Emma Bridals Venue SLC
Emma is pure beauty and elegance—she could model for any brand in a heartbeat. Capturing her bridal session was an absolute joy. Her gown was stunning, especially with its simple yet striking open-back detail.
Her mom was there to help throughout the session, making it a special moment for them to share.
Venue: Ember SLC
Valeria & Brady Wedding / Glasshouse, UT
I had the pleasure of shooting Valeria and Brady's engagement pictures initially, and let me tell you, it was one of my favorite sessions this year. They're such a beautiful and easygoing couple. The wedding took place at "Shade Home & Garden Events" in Utah, and the ceremony was incredibly emotional, with their dog taking part as a cherished member of the family.
After the ceremony, we were blessed with some stunning sunset light for their family, friends, and formal shots. It was a brief window, but the results were absolutely gorgeous. I appreciated every detail, especially the in memoriam for Brady's mom, which was extremely touching. Now, let's talk about the party – major props to the DJ, who also happened to be a friend of the couple. The energy and music were some of the best I've experienced. Overall, it was a fantastic time capturing these moments with Valeria and Brady.
Venue: Shade Home & Garden Events (Glasshouse Venue).
Florals: Ivory Jade Floral.
Dress: Alta Moda.
Colorful Backyard WED, UT
My favorite backyard wedding ever! Beautiful energy all around with this couple.
“Ricardo was the perfect photographer for our wedding day! We had a small backyard wedding with outdoor ceremony and reception in Emigration Canyon in june, and he handled all the lighting and weather variables like a total pro! The overall feel of our photos turned out to be romantic and intimate, but still fun and vibrant and he really captured the beauty and joy of our day! Ricardo is also incredibly kind, funny, and puts you right at ease! As a busy bride that had enough on my plate, I appreciated that I didn’t have to provide him with a “shot list” (although he said I could if I wanted to), I just expected him to know what to get photos of, and he did! We just couldn’t be happier with his work. Hire him! You’ll be happy to have had the pleasure of working with a talented artist like Ricardo!” - Monica Walker, (Monica and Peter).
I simply loved sharing with this couple, they already have a friend in me every time they come to Salt Lake.
All these credits are direct reviews from Monica the bride herself.
Credits at the end of the post.
All these credits are direct reviews from Monica the bride herself.
Flowers: https://www.nativeflowercompany.com/Native put up with a lot of crap from me and my mom. They're saints. And they work with local farmers to provide the freshest, most beautiful blooms and support local industry. Their instagram is beautiful.
Dress: https://www.bridalbrilliancerentals.com/Dresses cap at $600. So this is an excellent and affordable but classy alternative for the budget-minded and eco-friendly bride. They have a great instagram too.
HAMU: https://www.hairbymorgandixon.com/Morgan has been my hair girl forever and she's amazing, talented, and so friendly. She has lots of experience with bridals.
Nails: https://www.instagram.com/crow_nail_studio/?hl=enLori was super professional and an amazing artist.
Suit: Nordstrom's Fashion Place MallWe picked Peter's suit out on Wednesday and they had it tailored and ready for pickup by friday. It was a miracle after we had a disaster with a rental.
Live Music: http://www.mistersistertrio.com/They were perfect for our small event, had a decent song collection, and were willing to learn new songs for the aisle walk.
Cake and Brownies: https://www.browniesx3.com/The owner was SO EASY to work with and is a wonderful small lqbqt+ business to support.
Catering: https://www.mazzacafe.com/The manager Ashley made our catering a walk in the park, and the owner Ali is a heartfelt man. Another wonderful small, family business to support.
Rings: Monica - https://byangeline.com/Peter - The Sly Fox
FORMALS SALT FLATS, UTAH
Salt Flats will be forever one of my favorite places to shoot.
“Thank you so much, we love them”
- Keili and Jaime
Wedding Queretaro, Mexico
Viri and Ricardo’s wedding was next level, it was such a bliss from start to end. The amazing Venue, beautiful ceremony, neon lights, incredible food, smoke bombs, great music, mariachis and even some fireworks by the end.
This was my third time in Mexico, but first time in Queretaro, a colorful city with a ton of colonial architecture.
Dress: Purchased in @bodabridal
MUA: andreaaragonstudio
Groom: Boss
Groom Shoes: allenedmonds
Bouquet: floweriize
Wedding Coordinator: Mayela Reigosa
Venue and Food: Hacienda San Miguel Queretaro
Cake: @piccolococo
Music: @stradaeventos
BRIDAL IN QUERETARO, MEXICO
Benito Santos is one of the biggest brands of gowns in Mexico, he was gracious enough to let me borrowed one of his designs. We wondered through the streets in the city of Queretaro with Andrea Coronado our beautiful model.
Model: Andrea Coronado
Design: Benito Santos
Assistant: The fantastic Alex Valente
GARDEN & BOAT WEDDING, SAN DIEGO
Perfect day for this San Diego Wedding. Have a beautiful traditional Korean ceremony and later a reception at sunset on a boat. All my best for Esther and PJ!
Suggested song “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” duet by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
Wedding planner: Holly Kalkin
Flowers: Artistic Florals
Venue: Bahia Resort Hotel
Dress: Oleg Cassini
Korean paebaek services: Valentine Entertainment
Cake: Jenny Wenny
YALE CLUB WEDDING, NYC
Beautiful classic New York wedding. In one word, this wedding was “Iconic.”
