Seeing two people come together in marriage seems to be more and more amazing to me as I see more people do it. It is not just two people coming together, but families coming together and friends coming together and traditions coming together. This wedding brought two entirely different cultures and languages together. On my drive home from my day with this amazing group of people, I called my husband and just raved on and on (I apologized to him for talking so much which is actually uncommon for me!) about Vasa & Kerri and how sweet and raw their love is for each other and for those around them. These two currently live in China, but they decided to have an intimate backyard wedding here in the States where Kerri is from. I so wish that I could describe the day to you all who were not there and explain how moving it was to hear Vasa say his vows to Kerri in English so everyone there could understand, while tears ran down his face. Or seeing them embrace, as genuine smiles formed on their faces. Or watching Kerri's face light up in laughter as Vasa did a goofy pose for the camera! Or listening to them speak to each other in Chinese...I couldn't understand a single word, but to me, it's like they were in their own little world. When I left, Vasa communicated to me that I came to their wedding with a job to do, but that I left as a friend. This is why I LOVE wedding photography...I get to come as a vendor but leave as a friend. Thank you Vasa & Kerri for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful day. Cheers to you both as embark on this life together as husband and wife!
Olivia ~ New York City Senior Photography
Charlie + Allison ~ Lancaster Liederkranz Wedding Photography
This wedding was nothing short of amazing. The thing that stood out to me the most about this lovely couple was their selflessness. They were not consumed with themselves and the wedding but were focused on other people and enjoying the day with friends and family. In one of the maid of honor's speeches, she talked about how after Charlie and Allison got engaged they said that one day they didn't want to take their kids back to just a pretty place where they got married, but they wanted to take them back to the place they got married that was so meaningful to them on so many levels. I remember back to their engagement pictures last summer...they wanted to take them at a camp that Allison had fond memories at, a place that was meaningful to them and actually meant something other than just being a beautiful location for pictures. This is why this couple is awesome. They are deep. I could tell that this wedding was just a small reflection of who they are as people and what their marriage will look like for years to come. Such a beautiful example to so many! You two are so great, Charlie and Allison, and I am so thankful to have been a small part of this milestone in your life together! Many blessings as you enjoy your life as husband and wife!
*A shoutout is well-deserved to my second shooter, Christina Gann, for taking some amazing shots and helping me out!