Bucknell is very dear to this couple because Tom’s family has deep connections to the university, especially Rooke Chapel which was built by and named after his great grandfather.  It was also a delight to work with the amazing Proud to Plan.  They, as always kept everything on point and running smoothly.

Lat but certainly not least, want the send a huge thanks to Kevin and Phil for all they did to make these images amazing!  I couldn’t have made it through this past month without you guys!  Lots of Love your way!

Ceremony & Reception Location – Bucknell University
Florist – Country Cupboard Florist
Tent – Events Central
Hair & Make-up – Daneene Hair and Makeup Artist
Band – EBE London
Video – Birdhouse Productions
Day of Coordinator – Proud to Plan

I arrived at Pen Ryn two hours early to scout out some new and interesting spots for portraits.  I had been to that venue before, but was excited by some of the new locations I had found.  I met up with the bride as scheduled and began working on some details shots while Carley was getting dressed.  And that’s when it happened — I fell and broke not only my right ankle, but my right foot as well.  While the injury couldn’t have come at a more inopportune time — during the lead-up to a client’s wedding — I couldn’t have been in better company.  Not only are Carley and Adam both doctors, but their parents include three doctors and a nurse.  I knew I was in good hands.  We wrapped up my foot and I kept shooting.

My great friend Pete Malone was on hand as the videographer, and in addition to carrying his equipment and capturing Carley and Adam’s day, he carried me — piggyback style — from location to location so that I could work with my second shooter Mike Landis to photograph the couple’s reveal and portraits.  Talk about a videographer that goes above and beyond!

In the meantime, within about a half hour of my injury, Joy Moody arrived with equipment in hand (straight from the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship in Manayunk where she had been enjoying a well deserved day off) to help with the shoot.  Wedding planner Erin Proud’s assistant Lisa was on the phone during this time as well calling some of my other photographer colleagues.  When all was said and done, we probably had about five photographers ready to show up to help (hey there, brides — don’t be getting any ideas about sneakily sawing the legs off of chairs or anything like that to have a slew of photographers ready to rush your wedding  ).  Ultimately, it was Ryan Estes who graciously came to fill in for me.  While I stayed at the wedding to make sure everything went as planned, Ryan and Mike took care of the legwork necessary to get the rest of the shots from the day.

I knew I had amassed a great network of colleagues and friends over the years, but I don’t think you can truly know how lucky you are until you’re in a bind and droves of people are there and ready to help you out.  I am so thankful to be a part of such a great group and am forever indebted to all of those that came to my aid.  Thanks guys!

And not to leave out all of the others that helped make the day, here is a listing of Carley and Adam’s vendors:

Venue – Pen Ryn Mansion
Day of Coordinator & Stationary – Proud to Plan
Make-up – Cheekadee
Entertainment – Synergetic Sounds and Lighting
Florist – Flower Sculpture
Videographer – First Floor Films
Cake – Isgros

Even though so much was going on throughout the city, the scene in the Rittenhouse Hotel (where the couple’s ceremony and reception both took place) was all about Flor and Jared.  The day was particularly special and unique because of the Jewish traditions they worked into their event.  Despite having been at many Jewish weddings over the years, this is the first time I’ve seen a Kabbalat Panim.  This is when the bride and the groom greet their guests separately in individual pre-ceremony receptions.  During this time their attendants, families, and guests wish them well prior to the Badeken (where the groom veils the bride) and then they all head off to the wedding ceremony.  The most exciting part is that a trumpeter first leads the groom to the Badeken and then the bride and groom to the wedding.  It’s very celebratory and I enjoyed seeing it in action.

Coming up in November I’m honored to get to meet up with this family again to shoot what promises to be another spectacular wedding.  That’s when Flor’s sister Sharon will be tying the knot with her fiancé Alex — looking forward to it!

Thanks to second shooter Kevin for joining me once again.  He got a great action shot over the bride’s shoulder during the Hora.  It’s one of my faves from the wedding — check it out below.

May ended with the  gorgeous wedding of Ruthie and Brian.  I love working with a great team and that is just what we had on this sunny warm day.  They had an outdoor wedding with breath taking views followed by a rip roaring reception, complete with twelve piece band.  The ballroom looked stunning thanks in part to Erin Proud and her team at Proud to Plan.  What a great day!  I want to thank kevin York for once again coming out to second shoot with me.  Your work is always amazing!!

Ceremony and Reception – Dupont Country Club
Day of coordinator – Proud to Plan – Erin Proud
Videographer – First Floor Films

I love the image below: Ruthie and her Mom were so happy all day long.  Every time you looked at them you just saw a huge smile!

Shannon and DeShun are another addition to what has started out to be a perfect wedding season!  They had an awesome day, great location and magnificent vendors!  Now that I have used my adjective quota for the week, enjoy some photos!

Wedding Professional: Huge thanks to Pete Malone for second shooting the day with me!

Venue: RiverCrest Golf Club and Reserve
Hair & Makeup: Ultimate Image Salon
Florist: Whimsical Welcomes
Videography: Branded Video

I first worked with the couple last fall for their engagement session.  I immediately liked the pair (Megan is such a sweet lady!) and have been looking forward to their wedding ever since.  I also wanted to point out that Megan and Brendan’s wedding party was the largest I have ever worked with — 22 adults and 10 kids (the couple included all of their nieces in the wedding) plus the bride and groom.  Luckily, a nice large set of steps around the side of Old Main was big enough to accommodate the group (the adult portion, anyway).

The wedding ceremony was held at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center right on campus, with a reception following nearby at the Nittany Lion Inn.  Birdhouse Productions captured the day on video, Avant Garden was the florist, and Signature DJ’s kept the party going with great music.

Julie and Sean were lucky to have a beautiful day for their wedding and reception which they celebrated at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, New Jersey.  It was clear from how the event came together that a lot of thought and planning went into the details and that the couple worked with a great team of vendors including Synergetic Sounds and Lighting (for both the evening’s music and lighting), Petals and Blooms florist.  The Brides make up was done by Tamaya Riley and the Bridesmaids by Cheekadee makeup artists. Christina Carnevale of Carnevale Creative Designs was the planner that helped bring everything together.

A special thank you to Kevin for second shooting the day with me!

Loved the amazing details of this wedding.

Even with the extreme temperatures this wedding was amazing.  The details were exquisite.  Julianna’s wedding dress was one of the most beautiful I have ever had the pleasure to photograph.  Considering what I do for a living that says a lot!

One of the biggest honors for a photographer is to be re-hired by a family for a second wedding.  I first met the Welker’s in November of 2007 for Kelly and Mike’s wedding.  That was a much cooler day!  That was my first visit to the Welker Farm.  I could not ask for a more beautiful setting for my photographs!  Wonderful colors everywhere  and rustic charm, such a photographers dream!  I just want to thank you all for having me back for another beautiful wedding.  You are such a caring and warm family and it reflects in all of the images below!

These are the other wonderful vendors who worked very hard to make this wedding AMAZING!

Reception Venue - La Massaria at Bella Vista
Makeup - Face the Occasion
Hair - Meghan Cahill
Videography - First Floor Films
Entertainment - Silver Sounds
Florist - Florabundance

I love this touching photo of Julianna, she was thinking of her Grandma who passed and go all choked up.  She wrapped her pearl necklace around her bouquet in memory of her.

Seeing Dad for the first time.

Another wonderful moment when Julianna stopped have a moment with her Omi.  Before her father gave her away.

This couple did a very emotional blessing of the hands, that had everyone crying.

Julianna’s sister and former gorgeous bride just gave birth to her first son Connor in late March.  What a cutie!

Some of the amazing details.