A Joyful Vineyard Romance: Rachel & Steven’s Vine Hill House Wedding
July 8, 2023
On July 8, 2023, amidst the rolling vineyards of Sebastopol, California, Rachel and Steven Daini celebrated their love at the enchanting Vine Hill House. Surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty, their wedding unfolded as a heartfelt tapestry of laughter, intimacy, and timeless memories.
Rachel wore a gown by Martina Liana, discovered at Swoon in Reno, Nevada. “It truly made me feel so beautiful and I did not want to take it off—I could have stood on the podium looking forever. I was in love!” she shared, recalling the instant she knew her dress was the one.
Her favorite memory came from a moment of pause: “Sitting cozy in our sweetheart chair listening to our favorite people give speeches. It was just so special.”
Of course, there was also room for laughter. Before the flower girl and ring bearer walked down the aisle, Rachel and Steven broke the formality with a playful twist: their friend served as the “beer boy,” passing out drinks with dance moves that had everyone cheering. Later, their sleek black-and-white photo booth became a favorite among guests, capturing timeless snapshots of joy.
When it came to her gown, Rachel wanted peace of mind: “I don’t really know what I want to do with my gown at the moment. Selling it doesn’t feel right and there is no guarantee I will have a little one someday that will even want to wear it. But just knowing it is clean, safe, and ready for whatever is ahead makes me feel at ease!”
That’s why she chose Wedding Dress Cleaning and Wedding Dress Preservation with Elegance Preserved: “I was referred through Anthropologie and am so thankful because I didn’t really know where to start or who to trust!” Now, her beloved gown is carefully restored and safely kept in one of our Wedding Dress Preservation Boxes, waiting for the future—whatever it may hold.
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Photographer: Ashley Wartgow | Makeup: Stefanie Weinapple | Hair: Trish Sanchez | Florist: Sunday Market Flowers – Sabrina | Catering: Trends Catering | DJ: AMS Entertainment – Andy . Venue Vine Hill House
