Emma and Steve kissing on a tree-lined vineyard road at sunset

A Contento Vineyard wedding brings together vineyard views, old oak trees, and the relaxed feel of Hopland, California. These two celebrations show how the same setting can hold very different stories: Emma and Steve’s wedding, followed by Shelli and Daniel’s day. From outdoor vows to portraits among the vines and dancing in the barn, the galleries below follow the people and moments that made each celebration their own.

A vineyard wedding setting in Hopland

Contento Vineyard at Brutocao Family Vineyards sits in Hopland in Mendocino County. The vineyard rows, surrounding hills, and rustic barn give wedding photographs a strong sense of place. In these galleries, you’ll see ceremonies on the lawn, receptions beneath a white tent, and portraits framed by trees and grapevines.

For couples planning here, the photographs offer a look at how a wedding can move from daylight into evening. Shaded trees create a quieter setting for portraits, while the open vineyard lets the changing light become part of the story. Visit the venue’s official page for current availability and event details.

Emma and Steve’s Contento Vineyard wedding

After photographing Emma and Steve’s Marin County engagement session, I couldn’t wait for their wedding. Contento was one of my favorite California settings to photograph: vines, a rustic barn, and room to enjoy the evening outdoors. Their gallery includes burgundy bridesmaid dresses, an outdoor ceremony, and warm sunset portraits. Once the sky darkened, we stepped into the vineyard for a portrait beneath the stars.

Emma and Steve kissing among grapevines beneath a star-filled skyEmma looking aside beneath oak branches in her wedding dressBride showing the train of her white gown beneath the treesEmma holding a burgundy and pink bouquet in the shadeBride and bridesmaids holding bouquets beneath an oak treeBridal party in burgundy dresses smiling beneath leafy branchesSteve smiling in a dark suit and pale blue tieGroom and groomsmen standing in front of stacked wooden binsGroomsmen posing beneath a large tree beside a stone wallGroom and groomsmen laughing together in the shadeCountry lane following the vineyard rows toward the reception tentWhite chairs arranged for an outdoor Contento Vineyard wedding ceremonyBarn, outdoor lounge seating, and reception tent on the lawnRound reception table with white linens and a floral centerpieceWedding reception tent with round tables and overhead string lightsRustic barn decorated with white drapery for the weddingWarm hanging lights illuminating the barn’s wooden raftersOutdoor bar and white-draped tables beside the barnGuests seated for Emma and Steve’s outdoor vineyard ceremonyEmma and Steve kissing beside a wine barrel during the ceremonyNewlyweds walking past cheering guests in the evening lightEmma holding her bouquet with her veil lit by the setting sunEmma and Steve with their wedding party beside the vineyardEmma and Steve embracing beside grapevines at sunsetCouple overlooking vineyards and wooded hills in Hopland, CaliforniaBride and groom embracing beneath a moss-covered oak treeEmma and Steve kissing on a tree-lined vineyard road at sunsetBride and groom standing together between vineyard rowsNewlyweds raising a glass and bouquet outside the barnGuests gathering beneath the reception tent beside a large oakWedding guests seated for dinner under the open-sided tentView through the barn’s wooden interior toward the reception tentPurple lighting over the barn dance floor during the receptionEmma and Steve embracing on the barn dance floor

Shelli and Daniel’s vineyard wedding

Shelli and Daniel’s celebration brought its own details to the same landscape: peach bridesmaid dresses, long reception tables, lawn games, and a table filled with pies. Their photographs move from preparations and vows to portraits beneath the oaks and among the vines, finishing with dancing inside the illuminated barn.

Shelli and Daniel sitting together in sunlit grass beneath an oak treeTree-lined road beside the vines at Contento Vineyard in HoplandChalkboard sign directing guests to Daniel and Shelli’s weddingRustic barn and white reception tent across the vineyard lawnLong reception tables arranged beneath a white wedding tentReception table details with Mr and Mrs chair bannersWhite place settings with herb sprigs and handwritten name cardsWeathered barn entrance framed by white curtainsWooden beams and hanging lights inside the open-sided barnRustic bar with bottles, yellow striped straws, and lemonsApple crumb pies on silver dessert standsWedding pie table beneath trees beside the vineyardOutdoor ceremony chairs overlooking vines and wooded hillsRows of wooden ceremony chairs with vineyard and mountain viewsWashers lawn game set up for wedding guestsLawn golf sign and ladder toss game beside the vinesCornhole boards on the lawn overlooking Hopland hillsCroquet mallets, balls, and wickets ready for wedding guestsBride applying makeup in a handheld mirror before the ceremonyShelli holding her bouquet outdoors and relaxing on a porchBride and bridesmaids in peach dresses beneath a spreading oakShelli holding a white bouquet beneath leafy branchesDaniel smiling with a small camcorder before the weddingGroom in a dark suit with groomsmen in gray under the treesGroomsmen posing in front of farm equipment and a rustic shedDaniel waiting as Shelli approaches the outdoor ceremonyBride approaching the groom along the grassy ceremony aisleGuests watching Shelli and Daniel’s vineyard ceremonyShelli and Daniel exchanging vows in front of the grapevinesNewlyweds kissing during their outdoor wedding ceremonyDaniel raising his arm as the newlyweds walk down the aisleBlack-and-white photograph of newlyweds kissing after the ceremonyWedding party lined up on the lawn in front of the vinesWedding party celebrating together beside the vineyardShelli and Daniel smiling between sunlit grape leavesBride and groom kissing among the green vineyard rowsBlack-and-white portrait of the couple beneath a large oak treeShelli and Daniel standing together in golden grass under an oakBlack-and-white close portrait of newlyweds kissing beneath branchesCouple framed through the round opening of a cornhole boardBride and groom casting long shadows beside the sunlit vinesCouple seen between dark tree trunks with sunlight behind themShelli and Daniel laughing and embracing outdoorsBlack-and-white silhouette of the couple beneath an open skyShelli and Daniel sharing their first dance inside the barnBride dancing with an older man during the barn receptionGroom dancing with a woman during the wedding receptionGuests celebrating on the barn dance floorNewlyweds dancing with guests under colorful reception lightsAnimated view of a guest dancing inside the illuminated barnContento Vineyard barn glowing beneath the evening sky

Planning your wedding photography

If you’re drawn to vineyard portraits, candid ceremony moments, and a full dance floor, explore my wedding photography portfolio for more celebrations. You can also get in touch about your wedding date and tell me what you’re planning.

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