I’m going to be making a solid attempt at catching up on my blogs over the next few weeks. Even though 2020 was a roller coaster of a year, love refused to be cancelled and a number of weddings still took place. That being said, most of the weddings that I photographed in 2020 ended up looking very different from their original blueprints - but they still turned out to be absolutely wonderful celebrations of love and life. For example, we have Aubrey and Trevor’s wedding…
Aubrey and Trevor rearranged their wedding plans three different times due to Covid - and the 3rd time turned out to be the charm. Their original plans for their June wedding included a celebration in rural Delaware with 250 of their beloved family and friends. (June seems so long ago, doesn't it??) We were so sure that life would be much calmer by September - but their second potential wedding date arrived and there we were, still living in a soap opera day by day. So, plans changed again. And again. Their final iteration included just the two of them eloping in the center of Philadelphia on a Thursday evening in September.
And as an outsider looking in to their special relationship, I will say that it seemed to be an absolutely perfect day. I know it's not what they originally planned, but it was still perfect. Aubrey and Trevor are partners in life. They complement each other seamlessly. They finish each others' sentences at just the right time. And they look absolutely stunning together - and it's not just because they are gorgeous human beings - it's because they are so completely in love with each other that it just makes them both glow. They have been on some pretty incredible adventures together already, and I know there are many more in their future. Also, they happen to be some of the nicest people I have ever met.
We met at the Four Seasons Hotel, then drove to Kelly Drive. From there, we visited the Art Museum (and climbed all the stairs!), The Singing Fountain, Fitler Square, Panama Street, and Addison Street. We then walked through Rittenhouse Square and ended up at Vernick Wine, where they had a fabulous private room reserved for just the two of them (and their photographer). While on our stroll through the city, I asked Aubrey and Trevor if I could take a few photos of them crossing an intersection that appealed to me for a reason that I couldn’t quite put my finger on - and later, Trevor revealed that they walked across that exact same intersection together at the end of their first date! It was serendipitous.
I think we all ended up with blisters on our feet that night, but I promise you - it was 100% worth it.
Congratulations again, Mr. and Mrs. Moran! Thank you for giving me the honor of sharing these intimate moments with you. I know the celebration that began a few short months ago is going to last a lifetime, and there will be plenty of chances for the grand party that you both envisioned.
Here are a few of my favorite images from our afternoon together. Be sure to take a moment to properly admire Trevor’s amazing blue suit, Aubrey’s stunning ivory dress, and the bouquet that she made herself from flowers she bought at Whole Foods Market!
FYI - Trevor is an extremely talented photographer himself! Here’s a link to his surf photography work: https://www.instagram.com/tallteef/. Go show him some love.
Photographer: Carrie Kizuka Photography LLC
Bride’s Gown: Shona Joy
Hair: Samantha Dubin
Makeup: Bride
Groom’s Attire: Custom-made by L&K Bespoke Tailor while visiting Hong Kong
Florals: Whole Foods Market (bride made the bouquet and boutonniere)
Overnight Stay Accommodations: Four Seasons Philadelphia
Venue & Cuisine: Vernick Wine
Update: This wedding has been featured on PhillyMagazine! What a gift it is to relive this afternoon over and over again. Aubrey and Trevor deserve every bit of love that comes their way.