals?

You can see Lauri’s fabulous talent all over Style Me Pretty’s pages {just type Zoom Photography into the Search box} … or see her website and blog {p.s. Lauri has another great wedding … and a great pair of shoes on her blog right  now!}

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We’ll have all of the delightful details coming right up!

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lovely photographs were taken by Andre Niesing

It helps that the bride is so ridiculously gorgeous, the setting is out of a movie and the sun seems to be giving the couple it’s blessing. Here are a few more of the details from Jenne…

On wedding day, guests were shuttled to Fox Hill at B.R. Cohn and greeted with seasonal berry lemonade.  Surrounded by estate vineyards, Fox Hill is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the Sonoma wine country.  Elegant jazz music played as guests waited for the ceremony to begin.  Erin had custom-made ceremony program fans printed and offered yellow umbrellas if guests needed cooling.  The ceremony commenced as the wedding party made their way to the altar beneath an ancient oak tree.  Seth and his gentleman arrived first and waited for the glorious Erin to arrive.  Timed perfectly, the ladies processed down a grapevine-lined pathway followed by the climactic presentation of Erin by her father.

More to come!

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