Marina & Tyler's Monte Bella Wedding at Monserate Winery

August 9, 2026 · Monte Bella at Monserate Winery, Fallbrook

A Monte Bella Wedding at Monserate Winery

Marina and Tyler matched on Coffee Meets Bagel, and these days you will find them snowboarding, mountain biking, camping or hanging out with their dog Milo. They celebrated on August 9, 2026 at Monte Bella, the Tuscan style estate at Monserate Winery in Fallbrook, in a palette of green and white. A first look on the path by the lake led to parasol portraits with the bridesmaids, vows beside the pond between columns of white orchids, and an evening with a sweetheart table by the water, a lifted first dance, a champagne tower and cake cutting. Here is their Monte Bella wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

Details and Getting Ready at Monte Bella

The morning started at Monte Bella's stone villa, framed by tall Italian cypress trees. Marina's flat lay brought together a monogrammed ring box, satin bow heels and her invitation suite, and she got ready in a lace robe beside her gown, with her bridesmaids in matching sage pajamas under the bridal suite chandelier.

Stone villa framed by tall Italian cypress trees at Monte Bella, Monserate Winery in Fallbrook

Fountain courtyard with manicured lawns and white umbrellas at Monte Bella

Monogrammed white ring box with green and white blooms and a perfume bottle

Engagement ring in a velvet box set on satin bow bridal heels

Bridal heels with a satin bow on lace and greenery for Marina's flat lay

Wedding invitation suite with rings, white florals and lace flat lay

Marina in a lace robe beside her wedding gown hanging in the bridal suite doorway

Close up of a lace robe sleeve and engagement ring as the bride reaches for her gown

Marina smiling over her shoulder in a lace robe next to her wedding dress

Soft curls cascading over the lace robe as the bride admires her gown

Bride in a white robe surrounded by bridesmaids in sage green pajamas

Bridesmaids in matching sage pajamas laughing with Marina under her hanging gown

Bridesmaids in sage pajamas hugging Marina in front of the bridal suite windows

Marina twirling in her lace robe beneath a crystal chandelier

Bridal party in sage pajamas posing under the chandelier in the Monte Bella bridal suite

Bridesmaids and bride gathered under a glowing chandelier with warm golden light

Tyler Gets Ready Under the Ivy Loggia

Tyler got ready in a black tuxedo along the ivy covered loggia, with his groomsmen in tan suits by his side, before a few photos with the guys against the ivy wall.

Tyler sitting cross legged on a fluffy stool adjusting his collar while getting ready

Groomsman in a tan suit helping Tyler into his black tuxedo jacket under the ivy covered loggia

Tyler hugging a groomsman in the ivy lined walkway

Tyler walking down the ivy covered loggia in a black tuxedo

Groom portrait with a white calla lily boutonniere at Monte Bella

Detail of a black bow tie and calla lily boutonniere on the groom's lapel

Tyler straightening his bow tie with a silver watch on his wrist

Groom tucking a vow card into his tuxedo jacket

Close up of the groom's silver watch and white shirt cuff

Tyler's mom pinning his boutonniere against an ivy covered wall

Tyler laughing with his mom in a navy dress before the ceremony

Groom in a black tux with groomsmen in tan suits against an ivy wall at Monte Bella

Groomsmen in tan suits blurring past Tyler as he stands still in the center

Into the Gown in the Bridal Suite

Marina stepped into her beaded gown beneath the crystal chandelier in the bridal suite, with her bridesmaids, now in sage satin dresses, by her side as she finished getting ready.

Bridesmaid helping Marina with her shoes in the bridal suite

Close up of a bridesmaid fastening the bride's white heels on a patterned rug

Marina looking down in her beaded gown with floral pins in her hair

Marina smiling with her hand at her cheek in a sweetheart neckline gown

Close up of the bride's engagement ring and beaded straps

Pearl earring and floral hair pin in Marina's soft curls

Marina seated on a cream sofa in the bridal suite, glancing over her shoulder

Bride's mother lacing up Marina's gown beneath a crystal chandelier

Close up of the gown's back being laced up

Bridesmaids in sage satin dresses fluffing Marina's train in the bridal suite

Bridesmaids in sage green holding hands with Marina as she finishes getting ready

The Wedding Party at Monte Bella

Marina's bridesmaids in sage and floral dresses carried white calla lily bouquets and twirled white paper parasols by the lake, and the full wedding party in sage and tan cheered the couple on in front of the stone villa.

