John + Allie were SUCH a fun couple. With a long history of napa-wandering, wine-loving tribe excursions it was not a hard decision to stage their glamorous castle-like , color-exploding, wine-flowing wedding in Napa at the Culinary Institute of America. Here are a few highlights!
VENDORS
Venue: CIA Greystone // Photographer: Laura K Moore Photography // Gown: Luv Bridal // Bridesmaids Dresses: Levkoff // Gifts for Wedding Party: Louis Vuitton + Pretty Plum Sugar // Makeup Artist: Taryn Passifione // Hair Stylist Studio 55 - Samantha garcia Carden // Florist: Melissa Lewis w/ Table Tops Etc // Caterer CIA Greystone // Cake Artist CIA Greystone // Musician/DJ Extreme ProDjs // Videographer Yours Truly Media //
As the flowers arrived and the colors popped against the bridesmaid's dresses, we just started to drool over the corners of the venue that all seemed to pop with elegance as the designers pulled the nuances together. Here are a few thoughts and highlights from the bride:
What was the style/mood that you were going for from your wedding? What were your highest priorities?
I was going for very classic and natural. Our venue and location was naturally incredibly beautiful so for the style we really just wanted to highlight the beauty of wine country. I wanted LOTS of beautiful flowers and Table Tops Etc. did not disappoint! Melissa (from Table Tops Etc) did all the decor and flowers. She did amazing!! I had the best dress experience I could have ever imagined at Luv Bridal. Taryn Passifione Makeup and Samantha Garcia Carden made all of us ladies look naturally gorgeous! The Culinary Institute did an amazing job with catering, particularly with the beautiful cake
One of the sweetest ways to fully enjoy the WHOLE wedding day is to enjoy family pictures before the ceremony. There is less rush, less crazy, less herding of cats and nobody is waiting on you. While i wrapped up family pictures Makayla swooped over to grab details of the ceremony. Check out that rose-laced cobblestone aesthetic. Wine tones agains rustic wood textures… florist designer from Phoenix (Table Tops Etc) made the trek to Napa to deck out Greystone’s Culinary Institute and didn’t hold back.
The space to enjoy fine art portraiture was delightful. John and Allie relaxed and leaned into eachother. Meanwhile the cocktail started up and the wine began to flow. the rest of the evening was “let down you hair and dance with all you’ve got” kind of atmosphere. It was a thrill to capture and the details and joys in all friends and family were ON FIRE. :)
Why did you initially hire Laura K Moore Photography? What were some of the key highlights and memories of having LKM shoot your wedding?
I was looking for a photographer with very natural, vibrant photos that captured the story and emotion of the day. I came across LKM's Instagram and fell in love. Even once I decided to get married out of state, I knew LKM was who I wanted there to do my photos. Laura and Makayla's attention to detail combine with their professionalism, kindness and fun personalities made everything about our wedding day photos amazing. Once we got our pictures back, we couldn't believe how many great shots there were capturing every detail of the day!! Scrolling through all the shots is like reliving the moment every time - exactly what we were looking for!! Choosing LKM as your wedding photographer is the best decision you can make. Not only the team amazing on the day of, but the photos will turn out better than I could have every imagined! LKM is simply amazing!
John & Allie, you were a joy to work with and a delight to capture! Your family is crazy….awesome :) Blessings! | LKM
VENDORS
Venue: CIA Greystone // Photographer: Laura K Moore Photography // Gown: Luv Bridal // Bridesmaids Dresses: Levkoff // Gifts for Wedding Party: Louis Vuitton + Pretty Plum Sugar // Makeup Artist: Taryn Passifione // Hair Stylist Studio 55 - Samantha garcia Carden // Florist: Melissa Lewis w/ Table Tops Etc // Caterer CIA Greystone // Cake Artist CIA Greystone // Musician/DJ Extreme ProDjs // Videographer Yours Truly Media //