Kent Manor Inn Wedding | Jill and Tripp

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  24th April 2014

There was this excitement leading up to Jill and Tripp’s Kent Manor Inn Wedding that was pretty much indescribable! From their Christmas in NYC engagement session, to the craft projects Jill has been working on for months that she has been teasing us with by sharing sneak peeks on their #onenightonlywedding Instagram hashtag, to their AMAZINGly sweet family that we had met at Kait and Adam’s wedding, we just knew Jill and Tripp’s wedding celebration was going to be pretty darn special! ;)

Jill and Tripp have this love that is so incredibly beautiful! It surrounds them in every way! When they look at each other it is as if sparks fly! I am not kidding. It really is magical. Documenting and sharing in the celebration of Jill and Tripp’s love was AMAZING. They left our hearts fuller than ever before.

Jill and Tripp… your wedding celebration was absolutely gorgeous! From the meaningful special touches, to the music performed by your co-worker Ken along with your dance during the ceremony, to the emotional hugs from your family and friends, we will never forget your special day! Thank you for touching our hearts in a special way! We love you guys and can’t wait to see you tomorrow to share ALL of your wedding photos with you!!! ;)

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Jill and Tripp’s special day so AMAZING!

Invitations: Allison Barnhill Designs | Hair & Makeup: Dana Onderko | Florist: Dale Murphy | Venue: Kent Manor Inn (Special thanks to Ashley and Danielle for making the day flow smoothly! ;) ) | Officiant: John Finnessy | Ceremony Music: Ken Skrzesz | Cake & Desserts: Amy Barber | DJ/Band: Brian Crow of Crow Entertainment | Bride’s Attire: Maggie Sottero from Bridals by Elena | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Joseph A. Bank | Bridesmaid’s Attire: Jasmine from Bridal’s by Elena | Photography: Liz and Ryan

The Oaks Waterfront Inn Wedding – Molly and Joe

Love, Stories Documented, Uncategorized, Wedding  //  27th March 2014

Anticipation and excitement are two perfect ways to describe our emotions on the way to Molly and Joe’s wedding at The Oaks Waterfront Inn on Saturday. To be completely honest, I always feel the butterflies before a wedding… especially the first wedding of the year! It is as if I feel like I am going to forget how to photograph a wedding! haha. After 5 years, I am pretty sure we can be confident that is not going to happen! ;)

This is how it normally works… We walk into the bridal suite and all of the butterflies disappear. Sometimes it takes a few minutes longer than others… haha. But Saturday, it happened immediately. I am not kidding, we walked into the bridal suite and it was like walking into a place of zen. It was quiet, the girls all had their hair and makeup done and they had their feet propped up enjoying every single moment! Ohh my goodness, that is exactly how it should always be! ;) Just soaking it all in!

Starting our wedding season off with Molly and Joe’s wedding at the Oaks was like a dream come true! Molly and Joe are so laid back and so incredibly sweet! Molly and Joe… our hearts are so happy for you! We are honored to have been there to photograph your special day! Can’t wait to see you when you get back from Morocco! ;)

Huge huge huge thanks to the fabulous Caitlin for joining us on Saturday to lend a hand. She was my right hand girl and I could not have done it without her there by my side!… carrying my bag, surprising me with a starburst when I was craving a sweet, and sharing her beautiful smile with us and all of the guests the whole day! She is AMAZING and we are so grateful for her!!

Thank you to all who helped make Molly and Joe’s wedding so special!

Venue: The Oaks Waterfront Inn | Stationery & All things paper!: Allison Barnhill Designs | Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Serendipity Salon and Spa | Florist: Seasonal Flowers | Ceremony Music: Chris Dunn, Classical Guitar | Syrian Desserts: Fattal’s Syrian Bakery | Band: The Real Geniuses | Transportation: Blackwater Pedal and Paddle | Bride’s Attire: Elizabeth Fillmore | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Brooks Brothers (suit) Thomas Pink (shirt) | Bridesmaid’s Attire: J. Crew | Wedding Bands: Fattal’s Jewelry

 

Washington DC Bridal Portrait Session – Becca

Stories Documented, Wedding  //  14th January 2014

You never know who you are going to meet in line while standing out in the freezing cold waiting to have a book signed by John and Sherry of Young House Love! ;) If you follow along with us on Instagram (and if not, please do! ;) ), you know that we enjoy going to meet our favorite authors and AMAZING people who are doing incredible things in the world! Whether it be Gretchen Rubin, Alexis Ohanian, Chris Guillebeau or John and Sherry, we have had some AMAZING adventures getting to know these friends. (I say friends, but for full disclosure, they may not even remember us! ;) haha!)

Last year we found ourselves among thousands of people wrapped around a few Washington DC blocks in the freezing cold. We had no idea what we were in for, but it was definitely a fun adventure that is for sure! We started chatting with these two sweet girls who were just as excited about the fun adventure! A few months later, we received an email from Becca saying her friends met us in line at the Young House Love book signing! ;) SO MUCH FUN!

