We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate with Miranda & Kirk at their Hidden Valley Resort Wedding.  The heat and humidity you’d expect on a summer day in late July were nowhere to be found.  The sun poured down and a light breeze blew across the gorgeous mountain resort as we began capturing this sweet couple’s beautiful wedding day.  When I initially met with Miranda & Kirk, they emphasized the importance of capturing their day naturally, letting the genuine moments unfold as they may, which is music to my ears as I like to be as unobtrusive as possible as I capture a wedding.  But these two made it so incredibly easy to go with the flow with minimal intervening on my part as they were so easily smiling, laughing, and genuinely loving towards each other the entire day.  Not to mention their family, friends, & bridal party were all the same way.

We started the day with Miranda and her bridesmaids as they got ready in the Four Seasons room at the resort.  And it cannot go without mentioning that Miranda & her bridesmaids did their own hair and makeup.  Wait until you see what an amazing job they did!  As soon as Miranda was ready, we stepped outside for her and Kirk’s first look, and their reactions to seeing each other in their wedding attire for the first time were the absolute sweetest.  We were able to capture a few group photos after that before heading over to the outdoor ceremony space where their guests were beginning to gather.  Kirk’s aunt was the officiant and performed a beautiful ceremony, including readings from Miranda’s sister and Kirk’s brother.  Following the ceremony, we were able to capture some sun-kissed portraits of the newlyweds before heading to the main resort to kick off the reception.  The new Mr. & Mrs. danced the night away with their guests, saving time to step outside for a quick night portrait before we wrapped up for the evening.  Have a look at some highlights from their day!

Contributing Vendors:
Venue: Hidden Valley Resort
Dress Shop: MB Bride
Menswear Shop: Macy’s
Menswear Designer: Calvin Klein
Florist: Barron’s Landscaping & Floral
Caterer & Bakery: Hidden Valley Resort
DJ: DJ Joseph Costa
Videographer: KVT Productions
Second Photographer: Charlotte Blue

Bridal details on a rock at Hidden Valley Resort

Diamond engagement ring on a rock at Hidden Valley Resort

Pear-shaped diamond earrings on a rock at Hidden Valley Resort

Lace wedding dress and pink bridal bouquet at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride curls her hair before her wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Bridesmaid curls her hair before a wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride does her mother's hair for her Hidden Valley Resort wedding

Bride curls her mother's hair at Hidden Valley Resort

Mother of the bride helps bride into her lace wedding dress at Hidden Valley Resort

Mother of the bride zips up the bride's dress at Hidden Valley Resort

Mother of the bride buttons the back of her daughter's wedding dress

Bride gets into her wedding dress and puts on her earrings at Hidden Valley Resort

Mother of the bride gets emotional seeing her daughter in her wedding dress

Mother of the bride hugs her daughter before her Hidden Valley Resort wedding ceremony

Mother of the bride helps her daughter into her wedding shoes

Bride reveals her wedding dress to her bridesmaids at Hidden Valley Resort

Bridesmaids react to seeing the bride in her dress

Groom greets his groomsmen at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom fixes his tie in a car window at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom arrives at his Hidden Valley Resort wedding

Groomsman pins on the groom's boutonniere at Hidden Valley Resort

Portraits of the bride and groom at Hidden Valley Resort

Bridal bouquet of pink and white hydrangeas

Groom reacts to seeing his bride in her dress for the first time

Groom embraces his bride during their first look at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom do a first look before their ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride kisses her groom at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom share a laugh before their wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom share a quiet moment before their ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom steal a kiss before their Hidden Valley Resort wedding ceremony

Bridal party cheers the bride and groom as they kiss at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride poses with her bridesmaids at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom poses with his groomsmen at Hidden Valley Resort

Wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom and groomsmen approach the ceremony site at Hidden Valley Resort

Father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle at Hidden Valley Resort

Father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom gets emotional at his outdoor wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom tears up seeing his bride walk down the aisle at Hidden Valley Resort

Outdoor summer wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Aerial view of an outdoor wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Summer wedding at Hidden Valley Resort

Bridesmaids hold hydrangea bouquets at an outdoor wedding ceremony

Groom places the ring on his bride's finger at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride places the ring on her groom's finger at Hidden Valley Resort

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort in July

Officiant blesses the newlyweds at a Hidden Valley Resort wedding

First kiss at a Hidden Valley Resort wedding

Groom high fives his father at his Hidden Valley Resort wedding ceremony

Newlyweds leaving their wedding ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Sunkissed portraits of the bride and groom at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom pose for portraits at Hidden Valley Resort

Newlyweds kiss during portraits in a wooded area at Hidden Valley Resort

Newlyweds take a stroll after their ceremony at Hidden Valley Resort

Groom kisses his bride in the woods at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom share a moment at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride smiles for a portrait with her groom at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom flirt during portraits at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom laughing at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom laugh and walk playfully after their wedding ceremony

Bride and groom go for a walk after their Hidden Valley Resort wedding

Bride and groom cheer for themselves at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom kiss at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom walk by a pond at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom smile at each other during portraits at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom stroll through the woods at Hidden Valley Resort

Welcome sign outside a wedding reception at Hidden Valley Resort

Ribbon streams from the chandelier at Hidden Valley Resort

Hydrangea centerpieces at a Hidden Valley Resort wedding reception

Centerpieces with gold accents at Hidden Valley Resort

Table settings at a Hidden Valley Resort wedding reception

Navy and gold reception decor at Hidden Valley Resort

Gold and white wedding cake with gold accent chairs at Hidden Valley Resort

Wedding bands and engagement rings at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom arrive at their Hidden Valley Resort wedding reception

Bride and groom share a first dance at Hidden Valley Resort

First dance at a Hidden Valley Resort wedding reception

Bride and groom cut the cake at Hidden Valley Resort

Newlyweds laugh during cake cutting at Hidden Valley Resort wedding reception

Bride & groom high five after cutting the cake

Sisters of the bride and groom toast the newlyweds

Best man gives a speech at a wedding reception at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom laugh during speeches at their reception

Newlyweds toast at their wedding reception at Hidden Valley Resort

Mother-son and father-daughter dance at Hidden Valley Resort

Packed dance floor at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride and groom dance with guests at their Hidden Valley Resort wedding reception

Night portrait outside at Hidden Valley Resort

Bride & groom pose with their wedding photographer at Hidden Valley Resort

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