One of the coolest parts of my job is getting to know so many different couples throughout each wedding season and being with them throughout their wedding planning journeys.  I’ve been so lucky to work with such amazing people who are not only awesome clients, but become real-life friends throughout the process.  Bri & Jeff have absolutely been one of those couples who from the beginning have felt like we’ve known each other for years.  Ever since their engagement session last December (which was FREEZING by the way, you two were troopers!), I’ve been SO excited to photograph their White Barn wedding this year!  When it’s December and you’re talking about a wedding the following September, it seems so far away!  But their day finally came and it was G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S.

Bri and her bridesmaids were tucked away in a bridal room prior to the ceremony, while Jeff & his groomsmen were hanging out around the venue.  We were able to spend some time with each group beforehand, being careful to coordinate so Jeff wouldn’t see his bride before he was supposed to!  As guests began to arrive, we made our way outdoors to the White Barn’s beautiful ceremony space where Bri & Jeff said their “I Do”s.  The sun peeked out and gave us some gorgeous light for a quick portrait session before we made our way back up into the barn.  The reception got underway, and let me tell you, Bri & Jeff’s family & friends know how to get the party started!  The dance floor was packed thanks to DJ Tim of BIFF Entertainment, and there was no lack of photo-ops while this crew busted a move.  Of course we couldn’t pass up the perfect golden sunset we saw happening outside the barn, so we popped outside for a few more sun-kissed photos before coming back in to dance the night away.  Bri & Jeff – you had such a fun, beautiful, love-filled wedding day, and I’m so excited to share these highlights from your day!

Contributing Vendors:
Venue: White Barn
Dress Shop: The Exquisite Bride
Dress Designer: Casablanca Bridal
Hair Stylist: Kathleen Quigley
Makeup Artist: Valarie Panei
Menswear: Jos. A. Bank
Florist: Events by Jarrod
Caterer: Medure’s Catering
Bakery (Cake): Dolce Mia’s Bakery
Cookies: Good L’Oven Cookie Shop
DJ: BIFF Entertainment
Videographer: Dana Lynn Photography
Photographer: Kristen Vota Photography
Second Photographer: Charlotte Blue

Rose gold shoes and blue garter before a wedding at White Barn in Prospect PA

Rose gold and pearl earrings on a purple bridesmaids dress

Diamond and rose gold hair clip on a purple bridesmaids dress

Rose gold engagement ring and wedding band at White Barn in Prospect PA

Rose gold and diamond engagement ring and wedding bands at White Barn

Bridal details at White Barn in Prospect PA

Hand-painted wooden hangers for the bride's dress

Wedding dress hangs with bridesmaids dresses at White Barn

Bride opens a present from the groom at White Barn

Bride pops a champagne bottle with her bridesmaids at White Barn

Bride takes her wedding dress off the hanger at White Barn

Bridesmaid zips the bride's dress before her wedding ceremony at White Barn

Bridesmaid reacts to seeing the bride in her dress at White Barn in Prospect PA

Bride puts in her earrings before her wedding ceremony at White Barn

Bridesmaid puts bride's pearl necklace on her at White Barn

Bridesmaid puts the garter on the bride at White Barn

Mother of the bride helps with the veil at a White Barn wedding

Bride looks at herself in the mirror after getting ready at White Barn

Flower girl holds her basket at the White Barn

Mother of the groom reads a card from the bride at White Barn

Mother of the groom receives a necklace as a wedding day gift

Mother of the bride receives a necklace as a wedding day gift

Father of the bride opens a gift from the bride at White Barn

Embroidered handkerchief for the father of the bride at White Barn

Bride with her bridesmaids before her wedding ceremony at White Barn

Bride laughs with her bridesmaids outside at White Barn in Prospect PA

Bride laughs with bridesmaids while holding bouquets by Events by Jarrod

Bridal bouquets by Events by Jarrod at White Barn

Groom opens a present from the bride at White Barn

Groom receives a new watch as a gift from his bride at White Barn

Groom and groomsmen at the White Barn before a September wedding

Groom and groomsmen laugh and drink beer before a White Barn wedding ceremony

Boutonnieres by Events by Jarrod at White Barn

Outdoor ceremony setup at White Barn in Prospect PA

Groom gets in place for his outdoor wedding ceremony at White Barn

Bride walks down the aisle with her father at White Barn

Father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle at White Barn

Groom watches his bride walk down the aisle at White Barn

Father and daughter walk down the aisle at a White Barn wedding ceremony

Outdoor wedding ceremony at White Barn in Prospect PA

Groom smiles at his bride during a White Barn wedding ceremony

Bride smiles at her groom during their outdoor wedding ceremony at White Barn

Bride and groom holding hands during their White Barn wedding ceremony

Bride and groom smile at each other during their outdoor wedding ceremony at White Barn

