Stephanie and Mark both are HUGE wine lovers which has played a massive role in their love story. One of their first vacations as a couple was a 10 day trip to Napa Valley where they explored multiple different wineries. They then got engaged at McEachran Winery which is just a couple hours north of Chicago. Finally, the two had a return trip to Napa Valley where they became members of Jacuzzi Vineyards which became their wedding venue!🍷 Safe to say this stunning couple could NOT have picked a more stunning venue for their wedding day!! A quick shoutout to my stellar associate Megan for traveling to Napa Valley for Stephanie and Mark’s day. I’m so glad to have an associate team that’s willing to travel and capture our couple’s love story wherever it may be!🤩

A wedding day flatlay consisting of invites, rings, fabric, perfume, pictures, and a garter

Detail photo of a wedding ring sitting in a in it's box on a table

2 photos side by side of a bride sitting in a chair getting her makeup done

Getting Ready and Their Emotional First Look

Both Stephanie and Mark started their wedding day separately, getting ready with the help of their closest friends and family. Stephanie and her gals were having a RIOT from the very start of the day. With matching slippers, gowns, and wine cups they were looking and feeling their best when getting ready for this perfect day! Once they made it to Jacuzzi Vineyards Stephanie had her mother help put her wedding dress on before her first look with her father. Initially her father was holding it together, and SO happy to see her. Once she gave him a special gift note though the happy tears started pouring out which was SUCH a sweet moment!!😍

This was just the beginning of the happy tears for the day though, as Stephanie and Mark’s first look REALLY brought out the waterworks! It’s moments like this that make a first look one of my favorite parts of any wedding day. Mark being so overwhelmed with joy upon seeing Stephanie for the first time was such a beautiful and moving moment.🥰 Combining this emotional moment with the gorgeous setting of their Napa Valley wedding venue, and you have a recipe for a one of a stunning start to a wedding celebration!! After some couples portraits and wedding party portraits throughout Jacuzzi Vineyards it was time for their ceremony to start!

A bride sits on a couch with her 5 bridesmaids in matching robes each with a drink in their hand before getting ready for the bride's wedding

A bride and her 5 bridesmaids stand with one another in their matching robes in front of a vineyard prior to the bride's Napa Valley wedding

A wedding dress hangs on a wooden arch door that's part of a stone building

2 photos side by side, in the left a bride touches her wedding dress as it hangs in front of her on a wood door, the right photo is of the mother helping zip the back of the dress up for the bride

2 photos side by side of a bride getting ready for her wedding day, in the left she is putting on lipstick, in the right a bridesmaid adjusts her hair as she smiles in the mirror

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride laughing as her mom reads a note from her, the right photo is of the bride about to hug the mother after she reads the note

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride sneaking up behind her father before their first look, the right photo is of the father's reaction after turning around and seeing his daughter in her dress for the first time

2 photos side by side, in the left a bride walks down a flight of stairs as a bridesmaid helps with her dress, in the right the groom cries while seeing the bride for the first time

2 photos side by side, in the left a bride smiles walking towards the groom who has his back to the camera, in the left they are hugging one another

2 photos side by side, in the left a bride and groom hug one another while outdoors, the right is a black and white photo of the groom wiping away tears after hugging the bride

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride and groom holding hands outside of a stone building, the right photo is of the same couple in the same spot hugging one another

A bride and groom smile and laugh while holding hands outside of their wedding venue in Napa Valley

During their wedding day in Napa Valley a bride and groom smile at one another while touching their foreheads together

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom, the left photo is of them outdoors smiling at the camera while holding a bouquet, the right is of them walking hand in hand and looking at one another

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bouquet of flowers with a bride and groom dancing in the background, the right is of the bride and groom embracing and talking underneath a stone archway

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom, the left is of them holding hands and about to kiss, the right is of them kissing one another while the bride is dipped by the groom

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom kissing, in the left they are standing and the bride shows off a Chicago Police patch under her dress, in the right the groom is dipping the bride

A bride and groom stand and smile along with their wedding parties while outside of their wedding venue in Napa Valley

A bride and groom kiss one another while standing outside of their wedding venue in Napa Valley, surrounding them are members of their wedding party cheering for them

A bride and groom smile and embrace while members of their wedding parties stand and smile around them, they're outside of their wedding venue in Napa Valley

A bride and groom kiss one another while outside of their wedding venue in Napa Valley, behind them are members of their wedding parties walking towards the camera

A bride stands with her 5 bridesmaids as they all smile at the camera while standing outside of the wedding venue in Napa Valley

A groom stands and smiles with his 4 groomsmen while outside of his wedding venue in Napa Valley

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride standing in front of a fountain outdoors, the right is of the groom standing by the bride's side in front of the same fountain

2 photos side by side, the left is of a fountain outdoors, the right is of a flower archway set up near the fountain

A ceremony space set up for a wedding in Napa Valley

Their Outdoor Wedding Ceremony in Napa Valley

In terms of outdoor ceremony spaces, Jacuzzi Vineyards has one of the most stunning and scenic spaces I’ve seen to date.🍇 With the space looking out over the vineyard itself, the massive fountain directly behind the ceremony space, and the gorgeous villa of the vineyard itself behind the crowd, it really was a jaw dropping setting for their Napa Valley wedding ceremony.

