A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Donna and Chad’s wedding. The outdoor ceremony was held at Donna’s parents house. The view was stunning: rolling hills, green trees, blue skies and just the right amount of shade. Donna added so many little personal details and everyone commented how this wedding was so them. The other really cool thing! Chad gave Donna a red scooter for her present!
The reception was held at the Phoenixville Foundry. As usual, Bob Tomasso and his staff pulled off a flawless event.
The flowers were done by Ilonka Comstock who did very simple but modern chic flowers.
Of course, the day went off without a hitch thanks to Erin Proud of Proud to Plan. She organized, prepped, placed, chased and smiled the whole time. Erin is so much fun to work with and very talented at her job. When the day runs smoothly and no one(even the other vendors) hears about anything going awry, that is a sign of a good planner.
Some cool detail shots!
Donna found this telegram among her parents things. It is a telegram from her dad to her mom when they were dating. They met when he was in the hospital and she was one of his nurses.
Donna’s sister helped her with make-up and getting ready. Her sister used to be a dancer so we had lots to talk about.
I just love the light and composition in this picture. Donna is heading down to see Chad for the first time.
This may not be the most technical or beautifully composed photo but I just love the emotion. Chad must have looked at and embraced Donna like this at least 20 times that day. You can just feel the love he has for her.
The long walk with dad down the pathway to the ceremony
I was so excited that I caught this. Instead of the typical hug or handshake, Donna’s dad gave Chad the high five! Her dad is such a prankster! When I called because I couldn’t find their road, he answered as if he was a store and I thought I dialed the wrong number and called back twice.
I have never seen this done before and would love to see it again. They handed off the wedding rings to the first guest and it circulated throughout the ceremony. Each guest held and blessed the rings before returning them for the vows. What a unique and personal way of involving everyone.
Chad’s brother did the ceremony and really screwed up the lines. I think he said, “Chad do you take Donna to be your husband”
Donna acquired these vases from the Guggenheim Museum
They borrowed an old cadillac and I had to get Chad in front of it. There is another photo of him sitting in the car in front of the house and it looks like a 1950′s commercial for the American Dream (car, house, kids)
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