Weddings
First off, congrats on the engagement!! I promise you won’t get tired of staring at your newest accessory! That ring comes with a lot of excitement but it also means a bit of work is ahead. After photographing over 100 weddings, AND planning one of our own, I understand all that goes into it!
That is why my desire is to do more than simply show up on the wedding day. I make it my goal to help each bride throughout the whole process of planning the photographic part of her wedding.
I want to be a support and friend by building relationships with my brides and being available to
help in any way I can.
Whether it's meeting for coffee, or a phone call at any time throughout the process, my brides get top priority! I want to be sure I do my part to make sure they are as prepared as possible for the wedding day.
I view it as an honor to capture the first moments of a couple becoming husband and wife and to preserve the memories of that day.
Everything you need to know, you newly engaged girl!!
Thank you for considering me to capture the light, joy, and elegance of your wedding day!
THE PROCESS
Details on the Christa Rene Bride experience!
We have a goal to either meet with, or talk over the phone with every bride-to-be before booking! This ensures we'd be a great fit, and allows us to learn more about you and your story! If we want to take the next step, we'll send a deposit & contract over to make it official!
Let’s make sure we’re the perfect fit!
Consultation & Booking!
THE NEXT STEP
We include a complimentary engagement session with our package for a few reasons! It allows you and your love to feel more comfortable in front of my camera, and is great practice for the wedding day since we'll do the same poses! It's also a chance for us to get to know you two as a couple even more, and serve you better on your wedding day!
The first (but not the last!) time we’ll get to photograph you as a couple!
Engagement Session!
THE NEXT STEP
After shooting weddings for 6 years, we've learned how much time spent on each area of the wedding day is best for photos for the flow of the day! We'll walk you through your custom timeline to allow for a smooth wedding day, and time for gorgeous images to happen!
We’ll create a custom timeline to fit your photo needs best!
Timeline Planning
THE NEXT STEP
Having a call about one week before the wedding allows us to ask you about the most important parts of your day. We’ll also secure final details or changes that may have come up! And then we’ll chat again about your album so we can get to work on it while you’re enjoying the honeymoon!
Let’s make sure all the final details are in place, and talk about your album!
Final Meeting!
THE NEXT STEP
WE MADE IT! You'll be all set on your wedding day since our timeline will be set, you'll have a guide from me on what to have ready when we arrive, and it's time for you to get MARRIED! We'll be with you every step of the wedding day, and will be sure to give you a big hug when we arrive (and when we see you after you're MARRIED!)!
It’s finally here!!
The Wedding Day!
THE NEXT STEP
Snuggle up together to enjoy your images and make the final decision on your album! After this, you’ll also have a full online gallery to send to family and friends with just a click!
Time to Enjoy Your Photos!
Reveal Session & Album Appointment
THE NEXT STEP
Her kindness and caring overwhelms you in the best way! She is simply unbelievable when she is working behind the camera.
Hallie & Chris
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Amanda & Tanner
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Of all the decisions I made while planning my wedding, choosing Christa was by FAR the best decision I made.
Jordan & Tucker
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Working with Christa was the absolute best. She is the sweetest person ever and she truly cares about you through the entire process. You are not only her client but her friend as well.
SIGNATURE WORK
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KINSEY & DREW
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Annie & Drew
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Sydney & Andrew
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Ashley & Trevor
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Megan & Isaac
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Delaney & Will
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Hallie & Chris
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Jenny & Trevor
Annie & Drew
The Gadson House, Charleston, SC
Planner | Bouquets and Bowties, Alex Noble | Florals |French Quarter Floral | Dress | Martina Liana from J. Majors Bridal
Hair & Makeup | Lashes and Lace | Suits | The Black Tux
Bowties | Brackish Bowties | Stationary | Minted Venue | The Gadsden House, King Street Hospitality Group | Rentals |Event Works Rentals | DJ |Josh Price |Low Country Entertainment
WEDDING VENDORS
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Sydney & Andrew
Chestnut Ridge Wedding in Canton, NC
Bride’s Dress | Dimitra Designs
Bridesmaids’ Dresses | Azazie
Mens’ Suits | Jos. A. Bank
Hair & Makeup | Flawless
Florals | Springvine Design
Venue & Coordination | Chestnut Ridge
Catering | Twisted Laurel
Rentals | Professional Party Rentals
Videography | The Merry Michaels
Stationery | Joy Unscripted
WEDDING VENDORS
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Ashley & Trevor
Dress | Martina Liana from White Magnolia
Bridesmaids Dresses | David’s Bridal
Florals | Twigs
Men’s Suits | M.H. Frank Ltd.