Marina and her bridesmaids in sage and floral dresses outside the stone villa

Bridesmaids cheering with white calla lily bouquets in front of the villa

Marina with her bridesmaids posed in front of the Monte Bella stone villa

Bride and bridesmaids holding white paper parasols by the lake

Bridesmaids twirling white parasols around the bride

Bridesmaid fluffing Marina's train on the lakeside path before the first look

Full wedding party celebrating in front of the stone villa at Monte Bella, Monserate Winery

Wedding party in sage and tan cheering around the bride and groom

Tyler kissing Marina as bridesmaids and groomsmen cheer behind them

A First Look by the Lake

A bridesmaid fluffed Marina's train on the lakeside path before she walked up behind Tyler, with cypress trees across the water. He turned around, they held each other by the lake, and her long veil swept across the grass as they shared a kiss.

Marina approaching Tyler from behind on the path by the lake for their first look

First look on the lakeside pathway at Monte Bella, Monserate Winery, with cypress trees across the water

Tyler turning to see Marina for the first time

Marina and Tyler embracing by the lake after their first look

Couple portrait on the lakeside path under autumn branches

Close up of Marina's cascading white calla lily bouquet against her gown

Marina and Tyler kissing by the lake at Monte Bella as her long veil sweeps across the grass

Portraits Around Monte Bella

Before guests arrived, Marina and Tyler explored the estate: through the stone pillared gates, around the fountain courtyard, under a garden arch and down the ceremony aisle between floral arches overlooking the vineyard.

Marina and Tyler with the welcome sign panels in the garden

Couple walking through the tall stone pillared gates at Monte Bella

Marina and Tyler in the fountain courtyard with the stone villa behind them

Marina walking toward Tyler through the open garden gates

Marina smiling over her bouquet beneath a garden arch

Tyler and Marina standing together between the open iron gates

Wide portrait of the couple in front of the cypress lined Monte Bella villa

Marina and Tyler walking down the aisle toward the vineyard before guests arrive

Couple walking hand in hand between floral arches overlooking the vineyard

Marina and Tyler walking up the aisle lined with white florals

Ceremony Details by the Pond

The ceremony was set beside the pond with rattan chairs and an aisle of white flowers and string lights facing the vineyard. Columns of white roses, orchids, anthurium and hydrangea framed the altar, and an arched mirror sign welcomed guests.

Welcome sign for Tyler and Marina at the ceremony entrance

Monte Bella pond ceremony with rattan chairs and a white floral aisle at Monserate Winery

Ceremony aisle lined with white flowers and string lights facing the vineyard

Arched mirror sign beside rows of rattan ceremony chairs

White orchid and hydrangea aisle arrangement beside wooden chairs

Floral column of white roses and orchids beside the pond and vineyard

Close up of white orchids, anthurium and hydrangea on the ceremony arch

Detail of white roses and orchids in the ceremony florals

Vows Beside the Pond

Tyler walked down the aisle with his parents as guests shaded themselves with white parasols, followed by the ring bearer and flower girls in floral crowns. Marina walked in with her parents, read her vows into the microphone, and after their first kiss Tyler dipped her for one more at the end of the aisle.

Groom walking down the aisle with his parents as guests hold white parasols

Ring bearer in a cream suit walking hand in hand down the aisle

Flower girls in white dresses with floral crowns carrying baskets

Tyler smiling at the altar as he waits for Marina

Ring bearer pausing down the aisle as guests smile

Bridesmaids in sage holding calla lily bouquets during the ceremony

Marina walking down the aisle at the Monte Bella pond ceremony

Marina walking down the aisle with her parents on the grass

Marina and Tyler at the altar framed by white floral arches

Guests with parasols watching the ceremony from their seats

Family members watching the ceremony emotionally under white parasols

Couple holding hands before the officiant between floral columns

Marina reading her vows into a microphone

Marina smiling at Tyler as she says her vows

Wide view of the Monte Bella lakeside ceremony with guests holding white parasols

Tyler waving to guests after the first kiss as husband and wife

Tyler dipping Marina for a kiss at the end of the aisle

Golden Hour and a Sweetheart Table by the Lake

As the sun dropped, Marina and Tyler headed back to the lake and the cypress garden for golden hour portraits. Their sweetheart table waited by the water, surrounded by white florals.

