ROMANCING THE VINE IN NAPA VALLEY – Sunlit

Romancing theVine

IN NAPA VALLEY

Photography by James and Jess Floral and Design by Tyler Speier Events

There’s nothing not to love about wine country.

The rolling hills, the constant sunshine and the fact that almost any backdrop includes wine – and lots of it – ensures couples will thoroughly enjoy their destination wedding or honeymoon. One of our favorite destinations (and vintners) in Napa Valley is Chandon. The spectacular open spaces and delectable sparkling wine are an idyllic marriage to help start your own.

A talented group of vendors came together to create magic in an unforgettable place. Tyler Speier was the genius behind both the overall design and the floral creations.

1. Our stunning bride just beams in her Amsale gown while her dashing groom steals some attention in his burgundy tux by Friar Tux.

2 & 4. Set on the Oak Grove at Chandon, the reception shows off layers of linens atop a natural wood table and loosely gathered floral arrangements. Thinking of keeping your gathering intimate? Even the expansive lawn feels secluded and embraces the al fresco dining wine country is so well known for.

3. Our couple toasts to their future and to love. She is in a pantsuit by Amsale and he’s in a burgundy tux with black lapels by Friar Tux. Hair and makeup by PMA Style.

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5. Bright pops of dried citrus and assorted colors of ranunculus surround the stationery. Calligraphy by Jessica Yee Calligraphy.

6. Combinations of dried and fresh flowers adorn the farm table to bring in a natural feel, while the gold flatware and neutral linens by La Tavola give the reception an elevated look.

7. Hand-in-hand, our couple traverses the countryside. She’s holding a stunning bouquet of mixed florals including astilbe, anemone and pitcher plant, created by Tyler Speier.

8 & 9. Having just said “I do” and overlooking the hills of Napa, our couple is honeymoon haute with their ceremony altar of papas grass, assorted greens and astilbe behind them. She’s a vision in a halter pantsuit by Amsale and him in a burgundy jacket and black pants by Friar Tux. Hair and makeup by PMA Style.

SPECIAL THANKS TO floral and design: Tyler Speier Events, tylerspeier. com, photography: James and Jess, jamesandjess.com, venue: Chandon, chandon.com, videography: Elysium Productions, elysiumproductions.com, calligraphy: Jessica Yee Calligraphy, jessicayeecalligraphy.weebly.com, linens: La Tavola Fine Linens, latavolalinen.com, specialty rentals: Theoni, theonicollection.com, rentals: Bright Event Rentals, bright.com, cake: Crushcakes, crushcakes.com, favors: Sugarfina, sugarfina.com, chiffon: Bella Vista Designs, bellavistadesigns.com, female fashion: Amsale, amsale.com, men’s fashion: Friar Tux, friartux.com, hair and makeup: PMA Style (Maria Chang), professionalmakeupartistry.com & produced by: The Bridal Bar, bridalbar.com