Kunde Winery Wedding : Sandra + Alex

She stood on top of the Kunde Winery hill, looked out over the vineyards, and willed it not to rain. During her Friday afternoon wedding rehearsal, Sandra believed her wedding wish could come true…but as the storm rolled in, her fiancé ordered a tent because their outdoor wedding was going to be washed away.

Undeterred by the forecast, Sandra continued to hope and said a prayer for the clouds to break and the rain to stop. As wedding preparations took place, everyone held umbrellas and worked in the windy vineyards. The rain, however, stopped the minute Sandra put on her wedding dress. It was as if the clouds didn't want to compete with her beauty.

Together Alex and Sandra skirted puddles of water throughout the day, but happily sighed when the skies turned into shades of pink and purple. Alex embraced his wife in the muddy ground knowing nothing could shake the firmness of their foundation as a couple. They married on a hilltop overlooking Sonoma, amongst blooming vineyards shaking off their wet leaves like tears of joy.

Sandra and Alex…you did it!!! The distance, the weather, nor the last-minute changes couldn't keep your day from being perfect. Thank you for inviting us into your lives to preserve memories and document your first day as husband and wife…it was an honor. I hope you're enjoying Mo'orea and finding wild animals you can tame for photos! 😉 Much Love and Appreciation… j*

The day began with lovely little details…

Now this is a bride who's excited to get into her Vera Wang wedding dress…

Something blue…

Sandra made a radiant bride…

Every square inch of Kunde Winery is stunning…what a stunning backdrop for wedding photos…

Sandra and Alex opted to see each other before the ceremony for a private moment together…here's JD's photo of their First Look…

After an embrace, Alex wanted to take in the moment of seeing his stunning wife-to-be…

The best part of the bride and groom seeing each other before the ceremony, is that it provides time and latitude to capture a myriad of wedding photos…love it…

Kunde Winery is a massive estate, so one might imagine my joy when we discovered this gem on property…

Love them…

And true to Sandra's wish, she had her wedding ceremony outdoors, on a hill, next to a beautifully decorated tree…

I love the moment before parents give their daughter away…it's emotional, raw, and beautifully real…

…with lots of emotion and gratitude!

After the ceremony, the Lovely Little Details team stylized the tent in a matter of hours…because of the inclement weather, the safe option was to host the reception in a tent and the team miraculously pulled things together like true professionals…

I took a few photos of the wedding rings, but I liked JD's creative approach and his incorporation of decor! 😉

The First Dance…

Just as the sun set, Sandra and Alex walked outside and into the vineyards…it was a special moment and I'm thrilled to have documented their love in such a private moment…

The night perfectly progressed, only to be outdone by amazing toasts…

…and lots of clinking of champagne glasses…

To see more photos from Sandra and Alex's Sonoma wedding at Kunde Winery, feel free to view their slideshow:

Many, many thanks to the amazing team who worked tirelessly in the rain to ensure the wedding day was amazing…
Wedding Venue: Kunde Winery
Planner + Stylist + Florist: Jacin Fitzgerald of Lovely Little Details
Caterer: Julia Evans of The Girl and the Fig
Dessert: Andrea Koweek of Crisp Bake Shop
Musicians: Uni & her Ukelele
Reception Music: Spintronix
Hair + Makeup: Jane Kim of The Glamourist
Wedding Slideshow Music: The Music Bed
Photographer: Jasmine Star