Linan + Steven — Hyatt Harborside Wedding

Linan & Steven got married at the Hyatt Harborside in Boston on a lovely but windy day – isn’t it always windy down there?  So many friends and family came in from all over the world for this wedding, and everyone was clearly thrilled to be there!  Even though most of the day everyone was speaking Mandarin, Krista and her Shooting Assistant Peter Morse had a really great time!  Sometimes a camera is the only language you need! Shout out to Emilie from Pink Orchid Weddings for helping to translate throughout the day, you were a huge help!

As you saw in their engagement, this girl knows how to choose shoes, her wedding shoes were no exception! The wonderful Peter Morse hung out with Krista for the day and grabbed this.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan looked absolutely flawless.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Steven, the most cheerful groom ever, also from Peter.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

It sure was windy ya’ll!

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Boston Spring Wedding

Practicing the first dance!  Always a good idea :)

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Krista had a little competition for the day, haha!

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Super sweet flower girl!

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Another from Peter.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Absolutely LOVE that necklace.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Peter grabbed this detail of the stunning tables. I just love how clean and simple they are!

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

The RED is so striking.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

They did a really beautifully choreographed dance, here’s Krista’s view:

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

And Peter’s:

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Boston Spring Wedding

Someone was a wee bit curious about the cake!

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

The Linan and Steven and their parents a had a little company on the dance floor!

Boston Spring Wedding

Some guests really wanted a picture with Peter!! Haha  you were a hit buddy :)

Boston Spring Wedding

And the cap it off, Krista set up her tripod at the end of the night for this awesome long exposure of the city.

Linan & Zhaogian - Wedding

Thank you both Linan and Steven for being so wonderful and letting Krista document this wonderful day for you. And thank you to these wonderful people for making it all happen flawlessly! Check out facebook for more and we’ll see ya Monday for the next contestant!

Location: Hyatt Harborside
Wedding Planner: Emilie from Pink Orchid Weddings
Rings: Tiffany and Bluenile
Flowers: Lotus Design
Wedding Dress: Oleg Cassini from David’s Bridal
Shoes: Kate Spade
Bridesmaid Dresses: Ann Taylor
Bridesmaid Shoes: 6pm
Hair/make-up: Saya
Tuxedos: Men’s Warehouse
Favors: Lindt Truffles
Cake: Montilios
DJ: Nick Ferrington from Beat Train Productions

Photography: Krista Guenin – Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Peter Morse

Linan + Steven — Boston Public Gardens Engagement

Linan & Steven live out in California, so Krista didn’t even get to meet them until the week of their wedding! She was just excited that they were able to squeeze in a fun little engagement session during the craziness of the week. It was great to get to know them a bit, and see just how adorable they are together :) They shot around the Boston Public Gardens and on Commonwealth Ave before heading to Finale for some yummmmy desserts! So fun!

I love that Linan’s yellow dress pops out from the background!

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

They lucked out with some amazing light that day!

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Seriously, I LOVE her adorable yellow dress, wait til you see her shoes too…

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

They brought some super fun props :) You look good in mustaches guys!

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

One of my faves, so so sweet.

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Then over to Commonwealth Ave, that puppy seems super interested! :)

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Do ya SEE the shoes, adorable!

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Just sayin’, I think ALL engagements sessions should end at Finale…  [um, so do I!!  xo Krista]

Linan & Zhaogian - Engagement Session

Thanks for making time in your busy wedding week to do the engagement session you two!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Come back Friday for their intimate and stylish wedding! And in the mean time, sneak a peak over on facebook!

Stephanie + Mark — Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie and Mark’s fairytale wedding was at the lovely Searles Castle in Windham, NH. Stephanie had clearly been planning this wedding in her mind for forever. She had an amazingly branded wedding, with beautiful celtic and renaissance inspirations everywhere, and man did they have a great dance party! Of course it didn’t hurt that pretty much everyone there were Krista’s friends, so even she and I got to dance! (More of that later…)

Krista and I started with Stephanie and her girls upstairs at the castle, the light was beautiful up there!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Love her cascading curls.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

I grabbed this while Steph’s dress was being laced up.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Mark gave her a gorgeous necklace before the ceremony.

Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie’s grandmother sewed the final stich on her dress, it was such a sweet moment!

Searles Castle Wedding

The fabulous Matt Grazier grabbed this detail before the ceremony

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Matt also hung out with Mark and his boys as they got ready down the hall.

Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie was so brave and rode a gorgeous Clydesdale horse to meet her groom! It was a first for me!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Matt was at Mark’s side for this shot.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

I grabbed this from the back, those trees were awesome!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Searles Castle Wedding

Ya think he’s a little excited?!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Love that after the ceremony moment :)

Searles Castle Wedding

Awwwww…

Searles Castle Wedding

Sassy!

Searles Castle Wedding

Krista and I and the Bride and Groom snuck away to shoot some portraits afterwards.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Here’s Krista’s view of Steph and mark on this gorgeous stone bridge…

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

…and here’s mine!

Searles Castle Wedding

Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Love the dusty miller in her flowers! I had that in my bouquet!

Searles Castle Wedding

Searles Castle Wedding

Matt grabbed these of the tent and place cards, everything was set up so beautifully!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Searles Castle Wedding

This is mine of the guest book complete with quill and ink!

Searles Castle Wedding

First dance time! This one is mine, love those teary eyes in the background.

Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

This is Matt’s of this Irish dance routine, it was amazing! I mean just her costume alone is incredible!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Searles Castle Wedding

YEA! Matt’s as well.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

This shot was Matt’s idea. Winner!

Searles Castle Wedding

Let the partying begin! Also from Matt.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

This one is mine of the groom gettin’ down!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Matt was all over the dance floor while Krista got to dance with some of her friends! Who could resist? The next five are from Matt.

Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Searles Castle Wedding

I gotta dance sometimes too ya know?!

Searles Castle Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Here’s a couple sweet long exposures!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Pretty proud of my expert sparkler waving skills.

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

And a beautiful sparkler sendoff to end the night!

Stephanie & Mark - Wedding

Woohoo! What an amazing day it was you two! Thank you to everyone for sharing your joy with us. I know it was extra special for Krista to be able to do this for such dear friends. We wish you all the best!

See more on facebook, and we’ll see ya Wednesday for the next couple!

Venue and catering: Searles Castle

Welcome cards, programs, name cards, menus, etc: Designed and printed by the Bride and Groom

Rings: Belden Jewlers and Unique Celtic Wedding Rings

Flowers: Ford Flowers

Wedding Dress:  Handmade by the Groom’s mother

Hair accessory/veil: Bloomingdeals Consignment

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

 Bridesmaid Accessories: Amazon

Hair stylist/make-up: Salon Grazie and Anna Kathryn of All Things Lovely

Mother-of-the-Bride dress: The Bridal Gallery by Yvonne

Tuxedos/Men’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Favors: Logo Bar Products

Cake: Jaques Pastries

Photography: Krista Guenin for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Mattion Grazier

Assistant: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Stephanie + Mark — Minuteman National Park Engagement

Krista met up with her friends Mark & Stephanie a couple times for their engagement session… They were really excited to shoot with the horses Stephanie is so passionate about but it turns out Mark is a wee bit allergic… So they got together again at Minuteman National Park a few weeks later, sans horses. Which was MUCH more successful :)

Here’s a few from the first attempt :)

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Steph’s rings is AMAZING!

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

They kept up the goofing around at Minuteman a few weeks later, the light was GORG!

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagemen

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

 Mark has a sweet motorcycle they wanted to incorporate into their shoot, so shiny huh?!

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Yes! we love cowboy hats!

Stephanie & Mark - Engagement

Thank you two for sticking in there and letting Krista capture this for you, twice! It was such a pleasure.

Don’t forget to check in on Monday for their wedding! And head over to facebook in the mean time for more!

Bethany + Joe — Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

If Bethany & Joe are sneaking up on you, it’s because Krista didn’t actually get to shoot an engagement session for them. Both of them are in the military and were living out of state at the time, and we just were never in the same state at the same time until the day before the wedding! Engagement sessions are normally SO important to helping us make great pictures of you on wedding day. But thankfully Bethany & Joe are so adorable that we just COULDN’T take a bad picture of them if we tried :)

Krista and Cristen started out at the church with Bethany as she got ready before the ceremony. Love Bethany’s greens shoes.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

I hung out with Joe at the church. Their boutonnieres were cotton blossoms, a nod to Bethany’s Georgia roots.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Joe sent Bethany the sweetest present, a book of poems!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Cristen grabbed this of the cute little flower girls helping Bethany get dressed

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

This is Cristen’s, Bethany’s mom is killing me!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

I grabbed this of the groomsmen waiting at the front of the church. [One of Krista’s favorites!!]

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

These two are mine from the front of the church.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Her veil took my breath away. it was even more beautiful in person!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

This is also mine of Bethany’s dad during the ceremony.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

So happy!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Bethany and her gorgeous girls!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

These guys were such troopers! It was freezing outside!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

HAHA!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Cristen and I ran to the reception at the Boston Harbor Hotel to grab some details, these place cards were so beautiful.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

The calligraphy was so delicate and pretty!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Bethany ran and changed into another super fun dress, here’s my view of their first dance.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

And Krista’s…

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

There were toasts…

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

And some seriously beautiful tears…

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

I also sat by the groom during Bethany’s dad’s toast… haha!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Bethany and her dad!! Dang they’re cute!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Joe’s dad and brother were so sweet! They could barely hold it together…

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

I was so proud of their cake smash! Joe was too obviously… :)

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

YES.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Bethany’s dad’s suspenders were AWESOME.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Bling bling!

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

And a sweet slow dance shot from me to cap it all off.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding

Thank you Bethany and Joe! We all had the most wonderful time documenting your day! It was so wonderful to see how surrounded by love and support you are. Seriously. SO MUCH.

Church: Most Blessed Sacrament
Reception: Boston Harbor Hotel
Hair: Debbie Welch, Studio 9
Transportation: Old Town TrolleySilverfox
Reception Flowers: Winston

Cotton bouquets: Tall Cotton ‘n Peas

Wedding Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations
Band: Bo Winiker Band
Cake : Boston Harbor Hotel
Escort Cards/Menus: Ellen Sax from Table Artistry

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: CoCo Boardman

Assistant: Cristen Farrell

Suze + Jeremy – Steele Hill Resort Wedding

Seeing as how Krista is very good friends with this lovely bride, I’m just going to quote her for a second…

“It’s an awesome thing to get to photograph your friends :) I’ve known Suze for almost 6 years now, exactly as long as I’ve lived in Massachusetts. She was one of my first friends here. We’ve been in bible studies together, sang together on the worship team at church, prayed together, talked a lot about relationships and love, and she’s even assisted me at a couple of weddings! It’s been so cool to watch over the last year since she started dating Jeremy – to see them challenge & encourage one another, and now to celebrate with them as they begin the rest of their life together. And I was doubly blessed to get to photograph their wedding day!”

That was obviously written right after their wedding because now (almost) a year later Suze and Jeremy are expecting their first child and we could not be more excited for them!

Now for wedding day, Krista and I started out with Suze as she got ready in her suite at the Steele Hill Resort. The bride and groom were desperately hoping for a beautiful snowy New England day. The scenery was GORGEOUS, but not snowy… So like their engagement session we just had to make the most of it, and boy did we!! We ended up with about two hours to run around town and take pictures of these cuties before the ceremony, which was super fun! The results of which you’ll see in a minute :)

Here’s Suze coiffing on wedding day.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Allana started with Jeremy as he got dressed up in his swank suit.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

After all the makeup and hair Suze sat with her family and pastor (Krista’s brother-in-law) to pray before the ceremony.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Here’s mine of the dress dance :)

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Loved her classic accessories.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Jeremy looked very dapper in Allana’s shot.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Also from Allana.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Here’s mine from far away.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Then off for more portraits! Love Jeremy’s reflection.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

First up, this beautiful tree with a great view of lake Winnisquam, where the kind people at The Lake House at Ferry Point let us use their outlook, and their backyard :)

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Here’s Allana’s view.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

HAHA.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Don’t you LOVE that shawl??

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Allana made them go over here and grabbed this, nice job lady :)

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Then we ran around in the backyard by this pretty fence, another from Allana

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Then we borrowed someone else’s driveway for a minute…

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Here’s my view.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Then down the street to this perfect New England church.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

goofballs!

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

And across the street for some of my favorites. LOVE this from Allana.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

WHEW! That was fun. Ok now onto the ceremony, I can’t believe there’s more wedding!

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Yes, that is Krista’s nephew, to the right of Suze’s dad, dabbing fake tears off his face with a tissue… so funny!

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

I found this cutie not paying much attention to the wedding… :)

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Well, at least they got SOME snow…

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

I grabbed this of Suze parents during their family formals… so dang cute!

