Jennifer Childress Photography

Flor and Jared picked what turned out to be a very busy weekend in Philadelphia for their wedding.  They shared their weekend with the 18th Street Outdoor Cafe event in Rittenhouse Square, the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta and the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship (which happened the next day, but roads were closed in anticipation) — and that’s just what I saw on my unusually long drive in.

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!

Another beautiful Saturday  wedding and I was lucky enough to be out there doing what I love!  I am so thankful that I have a job that I adore, a job that allows me to be so creative and meet so many new and awesome people.

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

Just this past weekend I shot a wedding in Happy Valley for two Penn State alumni, Megan and Brendan.  Penn State was the perfect choice as a location for this couple’s big day as it seemed like most of their guests hailed from the university at one time or another as well.

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.