Old City and Elfreth Alley Engagement Session | Gabby and Jack

elfreth alley philadelphia engagement session

Engagement sessions in Philadelphia are some of my favorites. Within a stones throw, you are bound to find an amazing location. There is old city, Rittenhouse Square, Elfreth Alley… and don’t forget about the Art Museum area! There is no shortage of inspiration or people (people who like to stare and congratulate you while getting your photos taken).

Gabriella and Jack were set on having their engagement session start at Elfreth Alley. AS the nations oldest continually inhabited street, it’s a glimpse into what Philadelphia used to be, nestled among busy streets and sky scrapers.

This particular autumn evening was incredibly brisk and windy, and kept us all on our toes! Gabby and Jack soon became used to celebratory shouts from passersby, and the occasional group of men wearing togas and wedding dresses (hello all of the universities in center city), and spent much of their session laughing and shivering. I am so thankful I am able to capture their wedding next year!

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Tyler Arboretum Wedding | Tara and TJ

bride and groom kiss in the yellow autumn leaves of the ginkgo tree at tyler arboretum

Oh, I cannot tell you how excited I have been to share this gallery. Tara and TJ had one of the mot beautiful fall weddings I have ever witnessed. Tyler Arboretum, located in Media, PA, looked like something out of a Bob Ross painting. Everywhere you turned, colors were more vibrant than seemed possible. I remember Tara telling me about her favorite tree at Tyler Arboretum, a Ginkgo tree, and how she had chosen it at the site for their ceremony. Little did I know, autumn colors would be at their prime that weekend, and her beloved Ginkgo tree would be alight with vibrant hues of yellow and lime green.

The threat of rain was a real one for Tara and TJ. If you have gotten married in 2018, chances are it was raining. As I strolled through the grounds at Tyler Arboretum, arranging Tara’s dress and shoes, styling TJ’s tie, and capturing the details of their day, my heart ached for a rainless day. There was not a chance I wouldn’t be heartbroked if we had to move inside, and this wasn’t even my wedding!

As luck would have it, not a drop fell as Tara walked down the aisle, TJ serenading her with his guitar. The dark skies made the colors pop more vibrantly, and the cool autumn air was combated with hot cider.

During the reception, with all the guests tucked inside the barn, the skies opened and we were me with a downpour that had waited all day.

I am so very excited to share some of my favorite moments from Tara and TJ’s wedding!

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Terrain Gardens Wedding | Chelsea and Travis | Devon Wedding Photography

bride and groom embrace under an umbrella before their wedding at terrain gardens in devon pa

Chelsea and Travis had the wedding the couples dream of.  A crisp Autumn day, lush colors all around, and a warmth that hits you like a cloud when you walk in the reception room (lots of dancing bodies will do that!).  While a rain free day would have been ideal, we were armed with umbrellas, great spirits, and just enough breaks in the storm to take advantage of the space at Terrain Gardens in Devon, PA.

 

Having known Chelsea for a few years, from all of those late nights working for Anthropologie, I was confident that the details of her wedding day would be top notch.  The wood and metal accents, lush soft color pallet, and warm glow of 1000 candles, combined with her and Travis’ classically elegant attire, created an atmosphere that could overwhelm the senses!  Guests were greeted with hot cider, fire pits, and Terrain’s top notch food (flower pot bread included!).

 

I could ramble on and on about the details of this wedding, but if you strip it all away, it comes down to Chelsea and Travis.  This day was them.  Every element contained a glimpse into their love.  They never stopped looking at each other, or holding hands, and I’m sure they’ll be doing just that in 50 years.

 

I’m so excited to be able to deliver their gallery to them, and I am happy to share some of their story with everyone else as well!
pastel bridal bouquet by terrain gardens in devon PA

Team:

Venue/florals/catering: Terrain Gardens

Hair/Makeup: Tribe Beauty

Photography: Allie Skylar Photography

bakery: Nutmeg

Jewelry: BHLDN

Bride’s Gown: Theia/ Lovely Brides Philadelphia

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Bloomsburg Wedding Photography | Ginny and John | Silver Moon Banquet Hall Wedding

bride and groom embrace after being married in bloomsburg PA

When I walked into St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bloomsburg, PA, on the day of Ginny and John’s fall wedding, I could have cried happy tears. Ginny had been telling me about the vision for her wedding day, but seeing it all come together was overwhelming!  Mountain Laurel was draped from the sanctuary rafters, candles lines the aisle, and members of the wedding party were adorned in soft shades of creams and blue/greens.  As Ginny rounded the corner and stood in the aisle facing John, their radiant smiles warmed the room and everyone in it. There were tears, laughter, and much love to go around.

After vows were exchanged, Ginny, John, their family and friends celebrated the night away at the Silver Moon Banquet Hall in Lewisburg.  It is certainly not a day I will soon forget and I am so excited to wrap up this gallery and send it on its way! Continue reading “Bloomsburg Wedding Photography | Ginny and John | Silver Moon Banquet Hall Wedding”

The Barn at Greenwood Wedding | Celeste and Zach | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

bride and groom embrace in a field of wildflowers at the brn at greenwood in northeast PA

Summer seems like a distant memory, but it wasn’t so long ago that I was celebrating in a field of Wildflowers at the Barn at Greenwood with Celeste and Zach.  Their rustic barn wedding in northeast PA was perfection, and I loved celebrating with them!

Every detail was a perfect representation of Celeste and Zach, from the blinged out shoes to the rustic country farmhouse sink.  And I will always swoon over a field of wildflowers!  Their day started at Shiloh Bible Church in Bloomsburg PA before heading into the mountains to dance the night away with friends and family in a cozy barn.

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