Thursday, June 26, 2008

Caroline & Chris: Wedding

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On Saturday, Caroline and Chris were married at Ritchie Lake in Bealeton, VA. I have fallen in love with this venue! It was such a beautiful ceremony, and I loved spending the afternoon with Chris and Caroline. They are incredibly laid back, and were so happy to celebrate their wedding with friends and family. Here are just a handful of images from their day.

Getting ready.
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Are these guys cute or what?
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Details.
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Beautiful bride.
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Handsome groom.
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I love this photo of Caroline's sister, Stephanie, reading a poem during the ceremony.
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Married!
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I love this photo of the toasts... Does anything look ominous about the sky in the background?
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As I took this photo, the sky opened up and a monsoon descended upon the wedding! Well, not really, but there was definitely a lot of rain... so much so that the power went out!

An attempt to document the weather...
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Luckily, this did not dampen the mood of the bride and groom...
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Caroline and Chris brought in some music and continued to celebrate! It was one of the most fun receptions I've ever attended.

Chris and Caroline: Congratulations! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day and for reminding me what's really important on a wedding day. I hope you're enjoying your honeymoon!
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6 comments:

Unknown said...

These pictures are gorgeous Kristen - I love how you even captured rain drops!!

stephanie alaine said...

kristen: you are absolutely amazing!!!! i am so so so glad you (& timmy) were able to capture this special event. your work is beautiful, my sister is glowing, and you have captured that without fail! thank you for being so faithful to the task----i can't tell you how many times my mom said: "and did anyone notice the photographer stayed until the end of the party???" we are all SO impressed!!! your work speaks for itself; this is such a wonderful outlet for your beautiful self!!! thanks for everything

Anonymous said...

Kristen - I knew the bride would be beautiful and the groom handsome but you have magnified their inner beauty with these photos. Having missed the wedding due to work obligations, I am excited to see the rest of this wonderful story....
Aunt Sue

Unknown said...

Kris - these are beautiful. Truly. I don't even know this couple and I just love the pictures. Especially the ones of each of them laughing with their friends at the reception! You capture so much emotion in your pictures and it's just so fun to see! Thanks for doing what you do!

Anonymous said...

Wow! I regret not having had a chance to meet you at the wedding, Kristen. (You were kind of busy, I know.) You have truly captured the essence of my niece and her sweet husband. They are beautiful, creative, generous, fun and in love -- and all that shows through. Undoubtedly YOUR creativity shines also in these photos. The shot of the guitars with the lake behind is really cool. The best part is you tell the story of the essence of their wedding in these photos. I can't wait to see the rest!

Karen W. said...

Kristen...I think these are some of the best shots you have captured! Chris and Caroline are a beautiful couple. Maybe you should have a storm during all your weddings!! Karen