Bridal Shoot: Nicole and Julia

Earlier this month my friend John of Stained Heart Imagery and I have to opportunity to set up a really great bridal shoot with some models at an amazing location. Wedding Bells Boutique in Northfield styled the event, and Sally from Salon Du Monde came in and did hair and makeup the morning of. Our models Julia and Nicole were more than troopers running around this beautiful wedding venue all day, never complaining about the heat, or the dead birds (for unknown reasons it seemed that a flock of birds had died on the grounds earlier that morning. So sad!!) Ultimately our team was to die for, so the results were just wonderful. Here are some highlights from the day.

Rikki and Shane's Wedding

Rikki and Shane are two friends of mine who got married earlier in October. I cannot say enough about their wedding. It was beautiful. Very small and intimate. They had an incredibly lovely ceremony on the beach around sunset when the sky was the most amazing colors. There was a great classy cocktail party following at the Black Trumpet with some of the most wonderful food I've ever stuffed in my face. They were so relaxed, and gracious. I felt that they were two people who got it. It doesn't have to be about inviting everyone you've ever met, and doing exactly what's become expected by the wedding industry. It's about celebrating your union in a way that represents you. Their stamp was all over this wedding from the cupcakes (ladybugs!) to the beer options (when I got there Shane immediately grabbed a Guinness and explained that it was his favorite and the choice was a no brainer). Everyone in attendance had an amazing time, and the sense of community was strong. I felt super lucky to be a part of their special day.