A Tuesday Affair

On Tuesday, August 23rd we had the incredible good fortune to photograph one of the most beautiful and elegant affairs I have ever seen. This couple decided that they could either invite a load of people to their wedding and have a regular event or they could invite only the people they were closest to and have the kind of wedding they really wanted. And what a wedding they had. With 30 invited guests, these guys were able to pull out all the stops!

Tanya at Milestone Events helped our bride transform the tent at Brock House into a stunning Art Deco inspired room. The centerpieces were elaborate candelabra adorned with white feathers at the top. The tables were coved in black linens with sheer white chair covers. The chargers were glass with beaded edges and each of the women in the room received a Swarovski crystal necklace handmade by the bride. Every detail was perfect, down to the champagne stands lined up with bottles of Dom Perignon chilling.

Our bride's dress was made by the fantastic Manuel Mendoza. Originally our bride, who is nothing but muscle on a small frame (can you say size zero?), had planned to wear a sheath dress. But then she tried on a gown with a fuller skirt and, as she described it, this girl inside of her (that she had never met before) clawed her way to the surface and she just had to have it. Manuel certainly delivered - it was one of the most elegant gowns I have ever seen. It fit our bride perfectly and she was stunning!

But more important than the details was the couple. These two are so very much in love - it shone through their eyes the entire night. They waited a long time to find each other and the obvious joy they share in their discovery is inspirational. He could not stop looking at her - and she just glowed under his gaze. I found myself wanting to capture the moments they were having with each other and I was reluctant to interrupt.

But, we were short on time, so we raced to the beach and caught the last 20 minutes before the sun set. Our bride knew what she wanted and she worked with us to get it. We all ran down the beach to find the perfect locations for them and they did everything we asked them to. Those moments together were so important to all of us and I cannot wait to see the images that we made. I don't know if we'll be posting them here, but I think they may be some of the best work we have done. I am looking so forward to sharing them with our couple.

Our warmest congratulations to you both!