What a most perfect day!! Saturday Katie and I went to York for Christine and Justin’s wedding. We met the guys at Justin’s parents house which was oh so conveniently located right next to the church!! Their house was so amazing. We went nuts with all the great places to shoot! Normally, we don’t get to hang out much with the guys, but we had a about an hour with them and had sooo much fun! They didn’t mind getting a little dirty.
After the guys were finished, we headed next door to the church where Christine was finishing getting ready. We took a little bit before the ceremony to do some shots of the girls. Christine had a place in mind later for “formals” so we didn’t spend too much time, but I was so excited with the shots we got.
They had a beautiful ceremony. I was thinking, how pretty the sun was coming through the windows…it looked magical….oh, that was smoke!! The candles seemed to be burning more than the oil in them….so the sanctuary was slowly becoming very hazy….they were put out and it cleared up a bit. So, there is a little bit of a soft glow to those pics….
Later we went to another family members “estate” to do the family formals which I was all for. I love when brides want to shake it up a bit and not do the traditional church formals. We wandered around there for a while and found great places to shoot Christine and Justin alone.
Because they allowed for so much time in between the ceremony and reception, we had plenty of time to get there for cocktail hour. They held their reception at the Country Club of York. Everything was beautifully decorated! Christine chose to have her colors Tiffany blue and white and everything had that as an accent. They had a candy bar in the corner, which I used for a lot of rings shots. Their first dance was choreographed which I am seeing more and more….and the dinner was fantastic!! Their cake was one of the most delicious that I have ever had…I’ll let you know who it was when I find out! We had such a good time!! Thanks guys! Here is your slideshow

I have no excuse now! The mail just came and in it was my bracelet.
I have it on my left wrist right now……I am off to a wedding in a few hours and we will see if I come home with it in the same place.
They say it takes 21 days to break a habit. I know it will take me longer and I accept that. Kobe decided that he was going to do it too. I know that is a lot to ask of a 7 year old…he wants to do it though since this is something he stuggles with too. I will let you know when my full 21 days are over….

Sunday, Katie and I traveled close to Philly for Barbara Ann and Michael’s wedding. We met the ladies at Barbara Ann’s parents house while they got ready. As soon as we walked in, Julianne, the niece and flower girl greeted us. She was such a little princess! She saw Barbara Ann’s shoes and immediately put them on and started walking around in them. I could just eat her up!
Then the ladies got in the limo and headed for the church. Katharine of Sienna was one of the largest catholic churches I have seen. There was no need for decorations, it was so beautiful. I always try to be very discreet during the ceremony, but Michael and Barbara Ann always spotted me and flashed me a smile. They were just so cute and so excited to be getting married.
After a full mass and a few family photos, we went to a little meditation garden for the wedding party photos. We had to dodge a family picnic, but got great shots anyway. Then we were off to the reception at the William Penn Inn in Blue Bell. Everything was so elegantly decorated, matching Barbara Ann’s personality. Their first dance was so refreshing to see. Lessons had to have been taken. I could see Michael talking to Barbara Ann to make sure she knew what was coming next. The night then moved very quickly and the party really got started after dinner. Katie and I were a little thrown off when all of a sudden this song came on and people were zooming all over the dance floor pumping their arms. We had to dodge a few folks b/c they were coming from all angles. Here it turned out to be the “Mummer’s Strut”. I guess we haven’t been to Philly enough to know better!! But it made for a great laugh! Hope you have a wonderful time in Greece! Here is your slideshow and a few of my favorites.

Michael checking out his ring…I love it!

Saturday night, I went to Grantville for Andy and Andrea’s wedding. Andy is the brother of my really good friend Heather. So, when I was asked to shoot the wedding, I was more than happy to.
Congrats guys!!

