A Documentary-Style Olympia’s Valley Estate Wedding

May weddings at Olympia’s Valley Estate have a certain kind of glow. The hills are lush, the light is soft without trying too hard, and the whole place feels like it’s quietly cheering you on. Maddie and Steven’s Olympia’s Valley Estate Wedding fit right into that magic… relaxed, deeply personal, and powered by a very loud, very loving group of humans.

These two have a story that starts exactly how all the best ones do, accidentally. A New Year’s house party. A “romantic” game of Rage Cage. Steven politely closing a door so Maddie wouldn’t get cold, followed by Maddie claiming she was from Wisconsin (she wasn’t, but Minnesota solidarity still counts). They talked for hours, he stayed way longer than planned, and six weeks later they finally landed a first date at a cozy Italian spot in San Francisco. Maddie remembers one thing clearly, her face hurt the next day from smiling so much. Honestly, same energy as their wedding day.

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The ceremony at Olympia Valley Estate felt grounded and intimate, surrounded by rolling vineyards and family who clearly adore these two. Steven talked about how deeply he was welcomed into Maddie’s family early on, especially during a pandemic year when chosen family mattered more than ever. Maddie knew five minutes into their first date, but seeing Steven effortlessly win over her entire family sealed it for good.

From the start, Maddie and Steven told us they wanted their wedding to feel like a celebration, not a performance. Funny speeches, emotional moments, and a dance floor that never really cooled off. As documentary wedding photographers, that’s exactly where we thrive. The day unfolded naturally, with space for real interactions and zero pressure to manufacture moments that didn’t already exist, which is something we always aim for as a Sonoma wedding photographer team.

Wondering how we go from “we’re so awkward” to “these are our favorite photos ever”? Let us show you.

Then came the reception… and wow. The toasts were heartfelt and hilarious, the dance floor was packed, and the energy stayed high well into the night. Exactly what they hoped for. Exactly what we love documenting. It’s moments like these that remind us why we’ve loved photographing weddings at Olympia’s Valley Estate for over ten years, and why couples often seek out a Petaluma wedding photographer or Napa wedding photographer who knows how to let a day breathe.

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If you’re dreaming up an Olympia’s Valley Estate Wedding and want photos that feel real, joyful, and full of life, this venue is always a win. Whether you’re searching for a Sonoma wedding photographer, Napa wedding photographer, or Petaluma wedding photographer, days like Maddie and Steven’s are proof that when the vibe is right, everything else falls into place.

Maddie and Steven’s Dream Wedding Pro Team:

COORDINATION: Oh Splended Day
HAIR: Ritual 
VENUE: Olympia’s Valley Estate
DJ: AMS Entertainment
PHOTOGRAPHER: Onelove Photography
FLORIST: Aimee Lomeli Floral Designs
CATERER: Park Avenue Catering