Kris & Jerrod 08.22.2008

62 days to perfection!  Kris and Jerrod had a whirlwind wedding planning period, from inception to completion it was only 2 months - and although Kris grew up on NH, they live in Baltimore so it was a destination wedding none-the-less!

You never would have guessed though - everything was so detailed and gorgeous and somehow Kris even wrangled the weather into cooperation and had a perfect sunset wedding on the ocean.

A good friend of the family lent their home for the preperations and mum & gram helped her get ready. 

With the tiki torches perfectly set, the sun setting, and the crowd gathering - 

Jerrod waited (a bit nervously) for his gorgeous bride to be escorted by her father.

Yay! They did it!  

NH is of course, on the east coast - but there's a bit of coastline here and there where they sun sets on the water - but also the power plant.  Kris & Jerrod wanted a shot of them holding all that nuclear energy in their hands - but I don't think they need it - they're totaly energetic enough!

The reception dinner was amazing - 

Kris' brother's wife is an extremely creative artist and she made the cake topper.  A lobster and a crab holding claws.  The lobster is meant to represent Kris and the crab represents Jerrod,  who is a Maryland native.  

G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S!

Melissa!

Thank you so much!  The photos are absolutely wonderful!  We can not thank you enough!  I warned you I usually take terrible pictures - I normally hate all photos of myself - but you took some amazing photos that even I can admit that I look great in them. I think you really captured the energy and love of the occasion.  I have no idea how we are going to pick just a few from so many great pics!  We are going to have to make some tough decisions when putting together the albums! 

It was such a pleasure to work with you!  Seeing these photos brings everything back (I can not believe it's already been a month!)- you really capatured the love and fun and energy of the evening. 

 

We can not thank you enough!

Love,

Kris & Jerrod

Kris & Jerrod - Beautiful people!  I'm glad that you can see that in your photos!  What an amazing group of friends and family you have the love and fun and energy was completely abundant! It was an honor to be involved in your wedding!  

~MelissaKoren

Kris & Jerrod's Engagement Session

Oh what can I say about Kris & Jerrod?!
Fun loving - Adventurous - Up for anything - Hilarious.. I could go on.

Kris emailed me about her Friday night wedding on the beach - - she's from NH, he's from Baltimore where they now live. They wanted engagement pictures but weren't going to be in town until the week of the wedding.

No Problem!!

p.s. Kris - you're GORGEOUS. And kudos to you for the flowers, they're a great touch :)

We met up Monday night before their wedding and rocked it. I had so much fun meeting them and their friends and family. By the time we parted ways I was so excited for Friday I could barely wait for the week to be over! And with just cause too, their intimate wedding dinner party was a blast - coming soon to a post near you!

Kris & Jerrod are still on their honeymoon, but I got a fun note from Kris' mom after I sent the photos - -
Hi Melissa, This is Kris' mom.... She is on the phone with me and I'm looking through the pictures. She doesn't have internet access at the moment, as she is on cape cod. However, she is saying how much she loves these pics! Wonderful job. What talent you have! Kris is delighted with them. She had a good feeling about your enthusiasm and talent right from the beginning, and is just thrilled! Take care. Kris will contact you when she gets back to civilization. Thanks for all! ~Donna

Upon their return, I got this:
Melissa,
We LOVE the photos! Thanks so much - we had a blast! I can't wait to see the wedding photos - I knew you were going to be awesome. And thanks for stepping up and taking charge on the beach right after the wedding - I was somewhat confused and not getting very much accomplished.
We really appreciated how enthusiastic and flexible you were. Once I booked you, I didn't have to give a second thought to the photography b/c I knew it was handled. For a bride planning a wedding in just 62 days, that was VERY important!
We will definitely recommend you to anyone who will listen to us!
Thanks a million!
Kris & Jerrod

Thank you for your wonderful words!