Venue | Barn at Sitton Hill Farm
Musicians | Emerald Empire Band
Videographer | Palmetto Aerial Productions
Catering | Table 301, Typsy Gypsy Nomadic Bar
Car | Coats Cars
Hair and Make-up | Cotton Rouge and Company
Cake | Holly’s Cakes
Event Rentals | Professional Party Rentals
Invitations | The Olive Shoe
WEDDING VENDORS
Classic, southern wedding at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm
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Megan & Isaac
Wedding Dress - Verita | Bridesmaid Dresses - Kennedy Blue | Grooms Suit - J. Crew | Groomsmen Suits - The Black Tux | Wedding Planner - Heather Piland with Carolina Occasions | Caterer - Home Team BBQ and Sugar Bakeshop | Florals - Ann Pape | Videographer - Ben Nickol | DJ - Jay Maxwell’s Music by Request | Ceremony and Reception Venue - Boone Hall Plantation | Jeweler - Patricia Reil Jewels |Rentals - EventHaus Rentals | Drinks & Bar - Snee Farm Country Club | Officiant - Maggie Beamguard | Getaway Car - Tri-County Transport Personal Shuttle & Limousine Service
WEDDING VENDORS
Savannah Yacht Club
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Delaney & Will
Dress - The White Magnolia Bridal | Bridesmaids Dresses - Vera Wang | Men’s Suits - Jos A. Bank | Hair & Makeup - Cotton Rouge and Co. | Wedding Planner - Colleen at Gassaway Mansion | Live Band - Emerald Empire Band | Ceremony & Reception Venue - Gassaway Mansion
WEDDING VENDORS
Gassaway Mansion Greenville, SC
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Hallie & Chris
Planner - Katie Williams Events | Ceremony Venue - The Cliffs at Glassy Chapel | Reception Venue - Revel Event Center | Florist - Hudson Stems | Men’s Suits - Joseph A. Banks | Bride’s Dress - The White Magnolia | Live Band - Emerald Empire Band | Catering - Table301 | Rentals - Professional Party Rentals and Berbank Event Rentals | Transportation - Eastside Transportation and GSPLimo | Cake - Brick Street Cafe | Cookies - Cookies by Charlotte | Photobooth - PPE Event Group | Custom Crest Design - Blue House Paperie | Hair and Makeup - Deidre Outlaw, Cindy McGrath | Ceremony Music - Upstate Strings Trio | Bagpiper - Christian Markle | Officiant - Weddings by Lisa
WEDDING VENDORS
The Cliffs at Glassy
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Jenny & Trevor
Venue - Cannon Green | Planner - Carolina Occasions | Dress - Monique Lhuillier, Casa de Novia (Houston, TX) |
Florist , Tiger Lily Florist | Bridesmaid Dresses , Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids | Suits , The Black Tux | Band , Emerald Empire Band | Cake ,Cakes by Kasarda | Hair & Make-Up , Lashes & Lace | Trolley , Low Country Trolley | Get Away Car , Limousine Service Charleston | Rentals , OOH Events & BBJ Linen
WEDDING VENDORS
Cannon Green
AS SEEN ON
Thank you for your interest! We accept a limited number of weddings each year. Please use the contact form to reach out to Christa for more information.
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