There were so many elements of Shelby and Derek’s wedding day that came together to make it so beautifully sentimental and perfectly them. From her handmade custom wedding gown, to the handkerchief that she gifted her mom with the heartwarming words “I love you more” embroidered on it, to the beautiful brooch she wore pinned to her sash…their day was full of love and personal touches. They chose to hold their wedding celebration under a white tent in her parents front yard which created a relaxed and romantic vibe. Laughter and and music played by a live band carried

She stepped into her lace wedding gown and as her mom zipped it up and she turned to face her girls, the room fell silent…Emily made the most beautiful bride! Happy tears were flowing and the excitement grew as her dad walked into the room to see her for the first time as a bride. He was speechless as she hugged him tight and then handed him a embroidered handkerchief for him to dry his eyes…then it was time to go see her groom! She walked down the staircase in her wedding gown at the beautiful historic Church Point Manor to meet Jim on the front lawn for their first look…she saw him out

They bring out the best in each other…wedding days can be a whirlwind — everything happens so fast and sometimes things don’t go as planned…emotions are running high as all of the final preparations for that “I do” moment are happening…At the hotel that afternoon there was so much excitement and joy, but also a little stress about getting to the First Look on time…but in that moment when she walked up behind Johnny and he turned and took her into his arms, I saw her stress and worry visibly melt away. He is truly home to her and I loved seeing that look in their eyes as the realization that they

There is this clear sense of anticipation that culminates on a wedding day…especially on one that has been so many months in the making! Ohh I had been waiting for Tyler and Lisa’s wedding for what felt like forever! I drove up to Philly over a year ago to photograph these two for their engagement session and they are one of the sweetest, most down to earth couples I’ve ever met. I remember hearing Lisa talk about what a selfless and caring man Tyler is and how she couldn’t wait to marry her best friend. So you can imagine my excitement when their wedding day at the beautiful