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Kirsten + Joseph | Elegant Sundy House Wedding
Elegant Sundy House Wedding in Delray Beach, Florida
On Sunday, November 5th, 2017, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Kirsten and Joseph's elegant Sundy House wedding! Their wedding took place at a whimsical and quaint venue, The Sundy House in Delray Beach, Florida. A simply stunning venue that is well known for its delectable dining and breathtaking botanical garden!
This was our third time documenting a wedding at this venue and every time has been a dream! We actually captured our first wedding there over seven years ago and our second wedding there was just last year! We always enjoy working at The Sundy House!
From the moment we met Kirsten and Joseph at their engagement session, we knew their day would be something special! There were so many sweet moments throughout the day but one of the things that struck me the most was how Joseph was already so welcomed and loved by Kirsten's family! Family flew in from all over the world for their wedding! It was so heartwarming to witness all the love surrounding these two!
The Love Story:
Kirsten and Joseph met coincidentally at a wedding! It was at their groomsman Russell's wedding that they met for the first time. They both knew instantly that they had just met someone "different". They began dating in November of 2015. Their relationship grew quickly and within a very short time they both knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.
Jay said, "I love you" first, on Christmas Eve 2015. On March 16th, 2016, Joseph popped the question at an art museum. Joseph is a welder, so he made a unique sculpture of a giant ring with a photo of Kirsten within it. As soon as she saw it, he got down on one knee behind her. She turned around to find him kneeled and about to ask the question of a lifetime.
Special Thanks
Kirsten and Joseph, thank you so much for choosing us to document your stunning wedding day! It was such an honor being a part of your big day! We hope you enjoy your wedding photos for many years to come! We wish you all the best in this wonderful new season of life! And we hope you are enjoying your time in Italy as much as we did!
The Creative Team that brought this Elegant Sundy House Wedding together:
Venue: The Sundy House
Photography: Crystal & Andrew Bolin
DJ: Kenny Mondo
Officiant: Ted Church
Caterers: The Sundy House
Wedding Cake Baker: Sugar Chef
Florist: Lake Worth Villager Florist
Centerpieces: Beatrice Rakowski
Invitation Designer: Vista Print
Makeup Artist: Laura Watts
Hair Stylist: Styles By Renee
Dress Designer: Sottero and Midgley
Men's Wear: Jos. A. Bank
Ring Designer: Jared
Jewelry Designers: Etsy
Jessica + Trey | Dreamy Jupiter Beach Wedding
Dreamy Jupiter Beach Wedding at the Jupiter Civic Center
On September, 30th 2017, Andrew and I had the honor of documenting Jessica and Trey's dreamy Jupiter beach wedding! Where do I begin with Jessica and Trey!? They are fun, thoughtful, giving and so great to just be around. All around dream couple!
Their wedding day was absolutely breathtaking! During the weekend of their wedding, the weather was supposed to be very windy and rainy but we were all praying for a beautiful day for this beautiful couple and that is exactly what they got! The day was better than we could have ever dreamed. It was very cloudy, giving an even, dreamy light and the breeze was cool and refreshing!
Their wedding day was a beautiful reflection of their incredible love story! You may remember some of it from their engagement shoot blog post! But seriously, their story could be the next Nicolas Sparks novel! Don't believe me? Read it for yourself! ;)
The Love Story
Trey and Jessica met while working at the Ko'Olina Golf Course in Hawaii. Jessica had just moved there the month prior and was working towards her Hawaii state massage license. Trey was in the process of getting his real estate license and wanted to play a lot of free golf.
On Jessica's first day, she was so nervous because she was the only girl on the team, but Trey came up and introduced himself right away and her first thought was, “Finally! Someone close to my age who’s from the mainland!”. He ended up being one of her trainers and she had never laughed as hard in her life as when they were together. Jessica felt like they had been friends for years, and started looking forward to the days when they would work together.
