What a gorgeous day for a sweet, sweet couple! Blue skies filled with puffy, white clouds...vintage decor throughout the Reception and a touching Ceremony in an old barn...bow ties and matching loafers on the guys...bridesmaids with flower crowns adorning the hair...and a bride in an absolutely luxurious blush wedding gown. A girl's dream of a day ;)
Read MoreThe Stoltz Family knows how to throw a party! Todd & Beth Stoltz planned a Reception that their 300+ family & friends will never forget to celebrate their oldest daughter, Becca, marrying her longtime, high school sweetheart, Josh =) Pops of color, bling & all things that glitter were what brought the decor to LIFE! Lots of love & joy among close friends & dear family members are what made moments so special. And a Neil Diamond impersonator and one of the best DJs in all of PA are what packed the dance floor all night long! ;) A night to remember!!!
Read MoreRain on your wedding day is a lucky sign, so they say! How about a down pour all day long? ;) Almost non-stop from getting their hair & makeup done all the way through the Sparkler Send-Off! But that didn't stop Ryan, Shannon, and all of their friends & family from enjoying their day and having a blast at the Reception!
Read MoreA Father's Day weekend that Ryan will never forget...yesterday Hilary married the love of her life. A sweet, kind, and caring man, who now is the stepfather to her 6 year old son, Caleb. We got to spend time with these three last year for their Engagement Session and they were already the cutest little family back then, now it's just official ;) Caleb is a ham, hyper, and hilarious all rolled into one, but he is also one of the sweetest little boys I've met, especially when it comes to his momma ;) When we were playing our Reception Screening (a slideshow of photos from the ceremony & formal portraits played that night at the Reception!) he turned to Hilary and said, "They're really great photographers, Mom." Well aren't you just the sweetest, buddy! On our first official Father's Day, Sam & I hope your adorable family of 3 have a wonderful first Father's Day too =)
Read MorePhipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, what a dream of a venue! Getting married in a Tropical Forest...literally...that's what they call that wing in the conservatory ;) Dave & Jennifer exchanged personal vows about poetry and video games, standing in front of the lush backdrop of greenery and enjoyed their evening reception in front of a gorgeous sunset. Standing beside them throughout the day was their 5 bridesmaids & 5 groomsmen, who amazingly, were all dating/married couples themselves! We did a fun "couples" photos with the 12 of them! ;)
Such a lovely day for a truly, lovely couple =)
Read MoreFrom the waterfalls of North Carolina to the lakes of DuBois PA...Sam & I were back on our stomping ground for this weekend's wedding, about 30 seconds away from our Studio actually! What a difference from one week to the next ;)
Eric & Laura are simply lovely...as clients, as friends, and most importantly, as husband & wife =) And their day matched them perfectly: simple, fun, elegant. There were pops of purple & green everywhere you looked, along with big blue skies and a shining sun when it called for rain =) We couldn't help but have our bridal party dip their toes in the water and relax on the docks for some photos ;)
Read MoreIn December of 2013, Sam & I photographed a delightful Christmas-themed wedding, where we met a super fun bridesmaid named Katie & her date, Tim...they fell in love with our work, in their words "We loved at Tabby and Bryan Dempsey's wedding how ORGANIZED you were! And pictures at the reception! How special is it that everyone gets a sneak peak into what was captured just a few hours before?! We love how timely you are with everything. It's exactly what we need." Just 9 days after Bryan & Tabby's wedding, Tim popped the question and we had a wedding contact form hit our inbox from Katie ;)
So this past weekend, we had an AMAZING weekend with Tim & Katie for an absolutely gorgeous North Carolina wedding! Friday a Rehearsal BBQ, Saturday a rustic barn Wedding, and their Newlywed Photo Shoot in front of a Waterfall Sunday...photographer's dream ;) Enjoy these stunning photos!!!
Read MoreWe officially kicked off our 2015 Wedding Season this weekend and what a gorgeous day it was...incredibly hot, like 90 degrees hot, but sunny & bright. Much like most brides dream their wedding day will be =) Besides the sunny skies, Tom & Heather had a wedding day filled with sparkle, lace, and ruffles...oh the ruffles...I mean just look at that stunning PINK dress! I'm still swooning over it ;)
Read MoreWhat a lovely way to end our 2014 Wedding Season...with a couple who radiates LOVE =) Just the way they look into each others' eyes, the overwhelmed response to turning around to see each other in their First Look moment, and the fact that groom, Justin, was so elated to be officially husband & wife, that he actually SKIPPED down the aisle! ;)
It was cold & rainy, but what made every minute of this wedding even more worth was to see bride, Andrea, once a teenage camper in my Church Camp dorm years ago, commit her heart to a man that truly values her as a woman of God and will forever see her as his loving bride. Now that is the way to celebrate the final wedding of 2014 =)
Read MoreMy, oh my, this Saturday was drastically different from last weekend! We dropped a whopping 20 degrees in temperature. And while we played games with the drizzling rain during pre-ceremony portraits, the sun came out for John & Jacquelyn's back yard wedding!
