After reminiscing through Alyssa and Alex’s engagement photos from last year, we had some sort of excited butterflies throwing a party in our stomachs, too. All of the final details were put into place; the dreamy floral arrangements, Alyssa’s stunning veil, the warm June breeze, and even Alex’s socks that were donning his bride’s glowing smile. The ceremony was full of laughter and smiles. It totally left us swooning. Their celebration took us to the always beautiful Beaumont Inn in Dallas where the newlyweds were surrounded by all of the love from their family and friends. We think it’s safe to say that they definitely danced the night away. Congrats to The Ellsworths!!

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PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steve and Amanda

VIDEOGRAPHERS: Mike and Alex

VENDORS:

Ceremony Venue: St. Joseph Marello Parish

Reception Venue: The Beaumont Inn

Dress: Willow by Watters

Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo

Tuxes/ Suits: Jos. A. Bank

Shoes: Betsey Johnson

Flowers: Gerrity’s

Officiant: Msgr. Sempa

Lightning: MCR Productions

Coordinators: Sheila Humphrey

Entertainment: Anthony “Rocco” Dimarco of Entercom Communications

Transportation: Back Mountain Trolley and Limo

Catering: The Beaumont Inn

Cake: AmberDonia

Jessie and Bill celebrated their elegant wedding at The Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. We always love finding our way into the nooks and crannies of the historic club building to get the most breathtaking shots with the bride and groom. We really enjoyed watching the groom get to ‘bowl down’ the wedding party before a night full of dancing and sparklers. Congrats to the newlyweds!

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PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steve and Mike

VIDEOGRAPHERS: Ryan, Todd, and Alex

VENDORS:

Ceremony/ Reception: The Westmoreland Club

Dress: Allure at Lila’s Bridal Boutique

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff at Gerri’s Bridal

Tuxes/ Suits: Tuxedo by Sarno

Shoes: Bagdley Mischka

Flowers/ Decor: Floral Designs

Officiant: Rick Cronauer

Lighting/ Entertainment: NEPA Entertainment

Coordinators: Shauna Strellish at The Westmoreland Club

Catering: The Westmoreland Club

Invitations: Corcoran Communications

Adrienne and Josh go above and beyond to share their love for each other. From their family to their friends to all of the little details, nothing but thoughtfully tear-jerking surprises and the most humble care shone through on their wedding day. First, Adrienne’s mom surprised us all with a live polka duo upon arriving to her house after the salon in the morning. Adrienne surprised her step-daughter with a necklace that says, “Addisyn, today I tell your dad ‘I do’, and I promise to love you forever, too.” However, we think DJ Thomas Nat (who happens to be Adrienne’s uncle… surprise!) takes the cake. Before the wedding, DJ Nat had Adrienne record a special message for her dad and vice versa. The messages played during a photo slideshow that Uncle Thomas made for the bride and her father to watch right before their dance. Yes, tears. We still can’t stop smiling about their day, and we hope a glimpse into their day has you doing the same.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steve and Amanda

VENDORS:

Ceremony: St. Therese’s Church

Reception Venue: Irem Country Club Pavilion

Salon: Vida Salon

Dress: Bridal Chateau

Bridesmaid Dresses: Tunis Bridal

Tuxes/ Suits: Tuxedo Junction

Jewelry: Amore & Bridal Trinkets

Flowers/ Lighting/ Decor: The Party Peeps

Officiant: Monsignor Michael Delaney (Josh’s uncle)

Entertainment: ABC DJ Thomas Nat

Transportation: Parrish Limousine

Catering: Appletree Terrace at Newberry Estate

Cake: Community Bakery

We love being a part of the whole wedding journey with every couple, especially when we get to start with their engagement photos. After spending the day in Jim Thorpe with Ben and Stacey for their engagement session, we were excited to spend their big day at Constantino’s in Clarks Summit. Constantino’s is a unique venue that offers a place to prep for the day, a ceremony location, and a reception room. We’re used to seeing ceremonies held outside here, but since it was raining (which we heard is good luck!) Stacey and Ben were able to tie the knot inside at the venue before dancing the night away. We hope you enjoy this look into their day!

