Kulthum & Sean – 10.11.15

Posted on November 24, 2015

Kulthum and Sean. What a wonderful couple these two are (not to meant like SUPER photogenic)! From the moment I arrived to experience and photograph their official Islamic wedding ceremony you could feel the excitement in the air. Sean couldn’t even sit down. While laughing with close friends and family he eagerly paced for his bride to arrive. As Kulthum pulled up and walked through the door everyone greeted her with smiles and hugs. Sean was seated waiting for her and was grinning from ear to ear. As soon as they saw each other the bride started to tear up. It was a beautiful moment.

Shortly after the Imam arrived and the ceremony began being spoken in both Arabic and English. It was lovely. Both parties and families were beaming. Once the ceremony concluded, family members and friends all came up to hug and congratulate the happy couple. Various baklavas and coffee was served with the bride and groom getting fed sweets.

Following the ceremony, we left Kulthum and Sean’s photo session and seriously, could these two be any more photogenic?! They rocked the whole thing! The weather was perfect and the golden hour only added to the glow that this couple shared between each other. So many fun detail shots too from all of Kulthum’s henna, stunning bridal sari, and bouquet to the fun “I’m his Mrs, I’m her Mr.” signs. These two were just such a blast to photograph.

We left our last location and headed to their reception at Yiannis Taverna where everyone had gathered for dinner, family photos and sweets. It was a fantastic night and I couldn’t be happier for these two. Congrats again Kulthum and Sean!

Vendors:

– Venue & Dinner – Yianni’s Taverna –

– Photography – Alysha Yoder Photography –

www.alyshayoderphoto.com (e) alyshayoderphoto@yahoo.com (p) 610.762.7810

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Kristen & Ian – 10.3.15

Posted on November 6, 2015

Kristen and Ian’s fall wedding. What a magical day! It might have been cloudy with 100% of rain but these two champed through! You want to talk about compatibility, look no further. Kristen and Ian have that in spades! What a blast their bridal party was too! From fedora’s and mobster poses to champagne toasts and a ‘wheel barrow’ entrance, this was a fun crowd.

This was my first wedding this year that I got to do with my mom (who does the marrying) which is always a blast. We just need a caterer and a DJ and we could start our own wedding business lol. There ceremony was lovely and full of smiles! The groom even went in for the kiss a little too soon only to be met with laughter and applause from all their guests. When it was finally time for their first kiss the groom’s brother was the one to give the cue. There’s a funny photo of Kristen and Ian just laughing at the alter at this whole experience. It’s one of my favorites!

The rain started just as we began to shoot Kristen and Ian’s couple shots but it didn’t matter to these two! They rocked some porch photos and embraced the rain as a moment to relax and take each other and their wedding day in.

The reception was lovely. The speeches were some of the best I ever heard. I was busting a gut behind the camera at the best man’s speech. Who knew a golf game could lead to a dead goose? One of the best moments of the night was the dollar dance which just happened to be POLKA. Not only did almost every guest get up to dance with the bride BUT after they were done they joined hands and danced around the bride. The circle kept getting bigger and bigger, eventually multiplying into a few different circles. With her mom (who happened to be the last person in line), the dance ended and all the guests in circles squeezed together and created a kind of huge hug around the bride. It was awesome. The photo of the Kristen and her mom in the middle of all these people puts a smile on my face whenever I look at it.

The night winded down with dancing and cake cutting. They had a picked a cute little cupcake tower with a cake to top it off. There was no smashing, despite the pleas of the crowd. This led to a dance dedication to the groom’s brother. The song, Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith, I’ve never seen someone more excited for a song to come on. He knew all the words and jammed out like a champ. It was a great moment and a great way to end the night. So without further ado, I give you Kristen and Ian’s lovely wedding. Enjoy!

Vendors:

– Venue & Food – Cameron Estate Inn & Restaurant –

– Cupcakes/Cake – The Flour Child – Alixe –

– Flowers – Floral Designs of Mount Joy – Jill Erb –

– DJ – Soundwaves Entertainment – Chris Pyle –

– Photography – Alysha Yoder Photography –

www.alyshayoderphoto.com (e) alyshayoderphoto@yahoo.com (p) 610.762.7810

Amy & Daniel – 9.19.15

Posted on October 22, 2015

Amy and Daniel, talk about romance meets Southern Charm! I honestly couldn’t even tell you which one was more excited to get married! There was a point when I was photographing the groom with his groomsman prior to the ceremony and one of them said something to the point of, “Are you ready to do this?” Daniel responded with, “I’ve never been more ready for anything.” That was how the whole night was.

These two were not only so ready to get married but so clearly head over heels for one another. Seeing the look on Daniel’s face when Amy began her walk down the aisle was a little magical. They both couldn’t stop smiling at each other throughout the whole ceremony. Looking through the lens at these two all day still puts a grin on my face. Their family and friends all rallied for some fantastic formal portraits not to mention the awesome dance skills many of the guests possessed. Seriously though, not joking about the dancing. Half of them could have been professionals the way their guests rocked the dance floor! It was a blast to watch. I even wanted to join in!

On a side note, this photog had actually known Amy since middle school. We rode on the same bus for years so it was delightful to see this women I’d known for quite a few years grow up, be so entirely happy and look absolutely stunning her wedding day.

So many fun tiny details too at this wedding. The bridesmaids classy black dresses were some of my favorite I’ve seen to date! The couple had a beautiful LOVE ice sculpture, ‘I Do’ stickers on the bottom of the bride’s shoes, their hashtag ‪#‎FallfortheKossiks‬, the lovely fall colored bouquets and boutonnieres, and roses to gift each other with during the ceremony. Their laughter and love throughout the whole night made it more fun. They were both glowing and shared hugs, smiles and dances with just about everyone attending. All in all one of most fun weddings I’ve ever had the pleasure to photograph! So congrats again Amy and Daniel! Enjoy all the photos!