We spent the day after Christmas with Christine and Emil, a gorgeous couple (and also some of the sweetest people we’ve ever met).

It was a day full of wonderful surprises. Following the ceremony at St. Stepano’s Armenian Church, Emil and Christine released doves into the air, before Emil delighted his new bride with the surprise of a horse drawn carriage. It had been sitting a few feet away as they released the doves in the air, but she was so distracted she didn’t notice until they took a few more steps towards it, and we were delighted to catch her awestruck reaction.

Of course, what winter wedding would be complete without some snow? During their first dance, they collaborated with The Venetian to wow all their guests with a snow shower from the ceiling. The moment was just as stunning as it was surreal. We had been told about it in advance, but I was overjoyed to feel the first wet kisses melt upon my face and realize that it wasn’t confetti as I’d assumed, but actual flakes of snow.

There were so many wonderful moments throughout the day that it was hard to pick just a few, but here are some of our favorites from Christine and Emil’s winter wedding that we hope you enjoy as well!