A Wedding Story

Kara & Lee

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa Valley

Bride having her hair styled in a floral robe at The Meritage Resort
Bridal preparations reflected beneath grapevine artwork in Napa Valley
Bride and mother talking on a balcony overlooking the resort vineyards
Bride popping a champagne bottle during morning preparations
Black-and-white scene of the groom and groomsmen sharing breakfast
Groomsman helping the groom fasten his cuff
Groom putting on his burgundy vest before the ceremony
Mother helping the bride into her lace wedding gown
Groomsman pinning a white boutonniere to the groom's lapel
Bridal portrait framed by warm doorway light
Smiling father of the bride receiving his white boutonniere
Groom and groomsmen raising personalized glasses
Bridesmaids in floral robes watching the bride get ready
Groom greeting his wedding party outside The Meritage Resort
Bride stepping through French doors in her fitted lace gown
Bride looking toward her bridesmaids on the balcony
Bride walking quietly through the getting-ready suite
Wedding party greeting family outside the Napa Valley resort
Bride sharing an emotional first look with her father
Bride laughing with bridesmaids holding white rose bouquets
Black-and-white bridal portrait in bright afternoon light
Bride walking outdoors with her long veil spread behind her
Wedding party entering the vineyard ceremony beneath string lights
Groom smiling as he waits at the flower-covered ceremony arch
Bride walking down the aisle with her father at The Meritage Resort
Bridal processional toward a vineyard gazebo in Napa Valley
Black-and-white portrait of the bride and her father approaching the altar
Groom watching his bride during the outdoor ceremony
Bride and groom listening to their officiant among the vineyards
Guests smiling during the Meritage Resort wedding ceremony
Emotional father of the bride watching the ceremony
Wedding party gathered beside the couple at the floral arch
Close portrait of the bride and groom exchanging vows
Couple placing letters into a keepsake box during the ceremony
Bride and groom joining hands beneath white floral arrangements
Bride smiling at the groom as they exchange rings
Newlyweds kissing beneath a flower-covered vineyard arch
Guests tossing petals as the couple leaves the ceremony
Newlyweds walking back down the aisle through falling petals
Bride laughing with her maid of honor after the ceremony
Wedding party raising glasses during an outdoor toast
Overhead view of the bride and wedding party celebrating
Newlyweds walking between vineyard rows at The Meritage Resort
Golden-hour portrait of the groom kissing the bride's temple
Bride wrapped in her flowing veil beside the Napa vineyards
Silhouette of the couple beneath the bride's veil at sunset
Sun flare behind the newlyweds during Meritage Resort wedding photography
Couple embracing between vineyard leaves in Napa Valley
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through the vines
Newlyweds sharing a quiet embrace among autumn vineyard rows
Close-up of the bride and groom kissing between grapevines
Guests welcoming the newlyweds into the candlelit Estate Cave
Bride and groom entering their Meritage Resort cave reception
Newlyweds smiling together during their first dance
First dance beneath projected oak branches inside the wine cave
Parents watching the reception in the candlelit cave
Bride and groom kissing at the end of their first dance
Bride greeting guests around the candlelit dinner tables
Black-and-white close-up of the newlyweds laughing on the dance floor
Groom dancing with family beneath colorful reception lights
Older couple dancing together at the Napa Valley reception
Bride celebrating with friends inside the Estate Cave
Groom raising a drink on the crowded dance floor
Guests cheering with raised hands during the late-night celebration
Newlyweds walking through a sparkler exit at The Meritage Resort
Candlelit portrait of the bride and groom reflected in a dark window