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Oh Friends, you are in for a real treat today!! We shot our last wedding of the season last friday and I have to say we went out with a HUGE BANG! This wedding is totally different from every wedding we have ever shot for so many reasons! First, it was in New York City! We traveled back to the big apple to celebrate with Nia & Minbok! It was a huge celebration for sure!

I knew from the moment Nia started planning her wedding that it would be the most stunning and detailed wedding. She really loves details and thinks about the little things. Given that, we allowed 2 hours of shooting details in our timeline. This made a HUGE difference. I was able to really take my time and set up so many great shots of her day! The jewlrey, table settings, invitation suite, and a bunch of decor items kept me busy! It was an absolute DREAM to photograph it all.
But as stunning as the details were, I think what I loved the most about this wedding was the love that Minbok and Nia share. They both care so deeply for each other and it shows in everything they do. They teared up many times throughout the day and it was super sweet to witness. Their first look was so touching. Nia was crying before we even got to the meeting spot. Minbok was shaking before he turned around. And the minute they locked eyes, the floodgates opened with happy tears! Those tears quickly turned into big smiles all around!
Their wedding was truly a celebration of two people in love. The ceremony was so emotional and centered around each other. It felt so intimate even though there was a packed room watching. And not only was the love that they shared for each other evident, you could feel how much each person there loved them as well. The reception was non-traditional for us (no garter or bouqet tosses, no cake cutting) but instead Nia and Minbok provided endless amounts of entertainment for their guest to enjoy! They had performances from special guest and even a visit from the late Michael Jackson! It was truly an event not to miss! The only thing I regret about the day is not having MORE time to celebrate with these two and take more portraits! Because they were stunning!

Here is a small sample of what their day looked like. I took so many photos that I had a hard time narrowing down these for the blog! Sorry in advance for the OVER sharing of their details. It was a dream! Enjoy!

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They had stunning florals from Designs by Ahn!

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Their wedding was at the STUNNING 501 Union in Brooklyn.

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these next two my hubby Travis took.  He rocks, y’all!
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some night time street portraits!
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Brace yourselves…there is about to be an amazing overload of Reception Heaven!!

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Congrats Nia & Minbok! We love you both and wish you many many many years of happiness!!!

A special thanks to these vendors:

Venue | 501 Union

Catering | Cloud

Florals | Designs by Ahn

DJ |Tina Romero

Chair rental | Patina

Glassware Rental |Octavia and Brown

Photo Booth | Magbooth

Catering Rentals | Something Different

Piepops | Piecorps

shoes | Kate Spade

Invitations and paper goods | minted

 

If you liked this wedding you may also like Meggan & Ryan’s wedding or Minbok & Nia’s engagement session part 1 and part 2!

comments +

  1. Clara says:

    Uhm I LOVE this! 2 hours for details? So jealous! You definitely made good use of that time. Her dress and shoes are amazing! I also loooooove his shirt under his tux. I also LOVE the lighting at the reception. You nailed this! Their day looks like it was perfect and you did SUCH a great job!

  2. Details are incredible! Minbok’s face at the first look is priceless. Wonderful captures!

  3. Kate says:

    Love this!! Those details though!! WOW! Her ring is stunning. Great job capturing their special day, even down to the beautiful details

  4. Veronica says:

    Candi! These images are breathtaking! And it’s been one of my dreams to photograph a wedding in NYC! Lucky you!

  5. Oh these are beautiful! The first look photos made me want to cry! SO lovely!

  6. Victoria M. Reddy says:

    OMG Candi, I am at work but crying my eyes out. So beautiful! Such a talented photographer you are and such a great friend. I will look at them again at least a thousand times! Love you so much…….

  7. Kelsey says:

    Oh my goodness! The details that the couple incorporated into their day are stunning! Great work!

  8. Tena says:

    these photos are pure magic Candi…got teary eyed looking at them!!

  9. A photographers dream indeed! This wedding looks like it was an absolute blast. So beautiful and the details are STUNNING! Great work!!

  10. Winter Shanck says:

    Candi, these photos are absolutely amazing and stunning. They tell a story of the magical evening that was Nia’s and Minbok’s wedding. I am so happy that you captured so many beautiful moments that will be cherished by the lovely couple as time goes by.

  11. Brooke says:

    So many beautiful portraits of Minbok and Nia!! I love her pretty dress and his awesome shirt! Such gorgeous detail shots too 🙂

  12. Jill Marie says:

    Candi, these are SO SO beautiful and I am absolutely obsessed with the rings!!! And I am so jealous of your 2 hours for details!! Absolutely lovely 🙂

  13. Anne Alsup Canon says:

    Stunning!!!

  14. What a beautiful wedding!!! AHH! The groom’s reaction at their first look is fantastic!

  15. Savannah says:

    Wow! This is stunning! I absolutely adore your detail shots and ring shots! <3

  16. Emily Nelson says:

    I LOVE their RINGS!!!!! Stunning details all around!

  17. Bethanne Arthur says:

    So pretty! Love those detail shots + the rings are gorgeous!

  18. Tina Reed Milnes says:

    These are stunning! Love your aesthetic!!

  19. Spark Creative Photography says:

    Oh the details! Beautiful work!

  20. Leslie Ann says:

    Oh my!! I have no words!! So much to love about this!! The details, their love and the emotion!! Very well done!!

  21. liz says:

    love the ring shots!

  22. Crystal Bolin says:

    Gorgeous job!! Obsessed with the groom’s detail shots! Beautiful wedding!!

  23. […] then in October I traveled back to NYC for one of the most stunning weddings I have ever seen and […]

  24. Paulette Hall says:

    I started to cry like a baby! Candi, these pictures are simply breathtaking! You are amazing! You caught beautiful moments for two extremely beautiful people. Thank you for making their day so awesome! Thank you for sharing these pictures with us! You and your hubby are beautiful people.

  25. Krystal Frazier says:

    These are such lovely shots. Many congrats and continued happiness for a lifetime of growth and love.

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  27. Deandra says:

    This was sooo beautiful.

  28. Jim says:

    Very nice tight details! Beautiful day

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