Weddings & Elopement

Emily & Sean  ·  October 4, 2026 Emily and Sean said I do on the Main Lawn at MacArthur Place in Sonoma, surrounded by twenty two of the people who love them most. Their words for the day were elegant, simple and fun, and that is exactly how it felt. No big production, no performing […]

An Intimate Fall Wedding at MacArthur Place in Sonoma

If you’re planning your wedding, there’s a good chance someone has already asked you: Are you doing a first look? And if you’re torn, you’re definitely not alone. As a wedding photographer, I’ve photographed wedding days both ways — couples who spend the morning completely separate until the ceremony and couples who choose to see […]

Should You Do a First Look? A Wedding Photographer’s Guide

Groom turning around during a first look

Married on the family ranch Carson and his family grew up on, just north of Northern California wine country. There was nothing intimate about say I do in front of their 330 guests, with accents of pale yellow and blue, this couple who met in a high school Ag Biology class had found their way […]

Beautiful Kelseyville Ranch Wedding in Northern California

A Sonoma County Wedding Photographers Guide to some of the most beautiful sonoma wedding venues. The barn venues to elegant wineries with rolling hills.

Best Sonoma Wedding Venues for 2026

Ceremony Setting Under Willow Tree at Olympia Valley Estate in Petaluma CA

Explore Ashley and Sam’s elegant summer wedding at MacArthur Place Hotel, styled by Alyssa Bray Events. Get luxury wedding inspiration from this Sonoma celebration captured by Sydney Jai Photography.

A Romantic Sonoma Wedding at MacArthur Place Hotel

Couple Kissing at a Romantic Summer Wedding at MacArthur Place Hotel in Sonoma

I am so obsessed with this cute couple!! Their Marin County garden wedding was absolutely gorgeous! It was so difficult to narrow down their photos because every single one happened to be my favorite!!! Jeanine and Gary met in college and got engaged around Christmas time!! I asked what they were most looking forward to […]

Marin County Garden Wedding

Sydney Jai Photography - Northern California wedding photographer, bride and groom photos, golden hour wedding photos

Susie and Barry had the sweetest intimate Napa Valley Vineyard Wedding!! They were so freaking fun and I had a blast shooting their wedding! Getting ready photos are some of my favorites and these did not disappoint!! Susie’s strapless a-line wedding dress was STUNNING and she had the most gorgeous bridal hair and makeup look!! […]

Intimate Napa Valley Vineyard Wedding

Sydney Jai Photography - Napa Valley Wedding Photographer, bride and groom photos, winery wedding venue, vineyard wedding venue

Katie and Jon’s elegant Sunol Valley wedding was absolutely beautiful, and I’m still in love with every detail! So grateful I got to be a part of it! I loved getting to know these two, they have a special love and their family and friends freaking knew how to celebrate it!! It was so hard […]

Elegant Sunol Valley Wedding

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Gina and Lucas were the coolest bride and groom with the best vibe! Their gorgeous Petaluma wedding was such an intimate day of them being surrounded by family and friends! Bride and Groom Style Gina’s bridal look was stunning, with a classic strapless wedding gown and a half up half down hairstyle, and pearl jewelry! […]

Gorgeous Petaluma Wedding

Sydney Jai Photography - Petaluma wedding, wedding ceremony, first kiss

I am beyond thrilled I was able to capture Rachel and Evan’s Berkeley California rustic garden wedding at the Brazilian Room! They are the sweetest couple with the cutest pandemic love story (silver linings, am I right?!?!) Rachel wore a GORGEOUS jeweled top a-line ball gown style wedding dress and Evan sported a dark gray […]

Berkeley California Rustic Garden Wedding

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