Apr 19 2014

Sarah & Jeff’s wedding at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls

Sarah & Jeff had a beautiful modern wedding full of unique details up at the Roundhouse at Beacon Falls… Things that stood out to me immediately were the gorgeous handmade bouquets (they will last forever!) Sara commissioned from an artist on Etsy, and the fact that the couple DIY’d their lovely yet simple floral arrangements (several arrangements in various pretty bottles and vases in green and clear glasses positioned on lace doilies and pieces of wood on each table) by sourcing flowers from a local florist and arranging things on the tables themselves the morning of the wedding… They decided to have me shoot their wedding after seeing my work from other weddings at their venue– and though I’ve been there enough to have a mental list of all my favorite spots to shoot portraits I always want to give a couple something special and unique that I haven’t done before, so when we arrived early at the venue Ryan and did a little extra scouting around the nearby grounds and across the street and by am I glad we did… I love the new spots I found with tall grasses and red vines to frame the couple, and we planned a cool night portrait from across the water that we could execute at some point after dark during the reception. Though it was certainly a challenge (picture me and Ryan on speakerphone coordinating lighting power and his tripod placement, him being in total darkness 200 feet away across the water) I love that we nailed it, getting a shot that shows the couple embracing on the terrace while the building is reflected in the moonlight below on the still surface of the water at night. Highlights of the day included this fun batch of bridesmaids getting ready with robes and silly glasses, the beautiful toasts by parents and friends, and some very moving readings during the ceremony. It’s clear this is one great couple and I was so honored to be there to capture the memories of this important day for them and their sweet families! Congratulations to Sarah & Jeff!