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Olivia + Claudnel | Romantic Wedding at the Social House in Lake Worth, Florida

On Saturday, November 28th 2020, Andrew & I had the pleasure of capturing Olivia and Claudnel’s romantic wedding day at the Social House in Lake Worth, Florida. Their intimate day at the notable Social House was simply full of unique touches and warm moments. The noteworthy wedding venue gave a mid-century modern vibe with a fresh feel. Their lighthearted love filled the air with many sweet moment. Throughout the day you could often find Olivia lovingly gazing up at Claudnel. It was simply such a special day from start to finish!

Olivia & Claudnel, thank you for choosing us to document your dreamy wedding day! We hope you love your wedding photos for many years to come! Most of all, we pray the Lord blesses you both and your marriage all the days of your lives!

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The details that brought this Romantic Wedding at the Social House in Lake Worth, Florida together:

Location: The Social House in Lake Worth, Florida

Photographer: Crystal & Andrew Bolin

Camera Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L Lens, Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II Lens, & Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Lens

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Courtney + Rick | Worth Avenue Clock Tower Wedding in Palm Beach, Florida

On Saturday, September 26th, Andrew and I had the honor of documenting Courtney and Rick’s intimate wedding at the Worth Avenue Clock Tower in Palm Beach, Florida. This was our first wedding since the pandemic began, and it was the sweetest! It was a warm but gorgeous sunny day in Palm Beach. We began with some family and bridal portraits by the clock tower. Then their pastor and friend, a professor from Palm Beach Atlantic Universary, began the ceremony. It was a simple ceremony filled with joyful laughs and sweet smiles! After they said, “I do”, we walked around Worth Avenue and captured photos all over the area. These two are such a stunning couple and I have too many favorite photos! Enjoy the highlights from their stunning wedding day below!

Courtney & Rick:

Thank you so much for choosing us to be your wedding photographers! We hope you love your photos! We had such a wonderful time working with you both and we hope to work with you again!

Details the brought this Worth Avenue Clock Tower Wedding together:

Photography: Crystal & Andrew Bolin

Location: Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida

Camera Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L Lens, Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II Lens, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Lens & Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens

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Alex + Joanna | Coptic Orthodox Wedding in South Florida

A Coptic Orthodox Wedding at St. Mary's Copic Church in Delray Beach, Florida & Reception at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida

On February 16th, 2020, we had the honor of documenting Alex and Joanna's Coptic Orthodox wedding at St. Mary's Copic Church in Delray Beach, Florida. Their ceremony was grand and stunning! Their wedding reception was just as exceptional! It was held at the notable Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. With stunning grounds and a gorgeous ballroom, it was the perfect location for their spectacular wedding!

This was a special wedding for us because Alex is a life-long friend of ours. Andrew and I grew up with Alex. We all met in church and stayed very close over the years. Andrew was actually a groomsman, so he split his shooting time with my brother! Steven was my second shooter for most of the day, and he did an amazing job! I knew he would do a good job, but after I saw the photos he captured, I was amazed. He captured certain things EXACTLY as I would have and made me so proud!

Alex and Joanna, thank you for having us be a part of your stunning wedding day! We are so blessed to call you our friends! We are so happy for you both and wish you many wonderful years together! May God bless your marriage always!

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Nicole + Charles | Chic Tropical Palm Beach Wedding

A Chic Tropical Palm Beach Wedding at the West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion

On October 18th 2019, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Charles and Nicole ‘s Chic Tropical Palm Beach Wedding at the West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion. Their wedding day was a classy, tropical dream with a splash of Lilly Pulitzer flare. Their vibrant day was pure 'Palm Beach' perfection.

They said, “I do,” in the same place they shared their first kiss and where Charles proposed, on the dock of the West Palm Beach waterfront. It was a very overcast day, but it didn’t rain! Every last detail was carefully thought out and reflected Nicole and Charles so well. From the colorful hand-painted bottle of Veuve Clicquot to the assorted ice cream cones for dessert, every last detail was an elegant, tropical dream.

Andrew and I have known Nicole for many years. Three years ago, at a wedding we captured where Nicole was a guest, we chatted for a few minutes. While we were catching up, she said, “One day, when I find a guy and get married, you will be my photographer!” Little did she know then, but her future husband was a guest at that very wedding, and she had just met him that night. It was an honor to see their story come full circle. Their entire sweet love story is below.

Charles & Nicole, thank you for choosing us to document your stunning wedding day! It was such an honor working with both of you! We wish you all the best in this exciting new season of life. May God continue to bless you both and your marriage for many years to come.

The Love Story

Nicole and Charles first met on September 17th, 2016, at their mutual friends’, A.J. & Laura Titus, wedding at the Flagler Museum. Charles was head over heels about Nicole from the moment he saw her, but they did not connect in that moment. He assumed she was dating the guy next to her, her brother.

The following year, on February 13th, 2017, Charles began his new job in West Palm Beach, where he was greeted by, and for the first time, formally introduced to Nicole. Even though they worked at the same company, for the first 6 months they had minimal interactions, despite Charles’ best efforts.

The work trip that changed everything:

Later in the year, Charles moved to Texas and flew to New Orleans for a last minute work conference. Charles was excited to find out Nicole was there too. They spent the next four days getting to know each other, working in close quarters, and sharing Hurricanes at Pat O'briens. During the last night of the conference, Nicole mentioned she wanted to get beignets. Since Charles had been to New Orleans many times, he knew the best spot, and he took the opportunity to escort her, so she wasn't roaming the streets of New Orleans alone. He, of course, just wanted to spend more time with her.

After that trip, he knew there was something special about Nicole, even if she showed no interest in him. They went back to their normal work life, miles away from one another. They continued to talk on the phone once a week and hung out whenever he flew to South Florida for a quick weekend to see his parents.

First proper date:

Fast forward to a few weeks before Christmas 2017. Charles knew he was going to be in South Florida for ten days around the holidays, so he asked Nicole on a proper date to her favorite restaurant, Kitchen. She agreed to go to dinner with him because of his “the worst thing that can happen is you have a great meal at your favorite restaurant” pitch. They spent the whole night talking about their families, who they are outside of work, and their values. Everything clicked. After dinner, they continued the conversation while walking around downtown West Palm, Nicole’s favorite way to converse. They ended the evening with a three-hour heart-to-heart on the end of the dock and shared their first kiss.

The remaining seven days of his trip were the start to their relationship. They did everything together from lunch dates, touristy sightseeing, and more dinners. After the seven days of speed dating, Charles had to fly back to Houston. Both hesitant on trying the long distance dating, they decided to see where this relationship could go. A week of time apart was too long, so they talked every night and decided to give the long distance a shot. And it worked!

The majority of their relationship was spent miles, apart but the time a part made every weekend trip together special. For weeks at a time, all they had were phone calls and Face-Timing. The foundation of their relationship started with communication.

The big question:

On December 22nd, 2018, exactly one year from their first date, Charles proposed on the same dock in West Palm where they spent hours talking under the stars. Charles has now moved back to West Palm, and they are excited to be starting their lives together and are thankful for the distance because of the bond they created, no matter the miles in between.