Becca got married in Arkansas in December and was making a big move to Atlanta! Before heading out, she wanted to make sure she captured some gorgeous Bridal portraits in DC! Becca spent a lot of time working on Capitol Hill and this was the perfect way to remember this fun time in her life! We were so excited to capture Becca’s Washington DC Bridal Portrait Session on Capitol Hill! Thanks so much to Becca (and her sister Ruthie!) for braving the chilly temps and having fun with us on The Hill!

 

Kirkland Manor Wedding Styled Shoot for Premier Bride Magazine

Stories Documented, Wedding  //  9th January 2014

We have heard AMAZING things about the beauty of Kirkland Manor on the Eastern Shore, but we have never had the opportunity to explore it ourselves. When Sarah from Intrigue Designs called us up and asked us to be a part of a styled shoot she was designing for Premier Bride Maryland Magazine, we couldn’t resist! Now, more than ever, we dream of photographing a Kirkland Manor Wedding! and if it looks just like this, even better! ;) Sarah, thank you for making our dreams really really pretty! ;)

To be completely honest, when we arrived at the Kirkland Manor, we were a little nervous. We were told over and over again that EVERYONE had high hopes for this shoot! They wanted “wow” and it was up to us to capture that wow. The editor escorted us down to the “Plan C” location of the reception table and we pretty much skipped the whole way there with excitement because we could see Sarah and her team working their magic from afar. It was such a windy day on the Eastern Shore- and actually quite chilly! They had to move the table around multiple times due to the crazy winds. But no one panicked- in fact, I believe we all agreed after the fact that the “Plan C” location of the table was absolutely perfect and even better than anyone imagined! Love when that happens! ;)

As soon as we saw Sarah and her team’s design, all of our nerves went away! The tablescape, ceremony set-up, and lounge cocktail hour setup were absolutely breathtaking! Every single detail went above and beyond (including the AMAZING paper designed by 2 Hands Studio)!!! We were as confident as ever that we could provide the editors at Premier Bride Maryland Magazine with WOW because that is all that we could see! ;)

It was such an honor to be a part of such a gorgeous shoot! Thank you Sarah and the whole team at Intrigue for working your magic and allowing us to capture it! Definitely go pick up your copy of Premier Bride Maryland Magazine… I think you might find some WOW in there! ;)

Ohh and if anyone is planning a Kirkland Manor wedding (or knows of someone who is planning their wedding on this gorgeous Eastern Shore property), let us know! ;) You could help make our dreams come true! ;)

 

PA Fall Wedding | Susan and Freddie

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  31st October 2013

Susan and Freddie are about as opposite as opposite can be. ;) Susan dreams of glitter and Freddie dreams of camouflage. Susan wears her emotions on her sleeves and Freddie keeps his inside. As different as they are, they embrace each other’s personalities and quirks in a way that I have never witnessed before! It is pretty awesome!

There is one similarity that they do have in common. That is the fact that they would 100% do anything for each other in order to make the other person happy. Their wedding was the perfect example of this! Susan always dreamed of her fairytale wedding… glitter, sparkles, flowers everywhere, a flashmob dance to Thriller ;), etc. Freddie… give him some camo and he is one happy guy! ;) With a dream of an enchanted forest, they brought their visions together and made it happen… all of it! Susan and Freddie’s PA Fall Wedding was absolutely a dream and so incredibly perfect for them!

Susan, when I walked in that room and saw your dress hanging, I literally stopped in my tracks. That moment set the tone for the whole entire day. Everywhere we turned, we knew your dreams were coming true before our eyes! What an incredible blessing for us to be able to capture the wedding day of your dreams where you finally could say I Do to the man of your dreams!

Susan and Freddie, thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of your special day! It was a dream for us too! ;)

Susan and Freddie’s wedding was such a special one to end our 2013 season with! The wedding professionals that we worked side by side with were so full of passion and excitement for this day! Seriously, when Susan and Freddie walked in the ballroom to see the magic for the first time, all of the wedding professionals gathered around in anticipation to see their reaction. We knew that a lot of heart and soul went into making that day so special, but it was even more clear when we looked around and saw tears in the eyes of the vendors!! Being so passionately invested into our couple’s lives that it brings tears to our eyes is something that is pretty special! That is what this work is all about! Working alongside those professionals who give 120% to their couples is such an incredible gift. Thank you to all of the AMAZING wedding professionals who helped bring Susan and Freddie’s dream wedding to life!

Wedding Planner: Holly Wagner and Kacy Smith of H&K Weddings and Events | Stationery & All things paper!: The Nittany Quill | Hair Stylist: Heather “Aitche” Mallery and Mal Harr | Makeup Artist: Cara Bella Makeup Artistry | Florist: Mower’s Flowers | Ceremony Venue: First United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg | Officiants: Pastor Derr and Revrend McGaffin | Reception Venue: Scotch Valley Country Club | Bakery: DolceVita | DJ: Bill Bara (Modern Era Weddings) | Videographer: Memories Videography | Bride’s Attire: Lazaro (Ceremony) Maggie Sottero (Reception) | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Diamond Bridal | Bridesmaid’s Attire: Belsoie by Jasmine | Wedding Bands: Your Jewelry Box and Decker Diamond | Lighting: Events Done Bright |  Honeymoon Travel Arrangements: L&S Travel | Photography: Liz and Ryan