Ahhh.. a warm breeze, sand in your toes kind of engagement.. we’re always on board for that! Island Beach State Park was so quiet and relaxing. We wandered around some cool dunes without another person in sight. It was as if we had the whole beach to ourselves. We eventually made it back up to Seaside Park where Alyssa’s family has vacationed ever since she was a little girl. Peaceful engagement sessions are our favorite way to get to know our awesome couples. We hope you find a joyful calmness in these photos just like we did! Take us back to the beach!!

We are so excited to share with you Becca and John’s wedding. We had such a nice relaxing time shooting at Francis Slocum State Park and the Irem Country Club. Beautiful day, beautiful florals, great friends, and nothing but great memories. Enjoy!!

VENDORS:

Ceremony Venue: All Saints Parish

Reception Venue: Irem Clubhouse

Dress: Something Blue Bridal Boutique

Tuxes/Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Shoes: David’s Bridal

Flowers: A&M Floral Express

Entertainment: Mike Walton Entertainment

Photo Booth: Mike Walton Entertainment

Transportation: Parrish Limos

Catering: Irem Clubhouse

Cake: Irem Clubhouse

Invitations: Minted

They, whoever ‘they’ are, say pregnant women glow, but Alyson was straight up shimmering like all of the stars on a warm, clear night! We’re betting it’s due to the fact that she’s expecting not just one little angel, but TWO! Yay twins! We spent the day in our studio’s neighborhood enjoying Wilkes-Barre’s relaxing riverfront while we got giddy thinking about getting to meet the twins soon. Shooting three people was easier than we expected! We’re so excited and honored to capture every big moment in their lives. Stay tuned!

We began our day at Sara’s family’s beautiful home for their first look. After prep, the first look, wedding party and family photos, and a bunch of great photos of Sara and Kevin, we headed to the Westmoreland Club for their ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They held their ceremony outside on the covered patio – their cocktail hour in the club, and their reception finished off the night back outside. Their first dance was choreographed beautifully and executed with perfection. It’s like they have been dancing together forever… Fantastic job you two!! After a few amazing toasts, some great food and dessert, everyone danced the night away under the lights of the tent and live band. Hope you all enjoy Sara and Kevin’s wedding day photos!

PHOTOGRAPHERS – STEVE and MJ

VENDORS:

Venue: The Westmoreland Club

Dress: Vera Wang + BHLDN

Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo

Shoes: Menbur

Jewelry: Marc and Co.

Flowers: Floral Designs

Officiant: The Honorable Richard Hughes

Lighting: Floral Designs

Entertainment: The Vibe Tribe

Catering: The Westmoreland Club

Cake: The Westmoreland Club

Decor: Floral Designs

Choreography: Your First Dance by Moore Choreography

We always love getting to shoot in our hometown of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Especially when it’s at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts! Heather and Matthew (a.k.a. the Dane) were married and celebrated in style… Art Deco style to be exact. With a live band, stunning backdrop, an open stage, and their names in the marquee, what more could they have asked for. We hope you enjoy their photos as much as we do!

PHOTOGRAPHERS – MJ AND AMANDA

Venue: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Heather and Matthew chose the historic and strikingly beautiful art deco backdrop of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts as their wedding day location. Their first look held in the grand theater, ceremony in the chandelier lobby and their names on the marquee – you just can’t get any better than that. Here’s a sneak peek from their historic day. Enjoy!!

PHOTOGRAPHERS – MJ AND AMANDA

Venue: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

We LOVE trips to Jim Thorpe! We also love good ol’ formal engagement session. Combine the two together and, VOILA, meet Kristen and Jeff! We spent the day taking in all of the autumn glory that the quaintest, cutest town has to offer. The conducter even let us hang out on the train for a few photos. Thanks, guy! The architecture and picturesque mountain sides always provide for such a romantic atmosphere. We hope you enjoy!

Ahhh.. that sweet, homey feeling we get when shooting locally always makes the day flow a little more beautifully. It’s super awesome to have an incredible state park a hop, skip, and jump away from our studio. We spent the day zipping around Francis Slocum with Jamie and Jonathan for their engagement session. From the boat docks to the romantic, hidden patches of green we shared all of the smiles while excitedly dreaming about their big day. Be sure to check out our other Francis Slocum Sessions, too!