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Pleasanton Wedding Venue Ceremony photo of Palm Event Center

If you’ve ever Googled “best wedding venues in Pleasanton” at 11pm with four tabs open and a growing sense of decision fatigue, I see you. Pleasanton has this sweet spot going for it — real wine country charm, without the two-hour drive (and price tag) that comes with Napa. And after years of photographing weddings […]

7 Best Pleasanton Wedding Venues, Including Palm Event Center

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A look down the aisle at one of the outdoor hilltop wedding venues in Brentwood, CA as the bride and groom stand facing each other

Your wedding is all about celebrating your unique love story. There are so many chapters that led to this moment. This is the day when you get to reflect back on them all while looking toward the future. And while there is so much that goes into planning the perfect event, the most important piece […]

10 Fabulous Wedding Venues In Brentwood, CA Couples Love

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Bride and groom share a kiss at sunset overlooking vineyards at Paradise Ridge Winery captured by Napa Valley wedding photographer Vanessa Montano Photography

Napa Valley is home to some of the most beautiful small wedding venues, perfect for couples planning a micro wedding or intimate vineyard celebration. Many couples searching for small Napa Valley wedding venues — especially micro weddings of 20–60 guests — are hoping to create a relaxed, meaningful experience with their closest friends and family. […]

5 Hidden Gem Small & Intimate Napa Valley Wedding Venues

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Bride and groom at sunset vineyard at Carneros Resort Napa Valley by Vanessa Montano Photography

Napa Valley is home to some of the most breathtaking wedding venues in California, known for its rolling vineyards, golden sunsets, and elegant winery estates. Couples searching for Napa Valley wedding venues will find everything from luxury vineyard resorts to intimate garden estates perfect for unforgettable wine-country celebrations. From elegant wineries to intimate estates, here […]

10 Stunning Napa Valley Wedding Venues for Romantic Vineyard Weddings

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As an Alamo wedding photographer, I had the joy of capturing Jessica and Chris’s wedding day at Round Hill Country Club. Surrounded by rolling hills and manicured greens, their celebration felt every bit as warm and golden as a wine country wedding. Best of all, it was just minutes from home in the East Bay. […]

Alamo Wedding Photographer: A Golden Hour Wedding at Round Hill Country Club

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Bride and groom in brentwood california, Vanessa Montano Photography Wedding Family Newborn and Maternity Photographer

A Sunol’s Casa Bella Wedding | Jeff & Jessica | Bay Area Wedding Photographer I loved capturing Jeff and Jessica’s wedding at Sunol’s Casa Bella in Sunol, California! If you’re searching for wedding venues in Sunol, CA, this hidden gem in downtown Sunol should be at the top of your list. Sunol’s Casa Bella Event […]

Jeff & Jessica’s Wedding at Sunol’s Casa Bella | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

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Black and white image of couple forehead to forehead

Your wedding day is one of the most significant and unforgettable days of your life. From the emotional ceremony to the joyous celebration, every moment will be treasured for years to come. That’s why selecting the perfect wedding photographer to document your special day is an essential part of the planning process. As a wedding […]

Choosing the Best Northern CA Wedding Photographer

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Wedding couple after first look by Vanessa Montano at Brownstone Gardens Venue

When I arrived at Brownstone Gardens that morning, I found Ka’Tina tucked into a sunlit room with all her bridesmaids around her — laughing, half in curlers, coffee in hand, that easy kind of happy that tells you exactly how the rest of the day is going to feel. There was no rush in the […]

A Brownstone Gardens Wedding in Oakley, CA | Ka’Tina and Darvis’ Garden Celebration

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A delightful Serendipity Cellars Wedding in Brentwood, California by Vanessa Montano Photography

Serendipity Winery Wedding — A Photographer’s Guide to Serendipity Cellars Known to locals as both Serendipity Cellars and Serendipity Winery, this Brentwood vineyard is stunning! If you’re planning a Serendipity Cellars wedding in Brentwood, CA, you’re choosing one of the most romantic vineyard venues in the East Bay. As a Brentwood wedding photographer, I love […]

Serendipity Winery Wedding Guide | Serendipity Cellars, Brentwood CA

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Updated May 2026 Livermore wedding venues are some of the most beautiful in Northern California, offering vineyard views, historic estates, and elegant wine country settings. From iconic wineries like Wente Vineyards to romantic estates like Murrieta’s Well, couples planning a Livermore wedding have incredible venue options to choose from. If you’ve ever driven through Livermore […]

Best Livermore Wedding Venues for Wine Country Weddings (2026 Guide)

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