Estee + Jesse // Crossed Keys Inn Wedding

Estee + Jesse are two of the most fun, outgoing, and in love people I’ve ever met. When I photographed their engagement session, it was hard to take a bad shot of them! They were laughing, and snuggling, and needed absolutely zero direction from me. I knew that their Crossed Keys wedding was going to be perfection, and even with the rain that eventually graced us with its presence, it was. Enjoy some of their beautiful day!

 

I love getting ready images, and this one is definitely a favorite. There is so much anticipation and anxiousness during this time.

 

Those shoes, though. Am I right?

 

Estee was so incredibly beautiful and classic on her wedding day. She is seriously one of the kindest, most beautiful people I’ve ever met. And she’s also a whole lot of fun. Like seriously, the girl can party.. and that’s my kind of girl!

 

LUCY! True story: Jesse said that he knew that he was really digging Estee when she talked about how cute and sweet his dog was. That’s when he knew that he really liked her. I mean, HOW CUTE IS THAT?! Anyone who is all crazy about their dog is okay in my book.

 

First look! My awesome second shooter Amanda captured this. She’s kind of the best.

 

Jesse, always a gentleman.

 

While I was getting a few shots from the front, Amanda was getting some interesting shots from the side. It’s so great to have a second shooter, because they can see things from a different angle, and quickly. It would’ve taken me an extra few minutes for every pose to get additional compositions, which adds up to a lot of time when the rain is about to come down!

 

Only Jesse would start off with a crouching bow, and then follow it up as a zombie. HA!

 

A piece of lace on Estee’s GORGEOUS dress came off, so she did what any bride would do – she sewed it back on.

 

Estee and her dad walking towards the ceremony tent.

 

Mr. + Mrs. Kolodin! [note all the tie-dye yamakas. Estee + Jesse are huge dead heads. They were even ecstatic when one of their engagement photos looked like Jerry Garcia in the clouds. I love when client’s add personal touches to their wedding day.]

 

Amanda shot full length first dance shots, while I went for something a little more creative. Again, great reason to have a second photographer!

 

This photograph is so entirely them. LOVE.

 

Estee + Jesse had an after party that included lots more alcohol, food that they got delivered from a food truck (that, along with Estee’s love of Lucy) sealed the deal for these two (seriously, all Jesse’s friends were super impressed when they found out Estee knew about the food from this one out of the way food truck), AND a reggae band that they both love. It was the after party of after parties.

 

Estee + Jesse, your wedding was fantastic and honestly one of my favorites. It was beautiful, fun, and filled with so much love for you both. Congratulations on your new life together as Mr. and Mrs. xo, Lauren