My biggest impression of Kirsten and Chris is best summed up in the photo in front of the church door, shared below. I also have photos from that moment that show off their style and elegance, Kirsten’s gorgeous Pronovias dress and Chris cutting a dapper figure in his suit. But as soon as Chris gave that thumbs-up, I knew it would be their favorite and mine from that moment. Because Kirsten and Chris relentlessly focused on the things that really matter in the end…having fun together, celebrating their love with each other and with their friends and family at The Montclair Golf Club.
And oh, how they celebrated.
Fun fact: I often edit weddings backward — from the end of the day to the beginning — mostly because there structural advantages to this, but also because it’s fun to watch people become more and more sober. As you can see, Kirsten and Chris even pulled us into the celebration (though not the inebriation) toward the end.
Even through hosting such an amazing party, they have a laser focus on the joy they bring each other, so it’s no wonder that their favorite memories of the day are the little moments between them. Chris fondly remembered the car ride to the ceremony, one of their few times truly alone during the day. Kirsten remembered how she felt when she walked down the aisle and saw that Chris was crying. “It made my heart melt!”
“Without question, the ceremony was the best part of the day,” Chris agreed. “Our family, our friends … the people who all really wanted to be there were there. It’s an amazing moment in a person’s life. It’s hard to put into words.”
Luckily, there are pictures.
Planner: Vanda High
Florist: Clores Flowers
Dress: Pronovias
Videographer: Christian David Films
Officiant: Dave Smazik, Morristown Presbyterian Church
Limo: Danny K
Wedding Cake: Mrs. B’s cakes