They eventually started hanging out after work and spending days off together. One night they went up to the North Shore and took a bottle of wine down to the beach. The sky was incredibly clear that night and full of stars. They laid in the sand, talked, and stared at the stars. Then he said "How incredible is this universe that a guy from Maryland and a girl from Kansas met in the middle of the ocean after all of these years," and then he kissed her! Her stomach was naturally doing flips and she knew in that very moment, that it was the start of something incredible.
Special Thanks
Jessica and Trey, thank you so much for choosing us to document your gorgeous wedding day! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your big day! We wish you nothing but the best as you begin this wonderful new season of life!
The details that brought this Dreamy Jupiter Beach Wedding together:
Venue: Jupiter Civic Center
Coordinator: Bride, Jessica Catlin
Florist: Polished Petals
Officiant: Bradley Boney
Caterers: Little Moir's Catering (Food Shack)
Wedding Cake Baker: Earth and Sugar
Decorators: Superior Party Rental
Backdrop for the sweetheart table: Bride, Jessica Catlin
Favors: The Knot
Lighting Designers: Superior Party Rental
Invitation Designer: Minted
Limo Service: Molly's Trolleys
Makeup Artist: Beauty By VM
Hair Stylist: Beauty By VM
Dress Designer: Eddy K from Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon
Men's Wear: Men's Warehouse
Ring Designers:Jessica's Ring: Pacific Diamond and Swiss Watch Exchange in Honolulu, HI Trey's Ring: Koa Wood wedding band from Larson Jewelers
Jessica's Earrings: Ulyana Aster
Bride's Shoe Designer: Badgley Mischka
Trey's shoes: Lavorazioni Artigiana
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musician: Greg Reiter
Cake topper: Better Off Wed
Katie + Ryan | Engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach
Engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach
On Saturday the 23rd of September, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Katie and Ryan's engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach! Their session was filled with elegant scenes on this gorgeous day! These two high school sweethearts will be tying the knot on May 19th, 2018 at the Breakers West! We are so excited to document their gorgeous day!
Katie & Ryan, thank you for choosing us to be your wedding photographers! We are looking forward to your wedding day and hope you enjoy your engagement photos!
We began our session on the lush green golf course at the Breakers! Look at those happy smiles!
Then we walked over to the courtyard and captured a few portraits in front of the fountain! The light was SO DREAMY!!
Then we did a few more in front of the grand fountain in front of the Breakers Palm Beach resort because their engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach wouldn't be complete without a few shots in this amazing spot!
Then we headed to the beach right before sunset. Ryan gave Katie his great grandmother's gorgeous heirloom ring! It is incredible!!
The beach was so dreamy that evening. A few rain clouds were coming in creating a soft sky and cool breeze! Katie's, Lilly Pulitzer dress was flowing so perfectly in the wind! I love how you can almost feel the breeze flowing and their sweet love!
The details that brought this Engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach together:
Location: Breakers Palm Beach Resort on Palm Beach Island, Florida
Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography
Bride's Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Groom's Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo
Trip to Italy | Part V: Venice, Burano & Assisi, Italy
Italy Part V: Venice, Burano & Assisi
The last few cities that wrapped up our trip to Italy were breathtaking, to say the least! The best was definitely saved for last! Burano, the colorful island. Assisi, humble yet grand. Venice, pure, glorious magic. Italy really treated us wonderfully and we can't wait to be back!
Venice, Italy
Our final few days in Italy were spent in some of Italy's most unique and gorgeous areas. After leaving the Tuscany area we began to make our way toward Venice. VENICE! One of the main places in Italy I had always dreamt of visiting! I couldn't wait to walk down the streets, to see a gondola and take way too many photos! This was the place I took the most photos and we were only there for about 8 hours total! Venice was captivating. The time we had there wasn't nearly enough but the time that we did have was amazing!
