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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Hayley and Greg – 05.29.11

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Our second wedding of the Memorial Day weekend was the awesome wedding of Hayley and Greg. I started my day by hanging out with the girls at Hayley and Greg’s house while they got ready. Then we headed to the church for the Serbian service which was intricate and beautiful. After formal and fun portraits, it was off to the Radisson for the rockin’ reception.

A special pic with a special pup. ;)

Hayley’s bouquet was simple yet beautiful.

Greg didn’t look too bad himself. ;)

What a better way to pass the time than iPhone Air Hockey!

I love this shot of some of the guests during the service.

Hayley and Greg had shots for their guests of what can only be described as fire water.

Guests threw eco-friendly rice and coins at the couple when they exited the church.


Some of the details from the day:

A Serbian orchestra entertained the guests all throughout the day.


Ceremony: St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
Reception: Radisson Penn Harris
Wedding Coordinator: Susan Moran
Flowers: Hammaker’s Flower Shop
Cake: About Weddings
DJ: Chris Garrett with Mixed-Up Productions
Transportation: Henderson Limousine and Luxury Limousine
Dress: Taylored for You

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Patty Hummel - June 8, 2011 - 7:03 am

Hi Cyndi!

Love the cake photo- Thanks for making my cake look so good!

Patty

Michelle Sauder - June 9, 2011 - 6:44 pm

The pictures are great, Cyndi! I can’t wait to see the rest :)

Sandy Book - June 9, 2011 - 10:56 pm

Pictures are beautiful. Everyone is so natural. I’m sure Mr & Mrs Book will love them.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Corissa and Chris – 05.27.11

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We have a TON of blog posts coming your way over the next 2 weeks. First up is Corissa and Chris, whose wedding we captured on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. We had such a great time and the party was FANTASTIC, even when the power went out!



Corissa’s dad got a little emotional when he gave his daughter away.


After the ceremony, we made a quick stop at Founder’s Hall before we made our way to the Hershey Lodge for the reception.



Some details from the day:

Some of my favorite people were there to celebrate too. You might remember Nicole and James and Jill and Bryan.


Instead of a cake, Corissa and Chris had a chocolate fountain.

Ceremony: St. Paul the Apostle, Annville
Reception: The Hershey Lodge
Flowers: Alison’s Petals
Band: The Uptown Band

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Nancy Staffaroni - June 7, 2011 - 3:34 pm

Corissa and Chris you two look magnificent. These photos are just beautiful as are all of Cyndi’s. Corrisa looks like an angel and they make me cry. What a beautiful wedding congratulations.

Dad Denny - June 7, 2011 - 8:09 pm

Corissa and Chris, I will never forget this day. There are so many unforgettable memories – both of you, the people, the emotions, the laughter, the party. Cyndi did a wonderful job capturing everything throughout the day.

Leslie - June 8, 2011 - 11:36 am

Chris and Corissa, What a beautiful bride and handsome groom. By everyone’s account, it was the perfect wedding to celebrate the union of two wonderful people. I love seeing your love story unfold in photographs. Congratulations!

Aunt Sandy - June 8, 2011 - 12:27 pm

What a beautiful couple ! ! ! These pictures are FANTASTIC ! ! ! The wedding was just perfect in every way….

Joe and Deb Parton - June 8, 2011 - 7:11 pm

What great pictures!!! Can”t wait to see the rest. What a great wedding!!!

Laura Iorio - June 8, 2011 - 10:43 pm

Fabulous photos that really captured those special moments! Wish I could have been there, but the pictures show the joy of the celebration – wishing you a wonderful future together! :)

Dad and Mom Rock - June 9, 2011 - 9:49 am

Wow – what fabulous pictures!! Can’t wait to see the rest. It was such a wonderful day and thanks to Cyndi you captured it all. Our friends said they hardly saw these pictures being taken – now that is a good photographer – thank you! Chris and Corissa – you look awesome!

Jill Muretic - June 9, 2011 - 10:11 am

I love these pictures!!!! Cyndi you did an awesome job, as always!! The wedding was beautiful and I can’t wait to see the rest!! Love you Corissa & Chris!!

Aunt Dolores - June 10, 2011 - 2:32 pm

The pictures are awesome. I want to see more. All the planning and little details made the day very special. A perfect day for the perfect couple. Love you guys!

