After sharing with the San Diego PUG and hanging out with their super cool leaders Jeff and Erin Youngren for a couple days, Katie and I drove up to Dana Point to capture John and Ashton's AMAZING wedding at the St. Regis Hotel.
The words Beautiful, Amazing, Emotional, and Elegant just wouldn't do justice in describing Saturday's wedding. Not even close.
It was amazing also to get to work with a phenomenal team of vendors to pull this event off. Paula Laskelle did a fantastic job of coordinating the MANY details of the day and we had an absolute blast working with her!
Katie and I absolutely LOVED Ashton's Ines Di Santo dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes. So fun!
Ashton was absolutely radiant.
I loved this image of Ashton and her parents. This was the first time her dad had seen her all day.
Wherever we shoot, I always try to use the enviroment in the group shots. The St. Regis of course provided a gorgeous backdrop to showcase the groomsmen...
Enchanted Florist did an absolutely incredible job of setting the scene for the ceremony.
I loved this image of John waiting for Ashton to come down the aisle.
Ashton saying goodbye to her parents at the start of the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony, 60 doves were released- it was a sight to see!
John and Ashton coming back up the aisle afterwards- I just love how connected these two are.
We had time for a couple quick portraits of the two of them afterwards...
Enchanted Florist and Paula Laskelle of Champagne Taste did an absolutely breathtaking job of creating an incredibly romantic reception! These tables were gorgeous!
The first dance...
Love this moment from the toasts....
John and Ashton spent the majority of the reception tearing it up on the dance floor -I think everyone got a kick at just how much fun these two had all night!
John and Ashton, thank you not only for inviting us to be a part of one of the most incredible weddings we've ever seen, but even more for being such incredible clients with such grateful hearts. Working with fantastic people makes this such a dream job for us and we're truly blessed to have been a part of your wedding. Many, many thanks!
Can't wait to shred it up skiing together this winter! (Ashton, even drinking hot cocoa will be fun :)
Breathtaking doesn't even begin to describe these images. You guys did an absolute fantastic job :)
The image of John kissing Ashton on the forehead as they're walking down the aisle is one of the most amazing images I've ever seen! You guys rock!
Posted by: Jeff | September 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
wow, that staircase looks exactly like one here in OKC, thats weird!
Awesome wedding guys, phenomenal storytelling as always!
Posted by: josh mccullock | September 23, 2008 at 07:52 AM
great photos! you've got skillz!
Posted by: [ b ] e c k e r | September 23, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Stunning photos, as always!
Posted by: carolyn bowles | September 23, 2008 at 10:59 AM
these images totally blow me away! you guys are rockin!
Posted by: James Christianson | September 23, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Such an incredible wedding - the couple are beautiful, the details are amazing! Awesome job!
Posted by: Kathleen Trenske | September 23, 2008 at 03:35 PM
WHAT?!?!?! are you kidding me? that shoe shot? the groomsmen shot? the details? I'm actually drooling out here. It's quite embarrassing really. :)
love you guys!!
xoxo
M:)
Posted by: Mary Marantz | September 24, 2008 at 06:56 AM
great stuff bro!!
Posted by: Luke | September 24, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Truly fantastic. Gorgeous colours, tons of genuine emotion and stunning details.Yummmm
Mags
Posted by: Margaret Smyth | September 24, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Awesome work you guys!!! Such emotion and beauty and great details shots. :)
Posted by: Mary Jane | September 26, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Amazing job! Your work is always an inspiration!!
Posted by: Ryel j | September 30, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Chris and Katie - I think this is some of your best work! So beautiful and what an amazing wedding to shot! I'm blown away by these images!
Posted by: Kate | October 06, 2008 at 11:34 AM
the shot of the couple on the balcony is SICK!!!!
Posted by: Tim Halberg | October 29, 2008 at 02:25 PM
wow.Love those deep reds!
Posted by: David Creelman | March 07, 2010 at 01:56 AM