Maggie + Raquel have always brought a smile to my face, their energy is infectious and we are constantly laughing. Due to COVID pushbacks, I had the pleasure of doing two engagement sessions with Maggie + Raquel and they each were such different experiences. Our first session was in Sacramento (their current city), their second session we explored Yosemite and for their wedding, we made it back to their current city. Being a wedding photographer Sacramento CA is such a joy as there are so many hidden gems and wonderful locations, such as Scribner Bend Vineyard. 

Tying a bow-tie for the first time can be a little stressful the day of your wedding. Highly recommend practicing ahead of time, but Raquel nailed it!

My favorite moments, the first look

As we were finishing their first look couples portraits, we noticed all these lady bugs on Raquel’s train. Remembering all the loved ones who passed before they were able to witness their commitment to one another.

Before the ceremony started, they began with a photo minute! Check out my blog post about the difference between this photo minute and an unplugged ceremony.

https://www.gunnshotphoto.com/blog/alternative-to-unplugged-ceremony-sign

What are you most looking forward to on the day?

We are most looking forward to our ceremony and dancing with our friends and family. Especially after we got the great news that the county has approved our venue to allow dancing!! Also because Maggie and I have been known to steal the show with our dance moves lol.

What inspired your wedding décor? Did you have a theme in mind?

We really love our venue and we wanted our florals to accentuate the natural beauty of the winery.

Why did you pick the venues that you chose?

We fell in love with our venue immediately when we saw it. The location is perfect right along the Sacramento River.

What is your favorite feature about your wedding venue?

We honestly really like everything about our venue. Some of our favorites are the bridal bungalow, the barn, the cobblestones, and architecture and it being right on the Sacramento River.

Is there any particular vendor that you are really excited to have for your day?

Honestly all of them. This day has been in the making for a long time and we really put so much thought into every aspect of our wedding that we are so incredibly proud and excited to share this moment with each and every one of our vendors. 

Tell me about the food/drink at your wedding.

Another one of the main reasons we chose our venue is because they are partnered with our favorite local Italian restaurant Paesanos. As for the drinks our venue is a winery that is also local in Sacramento. We love being able to not only support local businesses but showcase our love for our city to our guests who are mostly coming from out of town.

Which part of your wedding did you want to WOW your guests?

Definitely with the venue itself but also with the food and of course the dancing!!

Thank you so much Maggie + Raquel for allowing me to be your wedding photographer Sacramento Ca. 

Check out their alternative to an unplugged wedding 

Check out their Sacramento Engagement 

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Vendors

Venue- Scribner Bend Vineyards 

Floral- Bloom Room Events 

Bakery- Freeport Bakery

Wedding Outfit -Melissa Sweet Bridal 

Davids Bridal

Hair-Aria Collective Sacramento

Makeup- Michelle Gilmore 

DJ+MC- Joe Kalamaras