Love Story: Raelene & Raghu a California Wine Country Wedding

Raelene and Raghu’s California wine country wedding unfolded at a private vineyard surrounded by fall colors, warm light, and the relaxed elegance that defines this region. They celebrated their marriage with a beautifully layered, international story—first a ceremony in India, then a second gathering at a private vineyard tucked into the fall-hued hills of California wine country.

The day unfolded slowly, like a long exhale. Golden light filled the vineyards, friends drifted in and out of the barn while sipping local wines, and a long harvest table stretched between the vines—dressed in Max Gill’s autumn flowers, seasonal fruits, and candlelight. Traci Steuville of Napa Valley Celebrations shaped the evening with effortless grace, giving guests the sense of stepping into an intimate dinner party rather than an event.

Rae and Raghu moved through it all with easy laughter—her barefoot joy in lace and Converse, his expressive, delighted energy that kept everyone smiling. Their celebration felt grounded, joyful, and deeply personal… the kind of evening where time slows just a little, and the people you love fill every corner of the room.

A vineyard at dusk, good food, good wine, warm air, and two families becoming one. A perfect California harvest wedding.