Wedding: J & K - Unfinished Church - Bermuda
The lovely couple flew to Bermuda from the District of Colombia - my hometown - for their wedding with their nearest and dearest. With their ceremony taking place on Good Friday - one could hear the sound of kites soaring overhead from any corner of the island; a very good omen for their special day! Our first stop was the Hamilton Princess, where J & K got ready:
Draped in a gorgeous Berta Dress, the Bride set out to meet her Groom - who was handsomely clad in a custom suit - at the Unfinished Church in St. George’s. During the First Look photos, the bride and groom enjoyed a few moments together - just the two of them. The love and respect between the couple were noticeable as soon as they saw one another. For roughly twenty minutes, the soon-to-be newlyweds laughed and giggled - just the two of them - before their guests’ arrival.
After the guests were seated, the groom and bridal party made their way to the front of the church. Before the bride was escorted down the aisle, all were treated to a (very) emotional interpretive dance by a close friend of the couple. The dance was about learning to love and grow in love. It was the perfect precursor J walking down the aisle; escorted by her two brothers.
After J took K’s hands, the minister noted that marriage is a sacred union, which is not to be entered into lightly. With this gentle reminder, the “wedding day vibe” became a bit more mindful, which converted into a joyous mood moments later as they exchanged their vows. After they exchanged the rings and their first kiss as husband and wife, it was time to jump the broom!
With the conclusion of the group photos, J, K, and I went into the “heart” of St. George’s for a few bridal portraits. As a wedding photographer, this is my favourite time of day to spend with the couple - sunset. The light is soft at this time and when it’s just the couple in front of my camera, we can create memorable photos that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
The couple kicked off their reception at Tempest with their first dance followed by K’s dance with his mother and ending with J dancing with her brothers and nephews. At this time, the DJ decided to “turn it up” and played a bit of Gogo Music to get the party started right.
Overall it was a beautiful wedding day. Many congrats to J and K on their union and many thanks for allowing me to be a part of it!
VENDORS
Photography: Fiander Foto
Wedding Planner: The Bridal Suite Bermuda | Graphics & Stationary: Lemoncello Design
Hotel: The Hamilton Princess | Ceremony Venue: The Unfinished Church
Reception: Tempest | Florals: Demco | Videography: Certified Official
Dress & Bridal Shop: Berta & Carine’s Bridal Atelier | Shoes: Badgley Mischka & Stubbs and Wooten
Hair & Make-Up: Pretty Hair Rocks, Lushmanes, & Shannie on the Beat
Wedding: M & M - Chevy Chase Club, Maryland
Melissa & Mark's Wedding at the Chevy Chase Club in Maryland
Melissa & Mark ~ 10.28.17
Venue: Chevy Chase Club
Hair/Make-Up: Up Dos For I Dos
Florist: Darling & Daughters
Wedding: Chiara & Gigi - Padua, Italy
Chiara & Gigi ~ 6.10.17
Make-up: Nico Baggio | Hair: Images Hair Studio
Videographer: Wedding Cinema Studio | Dress: Anna Spose
Ceremony: San Nicolò | Flowers: Samuel Barbiero
Wedding Venue: Ca 'Marcello - Villa Veneta
Catering: Dario Ricevimenti | Cake: Racca
Wedding: C & A - Providence, Rhode Island
For a wedding that was planned within three months, this one was pretty spectacular! I had the pleasure of photographing Cathie and Andrew's destination wedding in Providence, Rhode Island, during the best time of year in New England: Fall! Their wedding included a few traditional aspects, a few non-traditional ones, and a number of DIY facets!
For a wedding that was planned within three months, this one was pretty spectacular! I had the pleasure of photographing Cathie and Andrew's destination wedding in Providence, Rhode Island, during the best time of year in New England: Fall! Their wedding included a few traditional aspects, a few non-traditional ones, and a number of DIY facets! Originally from Bermuda, the couple traveled to Providence for their destination wedding because Cathie attended Brown University for her undergraduate degree. With this in mind, the bride and groom thought it would be a fitting city to get married in! The wedding day started at dawn and with a few cups of coffee, the bride and groom got ready at The Dean Hotel downtown for their morning ceremony:
With the bride having a flair for vintage fashion, the combination of her polka-dot wedding dress, birdcage veil, hot pink bow, black leather jacket, and a few pairs of shoes - this made for an extra fun day! Cathie and Andrew got ready in the same room; each one helping the other so they could make it to the chapel on time!
Cathie and Andrew greeted their friends and family at the steps of Manning Chapel. One by one, the guests trickled in and waited for the bride and groom to walk down the aisle. Holding each other's hands, they escorted each other down the aisle. The bride's vintage outfit matched her bouquet, which she had made the night before from flowers handpicked at the local Whole Food, and the groom looked dashing in his sweater vest and jacket. After Andrew’s sister and two of their close friends gave readings on the importance and power of love, the bride and groom exchanged their vows and rings. With a blessing from the minister, the two were declared husband and wife!
After the ceremony, the couple opted to have their bridal portraits taken around Brown's campus to capture the fall foliage along with one of Cathie's favorite buildings: the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library. Cathie and Andrew were so easy to photograph; they fit naturally into each other’s arms.
Upon arriving at Gracie’s that evening, guests were greeted with signature cocktails appropriately named, “The Cathie” and “The Andrew”. Old-fashioned party flags and paper flower balls hung from the romantically lit ceiling. The couple wanted to inject a bit of humor into the evening and provided their guests with unicorn horns; just for a laugh! The bride – along with her flair for fashion - also has a passion for playwriting and Improv! Before dinner was served, the couple fired up a game of Improv that had everyone roaring with laughter. They acted out various scenarios that would undoubtedly occur during their married life together: from driving a car with kids to pulling out a child’s first baby tooth.
The wedding day, which started before the sun came up, ended long after the sun went down. The detailed planning done by Cathie and Andrew ensured that their guests were comfortable and had a great time. The partygoers danced well into the night; celebrating the love between “The Cathie” and “The Andrew”.
