I had the pleasure of photographing Cynthia and Jeremy’s intimate wedding celebration a few weeks ago at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. It was a beautiful day and two amazing families that came together to support and celebration Cynthia & Jeremy. When I arrived at their suite, there was a whirlwind of activity as Cynthia finished getting ready while Jeremy greeted family members that were arriving (with flowers) by the minute. Cynthia was so happy, just flitting about the room like a gorgeous butterfly.
The Ritz sent up these delicious looking chocolate covered strawberries. I was tempted!
While the day was overcast, this provided the perfect lighting for their afternoon ceremony.
Pink roses, Cynthia’s tiara and her princess wedding dress help create the fantasy wedding. It was gorgeous!
Doesn’t Jeremy look handsome in his suit?
Outdoor weddings at the Ritz are always gorgeous – overcast skies, while less than perfect for the couple, make the photos glow with color. No direct sunlight means great tones. See how the green grass just pops?
The reception was held in the West Wing, which creates a really nice, intimate feel. Cynthia and Jeremy had a small lounge area set up in the room for guests to mingle and chat. The room lent itself well to creating an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
Cynthia switched from a tiara to floral and ribbon hair piece and a pearl choker for the reception. It adds variety without doing a full costume change.
Jeremy surprised Cynthia twice: he put together a slide show from her friends in China who couldn’t come to the wedding; and later he serenaded her after the wedding -a unique way to personalize the day and add extra little thrills for your partner and guests.
This was a very close-knit family reception. The warmth and love in that room were palpable. Guests and family even went out of their way to make me feel like part of the celebration. As a photographer, that really helps me to capture the experience and emotions of the day.
The Ritz is unsurpassed in its impeccable presentation when it comes to food. Sometimes cake alone just isn’t enough…
