What a fun way to end our 2024 season, with a road trip weekend to the Philadelphia area for Chris + Kat’s wedding! Middle of November and they were blessed with a 60 degree, sunshine day. Besides the gorgeous weather they had, Chris + Kat had an unforgettable wedding ceremony! They showcased their lifelong commitment with a Celtic knot tying ceremony and invited their college choir to fill the sanctuary with their melodious voices (it was truly beautiful!)
Read MoreWhat a beautiful Fall day for a wedding! Sunny skies, vibrant leaf colors, and the beauty of an Autumn landscape. And that means a gorgeous sunset for photo taking!!
Read MoreWOW! Never have we ever, in 18 years, posted THIS MANY photos in a day-after blog post...136!!! Very fitting for the SIZE of this wedding, when it came to guest count (300!) and bridal party members (26!)
They had special touches to their day with a father-daughter first look, private first vows, football jersey guest book, softball-themed parent dance, and photo dash with EVERY guest table!! After all of that, Ryan & Kylee were ready to party with their guests...and they went hard for hours into the night! They know how to celebrate!!
90-100% chance of rain ALL. DAY. LONG on your wedding day…what bride wouldn’t have a meltdown?! We stayed in contact throughout the week with Gina to provide ideas and encouragement on how we would make sure we get outdoor photos for her big day! Sam & I checked all the locations & possibilities, watched the radar like a hawk, and found the perfect pockets of time to steal our couple outside for some quick rain-free or light-drizzle portraits!! We just HAD to get those Fall leaves in some photos ;)
Read MoreYesterday was one of those gorgeous weather days that every Fall bride hopes for, blue skies & fluffy clouds all day long and a stunning sunset to cap it all off! For Sean, LeeAnn, and their wedding guests though, it was all about the party on the dance floor. The koozie favors pretty much summed it up, “We said the I Do’s, now it’s time for the booze”!
Read MoreAfter getting engaged, these lovebirds waited almost 3 years to have their wedding! But yesterday finally arrived, tropical storm rain showers and all. We always make sure our couples get beautiful outdoor photos without getting caught in the rain, though! And honestly, those cloudy skies did not put a damper on the love & warmth of Josh & Sierra’s day. So many special moments including first looks with the father of the bride and mother of the groom, Josh’s first holy communion during the ceremony, Sierra giving a heartwarming welcome toast to all of the guests, and choreographed parent dances with the couple!
Read MoreAfter 17 years of shooting weddings, we have seen a lot of ceremonies & receptions with your basic flow of events. But yesterday at Kurt + Kristen’s wedding, we got to see so many meaningful & fun firsts! The first time we’ve had groomsmen huddle with the groom to make a team decision on whether he should say “I Do” or not (see the sign pictured below for their answer!) Bubble guns for thousands of bubbles as the happy couple walked up the aisle. A special time during the ceremony for both sets of parents to pray over the rings. A round robin speed round during the reception, where all the guests got to run through the line to take their photo with the couple. AND SO MUCH MORE!
Read MoreOur last wedding of 2022 will go down in the memory books…brides have told us, “I want a simple wedding that is all about celebrating with my family & friends.” Well, Phil & Jordy’s wedding yesterday took that vibe to extreme proportions with one of the biggest and most epic receptions we have ever photographed!! Just check out the dance floor photos below…
Read MoreWell, Tessa had hoped for a winter wedding, but ended up with a 70 degree sunny Fall day…but she said she’ll take it! This State College blue & white themed wedding was pretty & personalized, but bride, Tessa, outshone all of it with how gorgeous she looked!
Read MoreWhat a gorgeous time to have a wedding in western PA! The sun was shining and the tress were ablaze with red, orange, and yellow leaves. We loved getting to capture Zack & Morgan’s wedding and supporting them throughout the day <3
Read MoreWe were in stitches laughing with Kyle & Sarah at their engagement session, I knew their wedding day would be just as much fun! But it also had special moments and thoughtful touches. Dog treat favors for guests’ fur babies, hand-painted Converse sneakers for the bride, a game of rock, paper, scissors to see who would say their vows first, a lock & key unity ceremony, and a front row seat reserved for the bride’s late father. The day was truly memorable!
