Temecula Winery Wedding With Daniel & Diana
As a Temecula wedding photographer, one of the busiest months for my line of work is May. That makes sense. May is when it’s warm but not too hot, and the vineyards are really starting to bloom. This is a pretty fucking awesome time to be in Temecula. Easy to see why so many couples choose to get hitched then. As much as I look forward to the start of May every year, this year I felt a little trepidation. The reason: my first child was expected to be born on 4/29, and she was running late.
As much as I love photographing weddings, the last thing I’d want is to miss the birth of my child. But that’s where I was once the first week of May hit and the baby still hadn’t arrived. Thankfully, I was blessed to work with awesome clients in Daniel and Diana. They knew the baby could cause some trouble if she ran late.
After discussing the situation in detail beforehand and coming up with a solid backup plan, I felt relief. If I had to leave the wedding early for some reason, everything would still be taken care of. For this I owe an incredible thanks to Justin of Inner Song photography, as well as Reuben Castro. I truly appreciate your willingness to be available at the drop of a hat for me.
Diana and Daniel, thank you for also being so great. Capturing your engagement photos in downtown San Diego and being there for the entirety of your wedding was fantastic. Missing such an awesome day with you guys would have sucked. So cheers to friends, Daniel, Diana, and May weddings.
What It Actually Costs (And What You Get)
Real Numbers
Packages start around $8,500. Most couples I’ve talked to end up landing closer to $25,000 once everything’s factored in. Falkner comfortably handles 151 to 200 guests. That’s honestly the sweet spot for most Temecula weddings I shoot, big enough for a real party, small enough to feel personal.
The Included Coordinator Is A Big Deal
Falkner includes a day-of coordinator in the package, and honestly, that’s worth more than people realize going in. They’ve also got a preferred vendor list built from years of actually working these weddings. One thing I genuinely love: Falkner closes to the public on your wedding day. You’re not sharing the grounds with random wine tasters wandering through your first look. That’s rarer than you’d think for a winery this size.
A Local’s Take, Since I Live Two Miles Down The Road
Why I Keep Coming Back Here
Full disclosure, I live in Temecula, about 2 miles from Falkner. This isn’t some venue I flew in to shoot once. I’ve been out here more times than I can count. Genuinely one of my favorite properties in the valley. The cypress-lined walkway to the ceremony site does something no amount of rented decor can fake. Just looks like Tuscany, full stop. The barrel room underneath the restaurant is my favorite hidden spot for photos. Most guests never even know it’s down there. Time your reception right, and the sunset over the vineyard rows is the kind of light that makes my job stupidly easy.
- 151 to 200 guest capacity, comfortable for most Temecula-sized weddings
- Day-of coordinator and preferred vendor list included
- Closes to the public on your wedding day, no random tasting-room crowds
- Woman-owned, 26+ years in business, a multiple-time Best of Weddings winner
Wedding Venue: Falkner Winery In Temecula, California
Getting married at Falkner Winery?
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