{"id":12654,"date":"2020-09-01T16:13:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T16:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqphoto.com\/blog\/?p=12654"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:52:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:52:54","slug":"wine-country-elopement-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqphoto.com\/blog\/wine-country-elopement-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Country Elopement Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wine Country Elopement Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Say your vows amid incredible vineyard vistas,<\/em><\/p>\n

enjoy fantastic wine and unwind at a luxury resort or rustic lodge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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GETTING MARRIED IN WINE COUNTRY DURING COVID-19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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California\u2019s Wine Country best known for its irresistible Cabernet Sauvignon and idyllic vistas that evoke charms of iconic vineyards of Italy and France. It is also screaming romance. It is usually teeming with visitors this time of year, but COVID-19 has sliced the numbers of tourists and newlyweds flocking there. However, you can have a wedding to remember even if it is just you and your favorite person plus a couple of friends. Many beautiful wineries and restaurants have re-opened now, but they are working with 25% capacity and with safety restrictions in place. All of them are open for outdoor service only, which leaves you plenty of options for a wedding amid the sprawling vineyards and dining under the stars.<\/p>\n

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Wedding venues in the Wine Country are now focusing on elopements and mini weddings. How to tie the knot during the COVID pandemic? As long as you follow physical distancing procedures, you can enjoy incredible views and fantastic wine. A combination of elopement and an online wedding<\/a> is the most practical solution. You can host an intimate outdoor ceremony and invite your family and friends to attend the event via live stream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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COVID-19 GUIDELINES <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you don\u2019t want to delay your wedding ceremony and reception for legal or other reasons, then you can do a COVID-safe elopement by following the new guidelines:      <\/p>\n

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