Timeless Wedding at The Virgil

Shayda and Luke’s wedding day was so incredibly amazing and joy-filled! The celebration took place at The Virgil, a stunning boutique wedding venue in Reno, Nevada. With its breathtaking crystal chandeliers (one dating back to the 1900s), vaulted ceilings, historic red-brick facade and stained-glass details adorning its tall windows, it offers an air of luxury and elegance.

Shayda arrived at the bridal suite with her girls, getting pampered by the incredibly talented Loni from Desert Curls Studio for hair (arrived with makeup done by the wonderful The Little Bukowski). Her Miosa Bride lace gown with floral lace pieces falling perfectly on her shoulders – it was simply stunning, fitting her like a dream! As the ceremony began, emotions overflowed with heartfelt prayers, happy tears and an undeniable sense of joy.

Dinner was an elegant and intimate affair, catered by Crème Catering, featuring delicious pasta, chicken, rolls, salad and more! The table settings were minimalistic and timeless – each place graced with a personalized napkin, sealed with a Ferrero Rocher on top, adding such a sweet and thoughtful touch!

The reception was an absolute blast! With DJ Funn (someone I had the pleasure of working with at my own wedding!) – he made sure the night flowed seamlessly and the dance floor stayed packed! Guests celebrated into the evening, creating unforgettable memories filled with laughter, music and so, so, SO much love! 🙂

I feel so thankful to have had the opportunity to capture this beautiful day and work with such an incredible team of vendors! Can’t wait for more magical celebrations like this in the future!

Vendors:
Photography: @katherinekrakowski
Venue: @the.virgil
Catering: @cateringbycreme
DJ: @dj_funn.reno
Gown: @miosabride
Hair: @desertcurlsstudio
Makeup: @the_little_bukowski
Rings: @michaelandsonsjewelry

Are You Planning a Wedding in the Reno? As a Reno-based wedding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless love stories in this incredible region. If you’re planning a mountain wedding at The Virgil or anywhere in the Lake Tahoe, Apline County or Reno area, I’d love to help document your special day! Send me a message to learn more about my photography services, experience, collections and let’s make your wedding memories last a lifetime!

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February 2, 2025

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If you are seeking artful nostalgic documentary style imagery inspired by connection. I photograph your day as it naturally unfolds, focusing on real moments and creating timeless, artistic images. Rather than directing or staging, I prefer to observe and capture events as they happen. Building a personal connection with you and your wedding is key to bringing out my best work. My style is shaped by you, your story, and the energy we share. I strive to create memories, not just pretty pictures, by capturing both posed and candid moments in their truest form. It's those small, meaningful moments that will stay with you forever, and the value of your photographs will only grow with time. These images will be passed down through generations. The packages I offer can be customized to fit your vision, as I understand that every wedding is unique. That's what I love about weddings—their individuality and the way they’re extraordinary for each couple.

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our connection was

"Never did we expect to find a photographer that would become such a highlight of our wedding journey! Kat is absolutely amazing, not only as a photographer but as a human being! She has the most creative mind and beautiful soul. She captures everything in such detail, in a way that even things that may have escaped you in the madness of the day become cherished mementos. She and her husband Drew truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day and our engagement shoot just perfect!"

"She has the most creative mind and beautiful soul"

eduina & nelio

“Kat captured all the most beautiful moments of our special day, making them even more magical than I could have imagined. She went above & beyond on our wedding day, ensuring every important detail was perfectly documented. She truly has an eye for those once-in-a-lifetime moments. We are so grateful to have these memories to look back on forever.”

"..Making them even more magical than I could have imagined."

crystal & Adam

"Katherine was amazing! She coordinated with my finance and family for months planning the perfect Tahoe proposal followed by engagement photos. The entire session I felt so comfortable! We laughed, got a little misty, and took some amazing photos. Katherine helps pose you, knows the best areas to get beautiful backdrops, and is genuinely just a nice easy going person! I would 1000% times over use her for photos in the Reno-Tahoe area and anywhere she would be willing to photograph!"

"We laughed, got a little misty, and took some amazing photos."

KERSTIN & LANCE

"We couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment we met her, she made us feel like family, which truly enhanced the day. Her dedication and enthusiasm were evident throughout, making the whole experience seamless and enjoyable. She’s both professional and personable, always open to connecting and understanding our vision. We just received our photos, and they beautifully capture the true essence of our day with our closest loved ones. We highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for an amazing documentary photographer—her talent and approach are simply unmatched!"

"-her talent and approach are simply unmatched!"

quentin & madison

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

OSCAR & ODETTE

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