casual bride and groom sunset portrait in Napa Wine Country vineyard

A Luxury Napa Valley Wine Country Destination Wedding at Roche Winery | Michele + Lou

This stunning New York City couple traveled across the country for the Napa Valley Wine Country destination wedding of their dreams, set against the timeless beauty of Sonoma County at Roche Winery. With over a decade of experience photographing weddings in California wine country, we are always honored to return to this iconic region for celebrations like this one.

Expertly styled and flawlessly executed by the talented Kelly McLeskey of A Savvy Event, Michele and Lou’s wedding weekend blended East Coast sophistication with the effortless romance of wine country living.

A Classic Sonoma Wedding Ceremony at St. Francis Solano Church

The couple exchanged vows at the historic St. Francis Solano Church in Sonoma, a landmark filled with old-world charm and architectural beauty. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to a quintessential wine country arrival experience as Michele and Lou departed in a classic white Packard convertible—an unforgettable nod to timeless elegance.

Elegant Wine Country Wedding Design at Roche Winery

The reception at Roche Winery was a masterclass in refined, understated luxury. A thoughtfully curated navy blue color palette carried through the entire celebration, with the groom and groomsmen styled in suspenders and classic tailoring that perfectly complemented the vineyard setting.

Michele stunned in a beautifully embroidered wedding gown featuring delicate straps and a plunging neckline—romantic, modern, and effortlessly elegant against the natural textures of wine country.

Romantic Sonoma Wine Country Details

Every design element reflected the natural beauty of the vineyard landscape. Walnut bistro chairs with white cushions and ties created a soft, romantic foundation for the reception, while pedestal arrangements filled with white florals and layered greenery brought a fresh, organic elegance to the space.

Set beneath the golden hills of Sonoma, the design felt both elevated and intentionally understated—allowing the scenery to remain the true centerpiece of the day.

Golden Hour in Napa Valley Wine Country

As the sun dipped behind the vines, wine country delivered what it does best—an unforgettable golden hour. Michele and Lou’s portraits captured the warmth, romance, and cinematic glow that make Napa and Sonoma such sought-after destination wedding locations.

Napa & Sonoma Destination Wedding Photography

Wine country continues to be one of our favorite places to photograph weddings, and with over 10 years of experience working throughout Napa and Sonoma, we love helping couples bring their destination wedding vision to life in this incredible region.