Read MoreOctober 2nd and such a beautiful Fall day with sunshine, blue skies, and 70 degree weather! The only thing sweeter at a wedding is the love a couple shares with their family, friends, and each other throughout the day. Making sweet family memories together at these kind of events is truly priceless, not to be taken for granted, and an absolute blessing to be able to capture for our couples. The meaning behind some of these reception photos taken yesterday is something Sam & I will never forget <3
Read MoreWOW, you really couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for a September wedding! Warm weather, and gorgeous blue skies, I love capturing these stunning scenery shots for our couples, so they can remember how blessed their day was <3 I also love capturing so many unique details that our brides put into their weddings. including Julia’s “hidden Mickeys” sprinkled throughout the day…a Disney girl after my own heart!
Read MoreMore than once this weekend, I heard “Go big or go home!” and that was Travis + Molly’s wedding to a T. Travis is in the lighting business and Molly loves planning events, so their two-day celebration was a photographer’s dream! Friday evening they had a private ceremony with colored uplighting and romantic twinkle lights strung the whole way round the guests’ seats. And on Saturday, they invited all their friends & family to party at an outdoor concert with food trucks, live bands, sparklers, and fireworks…like I said, “Go big or go home!” ;)
Read MoreZac + Leah are such a sweet, fun-loving couple and their wedding matched perfectly! The ceremony had SWEET touches, like a Tree Watering moment. And the reception was filled with FUN as their family & friends crowded the dance floor and our photo station all night long!
Read MoreNathan and Alexis had gorgeous weather like our other October weddings this year, but their day was unique to them in so many special ways. Butterflies cascading in Alexis’ hair, rose gold and floral rings, lanterns for the bridesmaids instead of bouquets, a 33 year old cake knife and serving set from the parents of the bride’s wedding, and so much more!
Read MoreAs if being thrown the curve ball of COVID during wedding planning wasn’t enough, Brenden and Mackenzie also found out they would be bringing a beautiful baby boy into the world, just one month before their big day…that actually made for TWO big days! But Kenzie is one sweet and strong momma…determined to marry the man that she loves and make their wedding happen as planned. They could not have asked for a better Fall day, sunshine and 70 degree weather! But even though the sun was shining bright, Kenzie stole the show as new momma and stunning bride, she truly was glowing <3
Read MoreSometimes things don’t go as planned, but they can be all the more special when they don't…not to mention, utterly romantic and memorable. Freddy & Diane had a few changes along the way when it came to the venue and guest count for their wedding day. But their final decision to host their immediate family at the gorgeous Maple Shade Mansion provided for an unforgettable day, as these two blended their families together!
Read MoreI couldn’t wait to photograph this wedding, because I knew bride, Kristy, has been hard at work during quarantine custom making all of her table numbers, centerpieces, signs, and other decor through her wood making business. Beautiful craftsmanship and beautiful day, though it quite possibly could have been the windiest day we have ever photographed a wedding! But we took care of our couple and made sure you couldn’t even tell in the photos ;)
Read MoreTraditions and Family were at the heart of our last wedding of the 2019 Season! Jessica got ready in her family’s home with all the memories of growing up and what this day meant. Onto her home church with gorgeous architectural detailing and a private prayer for the “almost newlyweds”. After the ceremony we were able to make a quick detour to the Nursing Home, so Jessica’s grandma could see her in her wedding dress! Followed by photos at the Railroad Station owned by Jessica’s family, where past members of the family had their photo taken in the very same train engine on their wedding day! With so much meaning and emotion to the day, it was time to let loose and have fun at the Reception and boy did they, just check out the photos below to see for yourself, haha!!
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