Wedding & Engagement Stories

Emily + Justin
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Emily + Justin

I’ve tried, but I just can’t stop smiling looking through Emily + Justin’s session in a wildflower field at sunset. The golden light danced around them as they giggled together like young lovers do. Despite attending the same high school, they didn’t meet each other until they both ended up in Jamaica (she was on a mission’s trip, and he was visiting his sister who lives there.) They formed an instant friendship, and started dating soon after.

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Maggie + Josh [White Chimneys Lancaster Wedding]
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Maggie + Josh [White Chimneys Lancaster Wedding]

This wedding was seen around the globe over the last two weeks! A photo from Maggie & Josh’s wedding went VIRAL: the bride and groom honored their grandmothers by asking them to be the FLOWER GIRLS. Such a sentimental, unique idea. I adore when my couples think outside the box and add personal elements to their wedding day.

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Ahna + Gid [Lancaster Wedding]
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Ahna + Gid [Lancaster Wedding]

There is something magnetic about Ahna + Gid. You can’t help but notice that they have something special. The way they treat each other and speak kindly to one another. The way they beam at each other with a huge grin. And also the way they take interest in the lives of others.

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Aaron + Julie [Virginia Wedding]
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Aaron + Julie [Virginia Wedding]

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, Aaron + Julie promised forever. Relaxed and calm, even the threat of thunderstorms couldn’t get them down. They beamed at each other the entire day and celebrated their love…but also celebrated two families coming together.

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Kait + Steve [Philadelphia Engagement]
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Kait + Steve [Philadelphia Engagement]

Whenever Steve got his hair cut at the salon, he looked forward to seeing the pretty, sweet stylist: Kait. After a while he asked her on a date, and they chatted non-stop for five hours swapping stories and perusing photos from Kait’s recent Argentina expedition.

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Amanda + John [Lancaster Greenhouse Engagement]
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Amanda + John [Lancaster Greenhouse Engagement]

There’s something so romantic about chance encounters that lead to love. When I listen to couples share their stories of this happening, I always marvel at them being in the same spot at the same time… Amanda and John struck up conversation one evening in Philly at a bar.

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Noah + Suzanne [Philadelphia Engagement]
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Noah + Suzanne [Philadelphia Engagement]

Rittenhouse Square is a nostalgic place for Suzanne & Noah, who live in Center City Philadelphia a few blocks away. They've taken many strolls through Rittenhouse, hand-in-hand dreaming of the future. After dating for 5+ years, Noah planned a romantic proposal for the woman he adores: Noah set up a surprise picnic in Rittenhouse Square on a beautiful evening.

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Styled Wedding Shoot [Lancaster, PA]
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Styled Wedding Shoot [Lancaster, PA]

Lancaster is home to some incredible vendors! I collaborated with a few of my favorites, and we did a styled shoot (featuring my sister and her husband as the models : ) These two fell in love at the age of 14 and are still absolutely smitten with each other.)

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Rachel [North Carolina Maternity]
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Rachel [North Carolina Maternity]

Rachel is strikingly beautiful, but her heart is equally as radiant. She's been a dear friend ever since 2006--when I leaned over and introduced myself in our Honor's History class at college. The next year we became roommates, and I can honestly say she is one of the most trustworthy, passionate, genuine souls I know.

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