Kaitlyn & Chris are MARRIED!!Kaitlyn and Chris!! You did it! I wanted to start this blog with this sweet image of these two. I love this photo because even though you can't see Chris's face in it, I KNOW he is looking at Kaitlyn exactly the same way she is looking at him. This was taken just minutes after they said "I DO" and you can just feel the joy and love they are exuding in this shot! Kaitlyn and Chris decided to make the very best of the situation they found themselves in with their wedding date (June 21st) being smack in the middle of a global pandemic! They opted for a very small, intimate outdoor ceremony at Pheasant Run Farm, with only parents, siblings and grandparents in attendance. Then after the ceremony, they had a backyard reception which included their bridal party, some extended family and a few friends. It was lovely...(and I thought more than once throughout the day - this might just be the perfect way to have a wedding!!) However, like I said, Kaitlyn and Chris opted to make the best of their situation (not just for them - but for everyone who loves them)...so on Aug 2nd - they are going to have EVERYONE come to their originally chosen ceremony venue - redo the ceremony for their loved ones and have the big party they dreamed of! Trul it is the Best of both worlds!
Kaitlyn - you are such a beautiful bride!!
And here we have a most handsome Groom!
Here comes the Bride!!
I just adore these close-ups of Kaitlyn and her Dad as they pray with the Pastor in anticipation of him giving her away.
So special!!!
The Vows and the Exchange of Rings! Emotional and Beautiful
Man AND Wife!!! You may kiss the Bride!
Haha!!!!
Pheasant Run Farm was such an idyllic location and this romantic little bridge was the perfect location for some portraits after the ceremony!
Even the ponies in the pasture wanted to join the celebration! (So cute!)
After the gorgeous outdoor ceremony, we moved over to the Jordan home for the most lovely backyard reception you've ever see. Thanks to the floral creations and decorating skills of Susan Mayer the farmhouse tables were elegant and inviting and due to and the tireless work of parents and grandparents - the Jordans backyard was a garden paradise!
Introducing...Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Grove!!!!
Their First Dance
A Good Time was had by all!!
The final moment... time to cut the Cake!
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs Grove!!! Can't wait to do it all over again in August! Kate & Noah - Married!I have struggled with what to say here... struggled...because I really cannot express how BEAUTIFUL, heart-warming, fun, and special this day was! I often say that "weddings are people." They are not flowers or dresses or venues or any of that other stuff. They are people. The people who come together to bless the couple they love. And that so perfectly describes yesterday. Kate and Noah are an amazing couple, (and that is truly an understatement), but equally amazing are all of the family and friends who gathered around them yesterday to make their day so special!! The defining moment came when the outdoor ceremony they had planned had to be "re-routed" to the tent due to rain, and absolutely everyone came together to make that happen - and fast! So many blessings to you Kate & Noah!! Love you both - love you Hartsocks -and LOVED being a part of this awesome day!!
Why I LOVE Senior Portraits!!!
Why I LOVE Senior Portraits!!
If you are my age...which will soon be.. {ahem} "the big 4-0" then you probably have an old Senior photo lying around somewhere with your hand planted firmly under your chin, or your suit coat/ cardigan swung casually over your shoulder. Kinda..BORING!!! But as with much of the photography industry...Senior portraits have changed..A LOT! And I absolutely love it! Today's Seniors want to express WHO they are in their photos and get creative. Well that's music to my ears. I adore working with these kids because they love the process and we always end up having a FABULOUS time together!! My 2016 Seniors have been amazing so far this year and I am looking forward to more. Here's a handful of fun Senior portraits for you to check out and get a feel for my style, and if you have a Senior student or you ARE a Senior this year...give me a call!! I'd love to chat!
Here's to a great Senior Year!!! Lauren & Jared - Married!! (Part 2)This wedding was so great, it needed TWO separate blog posts!! Today's post features a few more details and beautiful bridals... but mostly the ceremony and the reception. Both took place at Calvary Church in Lancaster. The ceremony was so worshipful and beautiful! A few tears were shed for sure! It's my pleasure to be able to share it with you!
I just LOVED seeing the worship during this ceremony. So beautiful!
Jared's brother shared a special song for them!
Man and Wife!!!!
LOOOOVVE this!!!! Look how excited they are!!
Party Time!!!
Father Daughter Dance...
Mom and Son!!
Grandpa!!!
This was adorable!!
What a gorgeous cake!!
Finally, after the reception, we snuck outside to get a few more portraits and also took these fun ones with Lauren's brother!
And they're off!! BUBBBLES a plenty!!! Congratulations Jared and Lauren!!!
Jared & Lauren - Married!!So I think I was in 7th grade when I had Renee Alshouse as my Sunday School Teacher. She was gorgeous, athletic, brainy... and very pregnant with her first baby! As it turns out - that baby was Lauren!! And well, the apple did not fall far from the tree. Lauren Alshouse is, as her mother before her, gorgeous, athletic and brainy!! And on May 16th, I had the enormous privilege of documenting the her wedding to another wonderful human being, Jared Martin. Lauren and Jared met in highschool, (where apparently Jared had a crush on Lauren) and they were friends. But they didn't really "find each other" until after highschool. Lauren went off to Vanderbilt University in Tennessee to become a lawyer and Jared has designs on being a Naval Officer. But somehow while pursuing their individual dreams, they also managed to dream together. After dating for about a year, Jared brought Lauren back to the site of their very first date, and proposed. And as they say - the rest is history!! These two are so loving and kind, their love for Jesus absolutely shines through, and I am so honored to have been able to capture their beautiful wedding day! Enjoy these images... Lauren and Jared-Married (Part1)
The Details
Lauren & Jared exchange gifts... (via iphone since they were NOT seeing each other before the ceremony!)
Time to get pretty!!!
The afore-mentioned gorgeous mother!! :)
Gifts for the ladies...
Ahhhh!!! Getting the dress on! One of my favorite parts!!!
Now let's check on the guys...see how they're doing!
So they apparently need to "Google" how to adjust the gorgeous watches Jared gave his groomsmen as gifts so they fit for the ceremony!
LOVE this image!! Very "Madmen!"
Handsome Groom!
Oh Ladies - Work it!!
Look at these blooms - so gorgeous!!
Ok Ladies - time for your Close ups!!
Get ready for one stunningly beautiful bride!!
These two!!! I can't stand it!!
You guys are the best!!
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