We had another really great wedding out at Leal Vineyards recently for Sam and Chrystals wedding. From the cutest ring bearer “chancho” to the candy bar filled with sweet treats it was a fun day with a really great group of family and friends. Here is a quick view of some of the highlights of their day!

Todays wedding wednesday post is another venue that I work at often. I always think of Leal Vineyards as a little hidden gem, they are our in Hollister and as you are driving out there it’s all fields and rolling hills. Then you come to this beautiful vineyard that not only has some great wine but a few very cool houses, wine cave, waterfall, the list goes on and on. There is so much around there that is great to work with for photos, it really creates a classic backdrop for a wedding. Check out their website for more info: Leal Vineyards Weddings or give them a call at: 831-636-1023

Here is a little more info about Leal:

Léal Vineyards sprawling 45 acre estate offers the ideal setting for the perfect wedding. Whether your desire is exchanging your vows under a beautiful wooden gazebo, an elegant affair in the “Barrel Room” or dancing under the stars at “Lavánda”, Léal Vineyards and a great glass of wine can make all your dreams come true.

The Barrel Room
Celebrating the most important day of your life in the most exquisite, romantic and unique atmosphere. The ceremony is over, but the Léal experience has just begun. Invite your family and friends to join you in a spectacular wine barrel room illuminated in candlelight. The barrels are set to surround your wedding, generating a warm inviting and intimate ambiance. Enter though a grandiose oak trellised walkway complimented by red brick and towering wooden doors reminiscent of an old European winery. Take in the sweet fragrance of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes being aged in French oak barrels while you relax and enjoy your truly memorable experience.
Lavánda
Imagine this: The sun is setting behind the gentle hills of a picturesque vineyard. You are exchanging your vows under a beautiful wooden gazebo amidst the stunning waterfront. The view of Lake Léal & the Waterfall sparkles from the tree-lit shore, graced by white swans gliding in the moonlight. The possibilities are endless at Lavánda

Check our a recent slideshow from Leal here:

Leal Vineyards wedding photography from mark stagi on Vimeo.

Wedding photos from Leal Vineyards in Hollister, Ca. Léal Vineyards sprawling 45 acre estate offers the ideal setting for the perfect wedding. Whether your desire is exchanging your vows under a beautiful wooden gazebo, an elegant affair in the “Barrel Room” or dancing under the stars at “Lavánda”, Léal Vineyards and a great glass of wine can make all your dreams come true. Leal is a great venue that has a bunch of different options available for weddings. They have a nice barrel room for that romantic indoor wedding or a few different outdoor spots one with a lakeview and vines surrounding you. You can event rent the 2 houses on the property and make your wedding last the entire weekend! There are so many great spots around there for wedding photos, you can shoot in the vineyards the wine cave and waterfall or go up to the houses and shoot around the property. Check out the slideshow to see a recent wedding we photographed out there:

Leal Vineyards wedding photography from mark stagi on Vimeo.

Here is the full slideshow from our recent wedding at Leal Vineyards, what a great day and fun group!

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– Mark

We have photographed many good weddings at Leal Vineyards and Brian and Keri’s wedding was really amazing.  Leal has been adding on to the venue over the years and is really looking good, since the last time I was out there they built a nice wine cave and a garden area in between the two main houses.  If you are looking for a nice Vineyard wedding check out Leal.  

Brian and Keri’s wedding turned out so perfect.  What a cute couple and a fun group of people.  We captured some great moments of the day and some beautiful portraits of the two of them.  They planned a good hour of photos for just the two of them after the ceremony and it was so nice to take some time to walk around the property and capture some good portraits of them.  I’ll post a slideshow later but here are just a few of my fav’s: