Aria Wedding Photographer in Prospect, CT

Real weddings | Published October 28, 2026

Ant’s Photography · Photographer: Anthony Ortiz

A burgundy suit, a lace gown and a garden gazebo tie these photographs together. Anthony Ortiz photographed this wedding at Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility in Prospect, Connecticut. This selection follows the couple from a moment at the staircase to their outdoor ceremony, portraits and the ballroom.

Location

Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility

Town

Prospect, Connecticut

Photographer

Anthony Ortiz

In this story

7 selected photographs

At the staircase, before the ceremony

The bride and her mother stand beside the curved staircase while the veil stretches between them. It is a small interaction, with the architecture giving the frame its setting. Alongside portraits of the couple, photographs like this leave room for the people helping the day happen.

The gazebo and the walk back together

The outdoor ceremony setting opens toward the valley, with rows of white chairs leading to the gazebo. One photograph shows the space before the guests fill it; another brings the attention close to the couple. The walk back up the aisle adds the reactions around them, with guests cheering as the newlyweds pass.

Wedding-party portraits and the last outdoor light

The gazebo also appears in a playful wedding-party portrait. A group picture needs room for everyone, while a close couple portrait can use a much quieter background. Here, the view over the valley and the warm sky give the couple’s portrait a different feeling from the ceremony photographs.

If an evening portrait matters to you, send your ceremony time and reception schedule before choosing coverage. We can discuss whether there is room for it without missing a part of the celebration you care about. These photographs show this wedding’s light; the conditions on another date will be different.

A different setting inside the ballroom

Inside, the arched windows and light across the floor change the scene again. Showing an indoor portrait alongside the outdoor photographs helps you see more than one backdrop when considering photography at Aria.

Planning photography for your Aria wedding

Tell us which parts of your day matter most: preparation, the ceremony, family groups, couple portraits or the reception. Include any separate preparation or ceremony addresses. Movement between spaces, gathering relatives and travel all use time within the booked coverage window.

Ask the venue about current access and photography arrangements for your date. Ant’s Photography is independent of Aria. For more examples of our work, see the wedding portfolio or the Joseph Bianca Ballroom wedding story.

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