Saturday was our first wedding of a double header weekend. Mark and I traveled to Hershey for Elizabeth and Dave’s wedding. Elizabeth and the girls were already at the church getting ready so we hung out for a bit and then took them outside for some quick shots. It was so humid and we were worried it might rain. Once the guys arrived, they ran through their ceremony duties and we took them out for a bit as well. Mark was having so much fun with the little ones. Laney was keeping us all entertained with Hannah Montana microphone while she sang to her sister.
After the ceremony, we stayed around the church for all the family and group shots. It was such an old and beautiful building and the landscaping was perfect. There was an old log cabin that was enclosed in glass that I would have loved to shoot in, but that was a no go….
Their reception was held at the Hershey Lodge and again, they did not disappoint! The room was so beautiful! The tables were all pin spotted and every detail was perfect. The guest were in a separate room for cocktail hour and once the wall opened up, you could hear everyone’s reaction to it. The food was also amazing! Elizabeth and Dave are both chef’s, so you know they were very particular about what was served.
After dinner Ellen had everyone on the dance floor. During one of the scheduled breaks, the staff rolled out the grooms cake to surprise Dave. He loves the Rolling Stones, so Elizabeth had a tribute cake made for him by Sweet Confections. Then they cut their real wedding cake…one of my favorites!!
Later, we were all back on the dance floor the rest of the night! Here are just a few shots and your show! Enjoy!
PS. I have never seen quite the reaction to the chicken dance as I did that night!! So fun!

Reception : Hershey Lodge

Event Planner :J Leigh Events

DJ: Stardust Entertainment

Grooms cake: Sweet Confections

Wedding cake: Dingeldein Bakery 717-770-0466

Saturday, Krisha came along to shoot with me at Emily and Mark’s wedding. We traveled down to Philly to the Loew’s hotel in Center City. What a kick a$$ hotel!!
After circling the block a few times past the Amish country fair… we got in the garage and headed upstairs to meet Emily. All I can say is WOW!! They had the most incredible room over looking the city. I knew we were going to have awesome day! Once Emily was ready, Mark came up to the room to see her before hand. We used the room and hotel for a lot of the shots because it had the look I was going for this time. Very classic, like an old movie. Then we headed over to Rittenhouse Square where everyone was out since the weather was so beautiful. We did have to call and hitch a ride back because Emily’s feet started to hurt after hoofing it so far.
Back at the room, we shot all the family formals and then worked our way up one floor for cocktail hour. Yes, it was before the ceremony. The best idea ever!! Everyone was ushered into another room for the ceremony where Mark an Emily walked in together. The ceremony itself was fast, but very emotional. Dinner was served promptly after the ceremony on the 2nd floor. Then, we went back up stairs for cake and dancing. We noticed that their were fireworks going off across the water. As Mark and Emily danced their first dance, the finale started and we were able to capture that in the background. What a perfect day!! Here are some of my favorites and your show!

Ceremony and Reception: Loew’s Hotel

DJ: Synergetic Sounds