Bel Vino Winery by Wedgewood Weddings

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We met on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Hayworth Ave in West Hollywood in 2022. After Sarah messaged first on Bumble, we grabbed dinner and drinks at a nearby bar and—almost immediately—never left each other’s side. Since then we've shared houseplants, late-night tacos, road trips up the coast, and Sunday mornings with too much coffee and too many playlists. Jesse proposed during a quiet hike on Christmas when the light was perfect and the moment felt like ours alone. Now we're excited to celebrate our wedding on April 17, 2027, in Temecula, California with the people who made our story possible.

How we met...

Our Story

Photos

Rebecca Stewart

Susan Marciniak

Scott Seeman

John Marciniak III

Stephanie Simon

Aaron Bratcher

Rachael James

James Marciniak

Julie Hart

John Marciniak IV

Diandra Burton

Jacob Dalton

Diamaris Burton

Kyle Gallagher

Wedding Party

Semi-formal — polished but relaxed. For our Temecula, CA wedding please wear bright, vintage-inspired colors and lightweight fabrics suited for warm spring/summer evenings. Men: dress slacks or chinos with a button-up shirt (blazer optional). Women: cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, or dressy separates. Footwear: dressy but comfortable shoes for outdoor areas; consider low heels or wedges. Please avoid athletic wear and plain t-shirts. Above all: have fun with color and personal style.

BRRRRR!!! It can get chilly after sunset—please bring a light jacket or shawl for comfort during the evening.

Dress Code

Q + A

We’ve reserved a room block just minutes from the venue so guests can stay nearby and relax. The resort sits on a single cul-de-sac, making it easy for friends and family to gather and for group parking; it’s a short drive to Carter Estate Winery Tasting Room (34450 Rancho California Rd, Temecula). For reservations and special rates call (951) 491-8506 or visit the hotel booking page on the website button below. Sarah and Jesse will be checking in on April the 14th four days early.

Carter Estate (Wedding Hotel)

Maps / Directions

Carter Estate Winery is located about an hour's drive from Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Orange County, and San Diego. They have four international airports and six major airports close by including:Ontario Airport — 57 MilesSan Diego — 69 MilesOrange County — 89 MilesLAX — 96 MilesLong Beach AirportPalm Springs Airport From the north – Los Angeles:From I-10 East/I-5 South, keep left and take I-10 East/San Bernardino Freeway East via EXIT 1D toward I-10 East/San Bernardino.Merge onto CA-71 South via EXIT 42B toward Corona.Merge onto CA-91E/Riverside Freeway East via the exit on the left toward Riverside.Merge onto I-15 S via EXIT 51 toward San Diego.Take the Rancho Cal Rd exit, EXIT 59, toward Old Town Front St.Turn left onto Rancho California Rd.Carter Estate Winery and Resort is on the left. From the south – San Diego:From I-5 South/San Diego Freeway South, merge onto CA-163 N via EXIT16 toward Escondido.CA-163 N becomes I-15 N/Escondido Freeway North.Take the Rancho California Road exit, EXIT 59, toward Old Town Front Street.Turn right onto Rancho California Rd.Carter Estate Winery and Resort is on the left.

57 miles drive (1hr), United about 1 connecting $300 - $500 from Dulles, VA (checked 4.5.2026)

Ontario International Airport (ONT)

69 miles, 1hr 15-20min, United 1 connecting $377 - $750 from Dulles, VA (Checked 4.05.2026)

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

89 Miles, 1hr 18 min - 1hr 45min, United 1 connecting$517 - $738, (Checked 4.05.2026)

John Wayne Airport

98 Miles, 1hr 43 - 2hrs, United NonStop $217-$353, (Checked 4.05.2026)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Hotel/AirPorts

Part of the same resort. Amazing place.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Old Town Temecula

Super close to the wedding hotel.

Sarah + Jesse

Sarah + Jesse

S&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception