Kim and Kevin: July 11, 2009 An Afternoon Awash in Romance

Kim and Kevin were such a nice couple and so fun to work with! As you can see, the fun came through in the pictures as well!


They did a few shots before the church ceremony and then came to the hotel for a luncheon reception.























The color scheme was black and white with red and there were a lot of candles - 12 per guest table plus lots of additional candles around the room. Notice the black table squares underneath each cluster.








































































































After the cheese fondue and salmon canapes for the reception, it was time to go in the ballroom. They enjoyed a delicious Italian style luncheon buffet including lasagna and chicken penne alfredo. For dessert, in addition to cake they enjoyed a chocolate fondue station with fresh fruit, pound cake, marshmallows and more! Yum!



















The happy couple found a few moments to themselves to slip away for a photo shoot in the garden.







































Then it was time to cut the cake and toss the bouquet and garter.























Then the party really got going with a lot of dancing!




















Afterward, the guests gathered in the garden to send Kimberly and Kevin off in style.












































They went out to their car waiting in the parking lot. It looks like maybe the groomsmen got there first : ) Best wishes to Kim and Kevin for a long and happy marriage!

Professional photos provided by Pereda Photography.

A Cherry Blossom Wedding, Russian Style: Eva and Oleg, March 29, 2008

There is such a warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from seeing the next chapter in the lives of a couple that I've worked with. Upon recently catching up with Eva, she not only sent me a few of her favorites from her wedding day, but also a fun surprise. I've saved it for last ; )























Eva and Oleg were a fun couple to work with. They had been together for a long time before deciding to throw the wedding together - having been committed at heart long before they were committed on paper. While many details came across as subtle, the over-all effect was one of understated elegance which served as the perfect back-drop for one fun Russian style party complete with on-going toasts and tons of fun.





















There was plenty of time before the ceremony for a photo shoot down on the mall with the cherry blossoms and as you can see, the day was beautiful and sunny!






























Here are a few pictures from the ceremony including the bridesmaids and Eva waiting with her father.

Afterwards, Eva and Oleg went out for a few pictures in the garden while the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour.

Inside the ballroom, everything was aglow with tons of votives and shimmery gold table toppers and chair sashes.

Everyone listened with rapt attention at the numerous toasts delivered in the Russian tradition.

And then later, everyone got into the act on the dance floor. Here is Oleg singing to his new bride!

Afterwards, the cake was cut and everyone had a great time for the rest of the night.






Now, for that surprise I was telling you about! Meet Nikita Oleg, a precious addition to the family! Isn't he adorable? Congratulations Eva, Oleg and Nikita Oleg!

Thank you Eva for sharing these photos from your wedding album!