Nicole and Jamie are such a great, fun couple! I had a blast with them recently for their engagement session. And we even got to take advantage of the snow before it melted away. I love winter!
We started inside at the Hotel Hershey where it was nice and warm.
Then we ventured outside into the winter wonderland.
Last week, I met up with Ashley and Brian for their engagement session. Ashley is the sister of Shannon, one of our 2007 brides so it was great to catch up with her again. I had such a great time walking around the Hotel Hershey with these two. And I’m really looking forward to their wedding later this year!
Another cold engagement session! But I did have a great time meeting Mariah and Terrell for the first time and chatting with Mariah’s mom during the session. These two are so insanely cute together.
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.!
This bridal party rocked!! The MOH was from Alaska! This weather was nothing for her.
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!!!
The flowers by Hammakers were beautiful.
Love this pic of Stephany’s UGGs.
The rings. On bells.
Look at the guy in the background.
First dance.
The decor was so elegant. These were the favors for the guests.
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.
Jump around…
Ceremony: St. Katharine Drexel Parish
Reception: Visaggio’s
Cake: Visaggio’s
Flowers: Hammaker’s
DJ: Double Trouble
Yep. Still catching up. And did I mention that I love doing sessions during the winter. Christi and Nick were such sports because it was SO cold the day of their engagement session. We visited a few places that were familiar to me and ended up back at my house, where my kids had just finished sledding. So guess what Christi and Nick did…?
Still catching up from 2009…Meghan and John’s COLD engagement session was right before the big snow that we had mid-December. We had a great time talking and laughing as we walked around Fort Hunter. I’ve said it before but I will say it again. I LOVE doing sessions in the winter. The light is just so nice!