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Just a couple more now that they are actually married :)

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

These white chocolate snowflakes were KILLER.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Wait for it, wait for it…

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

THERE it is. Love you guys…

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

YES! Time to dance! There were so manny cute kiddos there… This is Allana’s

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

This is Allana’s of Suze and her dad. I’m such a daddy’s girl, I ALWAYS cry when the bride dances with her dad…

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

So Allana, the genius that she is, set up a little portrait sesh on the front porch as the sun was setting, here’s Allana’s shot of Anna Kathryn and Joel, our test subjects :)

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

And now the real thing.

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Friends!!

Winter Wedding in New Hampshire

Man oh man you guys! What a fun and love-filled day it was. It was wonderful to spend time with you and your wonderful friends (who I’ve seen at quite a few weddings now :) Krista, Allana and I were definitely honored to document this day for you! Let’s thank the rest of the vendors too!

Vendor Information:

Location & Catering: Steel Hill Resort

Dress: Jewel by Priscilla of Boston

Groom’s Suit:  Monkey Suit Vintage

Cake: Jacque’s Pastries

Shawl:  Honey Birch Crafts

Hair Pins:  Powder Blue Bijoux

Broach: Bridal Bling Shop

Rings:  Katzenbach Designs

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Allana Taranto

Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Check out facebook for more, and we’ll see you Wednesday for another better-late-than-never post!

Suze + Jeremy – Rockport Engagement Session

Krista met up with her good friends Suze and Jeremy in Rockport at the end of seriously rainy day, hence the awesome clouds :) They had to kind of run around and make the most of the sliver of sun they got after the rain stopped. But these two are so dang cute it didn’t seem to make any difference!!  They eventually ducked inside a restaurant and got some of the best shots of the day once the sun had set. Done and done!  [Plus we got to eat some AWESOME BBQ… which doesn’t happen often in New England!!  :)  Krista]

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Love a sunset after a storm!

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Quintessential Suze and Jeremy. Goofballs!! :)

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

SO FUN!

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

There was seriously BARELY enough light for this picture… but I LOVE it.

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

The three of them then popped over to The American Barbeque in Beverly for a little snack.

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

My fave!

Rockport, MA Engagement Session

Thanks for taking a look and thank you Suze and Jeremy for rolling with the punches! Check out their facebook album, and come back Monday for their wedding post!!

West Hartford Winter Wedding

We loved so much about this wedding… As you saw from their engagement session, these two are so adorable together. Their love for each other is palpable, and just plain old precious. When it came to their wedding, the weather was gorgeous, the day planned perfectly, and EVERY one of their guests seemed so insanely happy for them, and simply honored to be there. But MOST of all, we loved watching these two with their parents. the groom’s father had been very sick leading up to the wedding and they weren’t sure he’d be able to attend. That fact seemed to make every moment they had with their parents that much more precious. It was amazing, and all of us were touched by it.

Krista and I started out with the lovely bride to be as she arrived at Beth El Temple. She’s just glowing!

Winter Wedding

She finished getting ready with her mom and the rest of her bridesmaids.

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Love the attention to detail :) Wasn’t her flower headpiece lovely?

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Meanwhile, the fabulous Paul McNerny started with the Groom and his Tisch.Winter Wedding

There was so much joy in the room!

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

This shot of the Groom’s dad (left) from Paul is so beautiful. I think I cry every time I see it.

Winter Wedding

The Beddekken is our FAVORITE part of the Orthodox Jewish wedding!!  It’s just so emotional and beautiful!!

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Here’s Paul’s view.

Winter Wedding

And Krista’s.

Winter Wedding

And mine.

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Man that room was packed! This is from Paul as well.

Winter Wedding

And now time for the ceremony! Doesn’t the Groom look so proud standing with his parents.

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

This is mine of the bright in this beautiful light coming down the aisle.

Winter Wedding

And here’s Paul’s view.

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

They were so happy!

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

A chorus of people danced around the happy couple on their way to the Yihud.

Winter Wedding

And after the excitement subsided we stepped into the chilly courtyard for some portraits!

Winter Wedding

Beth Israel Temple wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Here’s my view.

Winter Wedding

JUST. BEAUTIFUL.

Winter Wedding

Her flowers were so soft and pretty.

