There is no better way to close a Finley Creek Vineyard wedding than this: a tunnel of 36-inch sparklers blazing bright against the night sky, the tasting-room windows glowing like a lantern behind you, and every single person who loves you most lighting the path to your new life together. This image is the final page of the storybook.
October at Finley Creek is special. The vines have turned amber and crimson, the air is crisp enough for cozy hugs, and when darkness falls around 7:30 p.m., the vineyard feels like its own little universe. The front courtyard becomes a perfect runway: smooth pavement for her cathedral train, string-light arches framing the doorway, and just enough distance for guests to form two perfect rows of golden fire.
This sparkler exit was the perfect end to the celebration. The bride’s glittery ballgown caught every spark like a mirror ball, the groom’s tan vest and loosened tie gave that effortless “we just danced for four hours and loved every second” vibe, and the way she leaned back into him (half laughing, half trusting he’d catch her) says everything about their marriage in one single frame.
This particular exit happened at 10:17 p.m., right on schedule. Cocktail hour had long turned into dancing, the cake was cut, the last slow song played, and suddenly the DJ announced, “Grab a sparkler! Mr. & Mrs. are making their getaway!” Guests spilled out the doors in a wave of excitement, lighters clicked, and the night lit up like the Fourth of July.
If you’re getting married at Finley Creek Vineyard, let’s save the very best light of the night for you. Because your love story deserves to end exactly like this, wrapped in sparks, surrounded by love, and beginning the greatest adventure of all.
Captured with the Nikon Z9 and a 24-70mm lens at 30mm and on camera flash.
ISO 320, 2.8, 1/125
Edited to look like film.
Location: 795 US-421, Zionsville, IN 46077.