Intimate Casa Vinedo Estate Wedding
A Dreamy Micro-Wedding at Casa Vinedo Estate
On a warm September evening, I had the privilege of photographing C & S’s destination micro wedding at the beautiful Casa Vinedo Estate, a residential wedding venue tucked into the hills of Murrieta, a sleepy vineyard-filled town north of San Diego that served as the perfect place for a romantic intimate wedding.
The couple’s children and their closest friends and family traveled with them from the Midwest to witness their vows and celebrate their love.
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Getting Ready at Casa Vinedo Estate
The bedrooms and front yard of Casa Vinedo Estate made an idyllic backdrop for portraits of the bride and groom’s new blended family, the couple getting ready for their intimate wedding ceremony, and finishing touches before walking down the aisle.
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An Intimate Wedding Ceremony
Drinks in hand, the guests—a small group of only the couple’s dearest friends and closest family members—settled into their seats. The casual vibe suited perfectly a couple who got engaged over beer and pizza at the place where they had their first date. With no fuss or pretense, the bride walked down the aisle as musician Luke Metzler played, and Allen Bencomo of Whispered Vows officiated a funny, heartfelt, and moving ceremony.
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A Casual Cocktail Hour and Reception
The chill destination wedding/vacation vibes continued into cocktail hour, when the couple started the party by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting with their wedding guests. As the hors d'oeuvres by Chef Jillian Fae began to make their way out of the kitchen, the couple had their first dance in the sunset glow and guests looked on from their cozy seats by the outdoor fireplace.
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Romantic Sunset Portraits
One significant upside to planning a micro wedding is having the freedom to schedule your day exactly as you want it to be. For C & S, that meant planning the wedding timeline so that their newlywed portrait session aligned perfectly with the sunset light and moody blue hues of twilight.
After cocktail hour, explored the grassy Murrieta hillside surrounding the estate property, and the resulting portraits were cinematic, romantic, and free-spirited—perfectly representing the couple’s connection and adventurous spirit.
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Vendors for this Casa Vinedo Estate Micro-Wedding
Photography & videography | Pamela Tatz Photography
Venue | Casa Vinedo Estate
Officiant | Allen Bencomo of Whispered Vows
Florist | Tre Fiori Floral Studio
Catering | Chef Jillian Fae
Rentals | Rustic Events
Musician | Luke Metzler
Bridal Shop | Bucci’s Bridal
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HI THERE, I’M PAMELA!
I’m the owner and lead photographer at Pamela Tatz Photography. I know that the choice of the best wedding photographer is a deeply personal one, and I’m grateful you found your way here.
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