Ashlyn + Kyle | Elegant Tropical Wedding in Downtown West Palm Beach

Elegant Tropical Wedding at the West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion

On October 12th, 2019, Andrew and I had the honor of documenting Ashlyn and Kyle’s elegant tropical wedding at the West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion. Their gorgeous day was filled with joyful laughter and sweet, tender moments. An elegant color pallet of light gray, navy and sage green complimented the tropical backdrop.  The tropical downtown venue gave a modern and energetic vibe to this joyous occasion.

Ashlyn and Kyle were such a joy to work with! They are such an easy-going and fun couple that truly cares! During the reception, when all the vendors were eating outside, Ashlyn left HER reception and came out to check on us! She even offered to get us drinks! It was something she truly did not need to do, but it spoke volumes to her character and kindness. Kyle is equally thoughtful and kind. Together they make the sweetest couple, and it was a complete pleasure working with them!

Special Shoutout

Their wedding was also special because of two guests, Ashlyn’s brother, Josh, and his wife, Brittany. These two adorable people were one of our couples over five years ago! They live in Seattle, but we have been able to see them over the years because we have captured SIX weddings from their recommendations! We are beyond grateful for them!

Without Brittany & Josh we would have never had the honor of documenting some of our most favorite couples—Hana & Matt, Danielle & John, Rochelle & Scott, Kristine & Tristan, Lindsay & Gyles and now, Ashlyn & Kyle! These last nine years of photographing weddings alongside my dear husband have been such a blessing, and we are grateful to still have the honor of being welcomed with open arms to document the happiest day of our client’s lives!

Ashlyn & Kyle:

Thank you so much for welcoming us whole-heartedly! It was truly such a pleasure to be a part of such a special day! You both were such a pleasure to work with, and we are so grateful you chose us! We wish you all the best during this exciting new season! Keep hunting & fishing together always!

Love, the Bolins

The Love Story:

Kyle and Ashlyn met in 2004 during their freshman year of high school. Ashlyn had the biggest crush on Kyle but wouldn’t dare tell him. During their sophomore year, he transferred to a new high school that was built and they lost touch with each other. Their paths crossed a few times after, but it wasn’t until 2010 that they reconnected again.

After they had their first date, the rest was history. He said, “I love you,” first on their one year anniversary. In the spring of 2018, they flew to Italy to see Kyle’s sister who was stationed there in the Army. They spent ten magical days traveling through Italy and Slovenia. On the second day, they visited the beautiful city of Venice with his family. Little did she know, this is where he was planning to propose!

As they were sightseeing, his sister brought a friend along in secret to capture photos of their moment. The whole time with them, she thought the friend just adored the sights of Venice as much as she did. They started the day in a relaxing gondola ride. This is where Kyle had originally planned the proposal. Of course, nothing goes as planned.... He changed his mind during the ride because he kept thinking of all the problems that could happen when getting down on one knee in the tiny gondola and was worried about dropping the ring or going overboard!

After the boat ride, they walked around St. Mark’s Square -- the heart of Venice. While admiring the centuries-old architecture together, in the center of the Square, Kyle got down on one knee and popped the question. Kyle says he prepared a speech but was too nervous and forgot everything he wanted to say. It worked out, because the only thing Ashlyn remembered in that moment was shouting, “YES!” It is true that Venice is Italy’s City of Love and Romance. Naturally, this was the trip of a lifetime, and it will always have a special place in their hearts.

The Creative Team that brought this Elegant Tropical Wedding together:

Venue: West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion

Coordinator: Nikki Carpenito  with Make it Memorable Event PlanningI have known Nikki for a few years now but never worked with her. It was such a pleasure to finally work with her! She was so easy going yet was on top of every little detail! I would recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding planner! She is awesome!

