Viansa Winery Wedding in Sonoma

Rachel and Piyush had a lovely "classic" themed Viansa Winery wedding up in Sonoma County.  When we say classic, we're talking black tuxedos, an elegant wedding dress with amazing lace details, and bouquets of lush red and white roses by Daisy Rose Floral Design.  Live music by Keith Johnson All Stars for the ceremony and reception set the mood and kept guests moving.  We loved working with Rachel and Piyush and had a blast creating lasting memories for this fun couple. Chris and Christian

Viansa Winery Wedding by e&b photography

Red rose bouquet with vine covered window at Viansa Winery in Sonoma

Mother helping Bride with wedding dress in Sonoma, CA

Brother helping Groom with Boe Tie in Sonoma, CA

Detail of Viansa Winery in Sonoma, CA

First look with Bride and Groom at Viansa Winery Wedding

Bride and Groom kissing at Viansa Winery Wedding

Silhouette of Bride and Groom with blue sky

Bride and Groom with Wedding Party at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, CA

Detail of Bride's red wedding shoes

Candid portrait  of Bride and Bridesmaids talking at Viansa Winery

Top down detail of wedding bouquets in Sonoma, CA

Groom and groomsmen wearing sunglasses and tuxedos

Father of Bride walking Bride down the aisle at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, CA

Groom seeing Bride for first time in Sonoma, CA

Bride and Groom exchanging rings at Viansa Winery in Sonoma

Bride and Groom share first kiss in Sonoma, CA

Portrait of live band playing wedding cocktail hour at Viansa Winery

Reception space at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, CA

First dance of Bride and Groom in Sonoma, CA

Detail of Bride and Groom's first dance at Viansa Winery wedding

Detail of wedding cake and mood lighting in Sonoma, CA

Wedding guests dancing at Viansa Winery reception

Portrait of friends at Viansa Winery wedding

Your Civil Ceremony in San Francisco

In all the years that we have been photographing weddings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, there has been one venue that continues to always catch our eye.  The San Francisco City Hall has been on our list of places to shoot since we were just starting out.  We are excited to bring our casual, lighthearted, candid photography style to those couples who love photography and want to capture the beauty and elegance of their wedding in San Francisco. We offer a simple package for weddings at the San Francisco City Hall.  We provide 2 hours of photography coverage for $800.  This includes 1 photographer, an online viewing gallery to share with friends and family, and access to all of the final edited high resolution photos for download.  This package will document your wedding ceremony at City Hall and include time for couple and family portraits around the magnificent building. 

Portrait of Bride and Groom at San Francisco City Hall Wedding

Lake Temescal Wedding

Tucked away in the Oakland Hills is a gem of a spot called Lake Temescal.  Eve and Christian brought us our first Lake Temescal Wedding this past season and considering how often Chris and I shoot here it was about time!  Eve and Christian are a super fun couple who love to have a good time with the people they care about.  This wedding had all the things that make a wedding great.  The Temescal Beach House, a photo booth for folks to have a blast in, and home made treats from some of their close friends.  A lovely ceremony followed by good food and heart felt toasts led into dancing the night away.

Learn more about our Bay Area wedding photography here.

Beach house during wedding at Lake Temescal

Beach house during wedding at Lake Temescal

Wedding guest at Lake Temescal wedding in Oakland

Wedding guest at Lake Temescal wedding in Oakland

Bride applying boutonniere to Groom's lapele

Bride applying boutonniere to Groom's lapele

Beach house at Lake Temscal in Oakland, CA

Beach house at Lake Temscal in Oakland, CA

Woodcut with intials of Bride and Groom

Woodcut with intials of Bride and Groom

Portrait of wedding officiant at Lake Temescal in Oakland

Portrait of wedding officiant at Lake Temescal in Oakland

Detail of groom's tie and boutonniere in Oakland, CA

Detail of groom's tie and boutonniere in Oakland, CA

Homemade treats at Lake Temescal wedding

Homemade treats at Lake Temescal wedding

DIY wedding seating chart with clothespins

DIY wedding seating chart with clothespins

Groom waiting for ceremony to begin in Oakland

Groom waiting for ceremony to begin in Oakland

Bride during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA

Bride during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA

Family of bride watching ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Family of bride watching ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Mother of bride speaking at wedding ceremony in Oakland

