Sonoma Wedding Photographer – Alexander Rubin Photography

Garden Pavillion Sonoma Wedding of Jillian & Tom

Garden Pavillion in Sonoma is a “best kept secret” for weddings. Lucky for me Jillian and Tom found this amazing property for their wedding. Some of the attributes I loved about it include a collection of small cottages and an estate that sleeps 16. Jillian and Tom and their entire bridal party were able to stay at the house and have complete comfort and privacy. You can see from the images I captured how incredibly beautiful it is. I loved the blue cottage where we hung Jillian’s gown. It really allowed her gown to stand out!

The wedding took place at the cusp of Fall and you could feel a slight chill. But not to worry, the couple was enveloped in the warmth of their family and friends. Their ceremony was very emotional and you could feel how truly loved this couple is. Garden Pavillion has lush lawn for their rustic reception and dinner, followed by one great dance party! I can’t wait to work at this property again. If you’re looking for a truly private venue in Sonoma, you have to take a look at Garden Pavillion.

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Viansa Winery Wedding of Esther and Ryan

Northern California is arguably one of the most beautiful places to live and work. The light here is like no other place I know. On the day of Esther and Ryan’s wedding it seemed to more so than ever. Especially at that magical hour when the sun just begins to set and it creates a warm glow over everyone and everything. Our couple got ready for their wedding at Napa Valley luxury resort, The Carneros Inn, and wed at Viansa Winery in Sonoma. Viansa sits high above a hilltop with views of the Sonoma Valley, and features a natural wetland with waterfowl native to the area. It’s truly a spectacular place for a wedding.

Esther and Ryan both have great style and it really showed in their choice of shoes! Esther chose Louboutin and Ryan chose sneakers. Let’s admit it guys if you have to be in a tux all day, you deserve to be comfortable. I had a great time whisking the couple away to get some private shots with them around the property at Viansa. There are some stunning areas on this property, including a barrel room that’s warm and romantic. Ryan and his groomsmen surprised everyone with a choreographed dance for Esther and it was a huge hit. Those sneakers came in handy! This is only a sneak peek of this incredibly fun wedding. I can’t wait to share more with you.

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Gloria Ferrer Winery Wedding of Ginger and Charles

Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma was the setting for the wedding of Ginger and Charles. What don’t I love about this couple? They are truly the Ying to each others’ Yang. Ginger is very outgoing and larger than life. Chuck is laid back and so calm. Together they have the perfect balance a couple needs to have a successful marriage. What they share is a love of travel and wine, and they chose Gloria Ferrer Winery because of their reputation for sparkling wines. And how better to enjoy sparkling wine than with a champagne tower? Charles and Ginger sabered the first bottle together to get the party started. Ginger has a unique style all her own. It takes a brave woman to wear a hot pink wedding gown. I shoot many white gowns per year, so shooting this Vera Wang masterpiece was a treat. She was slightly traditional with a white veil. But even that had dramatic hot pink accents! Speaking of drama, the wine cave at this magnificent property was washed in light and very romantic for this intimate reception. To end the evening the couple was sent off with a celebratory tunnel of friends waving glow sticks. With so many details to capture, I was in great hands with wedding planner extraordinaire Kaitlyn Finley of Ooh La La Weddings & Events. She brought together an amazing team of professionals that I was honored to work with.

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Kunde Winery Wedding | Sonoma

Kunde Winery is one of my favorite wedding venues in all of Sonoma Valley. After shooting hundreds of wine country locations it is in my option one of the most beautiful vineyard properties around! I so loved Katherine and Mikael’s intimate ceremony on Boot Hill. Take at their story below!

Farm to Table Sonoma Vineyard Wedding

Karin & Vincent | Wedding | Durell Vineyard | Sonoma, CA

He waited 56 year to find his bride. She survived cancer, raised two great kids on her own, and then she fell in love in Sonoma. So it was only fitting they were married at Durell Vineyard in the wine-country where their love blossomed. From the gorgous details to the tastiest bites it was the perfect wine-country wedding! Not only was the dinner grown by local producers, everyone was drinking local too. The Rose and Pinot Noir were grown in the same vineyard at Durell where the dinner was held. Take a look at their wedding below. Congratulations Karin and Vincent!

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Jacuzzi Winery Wedding | Sonoma, CA

Darby & Colin | Wedding | Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and Cline Villa | Sonoma, CA

The first time I ever visited Jacuzzi Winery I said to myself “this is a perfect place for a wedding!” The location is gorgeous, the light is amazing and their wines are even better. Darby and Colin fell in love with the venue as well on trips to Sonoma from their home in Seattle. Friend and family flew in from all over the country to help celebrate their destination wedding. Darby and Colin are such down to earth people and so much fun to work with. They also have some really funny friends, I can’t remember laughing that hard during toasts in a long time. The wedding day started with the ladies getting ready at the Cline Villa. After an emotional first look we headed over to Jacuzzi Winery for the ceremony and reception. An al fresco dinner under twinkling lights in the courtyard, was followed by an amazing party in the barrel room. Does it get any better than that?
Take a look at my favorite moments from their day below. Congratulations Darby and Colin!

Paradise Ridge Winery Wedding

Ali & Blake | Paradise Ridge Winery | Wedding

Viansa Winery Wedding | Sonoma, CA

Lorilee & Brad | Wedding | Viansa Winery | Sonoma, CA

Clients who choose wine country weddings usually have a few things in common. Of course, they love wine. They also savor food, and relish a good party. Lorilee & Brad are certainly no exception. Their wedding at Viansa Winery in Sonoma was utterly breathtaking. The romance, fun and joy of their union was an honor to witness. The entire weekend was filled with love, wine, delicious food and celebration. From the rehearsal dinner at Black Stallion Winery in Napa, the candle lit ceremony, and the decadent party at Viansa Winery, it was a perfect wedding weekend. Congratulations Lorilee and Brad!

Wedding Coordinator: Every Last Details Wedding and Event Planning

Wedding Venue : Viansa Winery

Photographer: Rubin Photography

Rehearsal Dinner: Black Stallion Winery

Band: Hip Service

Dress: Monique Lhuillier

Wine Country Garden Party | Villa Montebella | Glen Ellen, CA

KAJSA & TAYLOR | GARDEN PARTY | VILLA MONTEBELLA | GLEN ELLEN, CA

I had the pleasure of photographing Kajsa and Taylor’s post wedding garden party at the gorgeous Villa Montebella in Sonoma Country. The Italian inspired private estate in the heart of California’s wine country is an amazing venue. This intimate gathering was catered with picnic classics and mimosas. Between games of bocce ball, and other garden games, many, many bottles of sparking wine and champagne were opened and my favorite part, they were all were opened by saboring. Take a look at this very fun party below!

Special thanks to Frances Marron! It was great working with you on this shoot!

Olivia & Patrick | Camp Long

OLIVIA & PATRICK | WEDDING | CAMP LONG | SEATTLE, WA