It’s all in the details, and if those details happen to be handcrafted by a talented artist-bride it’s even better! When I met this creative couple I knew that their wedding would be punctuated by aesthetically beautiful moments, both aurally and visually. I mean, Sigur Ros as a processional? I would have swooned had I not had a job to do!

I instantly bonded with Kristen because we are both artists with significant others who are musicians. She seems incredibly patient with his touring schedule (the groom, Michael LoPresti, is in the fabulous Cleveland band The Lighthouse and the Whaler), probably partially because she is so busy creating beautiful things! Kristen’s birdcage veil and the chandeliers in the reception hall were both handmade. The bridesmaids were adorned with henna and each wore different colors and styles of shoes; a wonderful way to really allow their personalities to shine!

The ceremony was incredible! It was very hot, and parasols were provided to heat sensitive guests. What a beautiful sea of yellow and red circles! The wedding was outdoors, and the trees behind the wedding party were decorated with lanterns, bits of fabric, and bird cages. The couple wrote lovely vows for one another (you can see Kristen’s handmade scroll in the photos) and planted a tree together as a symbol of their growing union. The recessional was made extra special by the release of hundreds of yellow balloons, which set my photographer’s heart a flutter!

I hope you enjoy these selected images from the ceremony. Suzuran Photography is now booking weddings for next summer and has a few slots available for Fall 2010 weddings for you last minute couples! Click here for details!