Mother of bride speaking at wedding ceremony in Oakland

Wedding guest reading passage from book during ceremony

Wedding guest reading passage from book during ceremony

Detail of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA

Detail of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA

Guests during ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Guests during ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom exchanging rings during Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom exchanging rings during Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom exchanging vows during ceremony at Lake Temescal

Bride and Groom exchanging vows during ceremony at Lake Temescal

Bride and Groom kiss after ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom kiss after ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Wedding rings on mossy stone at Lake Temescal wedding

Wedding rings on mossy stone at Lake Temescal wedding

Portrait of Bride and Groom

Portrait of Bride and Groom

Bride and groom holding hands against grey wall in Oakland, CA

Bride and groom holding hands against grey wall in Oakland, CA

Detail of Bride's bare feet and Groom's shoes

Detail of Bride's bare feet and Groom's shoes

Groom with wedding officiant at Lake Temescal Beach House

Groom with wedding officiant at Lake Temescal Beach House

Wedding bouquet on stone in Oakland, CA

Wedding bouquet on stone in Oakland, CA

Wedding guest giving toast at Lake Temescal Beach House

Wedding guest giving toast at Lake Temescal Beach House

Bride and Groom listening to toasts at Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom listening to toasts at Lake Temescal wedding

Beer kegs at Oakland wedding

Beer kegs at Oakland wedding

Guests using photo booth at Lake Temescal wedding

Guests using photo booth at Lake Temescal wedding

Photo booth guest book detail

Photo booth guest book detail

Guests dancing in Beach House at Lake Temesca

Guests dancing in Beach House at Lake Temesca

Groom playing guitar for Bride in Oakland, CA

Groom playing guitar for Bride in Oakland, CA

Wedding guest watching groom perform song in Oakland, CA

Wedding guest watching groom perform song in Oakland, CA

Bride and Groom embrace

Bride and Groom embrace

Young boys enjoying dessert bar at wedding

Young boys enjoying dessert bar at wedding

Groom and friends at Lake Temescal wedding

Groom and friends at Lake Temescal wedding

Stern Grove Wedding

Amber and Emma's weekday Stern Grove Wedding in San Francisco was a nice change of pace from the normal weekend routine.  The couple exchanged rings and shared vows beneath the towering redwoods in a small clearing just outside the old Trocadero House.  After the ceremony, friends and family moved up to the house for drinks and mingling.  Fine food and square dancing kept all in attendance comfortable and having a good ol' time.  Black Crown Stringband got the party started and had an easy going approach that helped every guest join in on the fun.  Never underestimate the entertainment value of a bluegrass band and some square dancing! Chris and Christian

