Wine Country Wedding: Rebecca & Anil In Calistoga, CA
When Becca and Anil were introduced by a mutual friend at work, they hit it off right away. A few years later, Anil popped the question during a trip to Seattle. “He was so nervous, he almost forgot to ask,” recalls Becca. For their venue, the couple, who share a love of fine wine, chose the picturesque Hans Fahden Vineyards in Calistoga, CA.
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The bride’s bouquet of fuchsia peonies. Inspired by the bright colors of Anil’s Indian heritage, the couple decided on a radiant palette of fuchsia and gold.
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When Becca and Anil were introduced by a mutual friend at work, they hit it off right away. A few years later, Anil popped the question during a trip to Seattle. “He was so nervous, he almost forgot to ask,” recalls Becca. For their venue, the couple, who share a love of fine wine, chose the picturesque Hans Fahden Vineyards in Calistoga, CA.
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Magenta-hued floral arrangements sit atop oak wine barrels.
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Heart-shaped note cards take the place of a traditional guest book. Becca and Anil opted to have heart-shaped note cards—rather than a traditional guest book—for friends and family to sign. It was a memorable way for Becca and Anil to reflect back on their special day.
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Eloise—with the couple’s wedding bands fastened to her collar—relaxes before her big moment in the spotlight. “I loved watching the expressions on our guests’ faces as our dog Eloise trotted down the aisle. No one expected her to be our ring bearer,” says the bride.
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Becca and Anil say “I do” on the garden patio. “At the ceremony, Anil shouted ‘I do,’ which made everyone laugh. It was a great way to kick off our marriage,” says Becca.
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Becca’s Priscilla of Boston silk chiffon dress complemented Anil’s Hugo Boss suit and trendy skinny tie. Here, they share their first moments as husband and wife beside the wisteria-covered tea house.
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The happy couple with the groom’s parents. “We played traditional Indian bhangra songs to get the party started. I’ll never forget the moment when my mother got up to dance with Anil—she was totally into it!”
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Gold-and-fuchsia-accented tables lend the perfect complement to the wine cave. No detail was spared as Becca and Anil planned to have a welcome bar in the Japanese tea house, a ceremony next to the pond, a cocktail hour beneath the wisteria branches and dinner in the volcanic-ash cave.
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