MODERN AND ROMANTIC VINEYARD WEDDING IN ESPARTO, CALIFORNIA

a high school hallway was the first place that #aandbabe samantha and kenny laid eyes on each other. while they attended the same school, it was not until six years later that they became close friends. “that friendship formed a strong bond between them for three years before they decided to seal the deal and make it official.”

samantha and kenny worked hard to build a beautiful life together in sacramento, california. they eventually bought a home and got engaged soon after. when planning a wedding in sacramento, california, they knew finding a venue to accommodate all of their loved ones was important. samantha and kenny were drawn to the idea of a fall wedding, where guests could enjoy being outdoors. with that in mind, they narrowed their venue search to outdoor wedding venues less than an hour away from sacramento.

grindstone vineyard wedding venue near sacramento

samantha and kenny said yes to a vineyard wedding venue near sacramento. located in esparto, california, this sprawling property had a romantic ambiance. with rows of grape trees and fields stretching into the sky, this serene vineyard and winery was a dream.

not only was grindstone wedding venue’s landscape incredible, but it also served a practical purpose. samantha and kenny shared their private wedding vows in a shaded grape grove. a pebble pathway was the wedding aisle they’d later walk down as husband and wife. with so many opportunities to use the land to fit their wedding vision, samantha and kenny had fun roaming the property and soaking in the views.

strapless beaded bridal gown

when shopping for a wedding dress in sacramento, ca, samantha visited a&bé sacramento bridal shop! samantha initially thought she wanted a dress with a lot of detail, but as she began dress shopping in sacramento she found that fully beaded wedding dresses had plenty of statement and even felt minimal in some ways.

when she found her dream made with love wedding dress in sacramento, she immediately knew it was the one! samantha proudly stated, “if i were a dress this would be me”.

simple rue de seine veil

with a gown so sparkly, samantha opted for a simple veil that would coordinate with the gown. choosing ‘parisian veil’ by rue de seine, the english netting of this rue de seine bridal accessory blew effortlessly during the light gusts of wind on their wedding day. samantha wore her hair in a half-up, half-down bridal hairstyle that accentuated her strapless neckline and glamorous bridal aesthetic.

neon wedding dance floor

not only did samantha’s gown shine during the ceremony, but it also took on a new life as the sun went down. samantha and kenny’s checkered dance floor lit up with led lights in an array of colors. dancing with their guests on this neon wedding dance floor with twinkling bistro lights above, samantha’s made with love gown reflected every ray of light!

white denim bridal jacket

at some point in the evening, samantha put on a white denim bridal jacket with crystal fringe on the sleeves and feathers on the cuffs. sporting this cool wedding jacket and chunky white sunnies, samantha danced the night away with kenny and their guests by her side! while magic was definitely in the air that night, samantha would later share that their wedding day was, “the most magical perfect day i could have dreamed of”.

october is a special month for samantha and kenny. in october 2021 they bought a house. in october 2023 they got married. we can’t wait to see what future octobers have in store for this amazing couple! if their big day was a sneak peek into the celebrations ahead, we’re sure every autumn will be one for the books.

dress designer: made with love / veil designer: rue de seine / bridal shop: a&bé sacramento / photographer: kaila christine photography / venue: grindstone / florals: olive and bloom design