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Kristina & David | Stratford Hall Spring Wedding

8/09/13

I am SO excited to show off this gorgeous wedding from May 4th, at Stratford Hall. Kristina & David are a couple after my own heart. They have great style and class, but an unashamed love for things like Star Wars and 4-H (where they first met in middle school), and sentimentality for their family origins. David is a distant relation to Robert Lee, making this location special to his family, beyond just being gorgeous. Since their wedding was on “May The 4th” they had a few subtle Star Wars references sprinkled into their day – which I think is just fantastic. They really are one of the most fun-loving, easy-going couples I’ve had the chance to work with and I don’t think their day could have been more beautiful!

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Aren’t these cufflinks that Kristina gifted to David the best?!

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Their First Look was sooo sweet. I love it when couples opt to do this!

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Are they a gorgeous couple, or what?! Kristina made one beautiful bride.

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These are my favorite father-daughter images, to date. Such a sweet moment that Kristina and her dad shared just moments before the ceremony.

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I lovvvved experimenting a little bit with some long exposures during the night. They were great sports and excited to try it out. I think we came up with some fun results!


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As you can see, it was an amazing day. So grateful that I got to be part of it! Happy Friday to you all – hope it’s a wonderful weekend!

Venue: Stratford Hall
Coordinator: Benedicte Merian
Florist: Rita Hyatt (Bride’s grandmother)
Dress: The Lily Rose, Pasadena by Watters
Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew
Tuxes: Jos A Bank
Cake Artist: Panda Cakes
Harpist: Stephanie Weberg
Band: Ten Spot
Officiant: Dr. Henry Hull

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  1. April says:

    This is one of the best overall weddings I’ve seen. The bride and groom portraits are just beautiful and they’ll have so many to frame for their home! Excellent job!!

  2. Brooke says:

    Wonderful blog. :) Your pictures are beautiful! This wedding shoot is my favorite so far!

  3. JennyRain says:

    The moment you caught of her reaching back to grab his hand… it made my breath catch. So simple… and so meaningful :)

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