Rob & Mary Beth - June 12, 2011 - 8:23 pm

What a great wedding, can’t wait to see the whole album. This is one event to remember. What a weekend.

Uncle Ken & Aunt Ger - July 1, 2011 - 1:21 pm

Chris and Corissa what a wonderful wedding. Congratulations!! Corissa…Welcome to the FAMILY…It just keeps getting better and better with each new addition.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Nicole and Jón – 05.22.11

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We had such a fantastic time at Nicole and Jón’s wedding this past Sunday. The weather was threatening to rain on their outdoor ceremony but thankfully it held off. When we got to Allenberry, the sun actually came out for a bit! We enjoyed our time hanging out with the girls and guys before the ceremony. I love watching bride’s get transformed on their wedding day! The creekside ceremony was beautiful. There were so many personal touches throughout the day that stole my heart. Nicole and her dad arrived by horse and carriage. Nicole and Jón broke a pretzel during their ceremony then gave guests heart shaped pretzels as favors. There were 1001 origami cranes displayed at the reception. Oh and Nicole made her own wedding cake!!!

We had so much fun and it was awesome to get this email from Nicole this week:

Cyndi,
I just wanted to send a quick THANK YOU to you and Andy for all that you did on Sunday! I knew from the moment we met that it was going to be a fun day, but WOW! We had a Blast! Jon and I are really excited to see how all of the pictures turn out! The 2 of you just made us (and our families) feel so comfortable and relaxed it was like we were just hanging out and maybe having a few photos taken. Both of our families have been going on and on about the same things, that the two of you were very comfortable to work with, had a great eye for different photos and just genuinely nice people. :)
I can not thank you enough! I also wanted to thank you for signing out “Guest Book” Picture, you are one of the reasons that our Wedding Day was so special and I am glad that we will have that as a memory.

Thank You Again! and we’ll be seeing you soon!
Nicole


The wonderful Gia Glinatsis working her magic.

Who ever said bathrooms aren’t pretty?

I loved Nicole’s whole look. It was just perfect.

Jón didn’t look bad either. ;)

Arriving by carriage.










The details.



The speeches were emotional.

This lovely couple have been married 65 years!!

Ceremony and Reception: Allenberry Playhouse
Cake: Bride :)
Flowers: Garden Bouquet
DJ: Fred Behney with Sound Waves DJs
Pretzels: Philly Soft Pretzel Factory
Hair and make-up: Gia Glinatsis

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Megan - May 25, 2011 - 7:33 am

Cyndi, you always capture the most amazing moments! I’m not surprised to hear how happy Nicole and Jon were to hang out with you on their wedding day, and I’m thrilled that they’re so happy! I’m sure the happiness will grow when they see these fabulous pictures!!

Heather - May 25, 2011 - 8:25 am

Beautiful!! :) What a great location.

Taylor Eisenberger - May 25, 2011 - 7:07 pm

We just loved working with Nicole and her Mom. They are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. These pictures are absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see more!!!

Gia Glinatsis - June 22, 2011 - 7:43 am

OMG I am always blown away when I see you capture another amazing day! What a pleasure to work with Nicole and her ladies, And as always you! Can’t wait to see the shoot with Baby Girl Litsa:)

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Allison and Brian – 05.07.11

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This past Saturday was the longest we’ve ever done a wedding coverage. 12 hours!! But we couldn’t have spent it with nicer people. Not only were Allison and Brian gracious and accommodating, but their families and bridal party were so much fun to spend time with. We started at the hotel before heading to the Chapel at Gettysburg College for the ceremony. After the ceremony, we did formal pictures with the family at the chapel before heading out and about in Gettysburg. We went to all different kinds of locations to do photos. It was awesome!! We wrapped up the day with a great party at the Wyndham.
















Ceremony: Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College
Reception: Wyndham Gettysburg
Cake: Karen Rodkey
Flowers: Cremer Florist
DJ: Occasions DJs

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Patti Passarelli - May 12, 2011 - 6:38 am

This was my nephew’s wedding and one of the most exquisite ones I have ever been to. Your pictures capture it perfectly!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Katy and Dan – 04.30.11

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I have to share a funny story with you all about Katy and Dan’s wedding. Katy and I had communicated by phone and email but had never met in person. And being so recently influenced by the Royal Wedding, I had it in my mind that Katy was going to look like Kate Middleton. I almost laughed out loud when Katy came into the hotel room, looking like Princess Kate’s sister!! ;)

We had a such a great time hanging out with everyone on Saturday. There were so many details!! I will try to explain some of them as I got along. This was also our first visit to Stroudsmoor Country Inn and the location for Katy and Dan’s wedding was stunning. We can’t wait to go back!!

