Wedding

Whimsical Woods Wedding | Stone Mill Inn - Hallam, PA I Andrea + JT

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“10/10 - would photograph re-live this wedding day again.”

- Me, talking about Andrea + JT’s wedding day

This wedding day was truly so, so much fun. The staff at the Stone Mill Inn was on TOP of their game and made their wedding day a breeze. The property is so, so beautiful, too! Andrea and JT were just so much fun to work with and had GREAT hype people surrounding them in their bridal party, friends and family. Enjoy their wedding day images!!!

Venue: Stone Mill Inn

Second Photographer: Valerie Grace

Bowling Alley Speakeasy Wedding Reception | Philadelphia, PA | Micro Wedding

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Never have I ever seen…

A couple do a “first bowl” rather than a traditional first dance. Brad & Mackenzie made their day their own in every way and they rocked it. They chose to have an intimate micro wedding in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, followed by dinner and bowling at the speakeasy in Harp & Crown.

I’m still geeking out a little bit that I got an invite.

ENJOY THEIR DAY THROUGH IMAGES!

Venue: Vaux Studios

Reception: Harp & Crown

Vow books: The Keeper Co.

Ironspire Complex Wedding | Tiehl + Andy

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Tiehl & Andy’s day included a bridal party of TWNETY-TWO, an ice cream truck and a surprise saxophone player on the dance floor. This was also my first time photographing at the newer venue, Ironspire Complex. It’s rustic, yet industrial design is a really unique place to have a wedding!

Most weddings are fun, don’t get me wrong. But there is SOMETHING different in the atmosphere when you can feel that most of the guests really know each other. The laughs, the mingling, the dance floor, The Sidekick Photo Booth - all of it was filled to the brim with joy. Their day was covered in it.

Forever and ever honored to be welcomed into wedding days!

Venue: Ironspire Complex

Photobooth: The Sidekick Booth

Second Shooter: Rebekah Viola

Boho Micro Wedding | Wildwood, NJ | Amanda + Alex

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“WHEN IN WILDWOOD…”

Original song, a wedding on the beach, all of your very best friends…

Allllll of these desrcibe Alex & Amanda’s ideal setting to tie the knot. These two had an insanely intentional, family-filled wedding day in Wildwood, NJ. They rented an airbnb and had an evening full of tearful speeches, laughter and the groom’s ORIGINAL LOVE SONG (I’m not kidding, y’all…but sadly, I’m a photographer, so…I’m sorry to disappoint your inevitable question…No, I don’t have a video of it. Womp.)

Their family also gifted them an ice cream cone from the boardwalk immediately following the ceremony! HOW SWEET - yes, literally. I know you’ll enjoy these images and be able to feel the close relationships that the couple has with each person that was present at their day.

Cheers to the two of you, Alex & Amanda!

Hair & Make Up Artist: Madd Looks

Picnic Company: Jersey Shore Picnic Co.

Cameron Estate Inn - Lancaster, PA | Engagement Photo Session

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Aryanna + Keegan recently booked their wedding venue at Cameron Estate Inn (one of my favorite local wedding venues in the Lancaster, PA area) and they wanted to do their engagement shoot on the property! I LOVE WHEN COUPLES DO THIS! It’s such a sweet idea to spend time all over the property where you’ll be tying the knot AND where you’ll be making core memories with your most important people.

Aryanna + Keegan, I am very berry excited to photograph your wedding day in May of 2024!

Spring Valley Farms - Dover, PA - Rustic Barn Wedding

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When the bride surprises the groom with some live tunes from one of his favorite local musicians…you know it’s going to be a good wedding! Susannah hired Nathan Merovich’s for some live music BEFORE the ceremony. It. Was. So. Precious. They danced and sang along, with their bridal party nearby, and I’d say it was the most creative gift that I’ve ever seen a bride give in my ten years of shooting weddings!

Enjoy Susannah + Brady’s images!

VENUE: Spring Valley Farms, Dover, PA

DJ: Then We Danced *HIGHLY RECOMMEND*

SECOND SHOOTER: Gabe McMullen

MUSICIAN: Nathan Merovich

Excelsior Lancaster, PA - Rustic Pampas Grass Wedding

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AHHHHH!!!! I’m trying to remain calm as I prepare today’s wedding for the blog. (Currently wiping my happy, happy tears!) Katie is my little sister’s best friend. AND - she happens to be the baby sister of my best friend since kindergarten! So - YEAH, this wedding was a meaningful one.

So, so much work went into Katie + Andrew’s wedding day at the *everrrr so gorgeousss* Excelsior Lancaster wedding venue! This day didn’t feel like work. It isn’t every wedding day that SIX of my own family members were both guests and some in the bridal party! Cheers to more and more weddings full of connection and absurd amounts of joy!

