wedding

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

UTAH STATE CAPITOL WEDDING by Ricardo Quintana

Behind the lens, I captured the multicultural union of Alexis and Sione. Their kind personalities and blend of Latino and Pacific Islander traditions made their wedding truly special. From the salt flats engagement shoot to the Utah State Capitol ceremony and lively reception, cultural experiences abounded. The fairy tale-like morning ceremony included children and family, with Sione's son by his side. The reception dazzled with performances like the New Zealand Haka, Caporales dance from Bolivia, and graceful Tongan dances. Alexis's heartfelt Olunga dance symbolized a profound connection and acceptance into the family. This wedding beautifully embraced diversity and honored their unique backgrounds. May their traditions enrich their new family and bring lasting joy.

Venue: Utah State Capitol

Flower Design: Flower imagination

Dress: Latter day Bride

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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WEDDING IN NEW PORT, CA by Ricardo Quintana

Wedding in New Port California. Ashley and Paul organized every detailed of their own wedding, it was great seeing their families and friends all come together to support and collaborate with this beautiful ceremony and party. The church ceremony was full of love, music and promises.

Suggested song for this set “Contigo a la Distancia” version from Christina Aguilera.

WEDDING QUERETARO, MEXICO by Ricardo Quintana

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

ELOPEMENT IN SALT FLATS, UT by Ricardo Quintana

My best friend eloped! Chill people, this was last December, pre covid-19.

Victor and Heidi planned something intimate in one of the most beautiful places in Utah. I photograph most of it and my good friend Tache photographed while I perform the ceremony. This was literally me being a sort of wedding planner. I definitely value so much wedding planners, floral designers, officials, catering and decoration.

The ceremony was so special and unique, unforgettable moments for life.

Suggested song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” version of Kina Grannis.

“The love of my life and I decided to do away with a formal ceremony. Some may ask why. Simply put, when you know that you’re meant for each other, you move forward. The rest of the world can wait. Eloping was our way of celebrating our love in a simple, elegant and more than anything — the most memorable way. Fairytale ceremonies can also be elopements and it allowed us to celebrate our love in two parts: the first, for us and our closest friends and loved ones, and the second for everyone else who desired to celebrate our love.”

- Heidi C.

Dress: Asos.

Floral Design and Decoration: Victor Soto-seguel y Ricardo Quintana, my friend and I dared to do this.

Bouquet: Yours and only Ricardo Quintana, probably not gonna do it again. I’ll have to credit all the floral designers I’ve worked with, their tips and tricks to pull this off.

Cake: Sofia’s Cake, one of the best in Utah.

Triangle: Alejandro Alonso.

Location: Salt Flats, Utah.

WEDDING TACCOA FALLS, GA by Ricardo Quintana

Chris and Nadia contacted me over my website, one of those consultations that you have no idea how they got to you but, I’m so glad they did! They are all located all the way to Georgia and even better they wanted to get married in Taccoa Falls, one of the prettiest venues I’ve photograpahed.

Both are just this very cool individuals, so chill and in love with each other. Plus the guests were a whole other level.

Suggested song for this set “No one” by Alicia Kiss.

Venue: Gate Cottage at Taccoa Falls.

Wedding Dress: @wtoowatters

Chairs and Flowers: I do Pews rentals #downtownflorist.

Cake: cakesmith

URBAN SLC WEDDING, UT by Ricardo Quintana

Glitter and bright colors in one of the coolest weddings of the year. Teresa and Sam are creative, fun and full of heart.

Suggested song Part of Your World from the Little Mermaid Album.

Gown: Scarola Couture

Bouquet: Flower and Vine Floral

HMUA: Sarahhickenartistry

Crown: Crystaleclipsecrowns

Venue: Utah Capitol Theater

Invitation and Neon: Sydni Wright

BEACH ELOPEMENT, FLORIDA by Ricardo Quintana

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!