Congratulations to Evan and Laura on tying the knot! This blog is fully loaded with images, so be patient! We photographed their lovely Bay area wedding this summer at the Ralston Hall Mansion at Notre Dame de Namur University. This venue caused my brain to be overstimulated with all the fancy arches, mirrors, high ceilings, staircase, balcony, etc., as I could shoot a myriad of weddings there, and they would be all different. Both Evan and Laura rocked the photographs, and what also helped was having the first look before the ceremony, which provided us with more time to photograph, among the many other benefits. The wedding ceremony took place on the front lawn in front of the mansion where friends and family gathered. The rest of evening was filled with classy toasts, photo booth images, laughter, postcard-themed table decorations, non-stop dancing, and more! It’s an honor to photograph so many gorgeous weddings. I really do have the best couples! Thanks to Denise Winkelstein for keeping on top of things throughout the evening, and taking care of us. Cheers to Evan and Laura!
Wedding Photography: Charleton Churchill Photography
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Ralston Mansion, Notre Dame de Namur University
Catering: Al Schumann-Four Seasons
Florist: Nicole Shaffer of Thistledown Designs
DJ: Haywood Richmond
Cake: Margaret’s French Bakery
Wedding Coordinator: Denise Winkelstein
by Charleton Churchill
Lynn - What a beautiful couple!!! I need to start stock piling these photos for ideas! Good job Charleton:)August 29, 2011 – 10:12 am
Charleton - You’re next Lynn!!August 29, 2011 – 10:18 am
Mitch Turitz - Laura, you and Evan are VERY PHOTOGENIC! These are great photos. It was a great time.August 29, 2011 – 3:32 pm
Nicole Thom - Beautiful pictures – congratulations to the bride and groom!!August 29, 2011 – 7:26 pm
Ana - gorgeous couple! Glad I could share this day with you
August 29, 2011 – 7:50 pm
Laura Cox - Thank you for being an amazing photographer, Charleton! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos–they are beautiful!
August 29, 2011 – 7:54 pm
Karen - Fabulous job capturing the beautiful couple!August 29, 2011 – 8:23 pm
Sally - Beautiful wedding, perfect couple, and breathtaking pictures! Great job cpaturing those moments!August 29, 2011 – 9:29 pm
Darrow and Adela Thom - Beautiful pictures which help us remember a magically enchanting wedding!!!August 29, 2011 – 9:43 pm
Jannise Thom - Beautiful and creative photos that bring back wonderful memories of L&E’s wedding day!August 29, 2011 – 10:36 pm
Randi - These are so beautiful! I especially love the one of the two of you outside with all the gorgeous purple flowers. amazing!August 30, 2011 – 1:31 am
Kay - Evan and Laura – you are stunning in every photo! Fantastic photos that bring back happy memories of your wedding day.August 30, 2011 – 9:11 am
Denise Winkelstein - What fabulous photos of a beautiful couple! It was such a pleasure working with Laura, Evan and their families. Charleton, you truly captured the spirit of that lovely day.August 30, 2011 – 9:24 am
Kristen - Stunning! These pics could be in Vogue! Congrats again Evan and Laura!!!August 30, 2011 – 9:40 am
Jenny - Laura you look AMAZING! What an amazing day…August 30, 2011 – 11:08 am
Elvera - These photographs are gorgeous! Wonderful job capturing that beautiful night! Congratulations again Laura and Evan!August 30, 2011 – 2:07 pm
Betina Baumgarten - Congratulations – what a beautiful wedding!! I love the photograph of you both on the lawn; of Evan and Gilda; and the shot of the bubbles as you departed . . . though all are spectacular!August 30, 2011 – 3:20 pm
Joe Stockton - I liiiiiiike!August 30, 2011 – 3:49 pm
Brian - What a fun wedding! Great pictures of the newlyweds!August 30, 2011 – 3:55 pm
Gregory - Your wedding was great! It was my “favorite summer” yet!August 30, 2011 – 3:56 pm
Lenny Sanchez - Beautiful photographs! I’m glad the big day was captured so nicely for those of us who couldn’t go.August 30, 2011 – 4:11 pm
Leena Stockton - beautiful couple!!!! loooove
August 30, 2011 – 4:21 pm
Jen - Congrats – great pix!August 30, 2011 – 6:32 pm
Matt - Congratulations Laura and Evan!August 30, 2011 – 6:32 pm
Nikki - Gorgeous photos!!August 30, 2011 – 6:34 pm
Tiffany - These are amazing! You two are amazing!August 30, 2011 – 8:40 pm
Amanda Mobrand - Amazing. Love you!!!August 30, 2011 – 8:55 pm
Mitch Turitz for LaVonne Jacobsen - LaVonne Jacobsen is Mitch’s boss. When I showed her your pics, she said Laura is “drop-dead gorgeous”August 30, 2011 – 9:42 pm
Mike Kim - Congrats again!August 31, 2011 – 12:48 am
Michelle Meyer - Congratulations, Laura and Evan! And WOW…your photographs are STUNNING!!! Very happy for both of you – wishing you all the best.