I loved this moment when Katy’s grandmother saw her in her dress for the first time.

Katy was gorgeous, in both looks and personality.


The kiss!!

I captured this image of Katy while we were waiting for the next group of people to join her for a picture. This was shot between the trunks of two trees.



Some of the details from the day.

Katy’s aunt explained the importance of the Wine Maiden tradition. The married couples on Katy’s side were all presented with ones at their wedding and now it was Katy and Dan’s turn. The trick is to drink wine from both cups at the same time without spilling any. Apparently, that brings good luck.

There was also this LARGE boot of beer passed around. I’m not sure what that tradition is all about but no one seemed to mind!!

Dan smashed Katy with cake before the countdown even began. She was totally caught off guard but responded quickly.

Ceremony and Reception: Stroudsmoor Country Inn

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Monica - May 4, 2011 - 4:54 pm

Love the pictures, can’t wait to see more!

Caroline Cleary - May 4, 2011 - 5:04 pm

Absolutely beautiful pictures, can’t wait to see the rest of them! You caught some amazing memories!

Thank you, from the sister of the groom

Kate Nathan - May 4, 2011 - 5:04 pm

ABSOLUTELY GORGOUS!!!!! What a beautiful wedding Love the pic of Katy and her grandma so sweeet :) Best wishes Katy and Dan

Pam & Ralph - May 4, 2011 - 6:58 pm

WOW! What can we say. These are absolutely amazing pictures. Can’t wait to see the rest. The LARGE boot is another German tradition that we brought to the wedding. It is a blast and usually is quite the hit at any event. My hubby still wants the NIKON lense (:

Mary Snyder Jackson - May 4, 2011 - 8:57 pm

Absolutely stunning pictures!! Loved the one of her and Peggy!

Vicki - May 4, 2011 - 9:52 pm

Stunning pictures, Cyndi! Look forward to seeing more. The ‘Wine Maiden’ (while a cute name) is actually referred to as a Bridal Cup or German Wedding Cup. There was a wee bit of German influence at this wedding! :) You captured the couple drinking from the wedding cup beautifully! It will be hard to pick a favorite from these fabulous photos!

james phlegar - May 5, 2011 - 9:41 am

Excellent photographs!

Cynthia A. Cook (Phlegar) - May 5, 2011 - 11:22 am

Katy and Dan – Congratulations!! You both look absolutely stunning!! Katy, if you don’t remember me, you were my flower girl in my wedding back in 1990 (to my ex) and you were just as beautiful then as you are today!! Love the one with you and my Aunt Peggy!

robertalukach - May 6, 2011 - 9:13 am

congrats!!! I loved all the pictures thanks to your mom. loved you katie you looked beautiful and dan handsome. have a happy life together. i love you katie.

Ryan Pepper - May 9, 2011 - 6:37 pm

These are so awesome! I can’t wait to see the rest!!!!

Dolores - May 10, 2011 - 1:24 pm

Great photos! Great wedding! One of the most memorable days of my life. Love you both, Mom

kimmy - May 10, 2011 - 3:04 pm

the cake in the face is my favorite! haha

Kristy Dayton - May 10, 2011 - 3:17 pm

Girl, these are GORgeous! photography and lady!

Lisa Krape - May 10, 2011 - 3:58 pm

You look absolutely beautiful….my favorite is the one of you guys walking in the woods. I’m gonna share these with my parents, too! They will never believe “Katy-did” is all grown & married. (My dad still refers to you as that…haha!) Looks like you had a lovely day…

Krystal - May 10, 2011 - 4:20 pm

I think my favorite has to be the Wine Maiden one with Dan’s fingers crossed and Katy letting him know he better not spill it. You both were absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for allowing me to be part of your very special day!

Patrick Karpin - May 10, 2011 - 5:24 pm

Congrats to the both of you the pictures are very nice !!!!

Forrest - May 10, 2011 - 6:13 pm

Great Pics Guys!

