When it comes to Destination Wedding photography, I am definitely bias since I myself was once a destination wedding bride! Me and my husband were married in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I remember just being online for hours surfing the web doing research, stalking forums on TheKnot.com and Weddingbee.com, but also making friends with many Destination Wedding (DW) Knotties! If it weren't for them I would have been clueless as to how we would plan a destination wedding. As you can see from Kristy and Philip's images below, destination weddings are just breathtaking. The added perks of a destination wedding is that your backdrop tends to have a lot more scenery and bluer than let's say a NYC Wedding. I love being a NYC wedding photographer, but traveling overseas or event to a different state like Florida, California, Texas and more are also so worth it. You get different scenery and you and your guest can make a vacation out of it! So for every couple that decides to have a destination wedding, my heart is just joyful since I know first-hand how they are feeling, what it took to get to this day and time, and how every planning process was just worth it! I have so many friends who did get married overseas in Mexico, Puerto Rico, The Philippines, and more and each one of them stated it was just worth it. Can't wait to go back to one of the islands! Where will we travel to next to shoot an amazing destination wedding? :-) We love to travel especially in winter!
For Kristy and Philip, their wedding was a dream come true. With their closest friends as witnesses, and with family and friends back in New Jersey, New York, California and England feeling the cold weather, this gorgeous couple said their "I Do's" by the cliffs at The Crane Residential Resort in beautiful, warm, sunny Barbados. This wedding was just amazing with so many DIY crafts and eye candy to behold! The bride and groom did an amazing job planning every single detail of their wedding, from their invitations, to the DIY programs, stationery cards, photo booth, and so much more. They brought in the services of Ivie Joy Flowers & Events who created a wonderful design of fresh flowers in gorgeous vases that just pop with colors. I'm so happy to have been able to escape winter, even if it was only for a short while, and capture this luxurious wedding in this gorgeous Caribbean island. Being a photographer definitely has its perks! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Philip John!
Stay tuned for an additional blog post of Kristy and Philip's trash-the-dress session! Definitely head to http://www.facebook.com/angelicacriscuolophotography and "like" the page to get real-time updates on upcoming teasers, reviews, blogs, events and promotions.
Speaking of winter, although it's cold outside in NYC, there's nothing like shooting proposals, engagement photos and more in New York City especially near Valentine's Day! One of the best backdrops for any photos. I know wedding planners busy right now preparing for proposal events and aiding nervous groom-to-be for the big day when they say those 4 words...Need ideas for a proposal you're planning? Definitely check out Engagement 101 Magazine! http://www.yourengagement101.com/marriage-proposal-ideas/ One of our couples was recently featured with this article about their real proposal story and again in this article about what to do before your one and only pops the question: http://www.yourengagement101.com/relationships/2012/12/the-8-rules-for-ladies-in-waiting/
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Venue: The Crane Residential Resort, St. Philip Barbados / Event Coordinator: Keisha Yearwood, keisha.yearwood@thecrane.com
Photographer: Angelica Criscuolo Photography, www.angelicacriscuolophotography.com, info@angelicacriscuolophotography.com
Videographer: Damion Hallet, cieloproductions@gmail.com, www.cielointernational.com
Floral Design: Ivie Joy Flowers & Events, iviejoyagustin@me.com
Makeup: Jennifer Marius, reflectionsmobilespa@gmail.com
Hair Stylist: Karen Cox, 246-428-8132
Cake: The Crane Resort
DJ: Rommel and Randy, Ice Crew DJs, team@icecrew.com
Save The Date: Wedding Paper Divas, www.weddingpaperdivas.com/
Wedding Invitations: Etsy, www.etsy.com,
Wedding Dress: David's Bridal Collection, www.davidsbridal.com
Bride's Shoes: Loubotin
Bridesmaid Dresses: Decode 18, www.decode18.com/gallery
Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss
Groomsmen attire: Barong Tagalog and linene pants
Dance Lesson: Patricia at Dance Time Square, www.dancetimessquare.com/
Linens: Renaissance Designs, renaissancedesignsinc.com
Chuppah: Renaissance Designs, renaissancedesignsinc.com, floral designed by Ivie Joy Flowers & Events, iviejoyagustin@me.com
Minister: Reverend Seale
Welcome Bags: (included welcome pamphlet, map, brochures, first aid kit, Filipino treat, British Tea) - home-made
Program Fans - home-made
Mr & Mrs, Photobooth and Guestbook wooden signs - Say Hello Shop, www.etsy.com/shop/sayhelloshop
Wedding Wire Hanger - Lila Frances, www.etsy.com/shop/lilafrances
Cake Topper - Clayinaround, www.etsy.com/shop/clayinaround
Photobooth Props - The Party Event, www.etsy.com/shop/thepartyevent
Sand Ceremony - Say Anything Design, www.etsy.com/shop/SayAnythingDesign
Paper Parasols, Paper Lantern Store: The Paper Lantern Store, www.paperlanternstore.com/
Table Numbers: Ruffled Blog, ruffledblog.com/
Table Cards: The Wedding Chicks, www.weddingchicks.com/
Candy Bar: Amazon - various sellers
Mason Jars: A.I. Friedman
About the Photographer: Angelica Criscuolo is an international wedding photographer that also shoots boudoir, portraits and events and provides photo booth services and rental. She has photographed couples in Hawaii, Boston, Florida, California, Philippines, Canada, Barbados and other destination caribbean islands. Angelica continues to be published in many publications including The New York Times, The New York Daily News – Down The Aisle, Staten Island Live news, Engagement 101 Magazine, Merci New York, Lela New York Weddings, Pretty Pear Bride, The Urban Style NY, Un-Jersey Bride, Engaged Wedding Blog UK, The Knot, Wedding Wire, Brides.com, The Frosted Petticoat and more! She has recently been awarded The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2013 and The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2014 and have also won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award 2014. Angelica specializes in capturing various vital memories and her goal is to provide the best images for all couples and clients using her background in broadcast journalism and editorial technique. She utilizes natural lighting as well as off-camera lighting to ensure her clients receive beautiful photos from a Style Me Pretty type of natural look to an editorial/dramatic magazine worthy look. Angelica is also a proud member of Professional Photographer of America (PPA) and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). On top of capturing weddings, she also provides photo booth option for her clients called the InstaMemory Booth, which is always a hit at any event! She is married to her husband Matthew and they live in Sunnyside Queens, NYC. Angelica would love to hear from you so send an inquiry to book your wedding and engagement sessions at info@angelicacriscuolophotography.com
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