I love the transition from summer to fall in Pennsylvania; the days are mild and the air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change to the brightest hues of reds, yellows, and orange, and best of all the waning light that signals sunset is warm and makes the already picturesque landscape look downright puzzle worthy. With that being said, I love September weddings and I absolutely loved Dana and Brian’s wedding at Thistlethwaite Vineyards.
Dana and Brian embraced the advantages of a September wedding in PA to the fullest, making the scenic transition an important part of the day. One of my favorite parts was when the couple exchanged vows they had written for one another as part of their First Look. They made their promises with only freshly fallen leaves beneath their feet and trees bursting with color as witnesses. I don’t want to call Brian out because he’s a pretty tough guy, but even he shed a few tears during this moment. When people ask me what I think about a First Look I try to explain how deeply personal of an experience it is for the couple, but I don’t think I could ever describe the amount of love I witnessed from these two.
It is no secret that I am all about intimate weddings; weddings where emotions hang in the air and are felt by everyone involved. Dana and Brian are awesome people and they surrounded themselves with their closest friends and family to enjoy every moment with them. I’ve heard the term “bridezilla” tossed around on reality TV and I’m pretty sure Dana was the opposite of that definition. She was such a laid back bride and helped whenever she could, whether it was setting up the venue or cleaning it up. It was so good to see Dana and Brian fully enjoy their day because they truly deserve it. Abbey and I have been fortunate enough to get to know them and their family over the last few weeks and they are all great people.
Beautiful pictures