Amanda is a girl after my own heart! She is a ham and I absolutely ADORED photographing her from the second I met her! She is a ball of energy and her smile and laugh are seriously contagious! Amanda’s outtakes were even hilarious. She had a way with everyone to remind them to not take life too seriously. Even watching their first look was a HOOT! Amanda sneaking up behind and Alfred waiting for what silly moment is about to happen. haha They were two peas in a pod and balanced one another so well.
Amanda and Alfred found me from DJ Joe Sacha. I had a short phone conversation with Amanda and her cousin Jenn and was drawn to take part in capturing this special day for Amanda and her family. Little did they know how close their battle with cancer was to me and my family. There are moments in your life when you finally are able to give back to the universe what it gave you in your times of hardship…Time was of the essence, and the wedding was 2 weeks later. It was an incredible day filled with laughter, history, stories, and extremely meaningful embraces…Most of all it was a time for an entire family to gather and celebrate together, putting all the hardships out of their mind for just one night…all together. This post is not to mourn but to celebrate Amanda’s mom and the super playful couple Amanda and Alfred. They truly embraced their day with so much joy, it was an honor to capture this incredibly special day. I learned a lot from their strength and ability to be in the moment.
Look for me in Rainbows* “Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Time for me to leave you, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky. In the evening sunset, when all the world is through, Just look for me and love me, and I’ll be close to you. It won’t be forever, the day will come and then My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again. Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky. Every waking moment, and all your whole life through Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Just wish me to be near you, And I’ll be there with you.” In memory of Amanda’s Mom…
Hunt Valley Golf Club Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Venue: Hunt Valley Golf Club
Wedding Planner: Katie
Table decorations: DIY HomeGoods
Wedding Favors: Banana Bread – Mason Jars
Bridal Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridal Shoes: David’s Bridal
Grooms Suit & Tie: Mens Wearhouse
Bridal Jewelry: Amanda’s Mom’s pearls she wore at her wedding
Flower Girl’s Dress: Amanda wore in her Uncle’s wedding (25 years ago!)
Bridesmaid Dress: David’s Bridal
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist: Abby
Flowers: Roses & Hydrangea’s
DJ/Band: Joe Socha
First Dance Song: “Cabaret” by Lilly Armstrong