Evelini and Andy, August 15th 2009

It makes feel like all is right in the world to know that two people as nice as Evelini and Andy can meet amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City and fall in love. Part of their wedding ceremony talked about Evelini and Andy walking into a crowd by themselves, looking for adventure and friendship, and emerging from that crowd holding hands. I adore that metaphor and think it is a great way to describe their love story. Evelini and Andy celebrated their wedding at Stonehedge Gardens in Hood River, Oregon on beautiful a Saturday in August. What a lovely and intimate evening it was! Lincoln and I feel that it was a privilege to be there to photograph the first day in this new chapter in their lives together. Evelini and Andy, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding celebration. Here’s to lifetime of happiness, friendship and true love!

To view some of our favorite images from their wedding day, please click on their photo or on the link below their photo.

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This was sitting on the nightstand of Evelini’s getting ready room. How appropriate!

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Andy had been holding onto this special bottle of champagne for quite a while. He shared it with Evelini and their parents in a champagne toast following the ceremony…

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So beautiful!

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Evelini is stunning! Her hair and make-up was styled by the talented and incomparable Nicole Wagner.

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One of my favorite moments from their day is when they exchanged gifts…so sweet.

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Stonehedge Gardens is so pretty! Next time you’re in Hood River, check it out. It’s a restaurant too!

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Andy’s family-recipe sweet tea refreshed the guests pre-ceremony…

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Married!!

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Mmm…mojito.

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Time to celebrate! Bring on the Dom…

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….and the dancing shoes!

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Andy’s homemade strawberry jam was their favor…yum!

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There was a delicious breeze that evening. So romantic!

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For their first dance, Evelini and Andy did one of the most spectacular dance routines I’ve seen in a while! Very impressive.

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17 Responses to “Evelini and Andy, August 15th 2009”

  1. I lOVE the one where Andy is reading the small book and Evelini is looking at him with love in her eyes!! so sweet!!!

    great job!

  2. Amy Nuttman says:

    Wow, you two!!! These are fabulous!!! It brings me right back to the gorgeous evening and such a sweet couple 🙂 I think this will be one of my favs of the season! Nice job Lauren & Lincoln!

  3. Evelini & Andy says:

    Lauren, it’s hard to put into words how unbelievably gorgeous these photos are! You always manage to capture each couple’s unique story so eloquently in photos, and ours was no exception. Not only are you and Lincoln both incredibly talented but you are both such lovely and sweet people too. It was truly OUR privilege to work with you. Many, many thanks to you!!!

  4. Mafi says:

    These pictures are just so wonderful! It’s amazing how you are able to capture all the beautiful details without anyone noticing that you’re there taking them. I really appreciate that you were able to catch the things I missed out on that day too. I have enjoyed knowing you both tremendously! Malo ‘aupito (thank you very much) Lauren and Lincoln!

  5. Katie Skoloff says:

    This is ridiculous…I boo hood! I am so happy for you! The wedding was absolutely perfectly gorgeous. You were quite stunning too, my dear Evelini!

  6. Maya says:

    Congrats… Evelini you look gorgeous and new hubby so handsom… I am so happy for you….

    With Much Love
    Maya

  7. Charles Peterson says:

    You certainly captured the magic and beauty of that wonderful evening. Andy and Evelini picked very talented and gracious photographers when they asked you to do their wedding. Thanks for the wonderful photos.

  8. Milika says:

    The Photos are amazazing!! And yes, I said AmaZaZing 🙂 The photo with Sione and I is cute, and my hair looks pretty cool. (being modest) 😉 But that was the time we were making jokes at my mom’s attempts at donuts called keke isite.. Your wedding was one of the loveliest weddings I’ve gone to. Elegant and personal. I loved it all! Great job Lauren and Lincoln!! Spectacular photos are your forte.

  9. leilani says:

    What a stunning couple, and both of them so nice. Evelini is by far one of the prettiest brides this Season…that Smile, the love that shines between those two is captured by amazing photos! Thanks so much for sending them to us!

  10. Jean Braun says:

    The thing I love most about these pictures is that they really capture the romance and mood of your special wedding day. They are truly amazing! We feel so lucky to have been a part of it all. Thanks again for everything. We loved every minute of it, and we wish you both all the best! 🙂

  11. Phyllis Peterson says:

    A truly beautiful wedding and it is captured so well in the photos. It was amazing how fast the photos became available for us to view and so much fun to review all the things that took place at the wedding and remind us of a wonderful time. They did an excellent job on their choices for the wedding and especially the photographers they chose.

  12. Julie Hubbs says:

    Awesome pictures! You can almost feel the emotion. Typically pictures don’t do justice to the scene you are capturing, however these pictures tell it all! Thanks for sharing your special day with all of us, we will always remember it! 🙂

  13. Lisi says:

    An unforgettable night and Lauren and Lincoln both did a wonderful job of capturing it. These pictures are gorgeous! I love the pictures of when Andy first saw ‘Evelini in her dress, the gift exchange, the black and whites of Evelini getting dressed, the black and white one of Mike walking ‘Evelini down, the.. okay.. okay.. to make a long list short, i love them all hehe. You have both captured so many tender and precious moments. Another talented couple. 🙂

  14. What a beautiful collection of memories.
    Such an ellegent event.
    Everything looks beautiful.
    I had my eye on those georgus High-Lites!!!
    Truly amazing, all of it-
    Stephen

  15. Cheryl Sweeney says:

    Evelini…you look so STUNNING!!!! I mean, seriously…getting married does you good! So beautiful. I so happy for the 2 of you. I hope all is well, I would love to catch up with you sometime and see what you are up to these days!

    love,
    Cheryl

  16. Ane K. Phillips says:

    Congratulations you two. What a beautiful wedding. The pictures are gorgeous, and you are so beautiful Evelini. I am sorry that I missed the big day, but thank you for letting me share your lovely pictures. Everything is beautiful and I enjoyed watching all the romantic moments and the love you shared. Everyone looked so happy and having a grand time. I love you both. ‘Ofaatu, Ane K. Phillips

  17. […] mother of Evelini, helping her daughter get ready on her wedding day. Lincoln and I photographed Andy and Evelini’s wedding back in August of 2009 and, to this day, I can still remember how supportive, caring, and joyful both Mafi and Phyllis […]

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