Winter Wedding

We ducked inside for a minute or two.

Beth Israel Temple wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Here’s my view.

Beth Israel Temple wedding

Love them.

Winter Wedding

I waited at the end of the line to grab this.

Beth Israel Temple wedding

The party was waiting for them when they came in! This one’s from me too.

Winter Wedding

Paul grabbed this of the guys.

Winter Wedding

The entertainment was endless!

Winter Wedding

Look it’s the famous Rahel and Yitzi! ;)  We always love bumping into our couples at their friends’ weddings!!

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

The Bride’s parents sang for them, so cute :)

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding

Man oh man, what a day!! Thank you both for not holding back one thing on your wedding day, it was such a pleasure to witness.

Everyone check out their facebook album for more, and we’ll see you Friday!

Ceremony & Reception: Beth El Temple – West Hartford, CT

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Paul McNerny

Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Westchester Engagement Session

Krista met up with this adorable couple at a lovely little apple orchard and pumpkin patch near Westchester, NY. These two were so sweet with each other, not to mention complete goofballs. They were so comfortable and natural in front of the camera and obviously just loved being together, camera or no. Makes our job pretty easy :)

Let’s start with a shot of this gorgeous rose gold ring. This lady was SO ahead of the trend! :)

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

I seriously can’t take it! They are so fun!

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

This grass was SO beautiful!

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

My fave.

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

apple orchard engagement session

And then they found some abandoned buckets… haha!

apple orchard engagement session

 Thank you both for sharing your unabashed joy! You are the best!

Now check back on Wednesday for their wedding and while you’re at it, head over to facebook to see more!

Ziva + Jonah — Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Ziva and Jonah were married on a strangely warm November day, just as they had predicted. And just as WE predicted their day was filled with some wonderful emotional moments. Ziva and Jonah were both surrounded by a ton of friends and family who all seemed so incredibly honored to be a part of their special day. It was wonderful to witness, from the traditional and emotional bedekken and tisch ceremonies to the CRAZY dance party, it was such an amazing day! It was exactly their style: simple, heartfelt, classic, and emotional. Love them!

Krista and I started out with Ziva at her parents beautiful old house in Brookline.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

I grabbed this downstairs while the girls were busy…

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Ziva reading the sweetest note from Jonah.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Then we all headed over to the country club to finish getting dressed

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

I can’t get enough of her beautiful sister and mother! They are so sweet!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Some of my favorite family formals. Ever.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

A little toast before the Bedekken started!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

And here’s the wonderful Ben Schaefer’s shot of Jonah during his Tisch.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Love this graphic shot from Ben as well.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

The girls were having a lot of fun at Ziva’s Bedekken, I love having all the generations together like that!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Three more from Ben at the Tisch.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

This is my favorite part! Ben’s shot of Jonah approaching the bride.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

And another from Ben of the boys celebrating.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Ziva’s moment with her dad is so precious.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

The next two are mine, first Ziva with her soon to be mother-in-law.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

The light was so cool!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

And then onto the ceremony! Absolutely LOVE this moment!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Here’s mine of Jonah, all smiles.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

The new Mr. and Mrs.!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

She is just RADIANT!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Here’s my view.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

I grabbed this as they walked back to join their guests.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Spring Valley Country Club Wedding

Not soon afterwards, it was a serious dance party ya’ll!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Haha! I love Ben’s face in the back!!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Here’s mine of Ziva and her mom, so fun!

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Ben, genius.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Jonah did the best rap/toast for Ziva.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Awwww sisters.

Spring Valley Country Club wedding

Ziva and Jonah, we were incredibly honored to document this very special day for you. What an emotional roller coaster it was!! In the best way :) Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

Pop on over to facebook for more, and we’ll see ya Monday for the next lovely couple!

Venue: Spring Valley Country Club

Caterer: Catering by Andrew

Rings: Grono and Christie Jewelers

Flowers: New Leaf Flores

Dress: Monique L’hullier from Kleinfeld’s Bridal, with Keisha from “Say Yes to the Dress” :)

Custom made bolero (with bride’s grandmother’s lace): Anne Nieman Bridal

Hair stylist: Jennifer Tawa, HC Studio

Men’s Attire: Frank’s Custom Tailoring

Ketubah: Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery

Favors:  Jewish prayer books  – Custom Siddur

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Ben Schaefer

Assistant: CoCo Boardman