Yuliya and Stan’s wedding was my first traditional Russian ceremony and was beautifully unique and special. The Bride’s smile really says it all. How can you not crack a smile looking at these two? The Bride and Groom met at a church youth group camp. Stan proposed after a day spent at one of Yuliya’s favorite places in downtown Newburgh.

Their wedding day began with the Bride and her bridesmaids, including her two younger sisters Viktoriya and Angel, getting ready at their parent’s home in Evansville. They were all gushing over how gorgeous Yuliya was. I mean, just look at the photos! As soon as everyone was ready, Yuliya and Stan saw each other and together, said a prayer with their families. This was so different than so many other wedding preparations I’ve witnessed and I loved how intimate and special it was!

WeddingsKalli StylianidesApril 3, 2019Comment

Why I Insist on Doing an Engagement Session with My Couples

Every single one of my wedding collections include an engagement session. I do make exceptions for some of my couples, particularly those who live far away. But, for the most part, I insist that my couples do an engagement session with me before their wedding day. There are so many reasons for this but here are the biggies in my book: