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I had the privilege of knowing Ben from my college days.  Because he was the “life of the party” kinda guy, everyone always found themselves having a blast when they were with him.  Skip ahead a few years and my husband and I are out in Ohio shooting another friend’s wedding from college.  During our stay, we realized that Ben only lived 30 minutes from where we were.  Ben, Maleah, Phil and I planned a double date and met up in their hometown of Mansfield, Ohio.  This was the first time Phil and I had ever met Maleah…and it only took about five minutes to see that they were head over heels for each other and destined to get married!  It was also on this day trip {before we met up with Maleah}, that Ben took us to the downtown area and showed us the diamond that he was going to use to propose to his best friend.  Talk about a HARD secret to keep!  Especially when I was just talking with Maleah and she was talking about how much Ben meant to her…

After some lunch, we went to a local park to hang out.  It was there that I said — look guys, when you get married, I want to photograph your wedding!  How could I not want to???  Being around two people that flirted/played with each other the way they did made me wish I had my camera on me right then.  I knew their interactions would be even more special on their wedding day.  To say that I was so excited when I got the call that I was going to be their wedding photographer is an understatement!  A year from our first visit to Ohio, we were back for Ben and Maleah’s wedding!  The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful that day!  They were married and held their reception at Mansfield Baptist Temple Church.  After they left the reception, we headed over to some family property to get a few more photos of the lovely bride and groom together before they headed to their honeymoon!  I can’t wait to re-live their day through these photos!!!

It was mid June of 2011.  The little bit of snow on the ground made my heart burst with excitement when I arrived in Quakertown, PA for Andrew & Alyssa’s wedding.  {I am a Georgia girl, and yes, I pretty much freak out when I see snow!}  This wedding was number 4 out of 5 that month, but traveling to a new location gave me that extra bit of adrenaline I needed to make it through all of the wedding festivities!

Andrew and Alyssa chose to see each other for the first time prior to the wedding ceremony.  I’m telling you, ladies, no matter where your groom sees you for the first time, that moment is SUCH an amazing time during your wedding day!  Not only does your heart seem to beat out of your chest when you see him for the first time, it seems that all the wedding day stress disappears and no one else exists but you and your best friend.  We were able to capture Andy & Alyssa’s first look, then wander around their hometown for a few more fun photos prior to the wedding ceremony.  The were married at the church they attend together, Upper Perkiomen Community Church, and held their reception at the beautiful Marjeane Caterers Wedding and Banquet Center.  There is a big push right now to become a DIY {Do it yourself} bride.  Well, this bride took on the task of making her own gorgeous wedding cake — which she was EXTREMELY proud of There were lots of family and friends gathered that day to witness these two lives become one – and it was more than evident that Alyssa was EXCITED to be the new Mrs. Korb!  Her infectious giggle had everyone smiling all evening!  I hope you all enjoy a look back at Andrew & Alyssa’s big day!

It was a beautiful summer day in June of 2011 when Allan and Britney tied the knot.  They celebrated with friends and family at the beautiful Belle House located in Statesboro, GA.  Whenever an outdoor wedding is planned, there is always that hope that the weather will hold up.  And this day, it did!  It may have been a little warm, but bottled water and fans that the guests were greeted with when they arrived at the ceremony site made it a pleasure to witness the two best friends coming together.

It was such a joy to be able to work with Allan & Britney, both during their engagement session as well as on their wedding day!  The way they are together…it just was right.  Their wedding was also a little extra special for me because a past bride and future bride were also in the bridal party!  Talk about awesome.  Well, enough talking and on to the photos!  I hope you enjoy a look back at the day they said, “I do“.

As we quickly approach 2012, I find myself reminiscing this past year and the unbelievable journey I experienced.  Week after week, I was invited to record and share what would become some of my clients’ most cherished memories.

Overjoyed, honored, grateful, ecstatic, humbled –  These are just a few of the many feelings that my career causes me experience on a regular basis.  As I sift through photos that I consider to be {highlights} of this past year, I am inspired, like my clients, to keep living in the moment.  I never want to stop hoping, dreaming, and pursuing what I desire to do with the talent of photography that I have been given.  Thank you all for your continued support!  Much love to each and every one of you this Christmas, and I look forward to showing you what this new year will bring!