Friday night, Tony and I headed down to Annapolis for our friends Josh and Danielle’s wedding. I have known Josh since middle school as well as most of my close friends, so it is always great for us to gather. Saturday was the actual wedding at the Naval Academy. What an incredible Chapel! The wedding was very sweet and Josh and Danielle were grinning from ear to ear. They actually got married last year in a small ceremony before Josh left for Iraq, so this time, it was for everyone else. Josh had also just torn his bicep tendon and was in a wee bit of pain. But, he still smiled! We always have such a good time when we all get together….now we have 2 more friends that have yet to tie the knot…so maybe there will be another gathering soon…hint hint!! 😉

Saturday was a very special day. Daphne and Richard renewed their vows in front of all their family and friends. They were married last year, but had a small ceremony with just family. Last February, Richard was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and they treated it very aggressively. No matter what though, Daphne and Richard were going to get married! You can see their wedding from last year here. I kept in touch with them after the wedding to check in and see how Richard was. As of May 24, 2007, he was cancer free. Saturday was the first time I saw Richard in about a year. I was so thrilled to see how great he looked! He said “no crying this time”, but I couldn’t help it! What a day of celebration and rejoicing! Daphne, Richard and everyone there were smiling all day! They held a full mass at St Mary’s again, but this time, a big reception was held at the Eden.
I am so happy to have been a part of this celebration again. You two are the best and I am truly blessed to know you and your families. I love you guys!!

Thursday, I met Yuki, her Mom, sister and dog Momo at Long’s park for Yuki’s senior session. We had a lot of fun just walking and talking and especially when Yuki put on her ballet tutu. There we a few people in the park wondering what we were doing…
Here a just a few from the night.

So Saturday was part two for Katie and Eric. They wanted to throw a reception for all their family and friends, but keep it a little low key. After setting everything up, the rain came down and they had to hurry to get ready and back to the site before the guests came, so I was only able to shoot a bit for them. There was a ton of food and so many people! Mike Miller was awesome as DJ and I know we all had a great time dancing!! Here are just a few shots from Saturday.

Cake: Bella Manse

DJ: Mike Miller mixedupproductions@gmail.com

Katie had her parents, grand parents and great-grand parents cake toppers on display.Nana talking about her topper

Tony and Gramma Jean

Sunday, I was able to go to Isabella’s house for her second session for Baby’s first year. She got started a little later, but it is great to see her and her parents so often. She is all giggles most of the time! She woke up as soon as I got there and only became serious once we went outside. She wasn’t too sure about the grass on her legs. But she did a great job! Here are just a few from our session!!

Yesterday morning, I had the opportunity to photograph cousins. They had come together for the holiday weekend and wanted it documented. The weather was kind of wet so some of the little girls didn’t like to get their feet wet and after a while, weren’t too happy. Here are a few shots from our session.

Yesterday, I met Audrey and Mike in Phoenixville for their engagement session. This is where the two of them met and now reside. What an awesome little town! I found out after walking around and seeing all the signs for “Blob Fest” that this is the town where the movie “The Blob” was filmed. Next weekend, the towns people will come out and reenact the movie and then go in the theatre and watch it! I would have loved to see that, but Audrey and Mike will be there so I told them to send me photos from it!
They showed me all the great little place on and off Main St while walking around. We ended up at the restaurant the met at and shot a bit there. It was getting a little hot walking around so we stopped so they could get ice cream and found an alley where I got my favorite shot. Here are a few from their session.

Saturday was an amazing day! The weather actually cooperated! Yes, it was hot, but it was bearable.
Katie and I headed to Box Hill at Regent’s Glen for Sarah and Dan’s wedding. We found out that Sarah’s great-grandmother built and lived at Box Hill. So there was so much family history there. She brought it older family photos and placed them all over the mansion to make it a little more homey. The girls were upstairs getting ready in the greatest room. The light was fabulous and I loved the wall paper so much!! Things got even better when Sarah’s Mom hung up the dress and said Sarah was wearing a bird cage veil. Could the day get any better??? Sarah was stunning! I know I told her that a dozen times throughout the day. Her and Dan decided to see each other before the wedding so they could go to cocktail hour with the guests. Their first site of each other was so planned out….Sarah wanted Dan to watch her come down the staircase and us to get his reaction. He was all smiles! We kept them in the house because of the humidity and saved the photos for after the wedding for outside.
The ceremony was so beautiful. Everything was held in the garden around the looking pond. Short and sweet and they were done. Everyone moved inside for dinner and dancing and that is when we found Sarah and Dan outside alone and asked if they wanted us to photograph more. Sarah was so excited. She is an admitted blog stalker and really boosted my ego when she said she loves our visions. No pressure, right?? But we had a great time because they were able to relax now that they were married.
The room for dancing was a nice small size so we didn’t have to move far. Cruise control sounded awesome as always! We stayed until the very end for the huge sparkler exit. Then it rained…Here is your show Sarah!! (PS. she knows they go up either Tuesday or Wednesday, so I couldn’t disappoint?)

Wedding and reception: Box Hill at Regent’s Glen

Cake: Providence Spotts 717-812-0742

Flowers: Strawberry Shop

Band: Cruise Control