Abby & Kyle’s Old Mill Wedding

Abby and Kyle had a wonderful day. The rain didn’t get them down, some adjustments were made but eventually it cleared and the evening was absolutely beautiful! Abby and Kyle have known each other since grade school. Kyle has always had eyes for Abby and luck would have it that later in life they would be reunited and bring us to this beautiful wedding day. I couldn’t be happier for them and to have been able to document their day for them.

Venue: The Old Mill
Hair & Make-up: Amanda D’Andrea & Beke Beau
Cake: Sweet Jazmine’s
Florist: Tish Long
Band: Rich Posmontier
Second Photographer: Linette Kielinski

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Jill & Brendan, Crystal Tea Room Wedding

Jill and Brendan had a gorgeous day! This is the second wedding I’ve done for Brendan’s family so it was a little mini reunion of sorts. Its always fun around this bunch. Jill and Brendan went on their first date to Prom in high school, they ended up going to the same college, Scranton, and survived through it all! You’ll have to watch the video for a little more of the story.

Jill looked amazing, beautiful and classic, that dress was made for her. Brendan looked super sharp too. The guys had on special super man socks for the family tradition of the pants dance later that night. After the ceremony we went over to the art museum for pictures, I love the lanterns they have in the tree’s across the street. Its always a favorite spot when at the art museum. The reception at the Crystal Tea room as usual was beautiful and the staff is always great and accommodating to us. Jelly Roll never disappoints either, they know how to dance the night away. It was a great day, I’m so happy we could play a part in it.

Venue: Crystal Tea Room
Band: Jelly Roll
Flowers: Robertson’s
Lighting: Synergetic
Second Photographer: Pete Malone, as always a pleasure.

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Liz and Dean, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Wedding

This summer has been amazing for weddings. Liz and Dean had a gorgeous day, beautiful ceremony, fun portraits and an awesome dance party! This family is so much fun. I’ve done a few things for them and its always such a pleasure, you will smile ear to ear and always laugh hysterically with this bunch. (Horrible working conditions, I know. haha.) It was wonderful to see such excitement and joy from the guests and family that surrounded them on their wedding day. I’ve never seen so many people do the worm at one wedding! Good times Good times. Thank you for having us there to document your day for you!

The slideshow is a lot of fun, make sure to check it out.

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Venue: Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Cake: Bredenbeck’s
Flowers: Coupes Flowers
Band: Rich Posmontier Music
Second Photographer: Linette Kielinski

Laurie & Chris, Greystone Hall Wedding

Laurie & Chris had an amazing day. A beautiful ceremony at Saint Agnes in West Chester and then portraits and reception at Greystone. It was a gorgeous June day. Everything about Greystone Hall is beautiful, it was so much fun to use it as a backdrop for portraits. Laurie is a graphic designer and she put many personal touches with her designs throughout the wedding. It was fun to find so many little elements that were so carefully thought out and just seemed to belong.

I loved the little moment between Chris and Laurie’s mom right as Laurie was coming down the aisle. Chris was feeling all those emotions and dare I say was tearing up (I saw Chris.. no denying!) so Laurie’s mom went and gave him a reassuring hug and pat on the back, just what he needed to get him through that moment. It was pretty special I have to say.  I’m glad I was there to witness and document that moment.

Anyhow, I won’t keep you any longer lets look at some pictures and relive the day through the slideshow.

Church: Saint Agnes Church
Venue: Greystone Hall
Florist: Kati Mac Floral designs
Cake: Cakes and Candies by Maryellen
Hair & Make-up: Bella Angel
DJ: Scratch weddings (DJ Cincere)
Videographer: Well Spun
Second Photographer: Alexa Nahas, Alexa has been working with me for a while now. I’m excited to add her to my second shooter list!

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Cassie & Doug, Abington Art Center Wedding

Cassie & Doug it was such a pleasure to document your day! Linette and I had a fantastic time with you. I’ve known Doug’s Parents for a long time, I worked with his dad my senior year in college and directly after. I had always heard tales of Doug from his dad Bruce. They rebuilt a VW bug together and Doug drove it all through high school. As any parent does and should they always bragged about Doug and his music endeavors at school and how well he was doing with his band. Needless to say I already knew Doug before I even met him. Last year when they came to see me for the first time I was taken aback by this tall man with dreadlocks with a strikingly beautiful Cassie on his arm. Cassie is a tough chick, she works at various prisons taking care of inmates medical needs, yeah not your typical job but she loves it.  It was love at first sight when the met at Starbucks, where Doug worked through college. They share a love of a good espresso to this day!

We had lots of laughs and shared stories that first day we met. It was an honor that they wanted me there on their wedding day. I’ll stop yammering on and let you get to the pictures.

