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I seriously feel like I have known these two for YEARS. Why? Because this journey started long before their wedding day! It begin when Kevin sent me a very well articulated email about how he was planning to propose to his girlfriend Erika but he needed my help! Yikes!! These types of things make me so excited and SO nervous! Kevin surprised Erika with a coaching session in April of last year. He drove her down and during her headshots, he proposed!! So this wedding was really special for us because we have literally been there for EVERY part of the process!! From the proposal during the coaching session to their early morning engagement session in State College, PA, we’ve shot it all! We even got to meet their little fur baby, Lilee! Saturday we had the honor of meeting the rest of their family, friends and everyone who loves them the most!

It was a beautiful day in downtown Philly! Erika had everything planned to perfection and it was all carried out seamlessly because of Kat of Dear Sweetheart Events! It was so much fun to be surrounded by other KJ Brides throughout the day! And if they day wasn’t already fun enough, our good friends Tyler and Ashley were filming it!! Between us, The Herrinton’s and Kat and her hubby, Matt, Kevin and Erika were well taken care of! Looking back through these images made me realize that we accomplished so much!! Erika had her dream portrait locations mapped out and we were able to pay a visit to all of them! We absolutely loved being a part of this beautiful wedding day and I’m beyond excited to share it with you!!! And you’re in for a REAL TREAT because not only am I sharing Kevin and Erika’s day through my lens, I’m also sharing their highlight film from The Herrintons!! Tyler worked extremely hard to have this film ready for today’s post and you’re going to LOVE it!!! Enjoy!!

 

 

Kat not only helped plan and organize the whole day, she also did the florals!! Superwoman!  Love this beautiful design by ANOTHER awesome KJ Bride!! Check out Shannon Joy Paperie!!  Most amazing bridesmaids gifts ever!!! The light! Gah! It was the perfect place to get ready!  Kevin and his dad… love this shot from Michael! Looking good Kevin!!! Erika WOW… just WOW!!!  AH!!!! One of the SWEETEST daddy/daughter first looks!!!  This was an accidental test shot and I love it!! Loved not only capturing Kevin and Erika see each other for the first time but also seeing their parent’s reaction as well. :) And then Lilee arrived!!!!  It was an amazing day!! It didn’t even feel like the end of July!! MARRIEDDDD!!!!! Woohoo!!!!! Obsessed with this!!!!!
They were photobombed and it was perfect!  The best man ended his toast…. but first, he had to take a selfie:)
Ceremony | The Arts Ballroom
Reception | The Arts Ballroom
Florists | Dear Sweetheart Events
Dress | Bridals by Sandra
Dress Designer | Maggie Sotterro
Bridesmaids | Bridals by Sandra
Groomsmen | Jos. A. Banks
DJ | Tailored Entertainment
Videographer | Herrinton Weddings
Coordinator | Dear Sweetheart Events
Hair & Makeup | Adolf Biecker
Invitations | Shannon Joy Paperie 
Cake | Potitos Bakery
Catering | Stephen Starr Catering

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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