Jay + Blythe

I had been looking forward to Jay + Blythe's wedding for months. I shot their engagements last summer and knew right then and there that their wedding day would be so easy to photograph. Jay + Blythe met in 9th grade and were dating by 12th grade - and two or so years after that, Jay popped the question with a custom made pearl engagement ring.

Their wedding was so laid back and natural - the perfect summery, woodsy, vibe. Blythe made her bouquet and the boutonnieres, along with countless other details. Blythe's mother (along with another friend) made Blythe's dress, which was fabulous! Their "cocktail hour" was a homemade granola bar with different yogurts and fruit! The reception was stuffed french toast, assorted sides, coffee, orange juice and an ice-cream bar.

I'm so happy that Liz and I were able to be a part of their day. Like I said, it was something I'd been looking forward to for a long time!  Enjoy! -Brooke

Warren + Kathryn

Warren + Kathryn tied the knot several weeks ago at The Farm at Eagles Ridge and it was downright beautiful. The weather was perfect and their celebration was literally bursting at the seams with details. Everywhere you looked there was Kathryn's calligraphy, flowers, drink stations, favors, more flowers - details, details, details!

Warren and his guys got ready for the day at The Cork Factory Hotel, while the girls got ready in the house at the farm. Kathryn's Mom sewed a piece of her Mother's wedding dress to the inside of Kathryn's, which was such a sweet and intimate moment among the usual chaos of a wedding day.

Warren + Kathryn decided to get married at The Farm because Kathryn grew up riding horses and always wanted to get married on a farm. You can see throughout the photos that horses and horseshoes were part of their theme - it was such a unique element that I just loved. In fact, their Uncle wrote a song for them called "Horseshoe" which the cousin's performed as a surprise during cocktail hour!

Hope you enjoy the images from Jeff and I! Be sure to leave comments with your favorites!

And to Warren + Kathryn - Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day. It was so wonderful!

Alex + Grace

Alex + Grace trekked from New York to Lancaster for their engagement session and I couldn't have been more thrilled that they did! We spent some time on an unfinished floor in our studio building before heading out into the beautiful weather that we were blessed with this past weekend. I took them to a hill that I had been wanting to shoot at for a while and the sun was perfectly setting behind it. It's so refreshing to meet couples over and over again and always feel like we've been long time friends. Alex + Grace were no exception. I can't wait for their wedding this fall! -Jeff

Damian + Kayla

Damian + Kayla's wedding was a wedding I'll never forget. I don't think I've ever been around a bridal party that expressed as much joy and excitement as they did! And because of that, it was one of the most fun weddings I've ever been a part of! Before their date, Kayla expressed to me how important their niece was to them. Through a difficult time in Damian's family, Kayla was there to provide support for both Damian and his family. They shared a first dance with her and she was by far one of the most adorable flower girls ever. Damian's greek heritage was on full display throughout the day and it was fun to be engulfed in it. As we were saying our goodbyes, Damian insisted we took home some of their homemade olive oil, with ingredients from Greece. So he found an empty six-pack case and loaded it up for us. Damian, Kayla and their families were a pleasure to celebrate with and I'm so excited to share these images with all of you. -Jeff

Steve + Britni

This was my first time shooting at Lauxmont Farms so you can imagine Alyssa and my excitement when we pulled in and saw the gorgeous scenery! We met Britni and her bridesmaids in a small white cottage where they were getting ready and we knew right away they were going to be a fun group! Prior to the ceremony we took a few bridal party pictures and Britni had a very sweet first look with her dad. The ceremony was held in the Sunken Gardens and Steve and Britni  wrote their own vows to each other that were just awesome. Everyone was crying and laughing. Steve and Britni have a two year old son Jackson, who is not only adorable but seemed to have a huge impact on everyone there. He was, of course, mentioned in both vows! 

When the ceremony was over a horse drawn carriage took the new Mr. and Mrs. Stack and Jackson around the property before the reception began! We had gorgeous weather all day up until the sun went down. It got really windy and poured for a good 10 minutes but that didn't stop anyone from having a good time. I have to say this was one of the craziest and most fun receptions I have been at to date! Congratulations Steve and Britni!! 

-Liz

Kyle + Carley

I could probably write a novel about Kyle + Carley. We first met when I took their engagement photos last summer. Immediately, we hit it off and it had felt like we had been longtime friends. Carley befriended my fiancé Liz, who would eventually be asked to draw fashion sketches of each bridesmaid as a gift. It's amazing to have friendships come from my job. Like Liz and I, Kyle + Carley spent a lot of time apart during their relationship, sending each other letters to pass the time. During their ceremony, they each wrote one another another letter and it was a beautiful moment to witness. Their reception was held at the super-cool Reading Art Works! It's an absolutely beautiful space. This was a wedding I was anxiously waiting for this year and I couldn't be happier for a couple I can now officially call my good friends. -Jeff

Ian + Olivia

I recently took a trip to the Big Apple to spend an evening with Ian + Olivia! We met in SoHo and got to know each other while walking through the crowds. They both work in advertising and met through a social event at work! While we were zig-zagging the blocks, we randomly stumbled upon the restaurant they had their first date! In the moments after, it was endearing to hear them reminisce. Afterwards, we jumped in a cab and headed over to Brooklyn, where they currently reside. We walked around Brooklyn Bridge Park and later hopped on the bridge to end our session. With people and bikes buzzing by, Ian + Olivia squeezed themselves in the middle of the pathway to get us some of my favorite portraits! It was such a joy to meet with them in New York and now I'm even more excited to shoot their wedding in October! -Jeff

Kelsey's Bridal Shower

I'm excited to share the photos from Kelsey's shower, which was out first official event in our new studio! It was so much fun having all of the ladies in our new space and celebrating Kelsey with them! I was happy to host and be in charge of the decorations and invites and creative-ness. So fun! Enjoy! -Brooke

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Will + McCall

Alyssa and I met McCall and her bridesmaids at their reception venue, Elkridge Country Club. McCall greeted us with a huge smile and I'm pretty sure it didn't leave her face for the rest of the day. Everyone was so excited and you could feel the positive energy in the room! The ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore, MD and I just loved witnessing both Will and McCall's reaction to seeing each other for the first time. The minute the ceremony ended the party began! During part of cocktail hour we took the bride and groom for some portraits around the golf course. The weather could not have been more perfect! The reception was a blast and everyone was dancing and having a good time. Alyssa and I really enjoyed being a small part of your day, Mr. and Mrs. Gridley. Have a blast in Thailand!

-Liz