Nate & Katie’s The Highlands Estate Cloverdale Wedding
A few months ago, we met up with Nate & Katie for their engagement photos. It was a pretty cold and overcast day if I recall correctly, quite unlike the warm, sunny Cloverdale weather on their wedding day at The Highlands Estate, but one thing that didn’t change even a tiny bit were their smiles and the way they looked at each other (ok those were two things). We just loved all of the little mini-interactions between Nate and Katie, like the cute little forehead bump they’d sometimes do 🙂 Actually, one of our favorite moments of the whole wedding was their first look and private vow exchange. It was a quiet, emotional exchange with lots of smiles, hugs, and body language that said “I can’t wait to marry you” — a beautiful moment before taking their vows in front of everyone.
Speaking of ceremony, how gorgeous is that backdrop with the fall colors? The Highlands Estate is always a joy for us to shoot at and is a beautiful wedding venue; usually they do ceremonies in a different spot, but the space Nate & Katie picked really showcased the colorful autumn leaves. After their ceremony, we stayed back for a bit and grabbed a few more wedding portraits by their triangle arbor and the venue’s signature oak tree. Our fun didn’t end there, of course. Between the ceremony and sparkler send-off at the end of the night, there was an action-packed reception, with a well-practiced first dance, a couple of fun parent dances, and a ton of energetic guests joining in on the dance floor.
We couldn’t have asked for a better couple to spend the day with and are excited to share some of the highlights!
![bride’s cute pink vow book](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-01.jpg)
![bride walking up for first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-02.jpg)
![first look at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-38.jpg)
![groom checking out his bride during first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-39.jpg)
![first look photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-40.jpg)
![cute hug during The Highlands Estate first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-03.jpg)
![reading personal vows during first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-04.jpg)
![first look personal vow reading](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-41.jpg)
![sharing a funny moment during first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-05.jpg)
![sweet first look with personal vows at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-06.jpg)
![forehead bump](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-11.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate bridal party photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-07.jpg)
![bride solo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-09.jpg)
![solo of the bride at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-10.jpg)
![portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-42.jpg)
![sign-in table](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-14.jpg)
![wedding welcome sign](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-13.jpg)
![bride and father walking down the aisle](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-43.jpg)
![groom looking at his bride walking down the aisle](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-16.jpg)
![father of the bride giving away his daughter](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-15.jpg)
![bride smiling during wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-44.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate wedding ceremony close-up](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-45.jpg)
![guests during wedding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-46.jpg)
![wedding ceremony groom](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-47.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate wedding ceremony ring exchange](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-48.jpg)
![cute moment during wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-49.jpg)
![triangle arbor ceremony piece](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-50.jpg)
![bride looking at the reverend](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-17.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate first kiss](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-18.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate wedding ceremony at the oak tree](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-51.jpg)
![married!](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-20.jpg)
![newlyweds celebrating with champagne](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-21.jpg)
![cute champagne wedding photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-19.jpg)
![woohoo just married!](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-22.jpg)
![dip and kiss](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-52.jpg)
![wedding portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-53.jpg)
![wedding portrait noses touching](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-54.jpg)
![bride playing with her dress in vineyards](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-08.jpg)
![dapper groom solo portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-25.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate grand oak tree wedding pic](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-55.jpg)
![bride and groom](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-56.jpg)
![bride and groom in front of triangle ceremony arch decor](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-23.jpg)
![bride and groom dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-24.jpg)
![kiss on the forehead](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-57.jpg)
![close-up wedding portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-58.jpg)
![bride and groom taking a selfie right after getting married](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-59.jpg)
![cocktail hour](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-60.jpg)
![guest signing in the guestbook](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-27.jpg)
![cocktail hour](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-26.jpg)
![long wooden reception tables at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-61.jpg)
![wedding florals by Front Porch Farms](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-29.jpg)
![head table](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-31.jpg)
![wooden Mr and Mrs signs on head table chairs](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-30.jpg)
![greenery on long dinner table](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-28.jpg)
![customized candles for wedding reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-62.jpg)
![wedding bouquet by Front Porch Farms](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-32.jpg)
![wedding cake by ShwaikaCakes](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-33.jpg)
![bridal party grand entrance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-63.jpg)
![bride and groom grand reception entrance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-65.jpg)
![bride and groom sweetheart table](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-34.jpg)
![outdoor wedding reception at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-35.jpg)
![reverend giving toast at wedding reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-66.jpg)
![couple greeting guests during reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-67.jpg)
![best man giving toast](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-68.jpg)
![bridesmaid giving wedding speech](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-69.jpg)
![newlywed thank you speech](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-70.jpg)
![bride and groom giving thank you speech](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-71.jpg)
![cake cutting](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-72.jpg)
![cake cutting and feeding](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-73.jpg)
![dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-74.jpg)
![first dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-75.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate bride and groom first dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-76.jpg)
![dip at the end of first dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-77.jpg)
![double parent dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-78.jpg)
![father-daughter dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-79.jpg)
![mother-son dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-80.jpg)
![cool party vibe](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-81.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate indoor barn reception dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-82.jpg)
![wedding guest partying during reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-37.jpg)
![indoor reception dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-36.jpg)
![reception dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-83.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate sparkler send-off night photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nk_2021_10-the-highlands-estate-cloverdale-wedding-84.jpg)