Venue: Abington Art Center, gorgeous place! I always love working here.
Caterer: Joshua’s Catering The food was all vegan, aside from some butter and cheese options.. And it was all delicious.
Cupcakes: Passion Flour Cupcakery, a friend of the couple as well. Amazing cupcakes.
DJ: Lovesick, Adam Levy, this was my first time working with these guys and they are fantastic! Love their approach.
Florist: Precious Petals
Officiant: Nalia from Journeys of the Heart
Second Photographer: Linette Kielinski, a dear friend and we always enjoy working together!! Thank you for contributing some of these awesome images!
The music in the slideshow is compliments of Doug, he wrote this song “You became my Dawn” for Cassie. She walked down the aisle to it. You can check out more of his music here.

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New look on the horizon

We will have a new look and feel to the blog and website soon. I know its been pretty quiet here lately.

In the mean time while we are concentrate on getting our new look here are some slideshows of recent work. I will have a special blog post for them once we are live with a new site.

Happy New Year!

Baby NateW from JoyMoody on Vimeo.

Nate Turns One from JoyMoody on Vimeo.

Baby Eleanor from JoyMoody on Vimeo.

Michelle & Jace from JoyMoody on Vimeo.

Ellie & Bill’s Wedding from JoyMoody on Vimeo.

Stacy & Ryan from JoyMoody on Vimeo.

And there is a lot more where that came from here: My vimeo site!

Thanks so much for visiting.

Hilde & Brian, Aldie Mansion Wedding

When we arrived to Aldie we saw a girl running around the ceremony site doing work, at first we figured it was the florist. As we got closer nope not florist but Hilde! Working on her decorations. Girl was making a final decision on decor, to have a runner or not to have a runner. We helped her figure out what looked best and sent her on her way to hair and make-up. Only one bride I know would be running around like that on her own wedding day, Hilde. It could have been straight out of a Disney movie it was so cute.

Venue: Aldie Mansion
Florist: Whole Foods Florist
Wedding Planner: Kimberley Bates with Aldie Mansion
Hair/Make-up: Daneene Jenson
Photo booth, DJ & Lighting: Synergetic Sound and Lighting
Caterer: Jeffery Miller Catering
Second Photographer: Pete Malone, We always have a great time shooting together. Happy we are on the same team, thanks for all you do.

Starting things out with some details. Hilde’s Bridesmaids dresses were from Anthropologies bridal site. If you didn’t know Anthropologie had a bridal site, you need to know and now you do. It’s a whole new world.

Final touches!Brian cleans up real nice!
Hilde’s dress, stunning!!!!
The first look. Awe.
Beautiful you guys!!
This little ring bearer. OMG.

Ceremony time.A lot of happy tears shed!
Married!
Some details. Intro’s into first dance.
Hilde and her mom are best friends, Hilde joined her mom during her speech to be there by her side when she got emotional. So sweet.Every speech was great, Hilde’s dad had a very meaningful speech too.
Bouquet toss! Who is going to catch it?!
Mom!!! How about them apples? haha! Too funny. You go mom.
Rings and straws
This group had a terrible time, can’t you tell? 
yeah, no fun at all. 🙂
A fun end of the night shot in the reception dress.And one more just in case you didn’t get what I meant about how much fun people had.We had an amazing day with you and your families. Thank you Thank you for having us there to document your day for you . I know it was truly the Best Day Ever.
Don’t forget to check out the slide show below for more!

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Susan & Jeff, The Barn on Bridge Wedding

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Michelle & Jace, Northern Liberties Engagement Shoot

I had so much fun with Michelle and Jace. We took pictures around their neighborhood and at their apartment, starting at Standard Tap where they had their first date. We didn’t time things exactly right and the Tap wasn’t open yet so we went over to Johnny Brenda’s for a drink and some photos there since it’s another favorite spot. Plus a cold one on warm day wasn’t a terrible idea.

Tori & Andrew, Knowlton Mansion Wedding

Andrew and Tori Live in Bermuda and this was my first time meeting them. We got to know each other through email and phone, so it was a great pleasure to meet them in person. They make an adorable couple and we had such a great time with them.

Venue: Knowlton Mansion
Florist: Flowers by Elizabeth
Make-up & Hair: Samantha Klein & Erin Cinalli
Band: EBE Rio
Videographer: EBE Rio
Second Photographer: Linette Kielinski Wonderful friend and exceptional photographer. Its always great to work with you Linette!
Assistant: Sasha Walbridge, I am so excited Sasha is interested in learning from me! She did fabulous.

We started the day off capturing some of them getting ready.

Andrew’s wedding gift to Tori, a pair of fabulous shoes.
The flowers looked and smelled amazing.
Andrew is a classic romantic. He left Tori a special note.
We started off pictures at the Sheraton Society Hill and down to Penn’s landing.
You could just see and feel their love for each other throughout the day.
Love these.
I took them to a secret spot for another set of photos.
Nothing like a shiny new Benz, a beautiful couple and industrial Philadelphia.
One adorable little flower girl!
some little moments before the signing of the ketubah.
Getting ready for the walk down the aisle.

Something I just love about this.
Yay! Congrats!
The party was pretty fantastic.Congratulations you guys! Thank you so much for having us to capture your day!

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