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We are happy to report that the Klose Photography Wedding and Portrait Websites have been updated. Stop by and take a look! Next up, we’ll be updating the look of the blog! We LOVE winter projects!

Stephany and Daniel – 12.19.09

I’ve never had a wedding where it snowed a measurable amount. Ever. We’ve had flurries but nothing major. So when Saturday the 19th grew closer and the forecasts kept calling for snow, I knew we were in for some fun. I touched base with Stephany on Friday to 1. ease any fears that we may not be there and 2. tell her to bring boots. We were going outside (because I’ve never been able to do that with a bride and groom). So Saturday morning rolls around and it is snowing so much. But it’s the pretty kind of snow, where everything is sticking to the trees. You know, the general winter wonderland look. My husband (also my second shooter for the day) was bouncing off the walls because he LOVES driving the 4-wheel drive in the snow. When it was time to pack up and leave, I was apprehensive about our trip and he was excited. :) Anyhow, we arrived at the church safely but before the plows did (which was interesting). The snow had thrown a wrench into some things for Stephany and Dan. The limo that they had rented cancelled due to the conditions. Thank goodness Dan had thought ahead and rented a Hummer for their transportation. As guests started arriving, the girls weren’t to the church yet. They arrived about 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. So we didn’t get our normal amount of getting ready shots but I think we made up for that with what we made them do AFTER the ceremony. By the time the ceremony and church formals were over, the wind had started to pick up so now the snow was blowing sideways. Temp was around 25 degrees. But Stephany had taken my advice to bring boots (UGG boots no less) and a nice jacket so outside we went! Stephany and Dan were so amazing in the snow! Not only did Stephany NOT wear her jacket but they were willing to trudge through snowbanks for me. We didn’t spend too much time outside though because it was so cold. And getting to Visaggios was a welcome warmth! And I should mention the guests for this wedding. Not only did the majority of them show up, but most of them stayed right until the end. And out into the blizzard we all went together.

Thank you to Stephany and Dan for being my “coolest” couple ever! ;)

The new Mr. and Mrs.!
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This bridal party rocked!! The MOH was from Alaska! This weather was nothing for her. :)
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OK here begins the pics of Stephany and Dan in the snow. I probably posted more than I should but hey…they went out in the snow for me!!!
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The flowers by Hammakers were beautiful.
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Love this pic of Stephany’s UGGs.
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The rings. On bells.
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Look at the guy in the background. :)
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First dance.
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The decor was so elegant. These were the favors for the guests.
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All night long, Andy and I kept getting pics of the guests going to look out the doors. The snow was literally horizontal all night long because of our location.
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Jump around…
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Ceremony: St. Katharine Drexel Parish
Reception: Visaggio’s
Cake: Visaggio’s
Flowers: Hammaker’s
DJ: Double Trouble

This is SO COOL!!

OK so this is totally out of order with the whole blogging thing but I just had to post it when I found out. Julia and Aaron’s groom’s cake from their January 2, 2010 wedding is featured on the Charm City Cakes blog. So cool!!!!

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Stephanie and Dan – 11.21.09

Stephanie and Dan’s wedding was rather unique. Not only was the ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda but the reception was held at a private social club in downtown Harrisburg. And all throughout the day, Stephanie and Dan made sure everything was filled with their little touches: passing the rings around to all of the guests during the reception, hanging prints of them and their family and friends on the walls of the gallery, and having some amazing food!
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Ceremony: Capitol Rotunda
Reception: Der Maennerchor
Flowers: Wegmans
DJ: Adam DiCarlo
Band: New Experience
Caterer: JDK Catering

Kim and Dan – 11.14.09

Wow! Where has the last month gone? This holiday season has had us in overdrive here in the studio and unfortunately, blogging has had to take a backseat. But, we are almost caught up with all of the holiday orders so its time to get back on track.

About a month ago, we captured the wedding of Kim and Dan. It was a beautiful day, spent with two of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.
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Kim’s father was one of the officiants. I love this shot of him peeking in on the getting ready.
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One of my favorites. All of the bridesmaids helped with the buttons.
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Kim was such a lovely bride.
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Getting ready in a church’s nursery provides all kinds of interesting props for the rings. :)
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Another one of my favorites.
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Ceremony: Young’s UMC
Reception: Allenberry Resort
Flowers: Garden Bouquet
DJ: Occasions DJs
Cake: Dingeldein Bakery

Kelly and Chad – 10.17.09

Our associate team captured the wedding of Kelly and Chad a couple of weeks ago. Again we had to deal with rainy conditions. The ceremony and reception were held at the Spring Garden Reception & Conference Center which provided for warm, dry conditions. :)
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Teresa and Leigh – 10.17.09

“Rain” has become a very bad word for Klose Photography. It seems that we have had more rainy weddings than ever before. Last Saturday was no different. And of course, Teresa and Leigh had expected to have their outdoor ceremony in the beautiful fall setting at the Milestone Inn. Unfortunately, everything had to be moved inside the tent. But the tent was decorated so nicely that you almost didn’t even know that you weren’t outside.

Below are our favorites:
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Ceremony: Milestone Inn
Reception: Milestone Inn
Caterer: Stocks on Second
Flowers: Blooms by Vickrey
Cake: Dingeldein Bakery
Wedding Coordinator: V & M Wedding Concepts
DJ: DJ Spontaneous

Ashley and Steve – 10.10.09

Our second wedding of last Saturday was the wedding of Ashley and Steve. These two had picked two of the most picturesque locations for their wedding: St. Patrick’s Catherdral and the Felicita Resort. A special thanks to our associate team of Claudine and Allison for capturing these images.

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My absolute favorite!!!
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Ceremony: St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Reception: Felicita
Wedding Coordinator: Karie O’Neal
Flowers: Flower Designs by Cherylann
Cake: Dingeldein Bakery
Band: Kristen and the Noise

Gini and Steve – 10.10.09

I’m SOO far behind on blogging and I apologize for that. I have about 10 posts to get up so stay tuned for all of those. But for now, enjoy this one!!

Andy and I traveled to Avondale on Saturday for the wedding of Gini and Steve. Everything was happening at Hartefeld National Golf Club which is a beautiful place to get married! Gini went with a black and white themed wedding and it was executed perfectly!

I’m going to keep this short so you can enjoy the images, which are below.
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The kids in this wedding were so stinking cute!!!
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A lovely spot on the course.
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The best groom’s cake that we’ve had so far!!
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This was before the kissing started. ;)
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Click below for the slideshow:
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