Mountain Wedding with Julie and Steven

I've known Julie since Brownies, we go way back. So I was really stoked to not only get to do a wedding for an old friend, but also do a wedding that's basically in my backyard. They didn't exactly get the fall wedding they'd planned (it was 80 degrees at the end of September), but I think they were still pretty happy with how everything turned out. Theirs was a small mountain wedding, the type that is being labeled an intimate wedding or elopement these days. They opted not to have a wedding party (although they still had toasts from friends), and partied in the red room at the Summit Inn.

Her dress was originally her mother's, altered to fit. They embroidered a tag inside with both of their wedding dates. 

This church is so close to my house, I could walk there. The other building is where John and I had our own wedding reception, ten years ago.

After the ceremony, we made a few stops. First, for drinks.

Then for pepperoni rolls from the Penncraft store.

Then we did some portraits.

I feel like this really shows their relationship.

It was really hard to continue working after my ovaries exploded, but I pushed through it. These guys are too cute.

The bride will now dance with her BFF.

Ceremony: St. Peter's Church, Brownsville

Reception: The Summit Inn, Farmington

Florist: Pechin's Floral

Cake: Pechin's Bakery

Dress: Her mother's, originally purchased from Zelenski's, altered by Maria's Alterations

DJ: Brian Johnson, Mustang Entertainment

Hair: Kaitlin CraftMakeup: Ashley Butorac

Second Photographer: Liz Capuano

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