Lauren and John were married at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in downtown State College, with Reverend Eric Shafer officiating the ceremony. St. Paul’s is a beautiful church in which to photograph a wedding – natural light, stained glass windows and a wonderful view from the balcony! After the ceremony we headed to the Nittany Lion Shrine and Hintz Alumni Center for some fun shots of the newlyweds and their wedding party. Check out the “peeking” pix below ! Then is was off to the reception at Toftrees Resort, with Toftrees wedding coordinator, Christine Olbrich making sure eveything ran smoothly. There was great entertainment from DJ Jeff Helffrich, a beautiful (and delicious!) cake from Delectable Delights by Heather Luse and Woodrings Floral Gardens did an amazing job with the floral design from ceremony to reception! Thanks for having us as your photographers - Congratulations, Lauren and John!
We had an amazing time with Kara and Matt and their families and friends! They were married at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State Campus. It was a true PSU wedding – check out Kara’s blue shoes and Matt’s blue & white socks in the photos below! There were quite a few tears shed during the ceremony and a very special surprise appearance by Kara’s grandmother (more tears!). We did a campus tour to all of the important spots – The Nittany Lion Shrine, Hintz Alumni Center, Old Main, and the Penn State sign by Beaver Stadium – and got some wonderful images! Then it was off to General Potter Farm for the reception, with beautiful floral design by Avant Garden, cake from Delectable Delights and music from Nittany Entertainment. We love General Potter Farm receptions for the wonderful, warm ambience. The toasts by the maid of honor and best man were two of the most heartfelt we’ve heard (yes, more tears!). The toasts were followed by the 1st dance and parent dances (and yes, even more tears!!). Kara and Matt, thanks so much for having us as your photographers – we enjoyed every minute! Congratulations and best wishes ~Vicky and Jim
Melissa and Jason had a late afternoon ceremony at Eisenhower Chapel on the campus of Penn State University. It was another one of those hot days, so we were glad the sun was lower in the sky for our walk around campus for photos after the ceremony! We visited the Nittany Lion and Hintz Alumni Center before heading off to the reception at the University Club in State College. We even managed to sneak outside for some great shots outside the Club in the beautiful evening light – our favorite time of day!
Sara and Zac’s wedding was our first at Earlystown Manor, a beautiful location for a wedding in Central Pennsylvania. The Manor was a great location for getting ready – Sara and the girls had the carriage house all to themselves, while Zac and the guys were able to roam around outside (hanging out with some large hay bales – check out the video below!). The flowers by Avant Garden were gorgeous and although rain threatened the outdoor ceremony, we all made it through the processional before it hit. Everyone grabbed their chairs and relocated under the tent to resume the ceremony. Sara and Zac had two of the most heartfelt vows we’ve heard, and even though the outdoor ceremony they had planned had to be changed a bit, they were obviously so happy to be getting married that a little rain wasn’t going to dampen their spirits – a great way to start a marriage! The reception under the tent was filled with great food, family, and friends. Toss in a delicious cake by Delectable Delights and some amazing music by Maxwell Strait and you have the recipe for an awesome evening!
Congratulations Sara and Zac! Here is a sneak peek of some of our favorite images and a video montage from your wedding. Enjoy!
Here is our first wedding at Centre Furnace Mansion – we’ve done lots of portraits and engagement sessions there, so we were very excited when Katie and Anthony called us to inquire about photography for their wedding day. It’s a small world – after our initial consultation call with Katie, she called back 10 minutes later when she realized that Vicky used to teach her dance as a teenager!
The ceremony was held on the hill behind the mansion, and the weather did it’s best to cooperate – a bit windy and cool, but no rain. Katie and Anthony were definitely ready for the warmth of the Atherton Hotel by the time the photos were finished!
The ballroom at the Atherton was lit almost entirely by candlelight, creating a warm, romantic setting for their reception. Vicky and I really enjoyed the lighting – it gave us a chance to turn off the flashes on the cameras and shoot with the available light in the room (nothing spoils a romantic moment like a poorly used flash!). We have lots of video to share from this wedding as well – we’re becoming big fans of photofusion (mixing video in with our stills).
Ok, enough photographer talk – Katie and Anthony’s wedding day was truly beautiful, and the credit goes to them and their guests for being so wonderful to work with. Thanks for sharing your day with us!
! Then is was off to the reception at Toftrees Resort, with Toftrees wedding coordinator, Christine Olbrich making sure eveything ran smoothly. There was great entertainment from DJ Jeff Helffrich, a beautiful (and delicious!) cake from Delectable Delights by Heather Luse and Woodrings Floral Gardens did an amazing job with the floral design from ceremony to reception! Thanks for having us as your photographers - Congratulations, Lauren and John!