- Sarah Gehman

VENUE: Excelsior Lancaster, PA

COORDINATOR: Simply Soiree

FLORALS: Divine Florals by Susan

PHOTO BOOTH: Sarah Gehman Photography LLC

VOW BOOKS: The Keeper Co.

SECOND SHOOTER: Gabe McMullen

VIDEOGRAPHER: Isaiah K. Films

Intimate Forest Wedding - Brush Mountain Lodge

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Every wedding day, whether there are three guests or three hundred guests, is packed full of stories. Friends, family and loved ones travel from all over to attend weddings, celebrate unions and show their support. And since the COVID-19 pandemic, we all know that gatherings are extra, extra special these days. This wedding was overflowing with great meaning and intention with every moment planned into the timeline. From the groom’s getting ready location at a family member’s cabin, the forest, the toast honoring lost loved ones or the first dance, alone in the forest together as husband and wife. Intention. It was all over Brian and Cassandra’s day.

Enjoyyyyy these photos from this intimate wedding in a stunning forest. - Sarah

Watch Cassandra + Brian’s wedding video by J&K Films below!!!

(SO GORGEOUS)

Venue: Brush Mountain Lodge

Videographer: JK Film Co.

Second Shooter: Jenna Carroll

Bee Estate Intimate Wedding, Lancaster, PA - Hailey + Gilbert

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Eclectic vintage dishes. Lots of smiles. Trivia night.

Hailey + Gilbert’s intimate wedding at the Bee Estate in Lancaster, PA was F-U-N. Intimate weddings have a lot of bonus features to them compared to a larger scale wedding. And it was obvious that the company that Hailey + Gilbert keep is really, really fun and full of lots of love. Everyone (clearly) enjoyed themselves on their wedding day. Also - did I mention that Hailey MADE her dress?! Who does that?! THIS GIRL DOES!!! Prepare to be inspired, ladies and gentleman!

Enjoy their wedding day photos!

VENUE: The Bee Estate (Lancaster, PA)

SECOND SHOOTER: Jenna Carrol

Andrea + Drew | Historic Acres of Hershey | Pennsylvania Wedding | Hershey, PA

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I loved this day so, so much.

Andrea + Drew were a dream to work with. The weather was rainy RIGHT when the ceremony was supposed to begin, but everyone waited for it to lighten. Guests waited with umbrellas. The bridal party joyfully wiped down all of the chairs multiple times. We were gonna get these two married, rain or shine!

I t w e n t b e a u t i f u l l y .

It rained, but that didn’t matter. Their ceremony was SO memorable and joyful.

VENDORS - CLICK ON NAME TO STALK, OBVIOUSLY:

Photographer: Sarah Gehman

Second Photographer: Madeline Broderick

Venue: Historic Acres of Hershey

Florist: Moss + Vine

Coordinator: Elena Scott, Events with Elena

Make-up artist: Veroleigh Cosmetics

Jee + Jane | Kukio Beach Intimate Wedding | Hawaii Beach Wedding | Four Seasons Hawaii

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Jee + Jane and their sweet family all gathered for their intimate wedding on one of my favorite beaches, Kukio Beach. The light was dreamy, the sky was blue and these two made each other laugh so much and were so much fun to photograph. 

Which is your favorite image?! Mine is the VERY last couple's portrait. 

PLANNER: The Chapter of Love

FLOWERS: Grace Flowers

OFFICIANT: Tom Fernandez / Email: fernandezohan@mac.com

DINNER: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Kate + John | England Destination Wedding | St. Audries Park Wedding | West Quantoxhead

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I met Kate in Hawaii six years ago. It's a super common place to make good friends, am I right?!  We were both doing a school with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) and we've been pals ever since. Kate + John asked me to fly out to England to shoot their wedding and it was prettttty hard to say no to. Honestly. I was so, so honored to be a part of their wedding day. These two love birds were surrounded by people who love them dearly. 

What was your favorite image from your wedding day?

KATE: "My favorite moment was arm in arm with my precious dad walking down the isle. I felt completely over come and the power of the moment took me totally by surprise. I was so excited to see John because we had been apart for a week and when I saw him my being was flooded with peace. We had already committed to each other and even had a marriage certificate so I expected the whole thing to feel ceremonial and almost redundant but God’s presence was so tangible and I still feel totally overwhelmed when I think of that moment. It really was so powerful and to me, pure magic!"

 

***Big thanks to Charlie for photographing the groomsmen getting ready and the groomsmen formal photos! You rock. http://www.charlesstevenphoto.com/#home

KATE: "This is one of my favorites among MANY of favs! I love it because I feel pretty and John is so passionate ( after a couple glasses of ol' vino 😉) and the setting is so familiar - it’s every August in England and to me, it’s beautiful! I miss home! So, to have it captured in my wedding photos means the world to me!"