Newlyweds in front of the Monte Bella stone villa framed by cypress trees

Marina and Tyler close together under her long veil by the lake

Tyler and Marina laughing under a veil caught in the breeze

Marina smiling under her veil in golden hour light

Couple kissing behind a white parasol at Monte Bella

Tyler carrying Marina along a garden path at sunset

Marina and Tyler laughing together in the cypress garden at golden hour

Newlyweds strolling through the garden with the sun behind them

Marina and Tyler walking along a winding path by a waterfall

Sweetheart table surrounded by white florals beside the lake at Monte Bella, Monserate Winery

Marina and Tyler at their floral sweetheart table overlooking the lake

Planning a Monte Bella Wedding at Monserate Winery

Monte Bella is the Tuscan-inspired estate at Monserate Winery in Fallbrook, in northern San Diego County. Stone buildings framed by tall Italian cypress trees, a fountain courtyard, a lake and pond, and rows of vineyard make it feel like a slice of Italy about an hour from south Orange County. Here is what we learned photographing and filming Marina and Tyler's day, for couples planning their own Monte Bella wedding. You can also watch Marina and Tyler's Monserate Winery wedding film.

Getting Ready Suites

The bridal suite is bright and white, with a crystal chandelier, cream furniture and tall black-framed glass doors wrapped in ivy. The light is soft and even for detail shots and the gown reveal, and there is room for a full bridal party. Hanging the dress in the doorway against the ivy makes an easy, timeless photo. On the groom's side, the ivy-covered loggia worked beautifully for portraits with the groomsmen and a quiet moment with Mom.

Best First Look Spots

Marina and Tyler did their first look on the pathway along the lake, a spot their planner, Details Darling, recommended. The water, the cypress trees across the lake and the open sky make a wide, cinematic frame, with enough space for photo and video to stay back and let the moment happen. The stone pillared gates and the fountain courtyard in front of the villa are great alternatives, and both are a short walk away for portraits right after.

The Pond Ceremony

Their ceremony faced the pond, with the vineyard rising behind columns of white orchids and roses, an aisle lined with white florals, and rattan chairs on the lawn. For a summer afternoon ceremony, plan for sun. Marina and Tyler handed out white parasols, which kept guests comfortable and looked beautiful in photos. Ask your planner about a water station before guests are seated.

Cocktail Hour and Reception

Cocktail hour moved to the pergola while family photos wrapped up, and dinner was set on the lawn with a floral sweetheart table right at the water's edge. After toasts, guests moved inside to the ballroom for the champagne tower, cake cutting and dancing. Monserate Winery handles catering in house, so ask about tastings early.

Golden Hour Portraits

Save 20 to 30 minutes near sunset. The lake path, the cypress garden and the winding path by the waterfall all glow in late light, and a long veil catching the breeze by the water is one of the most memorable frames on the estate.

Timeline Tips From Their Day

Marina and Tyler's August timeline worked well: details and getting ready in the early afternoon, a first look around 2:30, wedding party portraits at 3, family photos at 3:30, a 4:40 ceremony, then portraits during cocktail hour and again at golden hour. Doing the first look let them spend most of cocktail hour with their guests.

Monte Bella Wedding FAQ

Where is Monte Bella?

Monte Bella is on the Monserate Winery estate at 2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028, in northern San Diego County near Temecula wine country.

Does Monserate Winery provide catering?

Yes. Catering is handled in house by Monserate Winery, which catered Marina and Tyler's wedding.

Are you a Monserate Winery wedding photographer?

Yes. One and Only Production is a wedding photographer and videographer team based in West Covina. We serve Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and the San Gabriel Valley, travel to Fallbrook and San Diego County, and work in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Planning a Monte Bella wedding? Check your date with us below.

Wedding Vendors

Planner: @detailsdarling
Venue + Catering: @monseratewinery
Photo + Video: @oneandonlyproduction
DJ + Lighting + Sound: @djmikeyp
Florals: @jflowershop
Hair + Makeup: @brightcrystalwedding
Cake: @peggyliaocake
Live Art: @perspectiveartstudio
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