It was a rainy day. Drizzly, cloudy … seemed rather dreary at first. But as soon as I arrived at Kristen’s parents’ house, I knew this was a bride who could handle a rainy day. Kristen was calm, happy, and completely at ease with her wedding day. She could even be heard calming her parents’ nerves; her own nerves apparently solid as steel. Not to be deterred by drizzles, she handled our outdoor photo sessions like a pro.
First of all, if you want to have a giddy photographer on your wedding day, chose peonies for your bouquet! omg, they smell like heaven. And check out the floating dress!
Being the father of the bride is a tough job, but dad seemed pretty calm as daughter helped him with his tie. Sweet as sugar!
There’s nothing better than a pair of Monolo Blahniks:
Unless you’re the bride. Then, you just might be sweeter than your shoes:
These two angelic darlings are the bride’s nieces:
I wasn’t joking when I said Kristen was cool and relaxed despite the rain:
In fact, all the ladies were pretty relaxed, even if we did get our shoes a little muddy for this shot:
And what would a wedding day be without a relaxed groom:
The ceremony:
I love catching a “just before the exit” shot from the back of the church:
And then the joy of the exit!
A few of the first moments alone as husband and wife:
How amazing is Il Villaggio as a reception venue?! This was probably one of the first times I enjoyed having a mirror behind the head table. (Ususally it’s quite a trick for us photo folks to compose images sans ourselves when a mirror is directly behind the bride and groom!) The cake was beautiful and I loved the candles and the glow of the room.
And finally, a tender moment from the first dance.
Kristen and Brad, I hope you’re having an amazing time on your honeymoon! I have to admit, I’m a little jealous you’re in Costa Rica. :)
-S
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