Jessie and Michael requested we do a first look so they could see each other before the ceremony and get their picture’s together done early which left time for them to enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests. Since they were both getting ready at the Inn we had to find a spot where we could sneak each of them outside without the other seeing before they were allowed. The covered back patio with a view of the canal and river made a perfect spot. My assistant Charlie did a great job of capturing these shots of Jessie patiently waiting for Michael to come out and see her for the first time in her dress.

After giving them a few minutes alone to get reacquainted, we headed down along the tow path to get some pictures of the two of them together.

Charlie captured this shot of Michael while I was taking his individual portrait.

I’m not sure if it was the heat or the fact that they were about to get married but these two could not stop giggling.

After a quick visit inside for some AC it was time to get the ceremony under way. Their ceremony was held on the back patio with a gorgeous view of the river. The tent came in nice and handy as well to block the guests from the hot mid day sun!

The Centre Bridge Inn does a great job of utilizing the outdoor space quickly turning the ceremony site into cocktail hour then into the dance floor for the first dance and speeches.

While guests relaxed outside the inside was being prepared for their sit down dinner. Elite Florals did a fabulous job with the floral arrangements that day ranging from the ceremony aisle decoration, the bouquets, table arrangements and even the flowers for the cake!

Jessie and Michael danced the night away to a sound track hand picked by the couple themselves.

Nothing rounds out the night like a little air guitar to Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing!

A big thank you to Jessie and Michael for inviting me to be a part of your big day! Also, a big thanks to Charlie for shooting with me that day. To check out his amazing illustration work click HERE. Also if you would like to check out Jessie and Michael’s engagement photos at Valley Forge Park click HERE. Thanks for stopping by!

I must say this is the first time I have seen imaginary double dutch jump rope break out in the middle of a reception!!

Congratulations Kellie & Anthony! Thank you for letting me be a part of your big day!

They handmade these owls to use as name cards on the tables. They also made for a cute backdrop for a shot of their rings.

Michele and Jon live out of state so they made most of their arrangements over the phone site unseen. She gave the florist some color ideas but had absolutely no idea what her flowers were going to end up looking like until that morning. Needless to say The Rhoads Garden in North Wales did an amazing job because this is one of my favorite bouquets to date and Michele was thrilled!

The ceremony took place in the living room area in front of the large stone fireplace.

After the ceremony we took everyone outside for some family shots on the front porch.

Since only the family was in attendance we had plenty of time to walk around the property with just Michele and Jon to get some photos of the happy bride and groom.

After making a pit stop to get their photo with the carved bears we headed back behind the Thomas Wilson House where we were lucky enough to find the family of wild turkeys that live in the woods behind the property. We had to take a photo of them because Jon didn’t think anyone would believe us when we returned back to the reception telling everyone we saw a group of wild turkeys. Well Jon here you go!

We finally headed back to the house so they could enjoy their luncheon.

Thank you to Michele and Jon for inviting me along on your special day! It was great working with both of you! To check out the photos from their Old City Philadelphia engagement session click HERE.

We had quite a bit of time before the ceremony started so we were able to get both of them outside around the grounds for some portraits.

Then it was time for the ceremony…

After the ceremony we headed over to the Churchville Nature Center with the bridal party for a while to get some photos in their beautiful landscaped gardens…

After the Nature Center we were off to the reception which was held at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge German Club also located in Southampton, PA.

The groom had an awesome sushi cake. The bride actually made the decorations on top out of cupcakes and other handmade items.

Matt & Kristen were such a fun couple to work with! I wish them the best of luck in their new adventures as husband and wife!