Halloween is Coming!

Ugh. Spider I found on the side of our house- a little larger than the size of a quarter. Yuck. Stay outside please.

Adrienne and Michael's Wedding

On August 28th I photographed another fabulous wedding at Crossing Vineyards for Adrienne and Michael. They were so much fun to hang out with for the day. They had their own unique style which included walking in to the wedding ceremony together with sun glasses on. These two have endured a long distance relationship stretching from East Coast to West Coast. As soon as Michael gets a job out here, he will be joining his bride and her son, Nathan. That has to be tough when you're in love. I enjoy hear the stories of how they synchronize their TIVO to watch shows and movies together on speaker phone. I'm sure they are looking forward to the days they can go out on dates together, or snuggle up next to each other to watch a movie. Never take a single moment you have together for granted. On with the photos!

This was the first time I've been to the vineyard when the grapes were mature and purple.

Adrienne's details for this small intimate wedding were awesome.
Looking out at her rainy day. Everything worked out beautifully though.I have seen the pouring of sands rather than a unity candle quite often but I loved the way Adrienne and Michael decided to do it. Each couple who attended the wedding had their own vile of matching sand to add to the jar that will be kept as a constant memory of the love and support of their friends and family.The ring exchange.The rain let up just long enough for us to get some outdoor shots.Adrienne with her sister, who also happens to be a photographer like me!I loved photographing their first dance in the barrel room. Beautiful.This was the first time I had photographed the reception upstairs. It was small and quaint. Perfect.Adrienne's niece and father, dancing.

And they lived happily ever after. Congratulations to the two of you!

Sanzone Wedding

From the first time I spoke to her, I knew that Emily was my version of an ideal bride. The type of person I will remain friends with in years to come. Emily and Mike trusted me implicitly with the photography of their wedding and were truly excited to have me there. The wedding was in Pottsville, PA. Jennifer Albertini from Mary Kay Cosmetics did an amazing job with the make-up. Emily couldn't get over how beautiful her bouquet was from Pod and Petal,

and neither could I.

This is what the flower girl held.

I loved every little detail.When she put on her dress, she simply looked at the expression on my face and said,

"Thank you". My lower jaw resting on the floor must have said it all.Dad awaits. Seriously, I adored this whole family.We did most of the formal shots in Yuengling Park. Pottsville, the home of Yuengling Lagger.I refer to this as "The Wild Trolley Ride". Jose Cuervo was on board, people were chanting Jose and Sanzone, corks were being popped left and right... It was a wild party and the reception hadn't even started yet! I took a moment and stepped back saying, "How is this my job?" I can't believe people pay me to party with them. BEST job ever.The reception was held at the Schuylkill Country Club.Their favors were donations made to the Make A Wish Foundation, a cause very near and dear to my heart.I swear Emily's sister, Tara, has had drumming lessons because she was a bear on the drums. This just kills me that she was drumming along side of the live band, Mixx. And let me take this time to remind every bride out there how much of a difference a live band can make at your wedding. I see guests get so much more into dancing and interacting.Everyone went wild when Emily's boss got up to play the harmonica.

Then Emily grabbed the mic...And then played the drums with her sister. Never have I seen 3 drummers on one set of drums. This party was off the hook.It was such an honor to be a part of your day and to build a new friendship. I wish the two of you the happiest of lives together. You deserve it!