Formals

COLORFUL BACKYARD WED, UT /  by Ricardo Quintana

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.

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

MOUNTAIN BRIDALS, UT /  by Ricardo Quintana

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.

YALE CLUB WEDDING, NYC /  by Ricardo Quintana

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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FORMALS IN MÉXICO CITY /  by Ricardo Quintana

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.


FORMALS DEAD HORSE POINT, UT /  by Ricardo Quintana

It was so much fun to go to Dead Horse Point with Summer and Bobbie, it wasn’t just about posing in front of the camera in an epic place. It was about them, their story and how well we bonded and share. Road trips to shoot somewhere meaningful or epic are a whole experience that I love having with my clients.

Bobbie for the first time in years wore a dress, that made me feel so honored and humble to document that moment. The only think I wanted for this shoot was empowered their love, using this majestic views. By the end of it, we got those beautiful blues and pinks that I love so much and, brought some real intimate moments.

Suggested song “Barefoot in the Park” by James Blake and Rosalia.

“A ray of God fell in your eyes and it melted my heart.”

GAY INDIAN WEDDING, CHICAGO /  by Ricardo Quintana

Finally I get to post this amazing wedding full of color and incredible outfits. Only the Grooms had six outfit changes, YES, six outfit changes.

I was so fortunate to have been contacted by Colin and Andrew for their wedding Indian style in Chicago, a very cool mix of cultures from Indian - American traditions. It was so great working with them and feel instantly welcome by everyone, I met so many fun and cool people during that great weekend in Chicago. Below, there is a description of Friday and Saturday, Sunday we did groom pictures in downtown Chicago.

Suggested song for this post Banno re banno meri chali Sasural Ko.

Haldi/Roce - is a fun ceremony in which a paste of ”Haldi” i.e. turmeric having medicinal values (antiseptic and cosmetic properties), sandalwood paste and, coconut milk (representing the holy spirit and also used to get glow on the face) is applied on the groom’s face and body.

Mehndi (Henna) - On the previous evening of the wedding Henna is applied on the hands and feet of the couple. Henna is a powerful medicinal herb that can prevent stress as it cools the body and keeps the nerves from becoming tense.

Alma che Jevon – Vegetarian lunch that begins with prayer and thanksgiving. Remembering the departed souls and asking for peace at home and blessing from the elders in the family. Served with a desert called Von (made from lentils /tapioca balls/cashew nuts) made specially for the meal. Food is served on banana leaf or dried leaf plate.

Sangeet - Night before the wedding to drink, lots of dance! This was so much fun, I learn some moves and marveled by the groom’s talented friends.

Saturday

Wedding ceremony – customized wedding ceremony - Entry of groom with lamps, then a readings from scriptures and blessing from parents taking vows and pheras (seven rounds around fire).

Formal Reception - dinner, speeches and dance.

Venue Friday: Colin and Andrew’s place and Rose Banquets.

Venue Saturday: Mantra Restaurant and Columbus Park Refectory.

Outfits: Indian, Pune India. Tuxedo Tailor in Mumbai India.

Published in Wedding Wire India, Chicago Wedding Blog, Humans of Bombay among others.

BARN WED SAN LUIS DE OBISPO /  by Ricardo Quintana

Intimate Wedding in San Luis de Obispo, California. SLO is such a beautiful place, gorgeous views and vineyards.

I love multicultural weddings! Carolina is from Chile and Heider is from Irak. This was one of the most fun weddings Ive ever been to!!! Blending some latin music and Iraki traditions was a blast.