Kristen & Tony's Fun-tastic Wedding at Zephyr Palace

Kristen and Tony were such a sweet and easy going couple, I really enjoyed getting to photograph their wedding because of how friendly and personable they are. Because of their demeanor they naturally attract many good people to them, and there wedding was a testament to that. The ballroom at Zephyr Palace was filled with smiling faces as the couple and their friends and family celebrated the night away.

I started my day with Kristen and the girls getting ready, while my second photographer, Sarah, went to photograph the boys getting ready.

Kristen had her hair and makeup done a bit earlier in the day so she had lots of time to relax and enjoy the wedding day with her mom and maid of honor. 

The ceremony was setup poolside at Zephyr Palace. Soft colored rose petals lined the aisle. Kristen looked absolutely stunning as she made her entrance at the top of the stairs. 

After the ceremony we headed to the beautiful stone arches of Zephyr Palace to take portraits. We ended the portrait sessions with photos of the sunset. Tony was so excited once the pinks started showing in the sky as we thought we wouldn't get much of a sunset at all because of the thick cloud cover.

The reception decor was stunning. Beautiful gold studded linens covered the tables and accent lights transformed the room into the party of a lifetime. A live band brought guests to their feet, even before dinner was served.

The evening was topped off with a surprise firework show for the wedding group. Kristen and Tony gathered everyone on the terrace for a "group photo" and then suddenly the lights went out and the sky lit up. 

Photography: Yours Truly
Second Shooter: Sarah Yunker
Venue: Zephyr Palace
Wedding Planner: Weddings Costa Rica
Flowers: Stylos y Flores
Cake: Sweet Constructions
Rentals: Costa Mesa
Band: Da Funk
Ties: General Knot and Tie