Thrisha & Donaldo’s wedding was obviously FABULOUS, but you wouldn’t believe the fun we had in their Photo Booth!! Pamela was running our Photo Booth that night, but I just had to pop in a shoot a bit because it was so much fun! Thrisha participates in Carnival, like on the regular, so her friends at Amazing Carnival Experience brought some gorgeous pieces for everyone to wear, and it was epic!
Dan & Elena‘s wedding at The Crane Estate was so beautiful! I’d never shot there before and was just blown away by how gorgeous it is! Between the stellar location, and the fabulous flowers and details by Kate Parker, I figured I’d share a few more images from their day!
The Crane Estate (photo by Shannon Vanderhooft)
The dark purple dresses, with the deep red roses gave everything a very dramatic look. (some images in this collage by Shannon)
(photo by Ned Jackson)
(some images in this collage by Ned & Shannon)
Elena and Dan are huge sports fan, so all of their tables were named after championship winning teams, and guests received tickets instead of table numbers. It was such a cool way to take this fancy, dramatic wedding and make it also very personal and fitting. (some images in this collage by Ned & Shannon)
Some of the fabulous vendors that made this wedding so wonderful:
Location – The Great House at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Florist – Kate Parker Weddings
Catering – Vinwood Caterers
Cake – Cakes for Occasions
DJ – Boston DJ
Ceremony Musician – The Harp Whisperer
Tent/Chairs – Peterson Party Center
Cocktail Hour Musician – Jason Roseman & Tropical Gems
Transportation – Sir Charles Limousine & Local Motion
Ice Sculpture – Cape Pond Ice
Photography – Krista Photography
Second Shooter – Ned Jackson
Photography Assistant – Shannon Vanderhooft
Sara & Steve‘s wedding was planned to be outdoors at Sara’s parents’ home by the ocean up in Maine. But the day ended up being a wet one… I mean, it did not stop raining for a moment all day! They didn’t let it ruin anything though – the wedding was beautiful and everyone had a marvelous time!
The day started at the Hilton Garden Inn in Portsmouth as everyone got ready. There were some great moments as the anticipation grew!
My assistant, Elizabeth, captured this shot of Steve’s daughter with Sara
Sara was just glowing!
The rain couldn’t take the smile off of her face!
Sara’s flowers were gorgeous! Her mom did all the floral design, and it was so fabulous, there will be a whole separate post for the details!
Since the ocean view was out of the question for the portraits, we had to get creative. The porch ended up being an excellent replacement, and with the help of Elizabeth and an umbrella we were able to give them some space for some naturally relaxed portraits.
My FAVORITE!
First Dance
I love the faces of everyone in the background in this one ;)
Steve’s kids were a big part of the day’s festivities…
Ugh, he’s such a cutie!
Sara & Steve – thank you so much for having us there to document your day! It ended up being such a lovely wedding, and such a fun party! I’m so glad you didn’t let the rain get you down :) I hope you love the photos!!
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Hannah
What kid doesn’t love this?!
There are those leaves I was talking about…
I just love the look on Hannah’s face! And apparently rubbing her earlobe is Hannah’s thing. I love it when I can catch a kid being completely themselves – doing that thing that makes them, them.
Rhetta & Bill are so cute – just as in love as the last time I saw them!
The happy family :)
A few photos of Rhetta and her belly… Isn’t she gorgeous!
I love this one of Rhetta & Bill because as I was taking their picture Hannah said or did something cute and they both turned to look. I love their smiles as they watch their little girl.
Are you kidding me with that adorable grin?!
Hannah wanted me to smell the pretty flower :)
And Daddy too, of course!
There she goes with that ear again :)
A few fun shots of Hannah and her Dad
And Hannah with her Mom
She really is too cute!
And now, just for fun, a few photos from Bill & Rhetta’s wedding! It’s still one of my favorites from the Real Life Weddings days. And yes, this wedding was shot almost entirely in black & white film!!
Photos © 2004 Krista Guenin/Real Life Weddings
Rhetta & Bill, it was SO great to see you again! Hannah is a doll and I can’t wait to meet little Sophie Grace!!