August 31, 2011 – 10:02 am
Idara Otu - Stunning! Congrats again Laura and Evan!August 31, 2011 – 12:36 pm
Sarah Catanzaro - Laura and Evan, you look stunning! You should submit Laura’s gorgeous photos to a bridal magazine!!!!August 31, 2011 – 6:56 pm
Sharon D'Souza - Beautiful couple and pictures!
August 31, 2011 – 7:55 pm
Hoa - Nice pictures. Time for pictures with babies ;PAugust 31, 2011 – 10:01 pm
Michael - OMG!! U 2 R gorg., can’t wait to see you guys soon. Amazing place u guys r at. Lyl ttyl!!!!!!!September 1, 2011 – 4:29 pm
Monica - What beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! Wish we could have been there — we were there in spirit!September 1, 2011 – 6:08 pm
New Bern Photographer - Beautiful pictures! Your use of light is amazing!September 1, 2011 – 7:09 pm
Myles - Wow! These should really be in a magazine! Everything looks amazing, congratulations!September 2, 2011 – 8:33 pm
Molly - Gorgeous pictures! You both look so happy!September 3, 2011 – 12:45 pm
Nada - These pictures are STUNNING! I loved them all- Laura and Evan, you are both so beautiful and look so happy in these pictures! Love you so much!!!September 4, 2011 – 6:03 pm
David Cox - Beautiful photos of a truly incredible day!September 7, 2011 – 8:41 pm
Chou Hoytt - Sweet pics. Congrats again!September 8, 2011 – 12:13 pm
Nicole at Thistledown - Wow, There are some amazing shots here! I love the ones of Laura and Evan lying on the grass
You do beautiful work, Mr. Churchill – I’m sure it doesn’t hurt to have such a gorgeous couple!
All my best,
NicoleSeptember 8, 2011 – 5:25 pm
Mara Clarke - Evan and Laura your wedding pictures are really beautiful. I wish you both all the happiness in the world. Let me know if you guys come to the east coast. I would love to meet you.September 8, 2011 – 8:28 pm
Christian - amazing weekend. congrats to Evan, Laura, and the entire family.September 9, 2011 – 10:08 am
Evan Cox - Thanks for the great work Charelton!September 9, 2011 – 1:19 pm
Bennett - Beautiful pictures of the beautiful couple!September 9, 2011 – 2:52 pm
Ada Wong - Love ALL the pictures!September 9, 2011 – 5:01 pm
Ashley Merrill - You two are so beautifully in love! What great shots!!!September 10, 2011 – 12:21 pm
Sam Smith - These are great!September 10, 2011 – 12:27 pm
Patricia Nucci - Amazing pictures! You guys look incredible, and let’s not forget those really cute Flower Girls! Fantastic job Charleton!!!September 10, 2011 – 8:50 pm