Winterthur Museum Weddings

Last year was full of travel for me, but two of the most memorable trips I took were to photograph Karen and Chris, first at their Central Park engagement session in the Big Apple, then at their absolutely magical wedding in Winterthur, Delaware. But it wasn’t the jet-setting or the stunning locations that made my time with Karen and Chris so special (although those things didn’t hurt!). It was the couple themselves. They take kindness to a whole new level!
Karen and Chris’s October wedding took place at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. I don’t often use the term ‘fairy-tale’ to describe a venue, but there is simply no other word for Winterthur! It is truly one of the most beautiful venues I’ve photographed, with breathtaking gardens and magical architecture that whisk you away to a different time and place. Karen and Chris’ cocktail hour took place around a pond! And when the sun set, the twinkle lights reflected in the water like a painting. The only thing more beautiful than the setting was the couple themselves. They radiate a calm, gracious energy that makes working with them a dream. While I was photographing the details, Karen looked at me and told me how happy she was that I was there. Little did she know that I was the one thrilled and honored to be there! Somethings I will never forget, and Karen’s kindness is one of them.
And the style!! Karen wore a stunning Hayley Page gown, and Chris was in a velvet jacket! So elegant! Karen also wore a necklace from her grandma, who is in her 90s and couldn’t make the trip from China. Such a sweet way to include grandma across the miles. The multicultural wedding included a Tea ceremony to honor the bride and groom’s parents. Family and love really were at the heart of Karen and Chris’s day! It was such a treat to see so many adorable nieces and nephews running around, enjoying the celebration.

Karen and Chris’s level of generosity and kindness makes me love what I do even more! I hope you enjoy these photos from their day! A huge thanks to Erin with Proud to Plan, it is always a dream to work with her.

Bride getting ready at the Dupont Hotel Weddings in Wilmington

One day I will convince my husband to wear a velvet jacket like Chris’s! Such a handsome look!

Karen, you are just stunning, inside and out!