Krista & Kelby *Wedding at The Bentley Projects*

This past Saturday I had the honor of photographing Krista & Kelby’s wedding. This is a really looong post as I just couldn’t narrow it down to a manageable amount and I don’t believe in sneak peeks or splitting up posts. So here you go!
We started the day at the Sheraton downtown where Krista & Kelby got ready:












Then we headed to The Bentley Projects where their ceremony and reception took place. We stopped along the way for some fun portraits.
















Yes, these nice guys carried the couch outside for me :)


The Bentley Projects was such a fun space to shoot in. I loved it!

These centerpieces were so unique and a I felt they were the perfect balance of romantic and industrial which complimented the space perfectly. Barb Hanson was their florist – sorry no website.

This has got to be my all time favorite cake shot. The art behind it is just perfect. And their cake topper is from Krista’s grandparent’s wedding. And it tasted absolutely incredible! And they even served it with chocolate dipped strawberries. Let’s just make it my favorite cake ever. Period.
I just read on Fleur de Lis‘ website that they have complimentary cake tasting Wednesdays and Thursdays. I might become a regular.

Krista had me tearing up the entire ceremony…




… all the way to the very end.

Some more reception details… How great is that door with their seating chart!

Not very many couples have awesome art behind them as they dance for the first time as husband and wife:


In case you were wondering, Kelby was nice, Krista was not. Cristi is being nice and not posting Kelby’s cake face picture.


Krista had an impromptu father-daughter dance and I am so glad she did. It was very touching.

Krista was the epitome of the perfect bride; she was overtaken with joy and cried good tears, during portraits she never once worried about her dress getting dirty, she just focused on Kelby and their love for each other the entire time, and then she celebrated their perfect day with their amazing family and friends.

It was an awesome party! And I do have to mention that I have worked with some great DJ’s in the past but I have to be fair and say that Jeremy from Ray the DJ was absolutely incredible and so great to work with. Thanks for being so great and making my job so much easier and enjoyable. I really appreciate it, Jeremy!

Some photobooth fun courtesy of The Candid Guest.

And to end, something a little different that I kinda fell in love with :

Krista and Kelby, words cannot express how special you two are. Thank you for trusting me to document your special day. I am really excited to see what wonderful things the future holds for you both.
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Jen Schleicher
Great shots Cristi! I love the question mark :) What a find!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:58 pm
Emily Abril
I am loving your ring shot!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:04 pm
Lisa Rasmussen
Cristi, Thanks you for taking such wonderful picture’s of Krista and Kelby’s wedding. What you captured from behind your lense is absolutely beautiful. I agree(although I’m the Mom)….one of my favorite weddings ever!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:33 pm
megan Plenge
WOW Cristi…these photos are amazing!! Great job!! Such a cool location!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:13 pm
Danielle Moyers
Awesome Cristi! Love all the angles and creativeness! Nice clear shots! Great job!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:36 pm
Lizzie Kimball
Beautiful photos Cristi! Looks like an amazingly fun venue! I love the ring shot, it’s amazing! Also the sunlight in the first one makes my all smiley :)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:27 pm
Lisette Price
I started to list my favorites but there are way too many! You rocked this wedding Cristi!!!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:53 am
Jenny Bishop
These turned out AMAZING Cristi!!! Love them all!! The pears with the rings is definitely one of my favorite ring shots of all time! Such a fun wedding and awesome couple! :)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:56 am
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