Brittany Bailey - May 10, 2011 - 6:34 pm

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Katy you are stunning- no surprise there- and these pictures are AMAZING! :) CONGRATS!!! :)

Maureen Curtis - May 10, 2011 - 6:40 pm

The photos are just beautiful.

Jill and Dad - May 10, 2011 - 7:04 pm

Pictures are Great! :) Can’t wait to see more. We are very PROUD of both of you. XOXO

Tara Phlegar - May 10, 2011 - 7:52 pm

I want more!!!

Ashley Holton - May 11, 2011 - 5:55 pm

Absolutely beautiful!! Congrats to the both of you!!

Anita & Alice Cleary - May 12, 2011 - 1:12 pm

The photos were so beautiful. It gave us a feeling that we actually were there when we were not! Thank you so much for sharing. Dan and Katy are extraordinarily beautiful couple. It also was wonderful seeing Caroline, Matthew, Dolores and Jimmy! (Also very handsome and beautiful people!) May God bless you all forever!

Loretta Groves - May 13, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Thanks for sharing the photos. Katy and Dan are a beautiful couple and Jimmy and I wish them happiness always. I’m glad I could share their day.

Lindsay Lopez - May 23, 2011 - 8:08 am

Beautiful! Congrats Katy & Dan!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Stephanie and Nicholas – 04.16.11

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“We make our own sunshine in this family.” That’s what Stephanie said to someone during the deluge that was this past Saturday. And what a beautiful attitude to have when we it rains almost 5 inches on your wedding day.

We started and ended our day at The Peter Allen House. Stephanie and all of her ladies were fun to hang out with while getting ready. We used as much of the house as we could since it was raining outside. We met up with the guys at the church for the ceremony, which was beautiful. Then it was back to the Peter Allen House for the reception. The rain had turned into a complete downpour while we were in the ceremony and that lasted ALL NIGHT LONG!!! It was really just unbelievable. But the staff of The Peter Allen House and JDK can all be commended for an AMAZING job done making sure everything went off without a hitch. And the guests didn’t seem to mind either. Some of them had come from as far away as Italy to attend the wedding. It was a day that we will all never forget!!

Love this image of Nick.

Nothing like a call from Rome to brighten Stephanie’s day!

A whole bunch of Stephanie. She was just glowing.



My favorite. :)

There are so many spots inside the house to shoot. It’s like a photographer’s dream.




Stephanie invited her 4th graders to the ceremony. The thanked her by mobbing her after the ceremony. :)

Some portraits with Stephanie and Nick.


These next two images will show you just what we were dealing with as far as the rain.

Details from the day.


Stephanie’s dad passed away when she was young. There was a table to honor him and a picture. I love this image.

This couple has been married 62 years!!!! Bravo!!

Ceremony: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Reception: Peter Allen House
Caterer: JDK
Cupcakes: Cupcakes by M.E.
Florist: JDK
DJ: Dan Allen DJ Show

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Stephanie Bader - April 19, 2011 - 2:05 pm

So excited to see these. Despite the rain, it was a gorgeous sunny day in our hearts. Thank you for going above and beyond. You were the perfect people to capture our day. Can’t wait to see the rest! -Stephanie

Hayley - April 19, 2011 - 2:08 pm

Beautiful. Love the black and white one of you two dancing.

Courtney Bader - April 19, 2011 - 2:28 pm

You both look so radiant and happy! What a beautiful day it was! I really love the collage of pictures…it certainly shows how much detail went into this wedding. Congratulations, and I can’t wait to see all that’s left to come! -Courtney

Heather - April 19, 2011 - 2:33 pm

This probably would have been a fun wedding to film … :) ;) Great photos BTW!

Matt Pupo - April 19, 2011 - 2:34 pm

Wow. These are wonderful. Seriously, quite impressive. You both look great.

Uncle Joe - April 19, 2011 - 2:38 pm

Spectacular images of an extraordinary event. I love the bride. UJ

Meagan Bader - April 19, 2011 - 2:42 pm

these are great pictures!! i cant wait to see the rest! i am so blessed to have gained such a beautiful, wonderful sister! congrats and and love to you both!

ps. love the sneakers mama poops ;)

Anna - April 19, 2011 - 3:09 pm

These are absolutely gorgeous photos and so brilliantly capture the warmth, thoughtfulness and love that filled the day! Stephanie you are stunning and made the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to see the rest!

