Bride and groom posing in front of Gervasi Vineyard wine barrels and logo sign.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance, gazing lovingly at each other.
Groom dipping bride for a romantic kiss among lush green vineyard rows at Gervasi
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through lush vineyard rows on their wedding day Gervasi Vineyard
Couple lights unity candle on rustic wine barrel during wedding ceremony in the conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue
Bride and groom dancing near pond under weeping willow trees at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.

Ashley and Nate's wedding took place on a beautiful late summer day at Gervasi Vineyard. It was a day they made authentically their own. Their ceremony was limited to family and featured a couple traditions involving their loved ones. Friends and extended relatives joined after the ceremony to join in on the celebration. It was truly a privilege to photograph their wedding day.


I'm willing to bet when Ashley went to her brothers high school football games she never thought one of their teammates would be the photographer at her future wedding.

Elegant wedding invitation for Nathan and Ashley at Gervasi Vineyard, September 6, 2025.
Decorative wedding welcome mirror sign for Nathan and Ashley with floral arrangement.
Long-sleeve lace wedding gown hanging on wooden hanger in the conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
White lace bridal gown displayed in the conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Conservatory wedding ceremony space at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Elegant Italian-style Gervasi Vineyard entrance with stone archway and manicured landscaping.
Stunning chandelier made of wine bottles hanging at elegant Gervasi vineyard wedding venue.
Smiling bride in white robe holding champagne flute by window on wedding day.
Elegant bride in lace wedding gown holding bouquet standing by large window.
Black and white photo of older man adjusting groom's bow tie before wedding.
Groom in white dress shirt fastening cufflinks while getting ready for wedding.
Bride and groom standing together on brick garden path surrounded by lush greenery.
Happy bride embracing groom in blue suit with boutonniere in outdoor garden setting.
Smiling groom in blue suit holding bouquet facing bride in lace wedding dress.
Bride in lace gown and groom in blue suit walking on brick garden path.
Bride in white lace gown embraces man in navy suit on brick path beside stone building and garden.

After getting ready their day began with a first look just outside the Villa Grande

Groom in navy suit with bow tie walks arm-in-arm with woman in navy dress on brick pathway.
Couple walks arm-in-arm toward glass greenhouse venue entrance framed by lush green foliage.
Bride holding colorful bouquet walks with older man in navy suit down brick aisle lined with hedges.
Bride and escort in navy suit walk toward the conservatory ceremony venue at on brick pathway at Gervasi Vineyard.
Bride in lace gown holding orange bouquet walks with older man in navy suit on brick path.
Bride in lace gown and escort in navy suit enter the conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue from behind.
Groom in navy suit smiles as bride and escort approach him at the wedding ceremony altar.
Radiant bride in lace wedding gown smiling joyfully during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom in navy suit smiling at bride during romantic outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in lace wedding dress holding hands with groom at wedding ceremony.
Close-up of wedding guests holding hands with floral wrist corsage at ceremony during warming of the rings ceremony.
Black and white image of elderly wedding guests holding hands with floral corsage during warming of the rings ceremony
Wedding guest in navy suit holding ring box during indoor wedding ceremony.
Emotional wedding guests, man in suspenders and woman dabbing tears at ceremony.
Close-up of hands gently held together with bracelets at a wedding ceremony.
Bride placing wedding ring on grooms finger during ceremony with officiant smiling.
Hands lighting candles on a rustic wooden barrel during a wedding unity candle ceremony.
Bride and groom lighting a unity candle together at their elegant wedding reception.
Couple performing a unity candle ceremony on a rustic wine barrel at their wedding in the conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Smiling bride and groom walking together, bride holding a bouquet of flowers in the conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.

The conservatory building provided the perfect spot for an intimate ceremony space. The ceremony featured a warming of the rings tradition, in which each member of their family had an opportunity to hold the rings to warm them with their love and well wishes. Prior to Nate and Ashley lighting a unity candle, their moms lit their outer taper candles symbolizing the joining of the two families.

Happy bride and groom embracing by a serene lake surrounded by lush green trees.
Bride and groom smiling and holding champagne glasses outside a stone building with red flowers.
Bride and groom posing beside a vintage red Farmall tractor in a lush garden setting at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand across a green lawn, bride pointing into the distance.
Bride and groom kissing beside a vintage red Gervasi Vineyard truck surrounded by wine barrels.
Bride and groom posing beside a vintage red Gervasi Vineyard truck surrounded by lush greenery.
Newlyweds displaying their wedding rings with wine barrels in the background at a vineyard.
Bride and groom smiling in front of stacked wine barrels at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Groom dipping bride in a romantic kiss among lush green vineyard rows on wedding day at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Silhouette of bride and groom toasting at sunset beside a serene reflective pond.
Bride and groom dancing near a pond under weeping willow trees with their reflection visible at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Bride and groom standing on a stone bridge over a pond framed by weeping willow trees at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue
Bride and groom embracing while gazing at a tranquil sunset pond surrounded by willow trees at Gervasi Vineyard wedding venue.
Close-up of bride and groom cutting a three-tier white wedding cake revealing Oreo filling.
Bride and groom cutting their elegant three-tier white wedding cake at a vineyard reception.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance, smiling at each other in elegant wedding attire.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment during their first dance at wedding reception in black and white.
Bride and groom listen emotionally to a wedding speech at their reception table in black and white photo.
Wedding guest delivers heartfelt speech to smiling bride and groom seated at decorated reception table.
Bride wipes tears watching groom dance with his mother at elegant wedding reception in black and white.
Large wedding party group photo with bride and groom surrounded by guests in decorated reception hall.
Bride shares emotional father-daughter dance in lace wedding gown at wedding reception.
Bride and groom dance joyfully together surrounded by guests under colorful lights at wedding reception.
Groom dips bride for a romantic kiss on the dance floor surrounded by cheering wedding guests.
Bride in lace gown playfully holds microphone while dancing with guest under red lights at reception.

I was able to take the bride and groom for a drive to get some portraits around Gervasi's beautiful property before dinner and had the opportunity to sneak them outside during golden hour. The reflection coming off the lake behind the Villa Grande made for some of my all time favorite photos. A night filled with heart felt speeches, dancing, and good friends made for a perfect celebration of Ashley and Nate.