Wesley + Matt :: Hitched
Wow. I am not sure if I can really convey how I feel about this couple and their incredible families and their event in words. I feel like I am part of their tribe. They welcomed me with open arms since day one, and I have been so lucky to be a recipient of their warmth. It is true that I am friendly with the majority of my clients (meeting for margaritas never hurt nobody!), but with these guys, I think we will be real friends for a good, long time.Wesley and Matt “get it”. They totally trusted me, and when I say totally, I mean TOTALLY. From the engagement session to the Unbridaled session to the wedding day, their beautiful love story unfolded, and because of their trust, I feel I was truly able to capture things I may not have been able to at other weddings. Something is definitely to be said for people who are in touch with their emotions and who are expressive and allow themselves to be vulnerable in front of my camera and in my presence. Wes and Matt were and did all of the above, and I can’t thank them enough. I think the proof is in the pudding, below.I have also got to thank Sarah Miller and Amanda Barone from Caplan Miller Events for seriously ROCKING IT OUT. I have never been to an event with a smoother flow. Because of them, everyone had such a great time and the evening just clipped along. Sarah’s event design was so chic and sophisticated and set the scene for a super party.Thanks, also, to my mom, who was loving every minute of this wedding as I was. Your positive energy is truly inspiring.Other vendors that helped create this magical night are some of my absolute faves to work with. First In Last Out did the killer lighting and production…they are seriously the best in the entire state. Vella Events handled the floral aspect of the evening, and it was stunning. They used some of my most favorite flowers and totally killed it with the chuppah and reception decor. The Atlantics were frickin’ awesome, once again. I just can’t get enough of them! I got to meet a new vendor friend, Diane, from Crescent Video, who was the sweetest chick (and crazy talented). She made it super easy to work alongside her. Please go check out these vendors…they are seriously the DREAM TEAM.So, without further ado, I will release the motherload of images I have been obsessing over since I got back from Austin Sunday night.
BE SURE TO WATCH THE SLIDESHOW AT THE END OF THE POST…IT IS MUY ENTERTAINING!
Wesley’s older sis, Jessica, was such a cool chick to hang with!
Wesley checks out her basket-weave ‘do. Pretty impressive, no?
Don’t cry, don’t cry, don’t cry! Don’t mess up that makeup, girl!
You’ve already seen her dress…it was super stunning.
Wes’ dad, Tom, sees her for the first time as a bride.
Wes sees HERSELF for the first time in a full-length mirror with all of the fixings.
She didn’t even get that privilege during her Unbridaled sesh.
This was actually inspired by one of my bridal portraits done at the Bellagio…she’s prettier!
I was ECSTATIC when I first found out that Wes and Matt were going to be seeing each other before the Ketubah signing and ceremony, so Sarah staged a meeting on the balcony of The Mansion.
Here is Wesley just waiting.
Here comes Matt!
Wesley sneaks a peek!
Bliss.
Just horsin’ around, cuz that’s what we do. It’s who we are. 
Wesley writes her Hebrew name on the Ketubah.
Then, she wipes away her daddy’s tears.
Signed and ready to go!
Wes actually pointed out this moment to me.
Matt’s father is no longer with us, so it was sweet to see Wesley’s dad steppin’ in to make sure Matt looked just right.
The rabbi was straight out of a movie.
Wesley, her parents, and the flower girls waited to get to walk down aisle.
LOVE IT.
Favorite ceremony shot. Ever.
Look at how Wes is looking at Matt! Oh!
Can you handle the cuteness?
This wedding party was too much fun.When I said, “Get rowdy!”, they brought the rowdy.
Check out the flying yarmulke!
The excitement of having wedding bands was just running through their veins!
Something about this image takes my breath away.
Look at the amazing job that the vendors did in creating a magical atmosphere.
Wes and Matt waited, like a good little bride and groom, to be introduced.
They got down during their first dance!
Here comes the Hora!
It was my first time to experience it, and it was enough to make me want to become Jewish.
Matt deemed me an honorary Jew, right there on the dance floor!
Favorite toast image. Ever.
If Matt’s grandfather, Julius, ever needs a new granddaughter, sign me up!
He’s precious!
Wesley’s adorable sister, Erin, caught the bouquet.
Then, her boyfriend, Jason, caught the garter.
They’re next! They’re next!
Through a flurry of rose petals and snow, Matt and Wesley somehow found the stairs to escape.
And, they’re off!
To see the show, please click on the image below or this link! Then, hang on for a minute or so and let it load.Then, turn up your speakers and rock out!
These are so incredibly beautiful . . . stunning!
Gorgeous! Happy! Happy! Gorgeous!
girl, that toast image is the bomb! 
great pics
Hi Kate,
What AMAZING photos! You’re work is spectacular.
It was so great to have you at the Mansion. I’m hoping we can have you here again soon!
your lighting on these is fantastic! what’s your secret?
i LURVE these! fab. AND I HEART the wraps that the bride and her girls are wearing! super stylin’!
what a talented photographer and a fabulous wedding weekend. thanks for the tears of joy.
Fabulous job, Kate! You obviously had a GREAT time with this couple and their family. Mazeltoff (is that how you spell it?) Love you.
These are fabulous photos! Just breathtaking! Nicely done!
Kate…..I have played and played and played the slideshow….over and over and over. You absolutely captured every single emotion in this celebration of love, life, and family! You are such an artist….your talent just blows me away! What a fabulous weekend! You’re the one!!!!!
Oh Kate! Each image is more beautiful than the one before it. My jaw kept dropping, especially at the ceremony shots which seemed a challenging lighting situation that you totally rose to. I am so proud of you!
Kate,
These pictures are absolutely unfreakin-believable! You are such a talent, and Wesley is so blessed to have had YOU shoot the wedding. I’m obsessed with you—I bow down to you! You captured each moment so beautifully and perfectly. I still can’t get over it!
Thanks again.
Jessica