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Love story · September 2026

A Summer Wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato

Sarah and Jarrod gathered 53 guests at Pacheco Ranch Winery for an entirely on-site celebration: preparations in the bridal suite, a first look, a ceremony by the waterfall, cocktails near the bridge, a paella dinner, sunset portraits, and dancing beneath the lights.

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Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato

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A wedding is more than a portrait session. These are the people, accidents, nerves, weather, dance-floor decisions, and quiet seconds that made this one its own.

Sarah and Jarrod gathered 53 guests at Pacheco Ranch Winery for an entirely on-site celebration: preparations in the bridal suite, a first look, a ceremony by the waterfall, cocktails near the bridge, a paella dinner, sunset portraits, and dancing beneath the lights.

Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato

Preparations and family photographs on the ranch

Both sides prepared on the property and met for a first look at 3:15. Wedding-party and family photographs were complete before the shuttle arrived, leaving the evening open for guests.

Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato

A waterfall ceremony and cocktails by the bridge

The ceremony began at 5:30 near the ranch waterfall. Guests moved a short distance toward the bridge for cocktails while Sarah and Jarrod took a private twenty-minute pause after the ceremony.

Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato

Paella, sunset photographs, and an outdoor party

A family-style paella dinner opened at 7:20. Sarah and Jarrod stepped away briefly for sunset portraits, then returned for toasts, their first dance, cake, the photo booth, and a full outdoor dance floor.

Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato
Sarah and Jarrod's summer wedding at Pacheco Ranch Winery in Novato

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