I have been looking forward to this Wedding since this super sweet couple chose me as their photographer last year.  We had an immediate connection and I’m so thankful they recognized our similarities so that I could beautifully capture the romance and divine friendship between them.   I see a lot of love, and every couple has their own way of expressing theirs…and these two have such a simple consideration of each other that makes me want to be a better half to my Husband too.

I absolutely loved our Engagement session together and we were so fortunate to schedule it on the one day that the Ellwanger Gardens were open to the public.  It was a spectacular treat to photograph their love among the fragrant Peonies and blossoming trees.  Just gorgeous.

Another exciting piece to this celebration is that her family founded ‘Lumiere Photo‘ (formerly Light Impressions); where I aspired to work years ago and was so thankful I had that incredible opportunity.   To be chosen by a family with such an influence on our photographic community was an honor I don’t think I’ll ever truly grasp.  Thank you Emily & Ken!

If you’ve never been told, or experienced Hurd Orchards yourself, you’re going to hear a lot about it now ~ it is just the most amazing place to surround yourself with and we’re so very lucky that it’s right here in our own back yard.  Just under 1/2 an hour outside of Rochester along Ridge Rd. West…in Holley NY, nestled among an orchard, and fragrant gardens, you’ll find an old rustic barn and a little country shop filled with delectable jams, breads, and goodies made exclusively by hand from their fields.  It is truly a labor of love for the family; most notable are Sue and Amy, a mother/daughter team who are some of the most gracious women I’ve ever met.  You must visit their website to see all the events they put on throughout the year.  Thankfully, you don’t need to be getting married to experience this heavenly place.  So make a plan, invite someone you love, and set the date to enjoy the land and bounty this wonderful family provides.

Emily & Ken, I was overwhelmed with gratitude as I captured the magic of your celebration ~ wishing you a lifetime of happiness, and nothing else, because ‘All you need is Love’.  ♥
Congratulations!

Getting ready at the Green House

A beautiful card and gift from her Husband to be, and incredibly fragrant wildflowers picked right from the fields. ♥

Sharing a peaceful moment with the Mother of the Bride

First look with the Father of the Bride

Wow, gorgeous!  And we’re off to get Married!

 

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs.!  All you Need is Love ♥♫

At the end of the ceremony, it was asked of the guests to leave a token of themselves behind at the ‘altar’ as a keepsake for their candle jar.  What an incredible assortment; including her fathers BABY shoe!

Croquet anyone?!

Time for dinner ~ I couldn’t wait to see the barn!

Just a little side note, all the cups were made out of CORN and were biodegradable!   A few of them even started melting from the afternoon sun!

Menu:

Roast Chicken with Summer Harvest
Applesauce & Blueberry Ketchup

Creme Fraiche and Parmesean Puffs with Vegetables

Wild Rice with Dried Orchard Fruit

Garden Green Beans

Green Salad with Berries & Chive Dressing
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Signing the Guest Book ~ warm wishes for the Bride & Groom

Time for their First Dance!  How exciting to have a Band ~ they’re from Ithaca, and they were Amazing!  Ken and Emily were SO excited to have them there as a special part of their day!

Introducing The Sim Redmond Band

Cutting the delectable 4 layered cake!

Sue, the wonderful owner of the Orchard ~ mingling and sharing her love for the celebration.

Bridesmaids!

Mingling outside, having FUN!

The candles are lit ~ the barn is spectacular

A fairytale day followed by a sweet dream evening ~ Congratulations Emily & Ken!  May you live Happily Ever After  ♥

 

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