Weston + Elizabeth

I've never been to a wedding with as much excitement and anticipation as Weston and Elizabeth had. I met Liz once before, by chance, at the walk in love. store. And with just a quick five minute conversation, I already knew that I was going to have a blast capturing her big day. Weston + Elizabeth said their vows at LCBC Church and the second Sam and I walked through the door, Liz made me feel as if I was Justin Bieber! Her excitement for us to be there to capture her day made me so much more enthralled! 

Everyone was so giddy and happy and full of joy and it was addicting. My favorite part of the whole wedding was their vows. They were very untraditional and straight from the heart. I was fighting off the tears because I could easily see the love pouring out of their hearts for one another. It was a moment I'll never forget and something I'd love to do with my wife on our wedding day.

Their reception was held at the Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown. The barn there was absolutely gorgeous, with tons of natural light seeping through the windows, it made everything look spectacular. With the music pumping, the Smilebooth popping and everyone having the time of their lives, it was a pleasure to be a part of this day. Some of the images I captured of Weston and Liz are possibly my favorite of all time. They were so comfortable (and excited) to be in front of the camera. It was a blessing to be surrounded by a couple who appreciate and love photography as much as I do. Thank you Wes and Liz for being such a fun-loving couple and making our jobs the best in the world. -Jeff

Mike + Christina

Mike + Christina's wedding day was wonderful in every way. It was a much anticipated wedding for T.J. and I, which always makes the wedding day a little bit more fun for us to photograph.  Mike + Christina got ready for their big day surrounded by their closet friends. For a wedding gift, Mike gave Christina gorgeous earrings to match her birthstone, and Christina gave Mike a round of golf at Pebble Beach. Both such beautiful and thoughtful gifts. They tied the knot through a traditional Greek ceremony, followed by portraits around Bent Creek Country Club. Again, nothing short of beautiful.

Cocktail hour was held in the ballroom, complete with a seafood bar, live music and a surfboard for guests to sign. Wedding photos of Mike + Christina's family surrounded their five tier wedding cake that was on display for their 300+ guests to see.

Now let me say this, I received permission to from the bride herself to tell you the next part of their wedding day story! Once Mike + Christina's guests were finished with dinner, dancing had started, and people were rockin' the Smilebooth, it came time to cut the cake. The cake had been moved down from the ballroom (where cocktail hour was held) and placed on a little, round cake table in the corner of the dance floor. The band made the announcement that the newlyweds were ready to cut their cake. I was in place, camera in hand, ready to go. And then, like you see in the movies, slow motion and all... the entire cake came crashing down to the floor. (The legs of the table weren't very secure, and someone must have bumped it.) You could hear the entire tent gasp at the same time. Everyone was shocked and didn't know whether to laugh or cry!! And then, my favorite part of their entire wedding day happened -- Christina, without any hesitation, picked up the top layer of the cake, slapped it down on the now uncovered and crooked table, and started to cut what was left of her cake with her new husband. They laughed as they fed their messy cake to each other and the entire crowd cheered them on. And I remember thinking to myself, as I shot the image of them kissing with napkins in hand, that if they could have that kind of attitude about their marriage, they will go far. It was so refreshing to see a young couple who just went with it, enjoyed what they had in front of them, and let go of the expectations for a "perfect" wedding day.

By the end of the night, the dance floor was packed with guests dancing like crazy. Mike + Christina passed out sunglasses as one of their wedding favors, which made the dance floor go even crazier. Mike + Christina also hosted an after-party dance back in the ballroom, with french fries, pizza, chicken fingers and a DJ.

 It was an awesome wedding day. Cake mishap and all. –Brooke

Michael + Andrea

Michael and Andrea were wed at the beautiful John James Audubon at Mill Grove. It was a scorching hot day underneath the fully bloomed apple orchard. As they said their vows, they shared stories about their first kiss underneath the stars. The Audubon never disappoints and is always a wonderful place to share I do's. As we walked around, they shared long distance relationship tips with me and were walking proof that it's worth the wait. Here are some of our favorites! -Jeff

Joe + Laurie

Earlier this month, T.J. and I traveld to Cape May, NJ to shoot the beautiful wedding of Joe + Laurie. The gentleman got dressed and ready in a local hotel, while the ladies got dressed at Laurie's Grandparent's house. Their ceremony was held in a little, local church.. that they filled with their closest friends and family.

Following the ceremony, T.J. and I shot bridal party portraits outside Congress Hall and on the beach. One of my favorite parts of the day was when I had a few minutes alone with Joe + Laurie, during cocktail hour, where I was able to snap some photos of them in their hotel room. It was so incredibly hot and busy outside the day they got married. So, the cool, quiet hotel room was really refreshing and made for some super romantic photos.

