Timeless Wedding at The Virgil

Shayda and Luke’s timeless 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! 🙂 The Virgil has a loft type space and it was so fun to watch everyone dance away!

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, Alpine 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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"We absolutely loved having Katherine capture our favorite day. From the very beginning, she was genuinely excited for us and made us feel completely at ease, which made the entire experience feel so natural and fun. Her eye for those timeless, effortless moments is truly special, and I’m constantly amazed by the way she sees and documents the little details that end up meaning so much. I’m in love with her film work and overall aesthetic—everything she delivered feels warm, intentional, and beautifully us. We’re so grateful she was the one to capture our experience and preserve these memories in such an authentic way."

"..amazed by the way SHE documents the little details that end up meaning so much."

STEFANIE & KYLE

"Kat was the absolute best. We received our photos and I could not be happier! She was so great to work with and got all of the photos that I wanted. Every single person who looked at the photos just smiled from ear to ear. She captured everything and absolutely saw my vision for how I wanted my photos. She is absolutely worth every penny and the sweetest human ever!"

"Every single person who looked at the photos just smiled from ear to ear. 

LIZZIE & CONOR

"After an exhaustive search for a very specific photography style we found Kat and cannot imagine how the day would have gone without her, or how we’d remember it without the incredible photos we received. The photos we got were stunning and really reflect each moment in a special, unique way. The natural emotion of the day really pours through every frame. Choosing someone to document your most important moments is a big decision and we would recommend anyone considering a photographer to choose Kat if you want quality work that you can cherish for a lifetime."

"cannot imagine how the day would have gone without her,"

RANDY & JACKIE

"Katherine is a fantastic wedding photographer. She truly captured the enchanted love of me and my husband’s relationship and created authentic, old money style, glowing photos. It was everything that I wanted and it is obvious Kathrine is an experienced photographer. Rest assured you will find a kind, professional photographer in Katherine and will end up falling in love with the photos she takes."

"It was everything that I wanted,,"

NIC & DARBY

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."

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