Essential Sunshine Photography

We had the pleasure of traveling up to PA a few weeks ago to shoot the wedding of Kimber & Ben. Kimber is the sister of a former client of ours, Kemer of Kemer & Erica fame. Remember their beautiful Brooklyn wedding we shot a few months ago? Anyhow, when Kimber contacted us and asked if we would do her wedding we jumped at the chance. No brainer! Doesn’t hurt that Kimber & Ben are just awesome people in general.

They were married on the coveted 11.11.11 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hummelstown. Kimber is super crafty and did all of the floral arrangements herself.

Ben was as cool as a cucumber. He took a break while writing his vows to squeeze in a little tic-tac-toe.

They had a special guest join them for their wedding. Holiday Snoopy was there. There is some inside joke between Ben & his family. I am not even sure of the whole story but it was pretty amusing.

Kimber was radiant walking down the aisle. LOVE! 

I always say there seems to be one small mishap at every wedding and usually these things are more humorous than event changing. This was Kimber & Ben’s humorous mishap. The unity candle took a little bit of coaxing before it lit. But it finally did and now they have a funny story from it.

One of my favorite moments are those first few steps back down the aisle as husband and wife. Precious.

The required crazy bridal party shot. You would never know it was FREEZING that day.

We sent the bridal party inside to get warmed up while Kimber & Ben decided to make the most of it and not let the cold get in the way of some AWESOME couples shots.  Ben’s view and his favorite.

My view. It was easy to get these two to laugh together. They are constantly cracking each other up. Love that. And hello, gorgeous fall tree lined drive.

See I told you – Ben hamming it up – we sent them walking down the path and out of nowhere, Ben breaks out a heel click – talent!  Every now and then the sun would break through the clouds.  Not only did it instantly get 20 degrees warmer, but it made for some amazing shots

Kimber – you are GORGEOUS!!!! Ack!

The cake topper was Kimber’s parents from their wedding. I love that they used it and I also love the people’s hair! ha!

First dance!

Followed by hilarious toasts.

These were the lights used for the up-lighting around the room. I love finding clever spots for ring shots.

 

My favorite – I love the father-daughter dance at weddings. They always make me a little teary eyed. This one was no exception.

The lone guy who was brave enough to get up and dance to The Sugarhill Gang’s Apache.  “If I get up and make a fool of myself, surely everyone will follow…” 

Ben (my Ben) warned Kimber ahead of time to not throw her bouquet to high because of the light hanging above. Kimber barely missed it.

The reception went way past the flower girl and ring bearers nap time so they decided to make good use of the comfy couches that were set up around the hall.

Congratulations Kimber & Ben!!!! My Ben & I wish you so many beautiful years of nuzzlin’ together. <3

Hillary & Matt were married on a gorgeous late April day. Both of them were calm, cool and collected as they prepared to become husband and wife. Not a detail was missed in organizing their day. Everything was so lovely and well thought out even down to the jewelry the girls wore. Hillary is uber talented and made these necklaces herself. She also made her mom’s bracelet and her own headpiece. TALENT!!

Oh, and how could I forget the awesome cuff links that she made for Matt. They were nuts and bolts. Perfect for this car lover. You can tell he is impressed with his future wife’s gifts. Aren’t the bouquet’s gorgeous. Sarah from Allium Floral Design did an amazing job.

Hillary was just radiant in her dress! Perfection. I loved her shoes. They had little pearl balls on them and she even had a ring to match!

About to be married! What a beautiful couple.

Waiting to walk out…the guys waited for what seemed like an eternity in a back room near the altar; Matt must have sat or stood in about ten different places while they were waiting.  Doesn’t he look excited! 

LOOOVE this photo of Hillary on the left. Just amazing.

Emily, Hillary’s sister and Maid of Honor, played the violin during the lighting of the unity candle. It was beautiful.

 

MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhh, STUNNING! Love these. This bed is in a little cottage at the reception venue, Wind in the Willows in Grantville, PA. I could have shot there all day. Great light and a beautiful bride = SCORE!

Hello bridal party!!!! This is the outside of the cottage.

My favorite! Hillary, you need to get this on a canvas and hang it above your bed. LOOOOOVE IT!Hi handsome! There was this antique car outside of the venue and we had to get some shots there. Perfect for this car guy.

I am just speechless by the image on the left. They just nailed it! Straight out of a fashion magazine. We then decided we probably should get inside so they could do their first dance. So sweet.

An emotional prayer and MOH toast. Both of their families were so nice. We loved hanging out with them for the day.

Leave it to the best man to lighten the mood.

He had everyone cracking up.

Father/Daughter dance!  Love this shot of Hillary and her Dad sharing a moment.

Even Hillary couldn’t hide her tears during the Mother/Son dance.

So not only were Matt’s cuff links nuts and bolts but his ring even had screw heads in it. Awesome!

Then the party really got started!  Hillary and her grandmother really tore up the floor.

Ahhhhh, Hillary & Matt – you guys are awesome! We had such a great a time. Congratulations!!!!