Their reception was full of heartwarming toasts, outrageous dancing, loads of candy and the Smilebooth. A good night in my book, for sure. Enjoy! -Brooke

Patrick + Melissa

There's one word for Patrick and Melissa's wedding... memorable. When TJ and I met them to talk about their wedding, Patrick was wearing a propeller hat, which was absolutely hysterical. From there, I was anxious to work with them because I knew it was going to be a blast. They were wed at the Willow Springs Estate and it was gorgeous. And when Sam and I arrived, we were instantly in love. The bridesmaids dresses were colorful and the groomsmen were looking dapper. Patrick and Melissa (and their entire bridal party) were so much fun to work with. I feel like I was laughing more than anything throughout the day. My favorite part of the day was learning about how Melissa was earning the love of Patrick while they attended school together. We took a short walk to a small dock on the property and we shared stories of how love can be so perfect sometimes. -Jeff

Stephen + Angie

When T.J. and I met Stephen + Angie for the first time, I knew their wedding day was going to be beautiful. The way they talked about the plans for their big day and how they really wanted photos with their dog, Lucy, was just adorable. Not to mention they treated us to ice cream - which made everything even better.

Stephen + Angie were blessed with gorgeous weather. Both families were so full of excitement before the ceremony it was contageous. Everyone practically skipped down the isle just so they could see Stephen + Angie tie the knot a little sooner. Following the ceremony, their dog Lucy was dropped off for a few photos - and I think everyone had a little crush on her. She was even more excited than the wedding guests. So cute!

Besides the reception being a ton of fun with dancing, bocce ball and the Smilebooth, Stephen planned an awesome suprise for Angie that made everyone tear up just a little bit. After the parent dances, Damian (the wonderful, wonderful DJ) passed out little blue and white pompoms to the bridal party. Then, one side of the tent yelled "We Are!", while the other side responded "Penn State!" As this was going on, the Penn State Nittany Lion came running out into the tent and totally surprised Angie. It was awesome. The lion cheered Stephen + Angie on as they cut their cake and took Smilebooth photos. You could just see how excited and proud Stephen was to have already pulled off a big surprise for his brand new wife. It was such a cool moment to be a part of.

Stephen + Angie really couldn't have been nicer and easier to work with. T.J. and I had a great time capturing their big day... and we wish them a life full of love and surprises. -Brooke

Craig + Sara

Craig + Sara's wedding has been a long time coming in my book. I remember shooting their engagements sometime last year and thinking then, I can't wait to shoot their wedding. Sara was just so cute in her little outfit, and Craig was great at showing me around the city for their session - I just knew that June 16th, 2012 would be spectacular. And it was nothing short of that.

The girls got ready inside Plum Salon and Spa .... which was beautiful and full of windows. My favorite!! The ceremony and reception were held inside the Cork Factory - another favorite. And don't forget that Lori, from Wildflowers by Design, created all of the floral pieces!! T.J. and I enjoyed shooting all of the details that Sara and Lori came up with for the big day.

I think the best part about the day was once Craig + Sara said their vows and tied the knot - they were officially Mr. and Mrs. Love. Yep. LOVE! I adored how this creative couple played up the fact that their last name was Love. "Love" was on the programs, part of the favors and even projected onto the wall at the reception. I can say without a doubt that love was more than just their last name - it was the center of attention at Craig + Sara's wedding. So, so wonderful. -Brooke

Jason + Kelly

Kelly is a dear friend of mine. And Jason is a perfect match for her. Kelly and I became friends way back in Middle School. She's one of those friends that you could talk to about anything and her investment in friendship is priceless. When I met Jason, I saw so many similar qualities which automatically convinced me that the two of them were a sure fit. They met during their college years, at Lehigh University and their wedding ceremony took place at Packer Church on campus. What I love about Jason and Kelly the most is their natural presence in front of the camera. They were so easy to work with! Before I would finish an explanation of a pose I'd like them to be in, they were in it, happy as could be. Their reception was held at the beautiful Architects Golf Club across the border in New Jersey. It's such a joy to see good friends marry their best friends and to have the opportunity to capture the moment. I could go on for hours about how happy I am for Jason and Kelly. Here are some of our favorites. -Jeff 

Justin + Betsy

Several Friday's ago my sister, Sam, and I got in the car for a six hour drive to upstate New York.  About four hours into the drive we stopped at a rest stop to get gas and snacks, and realized it was cold outside.  Two hours later, at our hotel we had the same realization, it was cold! So after checking into our hotel, we headed to the nearest mall to buy warmer clothes. Sam loved the excuse to buy a new outfit. The next day we drove to Thousands Island, New York and shot one of the coolest weddings I have ever been a part of.  Justin, Betsy, their families and bridal party were all so fun to be around.  They were married in a castle on an island, and left the ceremony in a beautiful antique motor boat. The reception was fun and laid back, held at a local winery.  It was a photographer's dream.  Sam and I had a blast hanging out all day, capturing the beautiful moments between Justin and Besty.  You could feel the deep, deep love Justin + Betsy had for eachother. It was awesome. - T.J.