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!