This is about a week late, but Abbie and Joe were on a European cruise, so this should greet them as they get home….
Last Saturday, Katie and I headed to Annville and Lebanon for Abbie and Joe’s wedding. We met Abbie and all 10 bridesmaids(yes, I said 10) at the Annville Bed and Breakfast. This place was so beautiful and had amazing light throughout. We arrived right as the girls were sitting down for brunch, so we explored a little and shot some details while we waited. Once Abbie was in her dress, we had her come in the bathroom where we found some great ideas. All the time we spent in there was so worth it. Once I looked through everything, I saw the image below and thought, this was why I do what I do. Not only that, but when you have amazing couples like Abbie and Joe, that trust you and you feel like friends with and even buy cars that they suggest…..That is why I love this job! Ok, back to their wedding….
We then headed over to the church to grab a few shots of the guys, but with so many of them, someone was always missing so we held off till afterward. The ceremony was not your typical catholic ceremony. I have never heard people laugh so hard during the homily. But this was Abbie and Joe’s personality. They are not serious at all. Instead of tearing up as Abbie came down the aisle, Joe was waving at her. They are too cute!
Abbie and I have been talking back and forth for months about their wedding party photos. Joe is a teacher and coach at a near by high school so we thought it was appropriate to shoot there. The field was fake grass and the lines were painted on so I didn’t have to worry about them getting dirty. The ideas were just flowing and then I turned and Katie said, “they are doing a pyramid!” The GIRLS!!! I was cracking up at this point watching them in their dress climb on each other. They didn’t get all the way up, but close!! They also put up with my request to lay on the field and spell out an A heart J. In my head it was awesome….until I realized I wasn’t in a helicopter to shoot it over head…. but I wasn’t going to saw “Nah, forget it” after I had them positioned….
After bearing the heat, they all packed in the trolley and we headed to the Lantern Lodge for the reception. Abbie warned me of their first dance. It was not going to be typical. They love the movie Juno, so Joe made up a dance to the opening song of the movie. Again, everyone was laughing and it totally represented Abbie and Joe. I could go on and on about the laughter and fun of these two and the day, but instead, here is your show!
Reception and Cake Lantern Lodge
Flowers Crazy for Daisies in Lebanon 717-273-2837
