Francois & Melandri

Wedding Day Overview

The wedding day coverage included:

Groom getting ready
Bride detail photos
Wedding ceremony
Family portraits
Couple portraits
Reception highlights
Cake cutting
Reception décor
Candid family moments

An Intimate Mountaintop Wedding

This beautiful celebration was covered as part of my 3-hour wedding package, with an additional two hours added to allow for more of the day's special moments to be documented.

The day began with a little extra gift for the couple. Although getting-ready coverage wasn't included in their package, I wanted to capture a few meaningful moments before the ceremony. Unfortunately, the bride was still busy with hair and makeup, so we weren't able to photograph the getting-ready process itself. Instead, we focused on her beautiful bridal details.

The ceremony itself took place in one of the most breathtaking locations imaginable, on top of a mountain, surrounded by incredible views and peaceful nature. The intimate setting made every moment feel deeply personal, creating an atmosphere filled with love, emotion, and quiet joy.

After the ceremony, we captured family portraits before heading into the couple's portrait session. With the dramatic mountain scenery stretching out around them, every photograph reflected not only the beauty of the landscape but also the love the couple shared. It was truly a dream location for timeless wedding portraits.

The celebration continued at the reception, held in a beautiful outdoor setting beneath the trees. Although reception décor and cake-cutting coverage weren't originally included in the timeline, we were happy to capture these moments for the couple. The thoughtfully decorated tables, the joyful cake cutting, and the relaxed atmosphere added another layer of beautiful memories to their day.

We finished the afternoon by documenting a few candid and sentimental moments as the newlyweds celebrated with their family. It was a simple, heartfelt wedding that proved you don't need a large celebration to create unforgettable memories. Every part of the day reflected what mattered most—the love between two people and the family who gathered to celebrate alongside them.