Bride and groom smiling at sweetheart table with pink floral arrangements in rustic wood venue.

Rachel and Ryan originally had their wedding planned at another winery venue in Temecula. That venue ended up doing away with weddings so Rachel and Ryan were left with a wedding date, booked vendors, but no venue. Ryan got right on it and spoke with several surrounding wedding venues and finally booked at Wilson Creek winery.


Even though the wedding was in the middle of August, we had the best weather anyone could have asked for. The afternoon was warm with a nice breeze and then once the sun hit the hills, the valley dropped to a cool temperature which made for a perfect evening.


It was my first time photographing a wedding at Wilson Creek with a ceremony taking place in the upper vineyard area. It was perfect since it was away from the venue and nestled in the vines. We all know how busy the main patio can be during peek season. The reception took place in the Solera Ballroom above the main tasting room. It was so spacious and the lighting was perfect. The food was amazing and the wine was perfection (might of had a glass or two).


Check out how the day went in the gallery below!

Bride in lace gown kisses groom in navy suit outdoors at vineyard wedding with string lights at dusk.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in a lush vineyard on their wedding day.
Bride in lace gown and groom in black suit hold hands while making their grand entrance at elegant wedding reception.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet stands in vineyard with groom in black suit behind her during golden hour.
Bride in white gown with veil holding floral bouquet stands beside groom in navy suit on outdoor wedding venue path.
Smiling bride in white lace gown and groom in navy suit with boutonniere pose together at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride in white gown and groom in navy suit stand together on elegant venue balcony with stone columns.
Bride in white gown and groom in navy suit hold hands on elegant venue terrace with stone columns.
Smiling groom in navy suit holds bride's hand on elegant balcony, bride wearing white lace wedding gown and veil.
Bride in white gown and veil shares a joyful first look moment with groom in navy suit on elegant balcony.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors, with the groom in a navy suit and bride in a white gown.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss at an elegant outdoor venue, dressed in a white gown and navy suit.

Hey, I'm Nicholas (Nick) Gonzalez

The founder and lead photographer at American Portra
Wedding photographer in black shirt holding camera at elegant outdoor evening reception venue.

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