I had to ford at least three flood zones to get to Point Pleasant Beach for Chris and Krista’s beach wedding. When I arrived, I dragged my equipment through the downpour, into the Jersey Dunes beach house, and quickly checked on the bride to make sure she wasn’t too upset about the rain. Krista, the most jubilant client I’ve ever had, looked up at me, smiled, and said “I’m not worried.”
The ceremony decorations had already been set up on the beach when the storm rolled in. Stark white chairs stood on the beach behind the shore house, peppered between lovely white tiki torches, and a beautiful scarfed alter stood before a wild Jersey ocean.
I whipped out my iPhone and started checking the live storm updates on my weather app and noticed that the storm was expected to pass in a few hours. I asked the couple to hold off on plan b (the living room) for as long as possible. They both agreed.
Krista was sequestered in her room dressed in a stunning white gown. She laughed as her bridesmaids joked about makeup applications, and shed a few happy tears as her mother touched up her jewelry. But never once did she get upset about the weather or show any anxiety. She was the perfect bride.
Downstairs, Chris and the rest of the guests watched as the sky turned from black, to grey, to white. When I couldn’t see any more drops I ran out and saw that there was only a mist in the air. “Let’s do this,” we all agreed.
The ceremony went off without a hitch. The couple shared their heartwarming vows before engaging in a traditional unity sand ceremony. The wind kicked up, but the storm never came back as Krista and Chris walked down the beach hand in hand as man and wife.
The reception was set for the next day at Symphony Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We got there early to create some fun portraits in the historic theater before the couple made their grand entrance before their guests and family. Krista and Chris had a choreographed dance off between the groomsmen and bridesmaids that was off the charts hilarious, followed by a traditional first dance. The rest of the party was a whirlwind of festivities as guests danced, drank, and partied the evening away. The storm from the previous day was a fading memory, and the only thing on everyones’ mind was celebrating Krista and Chris.
VENDORS
Photographer: GLK Creative
Ceremony Site: Jersey Dunes
Reception Hall: Allentown Symphony Hall
Videographer: Abominable Productions
DJ: Rob Reilly
Catering: Culinary Experts (610) 820-0800
Hair/Make-up: ULTA Beauty Salon
this wedding looks like it was a blast! great job capturing all of the emotion!
So much fun! I totally adore that theatre shot!
Omg!!! I love it! Your blog gave me goosebumps!!! Took me back to that day and was so perfectly put! And thank you so much about all the wonderful things you had to say! It was so sweet! 🙂 and George….you were one of our favorite parts of the whole experience and we cannot thank you enough for being so awesome! 🙂 Hope you and Allison are doin great! Talk to you soon!
WOW!! You could not have captured the fun in this wedding any better. Perfect!
What a fabulous, fun looking wedding – you’ve captured some awesome moments – it makes me wish that I was there
love all the emotion in this set. Super awesome job!!
She has the cutest facial expressions ♥ Fun wedding!
I really like the angle you took for the getting ready shots, and all the reception shots look so fun!
So much emotion, my goodness. The shot of the mother before the ceremony made me well up a little!
Wow fantastic expressions in every shot! Is that the bride’s mother crying towards the start? Gorgeous. And the bride’s smile lights up her face every time, how beautiful!
I “heart” beach weddings! And how cool are those shots in the theater?! Wonderful!
There are some sweet angles during the getting ready part of the day, and I love the bare feet & the drama in the sky. Beautiful wedding, perfectly captured. Well done!!
Great photos especailly the group photos.Good job.
Happy Anniversary Krista & Chris!