Shawn + Shelbey - Married!

It was divine intervention that Shawn + Shelbey found + chose me to be their wedding photographer. Firstly, they are so beautifully unique to photograph but I also LOVE being around them! I could laugh with them all day!

There were so many opportunities for me to be creative with their portraits at their winter Harmony Hall Wedding. The flower girl dresses were the most gorgeous I had ever seen (oh, + of course so were the girls themselves!) + what’s crazy about that is Shelbey made them! I had to have a little extra fun with the flower girls because of that. The reception + ceremony was meticulously decorated with a gorgeous evergreen backdrop with dangling lights - SO UNIQUE but that’s exactly what I would expect from them!  Also, the day before their wedding we had a snowfall so we still had some snow to photograph in + a beautiful winter glow in their portraits. The best part of Shawn + Shelbey’s day was the tears shed at their ceremony + the easy connection these two have with each other. There wasn’t a moment in the day where they weren’t smiling + holding each other close.

This was the last wedding of my 2017 season. Somehow, each wedding has become a favorite of mine.  This one is no different.  My heart bursts seeing the happiness + flawless love between Shawn + Shelbey. I hope this gallery I’m delivering to them will always remind them of that!

Enjoy some favorites of my final 2017 wedding!

Kevin + Erin - Married!

I. LOVED. THIS. WEDDING!

Kevin + Erin were recommended to me by the sweetest past classmate of mine (shout out to Lucy!  You’re the best!) + I’m so happy that she did. Their wedding was at a beautiful venue in Delaware + it was one of the few weddings where I hadn’t yet gotten to know my couple like I usually do due to distance. It was such a breath of fresh air when I finally met these two - not only are they unbelievably good looking but also so laid back, genuine + sweet. I knew it within moments of meeting them. I also knew within moments of meeting them that is wedding was going to be one for the books. And it was.

After a crazy photoshoot with the guys (which involved a lot of beer and a lot of butt grabbing), my second shooter and I set up a First Look. When Kevin turned around and saw his fiancé for the first time - goodness - just look at the look in his eyes! I’ve never seen two people so in love + so happy when they finally were able to wrap their arms around each other.  From there we captured some of my favorite Bridal Party/Couples portraits to date. (Mark my words - one of these images WILL be gracing my studio!)  Between some great people, a very unique location + amazing outfit choices I was jumping up and down with excitement over how stinkin’ good these shots turned out.  Kevin + Erin’s ceremony was intimate with a candle lit ambience.  This was the first time I saw the flower girls and their INCREDIBLE tutus and the ring bearers in their cute little tuxes! Erin’s brother-in-law officiated the wedding + it was such a beautiful touch that made the ceremony that much more special. From there, the party started!

I’ve never had so much to photograph at a reception! This group of people knew how to have fun + I was never at a loss for what to capture. The DJ also commented on how this was the best dressed group of people he had ever seen. I think my favorite moment had to be when Kevin emerged from under Erin’s dress when grabbing her garter belt with his mouth to his Father-in-Law standing over him glaring at him… Haha! (Make sure you check out the pictures of it below because it was hilarious!)  We were also able to stow away for a moment to capture a few nighttime shots - something that I must start doing more often!

I took away so much positivity from the Ralph’s nuptials.  It was so blatantly obvious throughout the whole night just how loved these two are.  Every toast and speech mentioned their caring nature, their love for their dog-baby, how hardworking they are, + how in love they are. From spending the day with them, I could whole heartedly agree with those statements.

Enjoy many favorites from their Big Day <3

Chris + Liz - Married!

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovebirds! What is more Love-Dayesque than sharing some favorites of Chris + Liz’s heartfelt wedding day?!

If I could describe this couple in one word it would be “sweet”. They have the biggest smiles and hearts to go with it. We started the day in their church. Chris and Liz got ready in Sunday school rooms and then we headed outside in the dreary weather for separate bridal party shots. Even though it was very cloudy and drizzling all day, it was warm enough that we were able to get a big chunk of pictures outdoors. In JANUARY!!! How lucky is that?!

The ceremony was such a tear jerker! I don’t think there was a dry eye when Chris + Liz said their vowels.  Once they walked down the aisle I rushed them outside for some portraits (The sun goes down so early in the winter!!). The weather made for some beautifully romantic portraits!  I honestly can’t pick a favorite. I just have to laugh because Chris, an avid Superman lover, had his Superman shirt under his tux.  We encouraged him to unbutton and show the shirt off for some pictures - to which Liz said, “Oh! I didn’t even know he was wearing that! I was wondering why you were asking him to take his clothes off!” Hahaha! I made sure to get lots of details of Liz’s breathtaking dress - oh, the detail!!  And those flowers were to die for!!! So you’ll notice lots of close ups of those as well (Thanks to Weddings and Blooms!)  The best part and the reason I love shooting weddings - Chris + Liz’s natural chemistry. There is nothing I love more than seeing two best friends cuddle, giggle and play with each other. Its the stuff all the best marriages are made of <3

We had a blast at their reception located at The Lodge at Liberty Forge. I LOVE photographing this venue - it’s so unique and beautiful! Lots of laughs, drinks and dancing was head and I went home with a happy heart. Thank you to the Ridens and your families for such a lovely time. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their Big Day! Oh… and happy Valentine’s Day :)