I apologize in advance. This post is going to be long and very picture heavy! I have been waiting to write this post for several years. I have known Taylore and her family for MANY years. In fact, my mother made all of the bouquets and flowers for Taylore’s parents’ wedding. I started taking pictures of Taylore when she was cheering for Canton High School.
I was then asked to take her senior photos. It was shortly after when she started talking to me about photographing her wedding. She was not even engaged yet and knew she wanted to get through college. But we dreamed!
And then? It happened! Taylore had contacted me to photograph her family in Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Little did she know, her mother and Jesse contacted me shortly after they found out she had scheduled a session. They changed the session into a proposal! We had it planned for a couple of months. Taylore had no idea! Steve and I were so excited to be able to capture this for them! Hey, Jesse – how is that smudge on your glasses???
Then, after what seemed like an eternity, it was the big day!! We started with breakfast in the hotel lobby. We headed to Wilkes Barre to have hair and makeup done at Union + Main. The ladies here are super sweet and do amazing work!
In the meantime, Steve was hanging out with Jesse and the guys at the hotel… Taylore and I hopped over to Taylore’s college (which she graduated from with her Master’s of Physician Assistant the week prior – her original wedding date). This was right across the street from the salon. Very convenient!
The ceremony and reception were held at The Barn at Glistening Pond in Falls, Pennsylvania. This property is absolutely beautiful. And the owners are super nice. All floral was created by Hometown Floral & Gifts in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This is the third wedding I have photographed who used Hometown Floral. Their work is always stunning!
While I was working with Disney, I bought some pearl and crystal Mickey heads to send to Taylore. She had them added to her bouquet for her hidden Mickeys. More important than her hidden Mickeys was the locket with a picture of Taylore’s grandmother. This was attached to her bouquet with a small angel. She was with Taylore all day.
The night before the wedding, Taylore & Jesse decided to do a first look before their ceremony. Jodie & Rich – Taylore’s parents – walked her down the hill and watched as she went to meet her groom… Jesse was so tense until he heard Taylore behind him. We could see him completely relax once he knew she was there…
Between editing, posting this on Facebook and Instagram and sharing it, I have seen this picture several times. It still blows me away! Steve captured this perfectly! Taylore was in the middle of walking and talking to me. He said he just *knew* he was going to capture something. He certainly did! Taylore – you are stunning!
Time to party!!!
One thing Taylore requested were pictures with the hay bales. The owners of the Barn stayed late the night prior to make sure Taylore had hay bales...
The party just kept going!
Ceremony & Reception – The Barn at Glistening Pond Minister – Reverend Tom Blackhall Hair & Makeup – Union + Main Hair Designs Floral – Hometown Floral & Gifts Cake & Cupcakes – EduCakes DJ – Sounds By Shane Taylore’s Dress – Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Collection Cinderella Style 205 Jesse’s Suit – Michael Kors Eternity 201 Bridesmaids Dresses – Alfred Angelo’s Sapphire Collection Style 8110S ____________________________________________________
Taylore & Jesse – Thank you SO MUCH for asking us to capture your wedding day! We are so honored to be such an important part of your happily ever after. I cried during the father/daughter dance – specifically during the part that said “she came home with a ring on her finger”. I am excited to see what the future has in store for you. We are looking forward to seeing you, again, for your bridal session. We love you both to the moon and back!