As the ceremony progressed it was time for Stephanie to walk down the aisle. This caused some more tears of joy from both Mark as well as some guests in the crowd. It’s so beautiful to see how much love these two share for one another, but also how deeply their friends and family care for them as well! After saying their “I Do’s”, Stephanie and Mark began exiting their ceremony as bubbles filled the air around them. They spent a moment dancing with the live band during their cocktail hour before sneaking off for some family portraits.

2 photos side by side, the left is of a groom hugging a groomsmen during his wedding ceremony, the right is of two flower girls walking down the aisle together

2 photos side by side, the left is of a groom tearing up as the bride walks down the aisle, the right is of the mother of the groom also tearing up as the bride walks down the aisle

A bride smiles as her mother and father prepare to walk her down the aisle of her outdoor wedding in Napa Valley

A bride smiles as her mother and father walk her down the aisle of her outdoor wedding in Napa Valley

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom holding hands and smiling at one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony

A bride and groom hold hands and smile at one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley as their officiant speaks behind them

A groom tears up while holding the bride's hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley

A bride and groom smile while exchanging rings during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley

A bride and groom kiss one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley as members of their wedding parties cheer for them

A bride and groom smile and laugh as they begin to exit their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley

A bride and groom smile and walk down the aisle together as the bride lifts her bouquet in the air during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley

A bride and groom kiss one another while at the end of the aisle as guests cheer after they exit their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley

Black and white photo of a bride and groom smiling and holding hands as they exit their outdoor wedding ceremony in Napa Valley together

A bride smiles at the camera as the groom lifts her in the air and kisses her during their wedding celebrations at their venue in Napa Valley

A live band performs during the cocktail hour of a wedding celebration at a venue in Napa Valley

A bride and groom interlock arms and drink champagne together during the cocktail hour of their wedding in Napa Valley

A bride and groom dance together while holding champagne glasses as a live band plays behind them during the cocktail hour of their wedding in Napa Valley

A bride and groom smile and dance together while a live band plays behind them during the cocktail hour of their wedding in Napa Valley

A bride and groom sit and smile at the camera while showing off their wedding rings during their wedding celebrations at their venue in Napa Valley

A bride and groom kiss one another while showing off their wedding rings during their wedding celebrations in Napa Valley

A table set up for a wedding reception is decorated with flowers, tableware, and candles

Bridesmaids enter a wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

A bride and groom enter their wedding reception together through a marble statue archway during their wedding celebrations at their Napa Valley venue

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom sharing their first dance together as wedding party members watch from behind

A bride smiles at the groom while they dance together during their wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

Black and white photo of a bride smiling as the groom lifts her in the air during their first dance at their wedding reception in a Napa Valley vineyard

members of a live band play during a wedding reception in a vineyard in Napa Valley

A groom takes a drink while the bride gives a speech next to him during their wedding reception at their venue in Napa Valley

A bride and groom sit at their table and kiss one another during their wedding reception at their venue in Napa Valley

Dancing the Night Away at Jacuzzi Vineyards

Jacuzzi Vineyards has a stunning outdoor ceremony space, but would you believe me if I told you their indoor space is JUST as beautiful?! Between the jaw dropping marble entryway, the wine barrels lining the walls, and the string lights providing the absolute most romantic setting✨, the vibes were literally perfect for Stephanie and Mark’s celebrations! After their entrance, Stephanie and Mark went right into their first dance which was SO much fun! They had live music for their reception which really brought that next level energy to the night. With delicious food, plenty of heartfelt speeches, and a night filled with dancing, it’s safe to say that Stephanie and Mark’s Napa Valley wedding was one for the ages!!

A bride and groom dance together alongside the bride's parents during their wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

2 photos side by side, the left is of the groom dancing with his mother during his wedding reception, the right is of the bride dancing with her father during the same reception

A groom smiles at the camera alongside two of his groomsmen who are seated at the head table during a wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

A woman dances with a young boy during a wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

A bride dances while surrounded by guests of her wedding during the indoor reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride dancing with guests of her wedding, the right is of a woman dancing with one of the flower girls at the same wedding

Guests of a wedding reception dance together while inside a vineyard in Napa Valley

A bride looks back after throwing her bouquet in the air to see which person will catch it during her wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

A bride and groom kiss one another while holding cups of gelato in front of a retro scooter during their wedding reception at a vineyard in Napa Valley

A huge congratulations to Stephanie and Mark on putting together a one of a kind wedding celebration at Jacuzzi Vineyards in Napa Valley! Their day fit them and their love story so perfectly, it’s a true inspiration on how to make your wedding day personal to you and your love story! Again, a huge shoutout to my associate photographer Megan for traveling to Napa Valley and capturing this incredible wedding and love story. If you’re ready to book with me for your wedding day be sure to send an inquiry through my contact page so we can schedule your date today!!