{Jonathan & Amanda}
What a beautiful ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda! Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who helped make this wedding so amazing! Photographer: Elaine Gates Photography Reception: Amanda & Jonathan’s home Ceremony Site: PA Capitol Rotunda Caterer: Stocks on 2nd / Second Story Catering Officiant: Pastor Chris Schwab Cake: BJ’s Bakery Florist: Plenty of Petals DJ/Band:…
Continue Reading{Brianna & Kyle}
So glad that I was able to photograph is happy couple! Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who helped make this wedding so amazing! Photographer: Elaine Gates Photography Ceremony Site: St. Catherine Laboure Church Portraits Session: Hershey Gardens Videographer: Christopher Lee Films
Continue ReadingAll about wedding cakes…
I had the pleasure of virtually interviewing the family who owns the famous central Pennsylvania bakery that everyone knows and loves… The Pennsylvania Bakery. They fill us in on tips and trends on everything that has to do with wedding cakes… Enjoy! How many wedding cakes does your company do each year? …
Continue ReadingTips on how to be the best wedding guest…
To say I am excited wedding season is here and in full swing is an understatement to say the least. There is nothing I love more than spending my day, helping my brides capture every moment of their special day, but also to help, guide and work to make it her best day ever!…
Continue ReadingTips from a Wedding Officiant… Inner Peace Ministries
Vendor Spotlight: I had the honor of virtually interviewing one of my favorite wedding officiants. I have worked with Theresa from the beginning of my career in weddings and every time I see her at a wedding, I know we are all in for a special ceremony. Theresa is well spoken, has a great…
Continue ReadingWhat I wish every bride knew before their big day…
Listen up, I am spilling my 5 planning tips on What I wish every bride knew before their big day below. One of the best things about being a wedding photographer (other than that every weekend I am attending an epic party full of love) is that I get to see every brides dreams come…
Continue Reading{Sarah & Steven}
Sarah and Steven were married on December 7, 2019 at the gorgeous Excelsior in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Sarah chose a gorgeous dress from Cocoa Couture with a fur wrap that fit the winter wedding. Her bridesmaids were in a wine colored floor length dress. The Groom and his groomsmen all wore navy suits. The florals at…
Continue Reading{Sami & Jon}
Sami and Jon were married on November 23, 2019 at Cameron Estate Inn in Mount Joy, PA. Sami planned a winter wedding with lots of unique elements. She dressed her girls in champagne colored floor length gowns and her guys were in all black tuxedos. Hammaker Flowers did the floral for this wedding and I…
Continue Reading{Kim & Matt}
Kim and Matt were married on November 9, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland at The Belvedere. I had photographed Kim’s twins wedding a few years ago so it was wonderful to be chosen to document her wedding as well! The entire bridal party got ready at the Hotel Monoco which is downtown and full of amazing…
Continue Reading{Nicole & Steven}
Nikole and Steven were married on October 12, 2019 at The Lodge at Liberty Forge in Mechanicsburg, PA. They were blessed with a beautiful fall day. Nikole chose floor-length wine-colored gowns for her bridesmaids. I loved the rustic elements like the sign in board with their name painted on it, the burlap runner on the…
Continue Reading