Archive for January, 2011
Lauren and Bryce are a truly magical, magnetizing couple.
Lauren and Bryce are two of the sweetest, most considerate and generous people I’ve ever met. An especially striking component of their relationship is their powerful connection to their family and community of friends. Every step of the way, their loved ones were encouraging, teasing, and doting on Lauren and Bryce. The bride was emotionally moved from the beginning of the day through the first dance, and handsome Bryce comforted her every step of the way. Both of them are from Hawaii, and symbols of their cultural heritage were reflected in meaningful accents throughout their special day – like the beautiful lei they put around my neck to wear for the latter half of their wedding celebration. So sweet!
Lauren's glowing skin, lustrous hair, and bright eyes made her a magnificent bride.
Handsome and reserved, Bryce's megawatt smile made him a dashing groom.
The lovely bride surrounded by her adoring, encouraging bridesmaids.
Bryce and his groomsmen kick back before the festivities begin.
The couple's first glance made me tear up!
Sumptuous Viansa Winery was a superb backdrop for Lauren's & Bryce's wedding vows.
With turning leaves behind them, the charming couple share a sweet moment.
Jewel-studded accents provided a tasteful complement to the black-and-cream theme.
What a gorgeous dining and dance hall!
Surrounded by friends and family, Lauren and Bryce enjoy the splendor of a perfect evening.
I’d also like to offer a special toast to Meredith Lynch and all of the superbly talented vendors who contributed to this unforgettable wedding.
Viansa Winery Event Coordinator | Meredith Lynch
Photographer | Catherine Hall
Florist | Anita from Wine Country Flowers
Cake Designer | Fleur De Lisa
Caterer | Sage Catering
Makeup & Hair | Sarah Hyde
Wedding Gown | Casablanca in Honolulu, Hawaii
A Toast to Jean Marks!
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Wed 01.05.2011
Leading up to the celebration of a couple’s nuptials, a highly refined, sophisticated, time-tested process occurs. Coordinators execute the vision of the bride, carrying out her unique approach to create a meaningful and monumental wedding day. Without the skill and savvy of a brilliant coordinator, the elegance and grandeur of a finely-crafted wedding would be but a dream.
But what makes a coordinator truly epic is her or his attention to the details – including through expressions of gratitude. It’s the handwritten cards, kind thank you calls, blog acknowledgements, and other special ways of reaching out that make a coordinator forever-endearing. Jean Marks is one such coordinator – her capacity to make everybody involved feel vital and significant amazes me.
Part of the mutuality between a coordinator and photographer includes extolling one another’s talents to other people in the wedding industry. Recently, Jean wrote a generous-beyond-words blog entry thanking me for contributing to her event. Jean is an example not only of creativity and execution, but also personal-and-public relations. Remember, it’s the details, like genuine expressions of gratitude, that transform a great professional into an enduring figure in the hearts and minds of clients and industry insiders.
I raise a toast to the wonderful Jean Marks!
In this special TWiP podcast, Frederick Van Johnson, Tyler Ginter, Ron Brinkmann and I discuss remotely controlled DSLRs, shooting in the dust, and holiday photography tips. I hope you enjoy this fabulous session: Click here to listen to the podcast!
Happy New Year!