Bride and groom share a first kiss at their White Barn wedding ceremony

Bride and groom cheer as they exit their wedding ceremony

Groom high fives guests after his wedding ceremony at White Barn

Wedding party in front of the gazebo at White Barn in Prospect, PA

Bridal party being goofy in front of the gazebo at White Barn

Bride and groom at a White Barn wedding in September

Bride and groom share a moment at White Barn

Groom kisses his bride after their White Barn wedding

Bride kisses her groom at their White Barn wedding

Bride and groom pose for portraits under a tree at the White Barn

Bride kisses groom in her Casablanca bridal gown from Exquisite Bride at White Barn

Bride and groom portraits at White Barn

White Barn wedding venue in Prospect PA

Baby's breath centerpieces in mason jars at a White Barn wedding reception

Lantern centerpieces at a September wedding at White Barn

Groom and Bride signs on the sweetheart table chairs at White Barn

Sweetheart table decorated for a reception at White Barn

Rose gold champagne flutes and head table with floral details at White Barn

Head table with purple napkins at White Barn in Prospect PA

Jenga pieces serve as a guestbook at a White Barn wedding reception

Wedding cake by Mia Dolce at White Barn in Prospect PA

Cupcake table at a wedding reception at White Barn

Memory sign at White Barn wedding reception

Personalized sign at a White Barn wedding reception

Bride and groom enter their reception at White Barn in Prospect PA

Groom dips his bride for a kiss at White Barn

Bride and groom share a first dance at their White Barn wedding reception

Bride and groom's first dance at White Barn

Bride and groom kiss during their first dance at White Barn

Maid of honor gives a speech at a White Barn wedding reception

Bride and groom laugh during speeches at White Barn

Groom and best man dance during speeches at White Barn

Groom hugs his best man at White Barn wedding reception

Bride and groom toast each other at White Barn

Bride and groom cut their cake at White Barn

Bride and groom kiss after cutting cake at White Barn

Father daughter dance at a White Barn wedding reception

Mother son dance at a White Barn wedding reception

Bride walks into the sunset at White Barn

Bride and groom walk towards the sunset by the pond at White Barn

Bride and groom kiss by the pond at sunset at White Barn

Bride and groom kiss during sunset at White Barn

Bride and groom dance at sunset at White Barn

Bride and groom pose during golden hour at the White Barn

Bride and groom hold hands during portraits at White Barn

Bride and groom at sunset at White Barn

Bride and groom kiss in the sunset at their White Barn wedding

Bride and groom playfully interact at White Barn

Bride and groom dance and kiss during portraits at their White Barn wedding

Bride and groom walk on top of a hill at White Barn

Bride and groom snuggle by the pond at White Barn

Bride and groom pose like models by a pond at White Barn

Bride and groom pose by the pond at White Barn

Groom shows off his Bigfoot socks at White Barn

Bride and groom pose with their wedding photographer at White Barn

Bride tosses her bouqet at her White Barn wedding reception

Groom removes the bride's garter at their White Barn wedding

Groom searches for bride's garter at their White Barn wedding

Groom tosses the garter at a White Barn wedding

Groom dances with his Moscow Mule at White Barn

Bride and groom dance to the music at White Barn

Bride dances with her mom at White Barn

Bride and groom bust a move at their White Barn wedding

Bridesmaid wears DJ props on the dance floor at White Barn

Guests dance at a wedding reception at White Barn

Best man shows off his dances moves at White Barn

Best man leaps in the air while dancing at the White Barn

Bride and groom show off their dance moves at their White Barn wedding

Groom dances with his bride and guests at White Barn

Groom kisses his bride's head at White Barn

Sun sets as the bride and groom kiss at their White Barn wedding

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