This session is from the fall, but I’ve yet to share it.  Here on the East Coast, we’re getting even more snow, so tonight I thought I’d bring out a too-cute-for-words session out from the archives in the hopes of some smiles and collection ‘awwwws’ to ease the pain.

Meet Reese.  Reese is one of the happiest babies I’ve ever met.  And one of the most adorable; just look at those big eyes, that smile and fuzzy hair.  It probably doesn’t hurt his parents love him to pieces.

Somehow looking at these photographs again tonight has warmed me up inside.  I hope all you East Coasters stay warm and safe.

Lea married Steve on a chilly afternoon in January.  The week before the wedding, I hesitantly asked if she was prepared to brave the cold January wind for photographs, and she confided that she was hoping for beautiful, romantic snow flurries.  I then knew this wedding was going to be incredible.

I met Lea that morning, and I have never seen a more nervous bride.  She was quiet and seemed to have small tremors that ran through her arms, but she somehow managed to eat oatmeal before running out the door to the church.  I absolutely love the photographs of her sipping coffee out of a large mug, which she held on to with her slender, graceful hands anchored by two beautiful rings. Lea anticipated that she would be nervous, and told me she was going to get to the church just in time to walk down the aisle.  Lucas caught the most amazing photograph of Lea running into the church, with her sister and maid of honor, Danielle, following closely behind.  The ceremony was beautiful and the nerves seemed to melt out of Lea as soon as she saw Steve.

A formal cocktail hour and dinner was planned later that evening for guests, so I had hours to photograph Lea, Steve and their bridal party.  Everyone seemed full of love and happiness despite the temperature being in the teens.  They relaxed, soaked in the bliss of the day, drank a lot of champagne, ate nachos and danced.  All before a single guest arrived.  Once the guests did arrive, Steve and Lea danced, were toasted a long and happy life together, and ate a simply delicious dinner.  Once the party started happening, the floor bounced along to ‘Paradise By The Dashboard Light.’  And it didn’t stop for hours.  I left that night and still heard the laughter and music from afar.

Reception: Cairnwood Mansion

Gown: Sabrina Toy Couture

Cake: Ciao Bella Cakes

Cupcakes: Georgetown Cupcakes

Catering: Jimmy Duffy

Florist: Monday Morning

I’m very excited to introduce Courtney – Our very latest addition to the team here.  She hails from Lock Haven University and is our intern for the next semester or so.  While Courtney will be involved in many aspects of the business, we really want her to get a hands on experience.  So wedding clients, be expecting an email from Courtney in the coming weeks; she’s a resource for you as you’re planning.  If you need any help at all, she’ll go above and beyond to make it happen.  Trust me, she’s a go-getter, and that’s why I adore this girl so much.

She’ll also be a familiar face during sessions, client meetings and even on the blog; Courtney will be writing bi-weekly blog posts featuring unique wedding ideas, planning tips and who knows what else – But I can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve.

Welcome to the family, Courtney.  We’re beyond delighted to have you here!

Like everything else right now, our website is covered in about eighteen (metaphoric) inches of snow.  We’re trying to dig ourselves out, but creating an entirely new brand and website is a long process!  We’re still working out the small kinks, but please bear with us.  Just know that so many wonderful weddings and other sessions will be featured very, very soon.  Isn’t there a saying, like, ‘good things are worth waiting for?’  Well, that couldn’t be more true in this case.

In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for this week!

I’m not an in-between person.  I either think a film is brilliant, or it isn’t.  That a record is either the best I’ve ever heard, or just mediocre.  So, this winter has been a bit of a letdown for me.  No good, major snowstorms – Just overcast, cold days with the occasional flurry.  Last night that all changed, and I woke up this morning to snow everywhere!  The trees look like they shrank in height, everything was covered in that amazing white sparkle snow, and the branches sagged under the weight of it all.  I had to take a photograph today of the snow resting on these small, tiny azalea branches.

I hope you’re all staying safe and warm this weekend, if you’re snowed in like a lot of us are on the East Coast!