“When the Rain Paused for Love: Alison & Erik’s Rainbow-Lit Celebration in Sonoma”
September 30 , 2023
Just as the sky began to clear and soft light spilled across the vineyards, Alison and Erik stood together in the stillness—newly married, surrounded by family, and kissed by not one, but two double rainbows. Their wedding at The Lodge in Sonoma became the kind of day that leaves its mark not just in memory, but in the heart.
Alison wore a stunning gown by Winnie Couture, purchased from their San Francisco boutique. “I knew immediately,” she said. “It made me feel beautiful and truly complemented my shape—it was exactly what I’d been looking for.” The dress felt both timeless and personal, a mirror of the elegance and ease she carried with her throughout the day.
Of all the beautiful moments, it was Erik’s vows that remain etched in Alison’s heart. “They were everything,” she shared softly. “Words I’ll hold onto for the rest of my life.”
The celebration was intimate, joyful, and touched by nature’s poetry. A gentle rain arrived just before the ceremony, but then—it lifted. And in its place came a sky painted with rainbows. “It felt like the world paused for us,” Alison said. “It was completely unexpected and completely perfect.”
Their day came to life with the help of thoughtful, creative vendors.
After the wedding, Alison chose to clean and preserve her gown with Elegance Preserved, recommended by Winnie Couture boutique. Whether she saves it for someone special or one day decides to let it go, she knows the memories stitched into every seam will remain beautifully intact. “I may not know its future,” she said, “but I knew I wanted it cared for with love.”
{ D E T A I L S }
Venue: The Lodge at Sonoma | Photographer: Sarah Rubin Greene | Florals: Marianne’s Flowers
Dessert: Rich’s Ice Cream | Photo Booth: Blooming Photo Booth | Dress Preservation: Elegance Preserved