Photography: Crystal & Andrew Bolin

Videography: Amy Schatzmann

Florist: Flowers & More

DJ: DJ Risi with Parisi Events

Caterer: Catering CC 

Wedding Cake & Fruit Tarts: Publix Bakery

Cup Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Donuts: Jupiter Donuts

Decorators: South Party Rental (Chairs, tablecloths, Dishes)

Favors: Totally Promotional

Lighting Designers: Parisi Events

Invitation​ Designer: Vistaprint

Limo Service: Price 4 Limo (Roberts Transportation)

Makeup Artist: Alyson Khanna

Hair Stylist: Julie

Dress Designer: Essense of Australia 

Men's​ Wear: Mens Wearhouse

Ring Designer: Vandell Jewelers

Shoe Designer: Betsy Johnson

Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulus

Bar Service: Rebus Services

Kaylee + Brandon | Palm Beach Sunrise Maternity Photos

Palm Beach Sunrise Maternity Photos

On Saturday, August 10th, 2019, at sunrise I had the pleasure of capturing Kaylee's Palm Beach maternity portraits. Her husband, Brandon, joined her for the session, making this golden sunrise session oh-so romantic. Their session took place on the main public beach on Palm Beach. That morning was so peaceful with very little wind. The waves were calm and quiet. When the sun rose, it filled the sky with the dreamiest beams of golden light. Kaylee wore an off-the-shoulder floral dress that had a gorgeous train. It looked stunning on the golden seashore.

Kaylee & Brandon, thank you so much for choosing Crystal Bolin Photography to capture your maternity photos! It was a pleasure working with you both! I wish you all the best in this new and exciting season of life! Enjoy every minute; it is truly the best season yet!

The details that brought these Palm Beach sunrise maternity photos:

Location: Palm Beach, beach

Photography: Crystal Bolin

The Rewalt Family | Summer Beach Family Vacation Portraits

Summer Beach Family Vacation Portraits

We love capturing family vacation memories! It's one of our favorite types of sessions! I especially love it when previous vacation clients come back to Palm Beach County and hire us again! We love our clients, and getting to work with them again a few years later is the BEST!

The Rewalt Family is one of those families! They hired us about three years ago to document their family vacation, and this year, they came back! When Lidia emailed me, I was so excited to work with them again! Life had changed for both them and us! We had an extra little assistant now, and Lidia asked if we could bring her. We thought about it, and decided to bring her so they could meet the newest member of the family! Gabby did so great and Lidia even got her the CUTEST little outfit from Janie & Jack!

Lidia, thank you so much for choosing us to capture your vacation memories again! Thank you so much for the sweet little outfit for Gabby! It was a pleasure working with you and your family again! We hope you enjoy this year's family photos!

The details that brought these Summer Beach Family Vacation Portraits together:

Photographer: Crystal Bolin

Location: Ocean Reef Beach in Singer Island, Florida

Daylis + Adrian | Palm Beach Wedding Portraits

Palm Beach Wedding Portraits

On May 31st, 2019, I had the honor of capturing some intimate Palm Beach Wedding Portraits for Daylis and Adrian. They said "I do" earlier that day at the West Palm Beach courthouse, and we met up after for their bridal portrait session! It was a gorgeous day with perfect weather. Joy was radiating from their smiles. Love was in the air!

These two have been together for nearly 10 years! A few years ago, Adrian ask Daylis' father for her hand. He said yes, but with one condition: Daylis had to finish her higher education goals first. On May 29th, she achieved that goal and became Dr. Sardina! Two days later, she became a Mrs. As Daylis' second cousin, I have witnessed their persistence and dedication. I am so proud of them and everything they have built so far!

Daylis & Adrian, thank you for allowing me the honor of documenting your love story! I hope this next chapter of your life together is even sweeter! Andrew and I wish you all the best! We hope you enjoy these portraits for many years to come!

The details that brought these Palm Beach Wedding Portraits together:

Locations: Worth Avenue, Palm Beach & Palm Beach beach

Photography: Crystal Bolin