Simplicity was the name of the game for Erica and Michael in their unbelievably gorgeous wedding at Hamel Family Wines in Sonoma Valley! The iconic Northern California landscape was the perfect backdrop for this special day on its own, but then you add the modern, minimalist architecture of the venue and it was a match made in heaven for these design professionals. They tied the knot on a patio overlooking the vineyards, with 9 family members there to bear witness. Then they dined with an indoor reception that needed nothing more than greenery sprigs to make it totally chic. Though the details were minimal, the moments were exceptionally romantic  and the style was timeless. These images from Madeline Shea Photography show off every angle of this California wedding! The Couple:
Erica and Michael
The Wedding:
Hamel Family Wines, Sonoma, California

Our goal was really to keep our wedding as simple and stress-free as possible. We wanted to be able to enjoy ourselves and spend the day focused on us and our vows, while surrounded by the gorgeous scenery in Sonoma. Our immediate family (9 people) were the only attendees – and it really made the whole day feel so special and intimate.

We always knew that we wanted to have an intimate destination wedding or elopement, and were open to traveling anywhere in the US. We happened to visit Hamel Family Wines on vacation (shortly after we got engaged) and were so impressed by the staf...