Catherine and Ben’s wedding weekend began in the heart of California wine country, where family and friends gathered among the vines to celebrate a love years in the making. The festivities opened at Andrew Murray Vineyards, where guests toasted beneath the golden California sun during an elegant rehearsal dinner. Long tables draped in linen and glowing candlelight invited heartfelt conversation, laughter, and anticipation for the weekend ahead.
The following evening, the celebration continued at Ben’s aunt’s home, where the couple hosted a warm and welcoming party that perfectly captured their personalities: easygoing, joyful, and surrounded by loved ones. With the scent of barbecue in the air and string lights twinkling overhead, guests mingled across the lawn as both families came together.
One of Catherine’s favorite memories from the evening was gathering the little cousins on the dance floor for an impromptu ring-around-the-rosie, an image that perfectly captures the heart of the night: relaxed, full of laughter, and deeply connected. Meanwhile, Ben remembers simply taking in the sight of everyone they loved, friends from across the country, childhood family members, and college companion, together at last.
These weekend events set the tone for everything that followed: a celebration steeped in gratitude, joy, and the effortless beauty of California wine country.
