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Bride and groom at River Highlands Ranch

Andy and I always love shooting weddings at  River Highlands Ranch, the place we got married last year!  Shortly after our wedding, we found out that the Ranch was going to stop booking weddings due to the owner’s retirement. So when we headed out to shoot Lauren & Rich’s wedding in April, we really thought […]

Weddings at River Highlands Ranch | Smartsville, CA

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River Highlands Ranch wedding photos, Smartsville, CA

It’s beginning to feel like spring in the Sierra Foothills, and what better way to come out of hibernation that to share Amy and Oren’s beautiful spring wedding at River Highlands Ranch.  Andy and I will be tying the knot at this very spot in just a few short months,  and I can’t wait!  There’s […]

Spring Wedding at River Highlands Ranch, Smartsville CA

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River Highlands Ranch wedding photo in vineyard

The Wedding Venue:  River Highlands Ranch, Smartsville CA Andy and I absolutely love River Highlands Ranch and Vineyards in Smartsville, CA.  This beautiful vineyard wedding venue, just 10 minutes from our home is such a special place.  In addition to the rolling hills, vineyard, lush fruit trees, and towering oaks;  the property has a large elegant barn perfect […]

River Highlands Ranch, Smartsville CA | Vineyard Wedding Venue

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vineyard wedding california

It was a beautiful spring wedding at River Highlands Sanctuary, a private vineyard wedding venue  in Northern California.  The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming, and the vines were just starting to flourish….  Many of my couples will plan a weekday wedding because of the huge savings that can be afforded, yet Cheree + Tom  went […]

River Highlands Ranch Wedding | Northern California Wedding Venues

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river highlands ranch country wedding

This summer I had so many wonderful Northern California Destination Weddings.  I had tons of brides from the Bay Area, and some traveling from San Diego, Orange County,  Texas, and from as far as Washington DC.  Katie and David were one of my wonderful Bay Area Couples who came to the Sierras for their rustic […]

River Highlands Ranch Wedding – David + Katie

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Andrew and Melanie wedding photo by Natalie Franke Photography

Hi Friends, It’s hard to believe that 2018 is long gone.  We had a  wonderful, crazy, stressful, successful year all rolled into one.   You didn’t hear much from us on the blog last year because we were knee deep in our home renovation, wedding planning, honeymoon, caring for sick family, all while having our busiest […]

2018 Review | Andrew and Melanie Photography

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