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Mike and Amanda

VENDORS:

Ceremony/ Reception Venue: Constantino’s

Dress: Something Blue

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Tuxes/ Suits: Kranson’s

Officiant: Gina M. Pace

Lighting: Constantino’s

Coordinators: Alicia Carey and Kelly H.

Entertainment: DJ Mike Walton

Catering: Constantino’s

Cake: Minooka Pastry Shop

Erin and Josh. What. A. Party. Yes, their wedding day was epic enough for single word sentence fragments. There was karaoke, a donut tower, dancing, dancing, and more dancing. Better yet, Erin decorated most of the venue and even scored her drop dead gorgeous dress as a thrift find. Their big day was held at Shadyrill Farm in Dallas for the venue’s featured spring wedding. The barn has a beautiful, rustic atmosphere that made everyone feel right at home, and all of the room to break out some fancy footwork. We can’t get over how incredibly the bride and groom’s photos came out, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Congrats to Erin and Josh from all of us at KJAD!

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Amanda and Jimmy

VENDORS:

Ceremony/ Reception Venue: Shadyrill Farm

Tuxes: The Black Tux

Officiant: Jeff Evans

Entertainment: Karl Waitword

Transportation: Martz Shuttle

Catering: Anthracite Cafe

Decor: Chippy White & Lavender Linens

Cake/ Donut Tower: Sanitary Bakery

Who needs rain on their wedding day when you’ve got the Luck ‘o’ the Irish? Or should we say #luckofthecaseys.. We spent St. Paddy’s Day this year at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel to celebrate Megan and Kieran’s big day. Everywhere we looked there was an elegant pop of that lucky green. Megan even rocked the coolest green velvet shoes with her stunning dress. We can’t speak for the grass or trees though; it was a bit chilly and snow covered when we made a pit stop at McDade Park, but beautiful nonetheless. Luckily for us, the sun was out while we captured and celebrated the wedding of Megan and Kieran.  Sláinte!

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steve and Mike

VENDORS:

Ceremony Venue: St. Leo’s Holy Rosary Church

Reception Venue: The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel

Dress: Maggie Sottero

Bridesmaid Dresses: Morilee

Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Shoes: DSW

Jewelry: Kate Spade

Flowers/ Decor: Floral Designs

Officiant: Father Brian Clarke

Lighting: Effects Unlimited

Entertainment: The Untouchables

Transportation: A&J Limo

Catering: The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel

Cake: Minooka Pastry Shop

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PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steve and Jimmy

VIDEOGRAPHERS: Alex and Sam

VENDORS:

Ceremony/ Reception Venue: White Woods

Dress: Tara Keely

Bridal Veil: Chantilli Lace from France, handmade by Nicholette’s mother and grandmother

Lighting/ Entertainment/ Photo Booth: DJ Adam Scuba

Coordinators: Frank Lukashewski

Catering: The Blind Pig

… And now on to their big day. Kate and Mike began their day getting ready at the picturesque Olympia’s Valley Estate. Kate was at the main house and Mike and groomsmen prepared at a smaller residence nearby on the grounds. Once everyone was set, the two met on the dock of the small lake on the property. It was the absolute perfect backdrop for this occasion. We made our way around the grounds for a quick shoot just before the signing of the Ketubah. What followed was a beautiful lakeside ceremony and a reception that was held in the estate’s updated but yet rustic barn. Getting to spend two days with everyone in beautiful Sonoma County California was such a treat! Thanks to Kate and Mike for having us out to celebrate with them.

With destination weddings, we try to capture as much as we can, usually over multiple days, and be a part of the entire wedding weekend festivities. So, if you are considering a destination wedding of any sorts, keep it in mind to include your photography and/or video team as much as you can in ALL of the weekend’s events. You’ll definitely love to relive all of it over and over again.  Enjoy!