Amy + Brett in Sonoma, CA

Amy and Brett flew out from New York to be with their family in California wine country at the Viansa Winery for their Halloween weekend wedding.  Sonoma was warm and sunny with no hint of the winds that we experienced during their engagement shoot at the winery last May.  You couldn't have asked for a nicer day.

To my delight, after dinner all 130 guest stood up and began to dance in unison.  Surprise: Flash Mob!  This amassing feat was coordinated by the fun committee of Teresa and Rob, Judith and Tom's sister and brother, respectively.  You might remember Judith and Tom's wedding which we photographed back in '09.

Amy and Brett's wedding was all about family and fun.  Brett's sister married the couple, and they didn't even seem to mind when their ceremony was interrupted by a nephew who just want to say "hello".  Their first dance was choreographed and provided a great deal of entertainment, and the dance floor props ranged from feather boas to flashing rave lights and glow sticks.  There was an overwhelming feeling of closeness and joy throughout the day.

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Amy + Brett Engaged

Longtime followers of the blog may recognize Amy as one of Judith's bridesmaids in Judith and Tom's wedding our very first year.  We are thrilled to be photographing hers and Brett's wedding later this year at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, which is where we met up to do some engagement photos this past weekend.  These two were such troopers to brave the elements because despite the fact that it looks sunny and beautiful, it was actually incredibly windy (and cold) outside.  Then again, they do both live in New York where I'm sure they're used to much more extreme weather.  After taking some photos at the winery, we headed to downtown Sonoma, which is super charming, and made pictures at the Mission.  I'm always a sucker for the rustic feel of all missions in California, and so I loved using the wood beams and textured walls for framing and backdrops.  We can't wait for their October wedding to get back to Viansa and photograph these two with their family and friends!