I met Dione and Boonta in Lancaster today for their engagement session. I tried to keep it short and in the shade as much as possible because it was just that hot!! Luckily we beat the rain! I said to them, ” are you up to walking a bit?” after seeing Dione’s shoes. I think I need to put a disclaimer on my site for the sessions saying ” Please be advised, you will be walking and you will get dirty on this trip!!” But, they were ok with it. I think I was the one who got the dirtiest!!
Here are a few from this afternnoon.

Sunday was our second wedding of the weekend. The sun was shining and it was HOT! We were at Felicita Resort for Chelsea and Steve’s wedding. I was so excited for this wedding because when I got together the other week to meet Chelsea, her mom Priscilla and their friend Pat to go over details, we had such a great time. We were like old friends cutting up on one another. I knew this wedding was going to be a blast. Everything went perfectly….until the sky broke loose after the ceremony and we were all trapped in the pavilion. But, there was plenty of food and drinks to hold us over. Once the rain stopped, we headed into the gardens to do shots of Chelsea and Steve. Again, we had so much time to work with and never once felt rushed. Later, we went to the Garden Terrace for another social hour and then inside to the reception. After dinner, the party started…and Chelsea’s Grandmother was tearing up the dance floor along with her little cousin doing the Dolphin! Thanks for making us feel like part of the family!! Your guys are amazing!! Here is your slideshow! This is for Steve….

Saturday, Katie and I met Adrienne and Michael at the Cornwall Inn in Lebanon. They decided that they wanted to see each other before the wedding and have all the “formals” done so there wouldn’t be such a long wait for the reception. I love doing weddings this way. It takes so much pressure of the bride and groom, and me. No one feels rushed. Then we met the rest of the wedding party at the Cornwall Iron furnace. This place was such a find! It was very hot and sticky, so I made it a quick shoot so they could get to the church to cool off. After the ceremony, we headed to the Lebanon Golf club for a very quiet reception. Just a nice dinner and socializing. Especially over the candy bar and chocolate fountain. Hope you enjoy your honeymoon and Show!

Where are we and what are we doing??? Stay tuned to find out more!!!!

Saturday started off our whirl-wind weekend. Katie and I headed to Grantville to Wind in the Willows for Ashley and Jon’s wedding. I had never heard of this place before, but it is a wonderful, almost secret place. When Katie and I drove up, at the same time we both just gasped at the view. The ceremony was set up in front of the pond under the willow trees. Ashley and her bridesmaids got ready in the boat house next to the pond, while the guys were up at the house. In the mean time Jon took us to the Barn where the reception was being held. Wow! What an incredible place! See for you self in the show to follow….
The sky started to look a little scary as the ceremony started. Then as the girls came down the aisle, the sky broke loose, slowly. The rain was slow for the whole ceremony and as Ashley and Jon left, it poured! The best part, and I will never forget this, was Ashley. Saying the words I love to hear….” I’ll do anything to get the shot!” She said I want my outside pictures no matter what!
So, we did them all in the rain. I also want to note, Ashley’s brother Jared was such a great help. He carried his sisters train and an umbrella for the whole time.
Here are a few from Saturday and their slideshow

Jessica and Loui’s wedding was the second one we had this weekend. We met Jessica and a few bridesmaids at ” Serenity Spa” in Heritage Hills. Then we were off to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation for the ceremony and reception. Greek weddings are always interesting. Even though most of us didn’t understand what was being said, the priest would explain it all in English. It was broken down into 3 parts. The ring exchange, the crowning of the bride and groom, which symbolizes God blessing and their recognition of their role in the kingdom of God and communion, where the couple is lead around the platform 3 times and finally united in marriage.
Greek ceremony’s are also great for us b/c the priest always tells us to come up front to shoot!
After the ceremony and the family photos, I managed to sneak Jess and Loui off for a few minutes and then brought them back to the front of the church where Jessica’s grandfather performed an American vow exchange. What a great private moment.
Then we were off to the party! Lots of food and lots of dancing! When all the main events were finished, Jessica and Loui started the kalamatiano. This dance lasts for hours at times and money was constantly being pinned to them or thrown at them. Here is your slideshow.