Chris and Lauren started at the Yale Club, then first look in the Grand Central Station, then the beautiful Church of St. Monica. After that, pictures at Central park in the Bethesda terrace area and back at the Yale Club.
Church: Church of St Monica-St Elizabeth of Hungary-St Stephen of Hungary.
Venue: Yale Club.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander.
Bride’s Shoes: Rene Caovilla.
Earrings: Swarovski.
Wedding Planner: Debbi Burdett.
Car: Ecstasy Limousine & Wedding Vintages for a 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom.
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First Look & Temple in Mexico City
Such an honor to work with Viri and Ricardo for their engagements in NYC and later in Mexico City for bridals and Temple Ceremony. Mexico City is such a wonderful place to take pictures, we started in this little neighborhood with colonial architecture and then follow to the magnificent Chapultepec Park in the heart of Mexico City. Mexico Temple is such a statement to Mexico’s History, beautiful landmark.
Dress: Purchased in @bodabridal
MUA: andreaaragonstudio
Groom: Boss
Groom Shoes: allenedmonds
Bouquet: floweriizeGroom
Location: Barrio Roma, Parque Chapultepec, LDS Temple on CIty of Mexico.
MOUNTAIN BRIDALS, UT
I was so thrilled to photograph Mc Call for her bridals, she is also a photographer and wanted the gorgeous Utah mountains during fall season for her bridals. I love the details about her dress with some personal significant touches, personalize your shoot with little details is always a way to show part of your story or personality.
WEDDING MOUNTAIN VENUE, UT
Super fun and lovely wedding, Lara and Troy not only are a beautiful couple but they have such good energy. We did have some surprise rain during the reception but nothing ruined their moment. It was a pleasure to capture their wedding day!
Florals: Iv_florals (insta)
Venue: Louland Falls
FORMALS IN TIBBLE FORK, UT
This was a last minute shoot, their official photographer had an inconvenient and I was able to cover. I was glad to meet Dax and Olivia, both are lovely.
BRIDAL EDITORIAL HOME
Intimate and Moody set up were only appropriate for this beautiful florals. Suggested song “How Deep is Your Love” by Bee Gees.
Floral Designer : @ivoryandelmdesignco and @thepottedpansy
Dress: @maggiesotterodesigns
Makeup: @marisarosemph
Silk: @honeysilksco
Model: Mercedes Nyland
Featured in Utah Valley Bride.
Wedding At 5TH Floor, UT
Fun and intimate wedding, Addison and Travis were so chill and easy to photograph, both give a really calm and cool vibe. Plus, they look fantastic with their outfits.
Suggested song “If you could read my mind” by Gordon Lightfoot.
Credits
Venue: The fifth Floor
Dress: Asos Bridal
Ring: Heidi Gibson Designs
Bouquet: Jimmy’s Florals
Make Up: Alexis George
Hair: Sheala Carmignani
Wedding planner: Her sweet sweet mom
Custom double rocker: by her dad, Chad Jones
Balloon arch on photo : @locally_twisted
Cake/desserts: sweet cravings by Marcia
Food: Union Grill
STUDIO, GARDEN & UTAH HILLS
Intimate backyard bridals with this indie couple putting the feeling of ethereal and romantic. We shot in the backyard , a little studio time with a white simple background and ended in a gorgeous sunset. My best for Nicholas and McKinley (Peanut).
Suggested song for this set “I Love You Because“ by Jim Reeves.
Floral Designer: @lennoxflora
Assitant: @hsinpei_w
BEACH & FOREST BRIDALS, OR
Silvia was a whole dream to photograph in this gorgoeus locations.
Suggested song Mystery of Love by Sufjan Stevens
Location: Oregon, Cannon Beach and a forest nearby.
BEACH ELOPEMENT, FLORIDA
EN: Watching my niece hugging her parents with tears of joy for their elopement in Florida, was one of the most beautiful things I've ever photographed. All my best to Karen and Pablo.
SP: Ver a mi sobrina abrazar a sus padres, emocionada con lagrimas de felicidad por el matrimonio de sus padres en Florida, es hasta el momento uno de los momentos mas hermosos que he fotografiado.
Suggested song "Ordinary People" by John Legend.
After the amazing ceremony in Florida we had a bonus dinner with the family in Salt Lake, Utah. More hugs, food, tears of joy and pictures!
MOUNTAIN FORMALS, UT
This couple killed it! We started on time and ready to get to Albion Basin in little cottonwood canyon. After a couple of minutes their car overheated so we had to hitchhike to my car. Then, my car decided to just turned off, seriously, it just happened, my car was in the shop the day before and it was all good. We had to wait for a couple of minutes and even a small prayer I turn on my carand drove it at 5 mph. We finally got to an awesome location, not what we had planned but, everything worked out beautifully and I think it was mainly for the amazing attitude Ryan and Cat had during the whole shoot, so upbeat, positive, and full of energy!
Suggested song "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys.
MOUNTAIN FIRST LOOK, UT
I was dying to post this set! I felt so happy the day they asked me to take their bridals, I mean, look at this stunning couple! Plus, they are looking their sharpest, Melissa looks like a Goddess with the flowers and details on her head and, KB could be in a GQ magazine with this slick suit of his own brand.
For this shoot we did first look and then bridals.
Song suggested XO by Beyonce but I'm actually listening Mine by Beyonce and Drake ha.
Dress: Fantasy Bridal Ut
Flowers: Flower Patch Utah
Suit: Kenneth Boggs Suits
Update: This shoot was published by Aisle Perfect Magazine.
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