What can I say about Mike and Maureen's beautiful wedding? It turned out to be such a great day, from the nice weather to the mix of people involved. Spending time with them shooting their engagement session made a world of difference, because it gave us a chance to know them and their tastes while at the same time, it was clear on their wedding day that we had gained their trust. Their relaxed demeanor let them show their happy and excited moods, which of course just made the photography more easy-flowing and fun! The ease was also enhanced by the fact that Maureen had focused on the details of the day well in advance. All were carried out without a glitch. Good planning = less stress (and therefore more fun for the bride and groom)!
The wedding ceremony was held at Saint Alphonsus Church in Maple Glenn. The priest there is a pleasure to meet and the church itself is beautiful. The skylight revealing the bright sun over the altar area is lovely in person, but poses a challenge regarding photography. We always want photos to be bright enough to show the room the couple is in, but not so bright that the bride's gown looks totally white and loses detail such as intricate lace. I'm very happy with the results of these church pictures. After the ceremony, it only took 15 minutes to get key formal pictures of the families. But we made sure to leave time to get some off-camera lighting of the couple in the aisle, with the altar more in the background. I love those shots.
Then we headed off to the Talamore County Club in Ambler. Mike and Maureen had planned the day to allow for two hours for photography before the cocktail hour began. This time is so critical to set aside if the couple wants to attend the cocktail hour and have a variety of fun and relaxed pictures for their album.
Their DJ, DJ Kevin Kirby from Silver Sound Entertainment did a great job getting the crowd dancing and also making sure to coordinate with us photographers for the main events of the reception.
A successful wedding is really achieved with a good selection of professionals for the event. Here is a list of theirs:
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