Hawaii wedding photographer

Lucas + Jenny

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          I know Jenny from high school. The stunning, academic, red-headed super athlete was a few years above me and basically one of the coolest girls in school. So, I can't lie...I felt pretty honored when I was asked to shoot one of the popular girls wedding's! There was some reuniting to be had at this wedding because Jenny's brother, AJ, and I graduated in the same class AND my high school soccer coach was the pastor. Small world! 

          Jenny + Lucas's wedding was so detailed and all of the decorations were handmade. Jenny had her mom's wedding dress remade! Isn't that so sweet?! She even had a photo of her mom on her wedding day and I had to pinch myself as we took a photo of it! So dang sweet. 

Enjoy Jenny + Lucas's wedding day and God bless your week!

-Sarah

VENUE: Fox Chase Golf Course

FLOWERS: Ever After Floral (Such beautiful work - would definitely recommend!)

SECOND SHOOTER: : Maddie Broderick 

Jonathan + Rebekah

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I am so blessed. Because of meeting people across the globe in missions, I've been given connections that are unheard of. I've met friends from, literally, all over the world and this time I got to photograph a stunning couple, inside and out, in the beautiful land of South Africa. If you aren't aware, South Africa is the southern most country in Africa and yes, it is a country. It is not just a general term for the southern part of Africa. It is its own country. And it's wonderful.

South Africa.

This is my most favorite country on earth. If you haven't taken the trip - please do. (Actually there are some discounted sales happening on flights right now - so you COULD go.) This country is full of so much life and beauty. I met Rebekah, the bride, in Kona, Hawaii while I was doing a missions school. We bonded, became friends and...well, next thing I know I'm photographing her wedding in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Rebekah and Jon - love you both tons and tons. 

Enjoy their wedding photos. :)

-Sarah

LOCATION: Sacred Mountain Lodge <--click here to see more!

Bethany + Tim

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Prepare yourself for a dreamy woodland wedding. And, as always, thanks to Maddie Broderick for being such a wonderful second photographer. Bethany + Tim were by far one of the most laid back, chill couples that I've ever had the pleasure of working with. They intentionally made time in the schedule of their day to ENJOY IT...and it made the day so joyful for everyone involved.

Couples - make the same choice for YOUR wedding day!  

These two even had a tender, private moment as they chose to wash each other's feet before their ceremony. It was an all around beautiful, life-giving day to be a part of. ALSO, it's rare that you attend a wedding when almost EVERY guest in attendance is on the dance floor.

To Bethany + Tim's friends and family...ya'll know how to celebrate. 

***looking over notes I took of all of your dance moves

Edie + Ian

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Listen up, friends. I had the joy of shooting a destination wedding on the Oregon coast last weekend and let's just say that it does not disappoint. That whole "west coast, best coast" phrase is really starting to make sense. Pssst - don't tell the east coast I said so!

Please enjoy these photos of Edie + Ian's destination wedding! 

Also, thanks so much to the one and only  Emily Timmer for second shooting!

Eric + Shelby

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Hey y'all - I started my 2016 wedding season off with some southern charm last weekend.

(Yes, I did just say "y'all")

          I had the honor of shooting a true, southern wedding, in the great state of Texas! I connected with Shelby through a wedding referral Facebook group - how random, right? Shelby's wedding was the perfect excuse for a visit to Texas to visit my sister, niece and nephew - so I made a trip of it! Eric + Shelby's wedding was located on Shelby's family's horse farm and... It. Was. Stunning. The guests were greeted by the horses as they walked into the stable and found their seats in the aisle - I've never seen a wedding like it!

          You know the phrase that says it's good luck if it rains on your wedding day? Well, these two lovebirds should have LOTS of luck for their marriage!  After the first hour or so after I arrived, it down poured the rest of the night. But, that didn't stop their guests from celebrating! 

Thank you for trusting me, Eric + Shelby! Your love is beautiful.

-Sarah Gehman

Graham + Sarah

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Graham and I were on a team together for three months in the ever so beautiful country of South Africa. We bonded over singing and chocolate - like any normal humans do, right? Right. But, unfortunately, I have not been able to see Graham SINCE our time in South Africa together...over three years ago. So, if you were wondering, YES I was super excited to see him. I also met Graham's bride, Sarah, in my time with YWAM Kona, Hawaii and she is lovely as they come.

I made my way up to Toronto, Canada to capture Graham + Sarah's wedding...the day after I shot Travis + Ariel's wedding. It was a WWW (wonderful wedding weekend)! Their wedding day involved Indian food, a hilarious bridal party, beautiful worship to Jesus (that was led by Graham + Sarah) and vineyards - vineyards EVERYWHERE! 

Thank you Graham + Sarah for letting me be a part of your day. I love you both.

-Sarah