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An Elegant Winery Wedding in Santa Rosa, CA

The Bride Shannon Eliason, 28, a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP The Groom Tim Iannettoni, 27, an attorney at Dickinson Wright PLLC The Date June 24

The Bride Shannon Eliason, 28, a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP The Groom Tim Iannettoni, 27, an attorney at Dickinson Wright PLLC The Date June 24 Shannon and Tim’s top priority was an intimate wedding with great food and wine. Having traveled to California’s vineyards in the past, the Michigan-based couple decided on the destination locale and surprised their guests with two distinct winery settings.

White peonies led the day's floral motif.
Shannon's sleek bustier silhouette complemented the wedding's overall upscale-rustic look.
White Peony Bouquet
The barn at Annadel Estate Winery was an ideal spot for what the couple wanted to feel like a relaxed dinner party.
An all-ivory scheme started off the evening.
Cocktail Hour Hors D’oeuvres
After two dinner courses, guests went outside for a champagne intermezzo and returned to a new setup (with plum linens and crystal chargers) for the remaining courses.
Granita Cocktail Hour
Shannon and Tim held their ceremony separately from the reception to treat guests to a range of breathtaking views in the area, like this one at Kunde Family Estate.
Floral Ceremony Altar
Guests received illustrated canvas totes filled with local goodies.
Sugar Peony Cake
A single-page program paid tribute to the bridal party.
Modern Floral Centerpieces
Lush hydrangea wreaths welcomed guests to the ceremony location.