Amy Rech - April 19, 2011 - 3:58 pm

Beautiful, Stephanie:) You would never even know it was a rainy day……your smile is so bright! Everything looked just gorgeous :) Congrats!!!

Lynn Wonsick - April 19, 2011 - 4:11 pm

The pictures are beautiful. What a great day for you. Gina, you made me cry. What a wonderful memory you have.

Uncle Bob - April 19, 2011 - 5:23 pm

Great pictures the ones in the house are beautiful can’t wait to the rest and I really like my sister’s shoes….

Sue - April 19, 2011 - 6:54 pm

Absolutely gorgeous—- no more need be said except GINA = love the sneakers!!!!!!

Maria - April 19, 2011 - 7:09 pm

Stunning photos! These pictures really captured the love between Steph and Nick…I’m impressed! Cant wait to see the rest.

Gina Pupo - April 19, 2011 - 7:11 pm

What a great preview of the photos of the day. Steph and Nick, you certainly did not let the rain dampen your spirits. Steph you were the most beautiful bride, a true Roman goddess! MOB

karen pelton - April 19, 2011 - 7:46 pm

what beautiful memories you have! the pics are all wonderful! i love steph’s quote @ the top regarding your family makin their own sunshine! Soooo true…. would have never known there was rain goin on till seein the one of mom pupo in her “sneaks”…. tooo cute! you looked stunning, gina & stephanie; just a beautiful bride. sooo happy for your family!

Barb Lillis - April 19, 2011 - 10:47 pm

I have never seen such beautiful,tastefully done wedding photos. These pictures truly captured the beauty of the day-even those raindrops(or should I say deluge!)There was a LOT of sunshine inside-what a wonderful day! We were so happy to be a part of it! Barb

Angie - April 20, 2011 - 5:57 am

This was the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended – so many subtle details! And, not once did Steph lose her smile or composure, despite the dampness outdoors. It was a true reflection of Nick and Steph’s love for each other and their families. Nobody wanted the night to end. Looking forward to sharing many more joyous times with you guys.

Sue O'Rourke - April 20, 2011 - 6:43 am

Thanks for sharing these photos Gina – magnificent. Never mind the weather it looks a fantastic day. Good Luck and warm wishes to the Happy Couple.

Barb Ciccocioppi - April 20, 2011 - 7:07 am

What a beautiful preview, can’t wait to see more. Steph and Nick your wedding was truly magical and filled with love and happiness from start to finish.

Lisa Barrelet - April 20, 2011 - 7:32 am

WOW!! These are beautiful. Steph your planning and efforts certainly paid off!! Amazing!!!!

Linda & Mike Pupo - April 20, 2011 - 10:51 am

These photos are so beautiful and touching. We love the dancing photos, the kids from Steph’s class, and (my Mom’s picture will always be my favorite, BUT) that’s got to be THE BEST mother of the bride photo I’ve seen! Gina, soaked to her sneakers, with a radiant, joyful smile as the Dauphin County flash flood rolls on behind her. Now THAT was a fun, memorable, and truly beautiful day. Thank you for letting us share it with you. :)

cheryl - April 20, 2011 - 2:03 pm

Thank you for sharing these pictures with us. It looks like Joe and I missed a very beautiful wedding. May you and Nick enjoy many years of happiness like Aunt Marcie and Uncle Archie.

Katie - April 20, 2011 - 6:48 pm

These pictures are amazing. Steph you look like a model and are so photogenic. I can not wait to see the rest. It was such an amazing day and these pictures are just the beginning of a long life full of happiness for you two! Love you both!!

Maria & Jim - April 21, 2011 - 5:20 pm

Looking at your pictures, you would never know there was a cloud in the sky. The wedding was beautiful! Stephanie, you made a beautiful bride! It is great to see you as husband and wife. It was a great day-we had a wonderful time.Can’t wait to see more pictures.

Laura Brubaker - April 25, 2011 - 4:17 pm

Stephanie, what a beautiful wedding. You are a GORGEOUS bride! I was so excited to see these beautiful dresses and the lemons :) What an amazing day – CONGRATULATIONS!!

Tina Detwiler - May 26, 2011 - 11:10 pm

Steph: Aunt Rita forwarded the link to me so I could also view your wedding photos. How gorgeous the photos are!!! Love the photographers humor with the shot of your Mom in her sneakers….GREAT!
Congrats to you and your cute hubby, Nick!

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