Italy really has amazing scenic views on their highways! The first evening in Venice we went on our first excursion--a Seafood dinner and seeing the city by night! My man, looking like a model. My first views of Venice were at golden-hour, so you know I was in heaven! Golden-hour in Venice... Magic. Thanks for this photo, Alexa Sedge! Simply breathtaking. Because romantic photos in Venice are a must! Thanks again, Alexa! I love that birds were constantly flying into my shots! So amazing! We ended our evening in Venice with a 4-course seafood dinner! It was amazing!
Day Two in Venice
The next morning we left bright and early back to Venice. The city looks so different in the morning. Take me back! Then it was time for our gondola ride! Our gondolier! Thanks for these photos Dave! I turned this next photo into a canvas for my house and I find myself staring at it often. This one is a canvas too! Love this one so much! Thanks for this quick photo random stranger! ;) Then we had a quick and delightful lunch in this spot! One of my favorite moments in Venice. Eating delicious Italian sandwiches as we watched the gondolas passing by... perfection. My happy place. After lunch, we found this spot. I saw the light and it stopped me in my tracks!Naturally, we took way too many photos! ;) New favorite photos of my handsome hubby! Always carrying my bag... my hero. And just like that our time in Venice came to a very sad end. We boarded a boat to Burano. But the small island was just as unique and alive... so that distracted me for a bit! ;)
Burano, Italy
Where do I begin with Burano? This colorful little island was filled with charm, history and so much color! After our 45-minute scenic boat ride from Venice, we arrived in Burano! As soon as we stepped foot on the island my eyes were fascinated by the colors. Naturally, it began to lightly rain and continued the entire time we were there!
At first, I was annoyed. But after walking around in the rain for a few minutes I began to notice that the vividly colored buildings seemed to pop off the gray sky even brighter. So that was the day I really tested out my camera's weather seal (it held up perfectly)!
Later, when I saw the photos, I realized I couldn't have asked for better weather! The rain made this city sparkle. Puddles on the floor reflected the vivid colors surrounding them! Plus, the light was evenly dispersed over the entire city and umbrellas popped up everywhere, adding only more color. It was magical.
We just had to get dessert in Burano after having lunch in Venice. ;) Mint chip and dark chocolate, of course. We miss gelato so much. Then we said goodbye to Burano and headed back to Venice to pick up the rest of our group. We said goodbye to Venice from the boat. So sad. Then the next morning we were off! We headed South West to Assisi. Fields of yellow flowers and cappuccinos make my heart so happy. I can almost still taste it. The views on our drive to Assisi were breathtaking! Take me back to ITALY!!
Assisi, Italy
Easter Sunday was mostly spent traveling back to Roma but during this very scenic travel day we had one more city to visit--Assisi! This little city was filled with charm and gorgeous sights. Although we spent more of our time there shopping and eating, we loved everything we saw!
Basilica Papale di San Francesco d'Assisi
So thankful Dave, Alexa & I were able to orchestrate this group photo; I brought my tripod and wireless remote. After a few minutes, we had everyone set up! It's not perfect but it's a photo with everyone we had an amazing time with! We made such great friends with everyone on this trip! I can now say I have friends in Canada, South Africa & New Zealand (just to name a few!)Such a wild, fun bunch! Thank you for these photos, Ed Mansell! That's Molly on the bottom of the next photo with her arms up! Miss you Molly!! This view was spectacular! Jill & Ron and Janelle & Dave, friends that live in different states back home but met in Italy to share a vacation together! #GOALS Thanks guys for sharing a gondola with us in Venice! :) Next stop, our last gelato in Italy! :(
Andrew went with yummy flavors like chocolate and Biscotti (which I just had to taste, and it was amazing) and I went with something other than chocolate and coconut or mint for once and really regretted it! I got lemon and strawberry! WHY?? Oh well, it looked really pretty. ;)
Andrew was the smart one who got pizza before we left Assisi... I was too distracted to eat, making that the second thing to regret. Then we arrived back in Rome and shared one last evening with our friends! And we prepared for our bittersweet early morning flight back home! Saying goodbye to Italy wasn't goodbye. It was, see ya later, Italy! We will be back! ;)