Amanda and Raymond wanted their wedding to feel like a memory while it was happening. They chose Whitehall as the backdrop for the day because, let’s face it, this gorgeous house does a LOT of the heavy lifting visually. Their desire was that they would actually be able to join in on the mingling & mixing, for their guests to be able to wander the gardens, and for the reception to feel like an oversized dinner party. These solid intentions that they set for the day, plus the skill and immaculate planning on the part of their planner Veronica (s/o Big Day Events!) successfully made this vision come to life with ease.

As photographers, this day was not only a visual feast (those Jamie Fairman Florals tho), but also a day full of connection and big, beautiful emotions on display in real time. Inside, bubbly Amanda (who is a real life Disney princess, no?) got ready with her bridesmaids, who legit looked like the Sleeping Beauty fairies in their mismatched dresses. Outside, Raymond and the guys made time to play a little baseball on the front lawn. And one of our favorite intentional details from the day had to be the ofrenda they set up to honor their loved ones who had passed. With the wedding falling the week before Día de los Muertos, it was a deeply intentional reminder that not everyone present was visible, but very much felt.

Enjoy some of our favorites from this very special, very “Amanda-and-Raymond” day ❤️