Set among the rolling hills in the quiet California town of Hollister, Léal Vineyards & Winery offers a variety of beautiful settings for every part of your wedding day. The estate provides space to gather, prepare, and settle in, allowing the morning to unfold surrounded by vineyards, open sky, and the people who matter most.
With several ceremony locations across the property, couples are able to choose a setting that feels just right for them. Whether exchanging vows near the water or framed by vineyard views, each space offers its own perspective of the landscape while remaining connected to the heart of the estate.
As the day continues, the grounds invite you to slow down and take it all in. You’ll wander between locations, capturing portraits that feel natural and unforced, shaped by the light and the setting around you. When evening arrives, the celebration gathers into spaces designed for dinner, conversation, and dancing, where candlelight and music carry the night forward.
Leaving the property hand in hand, the noise of the night fading behind you, you’ll catch each other’s eye and smile. Not because everything was perfect, but because it was yours. A day you’ll always remember for how full it felt.
There’s a feeling that settles in before a wedding truly begins. At Léal Vineyards & Winery, with vineyards stretching into the distance and light moving slowly across the hills, that feeling arrives quietly. A sense that the day ahead will be full... of people, of meaning, and of moments waiting to unfold.
THE PERFECT VENUE
the Lavánda ceremony
Lavánda features a lakeside ceremony setting with vineyard views and natural shade, offering seating for up to 300 guests and an easy transition into nearby reception spaces.
Lavánda reception
The Lavánda reception tent is a covered outdoor space designed for dinner and dancing, featuring a white canopy with chandeliers and seating for up to 300 guests.
Olea
Olea is a hilltop event space overlooking the vineyards and estate, offering expansive views and ample room for larger celebrations or use as a scenic portrait location as shown here.
Estate grounds
Set throughout the property, these tucked-away areas provide a natural backdrop for family formals and wedding party portraits, offering open shade and a relaxed setting before the ceremony.
The bridal suite is located in the main house at the top of the hill and offers a spacious, light-filled setting large enough to comfortably accommodate the entire wedding party for getting ready on-site.
the estate - bridal suite
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The vast variety of locations is one of the greatest things about having a wedding at Leal Vineyards. Explore just some of the available spaces below.
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A FEW OF MY MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHOOTING WEDDINGS AT leal vineyards & winery
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Yes! Getting ready on-site is one of the biggest advantages of hosting your wedding at Léal.
The property offers three on-site homes, providing flexible space for the wedding party and close family to get ready comfortably, whether together or separately. Having multiple homes allows for privacy while keeping everyone close and on schedule.
Getting ready at Léal also simplifies the flow of the day by eliminating travel between locations and creating an easy transition into pre-ceremony photos and the ceremony itself. For couples planning a wedding weekend, the on-site accommodations make it easy to extend the celebration and keep everyone together.
Family portraits at Léal are typically done near the ceremony site or at the estate house, depending on how the day is structured. Keeping portraits close to the ceremony helps with efficiency since everyone is already nearby, while the estate house courtyard works well for pre-ceremony family photos in a quieter, more controlled setting.
Léal Vineyards & Winery offers an all-inclusive venue experience, with many of the core elements of your wedding day handled on-site. This typically includes tables, chairs, linens, place settings, in-house catering and bar service, DJ and MC services, and day-of coordination, depending on the package selected. Most couples only need to bring in a photographer, videographer, and officiant, which helps simplify planning and keeps the day flowing smoothly.
Léal offers multiple ceremony and reception spaces, allowing couples to choose a layout that best fits their guest count, vision, and overall flow of the day. Outdoor options include Lavánda, a waterfront ceremony site with a nearby tented reception space, and Olea, an elevated hilltop area often used for larger celebrations or as a scenic backdrop for portraits.
For indoor receptions, the Barrel Room provides a more enclosed setting with winery character and works well for evening events or warmer months. Some couples choose to host their ceremony and reception in one general area, while others transition between spaces depending on the guest experience they want to create.
For couples without a first look, I recommend planning about 60 minutes for portraits. If you choose to see each other beforehand, 90 minutes provides a comfortable amount of time. By spreading portraits between the first look, newlywed moments, and sunset, we can fully utilize the grounds at Léal and create a varied, relaxed set of images.
Léal’s on-site team provides planning and coordination support as part of their all-inclusive experience, so a separate outside wedding planner is not required. Their team helps manage the timeline, vendor coordination, and transitions throughout the day, guiding everything from start to finish and allowing most couples to rely fully on the venue’s built-in planning support.
You’re weighing your options, gathering ideas, and looking for a venue that not only photographs beautifully but feels like the place where you can genuinely picture yourselves saying “I do.”.
And while you’re excited, you’re also hoping to find someone who can make this whole process feel a little easier. Someone who understands how vineyard & winery venues work, how the light shifts in the valley, how timelines flow on properties like Leal Vineyards & Winery, and how to help you feel calm and confident every step of the way.
That’s where I come in. I’m here to guide you with clarity, gentle direction, and a photography approach rooted in ease and preparation… so you can stop carrying every decision alone and start imagining a wedding day that feels beautifully intentional from beginning to end.
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Whether you’re getting married at Leal or somewhere else in Wine Country, I would love to be considered for your day.
If you’re interested in working with me, the best way to reach me is by filling out the form below with your wedding date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from me, email me directly at: info@kristencampbellphoto.com