Love in the Redwoods: A Dawn Ranch Wedding
Claire and Monica celebrated their wedding at Dawn Ranch, set back from the town of Guerneville, nestled between the river and the towering California pines. The couple chose a perfect summer day for their nuptials, with the ceremony taking place against the backdrop of towering redwoods that make this corner of Sonoma County so magical.
The brides created a beautiful contrast in their attire - one wearing a classic white wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and flowing train, while the other chose a modern, crisp white shirt paired with gray trousers. Their bouquets reflected their individual styles while complementing each other perfectly - one carrying vibrant orange blooms and the other holding a striking arrangement of deep pink peonies.
The ceremony spot, tucked among towering redwoods, held every happy tear and burst of laughter. As the day turned golden, dinner tables glowed under fruit trees, and night brought dancing under stars. The whole celebration felt both grand and intimate - exactly right for these two.
Through my camera, I watched quiet moments in the garden and joyful celebrations with loved ones. A favorite shot caught them with a tiny guest in yellow, pure happiness on every face. Each frame tells part of their story - from morning light through the redwoods to evening toasts.
As their wedding photographer, I found myself drawn to capturing the countless moments of genuine laughter and joy between the couple. Whether they were sharing quiet moments together or being showered with celebratory confetti by their guests, their happiness was infectious. One of my favorite shots shows them with a young attendant in a sunny yellow dress, highlighting the familial warmth of the celebration.
Dinner tables sparkled with early evening light amongst a grove of fruit trees, and the weather cooperated perfectly for cake cutting, dancing, and drinks under a star-filled sky. From the way the morning light filtered through the redwoods to the tearful smiles during the ceremony, every frame tells part of their love story at this magical Wine Country venue.
It was a day filled with thoughtful touches and very loving moments directed at two wonderful women. As a Northern California wedding photographer specializing in LGBTQ+ weddings, I was truly honored to be a part of this celebration of love at Dawn Ranch. What a gift to document these two amazing women starting their next chapter together in this magical corner of Wine Country.
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