Jianan & Stephen

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These two!! Ahhh! What an incredible wedding at Byington Winery and Vineyard! I actually met these two the day they got engaged in Halfmoon Bay. They stopped me while I was hiking with my sisters and asked me if I could take a photo of them. Of course I said yes, and the rest is history! A serendipitous meeting, if ever there was one :) 

 

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The couple said private vows to each other before the ceremony. It was beautiful! 

The couple said private vows to each other before the ceremony. It was beautiful! 

Moody wine cellar lighting! My favorite! 

Moody wine cellar lighting! My favorite! 

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Such a short but sweet ceremony full of love and laughter! 

Such a short but sweet ceremony full of love and laughter! 

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Seriously, the best first dance I've ever seen! 

Seriously, the best first dance I've ever seen! 

In the vineyard at sunset. :) 

In the vineyard at sunset. :) 

Cocktail hour in the wine cellar! 

Cocktail hour in the wine cellar! 

Eating out under the sky! What a beautiful setting! 

Eating out under the sky! What a beautiful setting! 

Walking through the vineyard once the sun set.

Walking through the vineyard once the sun set.

Despite the crazy heat, this was an awesome day! You can't help but notice how much these two love each other. Melts my heart editing these photos. They just have so much fun together and their friends and family have the most incredible love for them too. It was infectious! 

I have to give an extra big shout out to Whitney for helping me again. Especially on this one since I had just got back from Norway and was fighting some pretty rough jet lag. Couldn't have done it without you!! 

I'd also like to mention that they had some incredible vendors. If you're ever looking for any of these services for your big day, these guys come highly recommended! Great working with all of you! 

 

DJ -- www.thewarrenwong.com-- warren@thewarrenwong.com

Byington Winery -- http://byington.com/events/ -- bbauer@byington.com
Photobooth -- http://photobombsj.com/ -- louisxngo@gmail.com
Videography -- www.sworksdesign.com -- sworksdesign.films@gmail.com

Hot Air Ballooning over Napa Valley

This past weekend we went hot air ballooning over Napa. It was gorgeous and relaxing (no kid!). Unfortunately for the photographer in me we were the last balloon to go up so we missed the incredible sunrise light. At least we got some great views! 

Hot Air Balloon in the sky

Hot Air Balloon in the sky

Flying over the valley

Flying over the valley

The rising sun and fading mist

The rising sun and fading mist

It's really fun to play tourist in your own area. You gain a whole new perspective on the place where you live. If you love to travel and you can't afford to go too far, try something new right in your backyard!