Rudy & Erin’s Wedding at The Highlands Estate
This wedding has been quite a long time in the making! Rudy and Erin had been planning it for nearly two years (thanks, pandemic!), and their wedding at The Highlands Estate finally came to life last month. Rudy and Erin, along with their fluffy baby Benji and the rest of the gang, celebrated their marriage at the most beautiful venue, with the most colorful autumn scenery in the background.
I just have to say a few words about Benji: he was so cute the whole day, posing in photos for us, sitting at the front for the ceremony (and making excited whining sounds to cheer his parents on), trying to jump up on the newlyweds for a high-five (high-ten?) after their first kiss, and just being adorable the whole day. Rudy shared a funny story about how he included Benji in his proposal to Erin, and Benji pooped right before. Sadly we weren’t there to capture that moment, but we do have a bunch of very cute engagement photos with the three of them!
For us, the biggest highlight of this wedding was how happy yet emotional it all felt. The first look is often one of the most powerful moments that we capture, and that was no exception here. You can see just how in love Rudy is with his bride, how all the anticipation and excitement really built up in this moment. It really set the tone for the rest of the wedding day, and we loved capturing the dynamic between them.
Check out some of the highlights below, and congrats to Rudy and Erin (and Benji)!
![wedding photo at giant oak tree at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-66.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate wedding portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-14.jpg)
![Sonoma County wedding photo in yellow grassy field](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-25.jpg)
![wedding bouquet by Gina’s Floral Enchantment](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-15.jpg)
![bride solo portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-10.jpg)
![creative wedding shoes photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-02.jpg)
![wedding necklace detail photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-01.jpg)
![dog watching bride get hair & makeup done](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-03.jpg)
![bride hair and makeup touchup](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-04.jpg)
![bride first look with bridesmaids](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-05.jpg)
![bridesmaids first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-06.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-45.jpg)
![best man helping groom with tie](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-39.jpg)
![groom solo portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-07.jpg)
![photo of groom with dog](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-08.jpg)
![bride walking up to groom for first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-41.jpg)
![emotional first look photo at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-42.jpg)
![groom wiping away a tear during first look](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-44.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate first look at the oak tree](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-43.jpg)
![wedding photos in golden grassy field](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-26.jpg)
![bride and groom portrait at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-12.jpg)
![bride holding wedding bouquet](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-09.jpg)
![bride and groom](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-24.jpg)
![romantic photo of bride and groom looking at each other](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-47.jpg)
![bride, groom, and dog family photo on wedding day](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-11.jpg)
![soft romantic wedding portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-27.jpg)
![wedding photo of the bride and groom in a forest](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-63.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate wedding party photo with dog](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-46.jpg)
![wedding arbor floral decor by Gina’s Floral Enchantment](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-18.jpg)
![wedding ceremony flowers](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-17.jpg)
![bridesmaid walking the dog down the aisle](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-51.jpg)
![bride and father of the bride walking down stairs](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-52.jpg)
![bride and father walking down the aisle](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-19.jpg)
![groom looking at bride walking down the aisle](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-20.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate wedding ceremony photo in autumn](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-55.jpg)
![bride during wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-53.jpg)
![bridesmaids at wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-54.jpg)
![emotional groom wiping away a tear during wedding ceremony](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-56.jpg)
![parents of the bride at the ceremony looking at the couple](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-58.jpg)
![groom reading vows to bride at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-57.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate ring exchange pic](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-59.jpg)
![first kiss](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-60.jpg)
![newlyweds at the wedding arbor at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-61.jpg)
![bride and groom walking away from the altar during wedding recessional](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-62.jpg)
![emotional hug](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-13.jpg)
![bride and groom twirl photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-23.jpg)
![soft, colorful, romantic wedding portrait](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-64.jpg)
![kissing photo under giant oak tree](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-65.jpg)
![signature cocktails](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-33.jpg)
![signature cocktail sign](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-32.jpg)
![wedding reception sign-in table with wooden wedding sign](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-67.jpg)
![guest signing on wooden sign-in board](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-68.jpg)
![wedding guests chatting](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-49.jpg)
![custom-embroidered wedding handkerchief](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-16.jpg)
![parents of the bride dancing together](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-34.jpg)
![guest candid photo](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-50.jpg)
![bride giving her friend a hug](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-69.jpg)
![wedding guests taking a selfie](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-70.jpg)
![engraved wooden bookmark wedding favor](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-31.jpg)
![reception table setting at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-28.jpg)
![cute duck candle wedding favor](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-29.jpg)
![The Highlands Estate long farm table](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-30.jpg)
![reception grand entrance from the barn at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-71.jpg)
![bride and groom head table at The Highlands Estate outdoor reception](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-72.jpg)
![father of the bride welcome speech](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-73.jpg)
![guests mingling](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-35.jpg)
![baby honking the groom’s nose](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-36.jpg)
![bridesmaid giving funny speech](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-74.jpg)
![best man speech](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-75.jpg)
![best man giving an embarassing toast](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-76.jpg)
![father of the groom giving a toast to the couple](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-77.jpg)
![first dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-78.jpg)
![bride and groom’s first dance as newlyweds](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-79.jpg)
![first dance in the barn at The Highlands Estate](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-80.jpg)
![guests dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-81.jpg)
![best man on the dance floor](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-82.jpg)
![guests dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-83.jpg)
![bride and her father sharing a father/daughter dance](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-84.jpg)
![bride’s dad twirling her](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-85.jpg)
![bride’s mother adoring her daughter](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-86.jpg)
![bride and dad hugging](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-87.jpg)
![cake cutting](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-88.jpg)
![cake cutting inside The Highlands Estate’s barn](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-89.jpg)
![parents dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-91.jpg)
![bride and groom leading the open dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-37.jpg)
![bride and her father dancing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-38.jpg)
![fun dance between father and daughter](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/re_2021_10-wedding-at-the-highlands-estate-90.jpg)