High key photo of wedding dress hanging

Bride applying makeup in mirror in San Francisco, CA

Bright pink wedding shoes

Back of wedding dress detail

Mother of bride helping with jewelry

Family of bride toasting mimosas

Redwood ceremony location at Stern Grove Wedding

Happy wedding guest at Stern Grove

Below the redwoods at Stern Grove Wedding

Bride walking with father and step father at Stern Grove Wedding

Father and Step Father of Bride walking down aisle at Stern Grove

Bride and her father walking down aisle in San Francisco

Bride seeing bride for the first time

Flower girl giving bouquet to parents

Wedding guest taking photo down the aisle

Couple exchanging vows at Stern Grove wedding

Couple exchanging vows under redwoods in San Francisco

Couple kiss for first time at Stern Grove Wedding

Couple walking away after wedding ceremony in San Francisco

The Trocadero House at Stern Grove

Large family grouping on deck of Trocadero House

Detail of table setting at reception

Reception at the Trocadero House at a Stern Grove Wedding

Wedding couple in front of large wooden doors

Bride and Bride walking together in San Francisco

Detail of Brides holding bouquets

Wedding quartet performing at the Trocadero House in San Francisco

Detail of Pimms bottle at wedding

Mother of bride at cocktail hour in San Francisco

Detail of wedding guest with cocktail and blue tie

Candid photo of fathers of Bride during cocktail hour

Wedding guests at Trocadero House during cocktail hour

Wedding rings in Stern Grove

Brides Bouquets at base of redwood tree

Brides holding hands at reception in Trocadero house

Couple greeting tables during wedding reception

Toddler at wedding reception in San Francisco

Detail of wedding cake

Wedding guests toasting couple on deck of Trocadero House at Stern Grove Wedding

Black Crown Stringband performing at the Trocadero House

Father daughter dance

Parents of bride promenading during square dancing

Bride square dancing at wedding in San Francisco

Wedding guests square dancing

Detail of photobooth chalkboards

Wedding guests holding message to couple

Wedding at the Sesnon House

We love the coast as a general rule so to have the opportunity to get down to Santa Cruz and shoot Taran and Amy's wedding was a no-brainier!  In true Santa Cruz style, the atmosphere before the wedding was stress free and laid back. Good friends surrounded both the Bride and the Groom as they got ready for their big day. Then it was off to the Sesnon House across from Cabrillo College between Aptos and Santa Cruz for a lovely ceremony and fun reception.  Folks chatted and enjoyed beverages and then the DJ (Santa Cruz DJ Company) got things jumpin' late into the cool coastal evening.  Thanks to the couple for letting us work where we love to play! Chris and Christian

Detail of maid of honor having makeup applied

Bride getting into wedding dress in Santa Cruz, CA

Bridesmaid helping bride with her wedding dress

Bride looking into mirror in Santa Cruz, CA

Palm trees in Santa Cruz, CA

Groom and friends chillin in the sun in Santa Cruz

Groom working on wedding vows

Groom getting ready in Santa Cruz, CA

Portrait of groom and groomsmen on beach cliff

Bridal party arriving to Sesnon House

Groomsmen leaning on pickup in Aptos, CA

Sesnon House venue detail

Groomsmen taking photo with vintage camera

Detail of seating arrangement and photos of couple

Portrait of bridal party at the Sesnon House

Portrait of Groom and groomsmen at the Sesnon House

Groom with groomsmen in Aptos, CA

Detail of bridal party bouquets

Groomsman taking photo of fellow wedding guests

Father and grandfather of groom at the Sesnon House

Ringbearer and flower girl walking down the aisle

Bride walking down aisle with father

Candid portrait of bride and her father in Aptos, CA

Wedding party on steps of Sesnon House

Bride and Groom during ceremony in Aptos, CA

Bride and Groom just married at the Sesnon House

Smiling bride and groom walking down the aisle

Groom hugging Officiant at the Sesnon House

Detail of wedding rings on succulent

Wedding rings on woodcut

Detail of table setting at the Sesnon House

Casual portrait of wedding party in front of redwoods

Groomsmen holding bouquets with bridesmaids wearing sunglasses

Bride and Groom portrait inside the Sesnon House

Portrait of groom standing in front of bride

Bride and Groom stroll into redwoods

Family giving toasts at the Sesnon House in Aptos, Ca

Candid photo of guests listening to toasts

Guests raising glasses for toasts

Bride and groom greeting tables at Sesnon House

Detail of cupcake tower at wedding

Bride and groom having first dance at the Sesnon House

Detail of bride and groom's first dance

Father daughter and Mother son dance

Detail of Mother son dance

Guests dancing at the Sesnon House

Candid portrait of wedding guest on dance floor

Cake cutting and bouquet toss at the Sesnon House Aptos, Ca

Dance floor action at the Sesnon House

Shot of the Sesnon House at night