Set among the golden hills of Santa Ynez Valley, this Sunstone Winery wedding unfolded like a dream. Captured on a blend of film and digital photography, every detail came to life through the refined editorial lens of California wedding photographer Tiffany Longeway.
Sunstone Winery, a beloved destination for luxury weddings in Southern California, offered an atmosphere that felt both cinematic and deeply intimate. The property’s Tuscan-inspired stone estate and lush vineyards served as the perfect canvas for this celebration of love and legacy.
Getting Ready at the Villa
The morning began inside the winery’s private villa, where warm sunlight filtered through arched windows. The bride slipped into a couture gown that shimmered with quiet luxury. Her look, styled to perfection, was elevated yet timeless, the kind of beauty that speaks effortlessly through film. Surrounded by vintage textures and the serene calm of California’s wine country, every frame held a sense of story.
An Outdoor Ceremony Beneath the Oaks
Beneath the wide arms of an ancient oak tree, vows were exchanged in a ceremony that felt sacred and still. The vineyard rows stretched behind them, olive trees rustled gently, and the sun dipped low over the horizon. Sunstone’s natural charm made for a ceremony space that needed little embellishment. With an editorial yet documentary approach, Tiffany Longeway photographed each moment with reverence and emotion.
Golden Hour Reception Among the Vines
As dusk settled, guests gathered beneath café lights strung through the courtyard. Long tables dressed in soft linens and florals welcomed guests into a warm, celebratory atmosphere. The stone walls of the villa glowed as golden hour wrapped the estate in light, turning every glance and every embrace into a portrait of grace. This is where wedding photography becomes more than documentation. It becomes art.
A Napa-Inspired Experience in Southern California
While Napa and Napa Valley weddings are famed for their winery views, Sunstone offers the same level of refinement with the quiet romance of Santa Ynez. The tones, the textures, the way the light moves over the hills—all of it lends itself beautifully to hybrid photography. Blending film and digital, Tiffany captured every fleeting expression and lingering moment with intention.
A wedding at Sunstone Winery is more than a location choice. It is an experience rooted in elegance, heritage, and the enduring beauty of California’s wine country. With every image crafted by Tiffany Longeway, this celebration becomes a timeless part of a couple’s story. One that lives on in heirloom photographs.
Photographer: Tiffany Longeway Host: Styled Shoots Across America Concept & Planning: Heather Benge Venue: Sunstone Winery Hair & Makeup: Sunkissed and Made Up Stationery: Momental Floral Design: La Fleur Du Jour Cake: Love and Sugar Cakery Rentals: Party Pleasers Event Rental Co Men’s Wear: The Modern Groom Gowns: Styled Gowns Linens: Nüage Designs Couple: Megan & Brent