After an intimate, 20 person ceremony, filled with tears and an emotional vow exchange, we couldn't wait to make our way to Treesdale Country Club ;) Comfy, cozy inside for the rest of the evening, more of John & Jacquelyn's friends & family joined them for a simply elegant Reception!
Read MoreWho would have guessed that a wedding in the last weekend of September would be sunny, gorgeous weather, reaching over 75 degrees?! I certainly didn't expect it, but Sam & I enjoyed every second of this beautiful day, capturing photos of such a hilariously rowdy bridal party and sweet couple =) I particularly loved the photos we took at their old High School Track, where Cody & Erica first met and fell in love...so fun!!!
Read MoreSam & I thoroughly enjoy spending wedding days with each of our brides & grooms, but yesterday was a wonderful time with Mike & Jen's family too =) They made us feel like one of their own! They chatted with us throughout the day, we cracked jokes together during the Reception, and, what happened as we were leaving the Reception is now one of my favorite family moments at a wedding: mother of the Bride, Joanne, grabbed my face with both hands, told me we had done an amazing job, wished us well for our little one ;) and gave me a true, European-style, double-cheek kiss! =D
Read MoreYesterday's wedding with Mark & Alex was a lovely wedding...that I, quite frankly, wasn't sure whether it would happen or not.
Just one month ago, the mother of bride, Alex, unexpectedly passed away. When I first heard the news from Alex, she was explaining why she hadn't got back to me about scheduling her Photo Checklist prep meeting. I couldn't believe what I was reading, in regards to what happened and in the thought that the wedding was still on, just two weeks later.
But Alex, as confirmed during her sister's speech, is a strong woman. And yesterday's wedding was filled with joy, as well as moments of remembrance: roses respectfully laid on the chair her mother would have been sitting on during the ceremony, a memorial toast given by groom Mark with not a dry eye in the house, and two Memorial Wall Art pieces that Mark asked us to design as a surprise, first to display at the wedding and then to give as a gift to his new wife and sister-in-law.
Such a lovely wedding indeed.
Read MoreI love when a wedding matches a couple perfectly! Matt & Lisa's wedding day, much like them, was high class, fun & fabulous =D The Ceremony, Reception, and details in between were beyond elegant. And once the dance floor opened up, there was no stopping it...Matt, Lisa & their guests dance the night away!
Read MoreI was so looking forward to this wedding! A new gorgeous, barn venue with an absolutely stunning bride and groom...my camera couldn't wait for the day to begin ;)
Kieran & Linsey had a wedding to remember...200+ guests enjoying their outdoor ceremony by a peaceful creek, indulging in the most delectable passed hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening, and literally stomping the night away with their cowboy boots on the dance floor =D SUCH A BLAST!
Read MoreAfter 10+ years as a couple, Tom & Candice FINALLY ("finally" according to their family member toasts) had their BIG DAY ;) Their wedding was traditional, simple, and FUN...just like Tom & Candice!
Here, I would normally say something sweet about the couple, but instead I will share what Sam pointed out last night when we were driving home..."I can tell that they are a couple who's going to make it. When I was shooting video of them today, anytime you had them change poses or adjusted something, they kept smiling. I could really tell that they are best friends."
Read MoreThere comes a wedding that, as a photographer, you just swoon =)
Ethan & Megan's wedding was breathtaking. A photographer's dream of details: each & every one of the 28 centerpieces a unique creation, gorgeous drapery from floor to ceiling, a cake table like you've never seen before, and a ribbon wall & skeleton key escort cards to welcome you into it all.
Please enjoy the following eye candy! ;)
Read MoreYesterday was such a fun time for Sam & I, as we celebrated Corey & Tiffany's wedding with not one, but TWO, former RA brides in the Bridal Party! One of which is now a photographer herself and there was even another bridesmaid/photographer too! Fun to share the day with two other ladies who understand my excitement when the sun goes behind a cloud during the big group Bridal Party photo ;)
I'm sure they would have loved to have their cameras out too when I got to capture STUNNING photos of Corey & Tiffany at a lovely pond & wheelhouse setting...just gorgeous =) See for yourself below!
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Read MoreSuch a lovely, blue-skies, kind of day Todd & Kelsey had yesterday!
Pops of vibrant yellow and modern chevrons were everywhere you looked. A stunning dress and laid-back slacks & tie fit this couple to a T! One of the kindest grooms you'll ever meet, gorgeous brides you'll ever see, and craziest, fun-loving bridal parties we'll ever shoot ;)
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Read MoreSO MUCH FUN! We loved our time spent with Nathan & Jamie yesterday =D
I wonder if part of that is because our personalities are so similar! Groom, Nate, and I are both organized & meticulous, want to make sure everything goes according to plan...if you know me, you know that's me and if you know Nate, you probably think the same about him! Now bride, Jamie, and my hubby, Sam...quiet at first, but once you get to know them, watch out! They are kind, fun-loving and can't help but make you smile ;)
So I guess when you relate to a couple so well, you can't help but have a great time spending the day with them! ;) And I'm pretty sure that super sweet family members (mom & sister of the Groom!), vintage cars, gorgeous blue skies, a rocking dance floor, and pops of blue & purple everywhere you look, made this wedding even more enjoyable!
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