Crystal + Nick – Wedding
Michael, one of our KILLER California photographers, shot Crystal and Nick’s wedding in Sunnyvale, CA at the end of May, and we’ve been swooning at the photos ever since. Michael is an acclaimed social photojournalist, and spends much of his time “in the trenches” on assignment with some of the nation’s largest newspapers and media outlets. He has been sent to cover everything from the devastation in Haiti to the riots in Oakland, and the photojournalistic perspective that he brings to each and every wedding that he is shoots leaves us breathless. He has an amazing well of telling a complex story with photos, and all of his images relate so many levels of what he is capturing, and Crystal and Nick’s wedding was no exception. Crystal and Nick got married on his birthday (what an amazing bday gift!), and they celebrated with only their very closest friends and family. The story begins.
Michael spent some time with the guys as they wrapped up their final touches. A last quick look in the mirror, and they’re good to go.
A few more last minute details, with lots of joking around in-bewteen.
The ladies were just down the road, getting ready at Crystal’s parents house. We love witnessing all of the love and care that goes into getting the bride and groom ready for their big day. We heart these shots of Crystal getting into her dress, and Nick’s dad making sure his collar is just right.These next three black and white shots are some of our absolute favorite shots of the day, and I think they speak for themselves. Absolutely beautiful.Favorite!!And yet another fav. Sigh.The ceremony begins! Crystal and Nick got married at St. Joseph’s in Mountain View – an old mission church. We love, love, love this light as the doors open and Crystal begins her walk down the aisle.The ceremony is over and Crystal and Nick are MARRIED! I know we’ve said this before, but shots of the joy on the face of the couple after the ceremony has ended are always some of our favs.Just a few details….The schedule for the day allowed for TWO HOURS between the ceremony and reception, which naturally leads to amazing couples portraits! Michael, Crystal, and Nick spent this time all over Sunnyville, utilizing everything from the nature to the small town cityscape. We love the unique, geometric feel of these next few shots…
Crystal and Nick knew they wanted shots in the streets of downtown Sunnyvale, and we’re glad they did. We love these!More downtown shots…LOVE this of the entire bridal party!
The reception begins at a local restaurant in Sunnyvale. This is yet another favorite photo of the day – the groomsmen chilling as it all begins.Michael got some amazing shots of Crystal and Nick dancing, and you can tell they are totally in their own world. Love the light in these….
Surrounded by their closest friends and family, their reception was filled with lots of dancing, and lots of laughter. Check out the sweet shots below, and mad props to Crystal and her dad for the dance coordination!
Congrats Crystal and Nick, and we are so blessed to be a part of your wedding day!
