Adam has been a long time friend of my husband, Marc and was even a groomsmen in our own wedding 5 years ago. When he popped the ultimate question to Rachel and the phone call came in, Marc and I were excited to be such a large part of their special day. As it often happens with our engaged friends, I, the photographer and Marc, a groomsman, happily became the go-to people for help with their wedding planning. I accompanied the gentlemen to the tux shop and when asked, offered my input as to what I’ve seen with the many weddings I’ve documented. One of the perks of having a wedding photographer as a close friend (besides the obvious) is the access to a large catalog of visual inspiration to my friends as they plan their weddings.
Their wonderful wedding day presented only a few hiccups and those were small at best. The rain didn’t stop us one bit and luck would have it that I know a tiny bit about makeup and was able to fix a makeover mishap. (Have I mentioned I often wear many hats at weddings? LOL) Hubby happily helped out with double duties as groomsman and photo assistant, which I wholeheartedly thank and love him for. 
Please enjoy some photos from their day.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Lori, from Fusion Salon, did a top-notch job on Rachel's hair. It really was amazing. Unfortunately though, when we returned to their hotel room, Rachel was unhappy with her makeup. Thankfully, I have a decent enough knowledge of makeup (from my many trips to the MAC store for my own makeovers!) and since Rachel liked how my makeup looked, I quickly retrieved my makeup kit and did a mini makeover on her. Whew! Crisis averted! **Might I also add that this was a prime example of how having a 2nd photographer with me enabled us to not lose any time here as she continued to document as I played makeup artist."]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Adam is the world's biggest Flyers Fan. I mean it. Don't test this theory. "]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="How many bridesmaids does it take to get a bride into a wedding gown? A LOT. Seriously!"]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="548" caption="One of my favorites of Rachel (and her dress). "]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="I love the excitement here as Rachel's Dad escorts her down the aisle. "]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Adam loves Rachel's son, Austin, as his own and Austin calls him Daddy.
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="I love when they think nobody's paying attention. LOL"]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="My favorite moment of every wedding day. "]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="548" caption="This turned out to be one of my absolute favorites. Rain isn't so bad, now is it?
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="The dark purples, silvers and blacks turned out to be a beautiful combination for their decor."]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Another favorite photo. This is is just sooooooo......THEM. This is the Adam & Rachel we know and love."]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Adam and his mom are very close and so when the danced to "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, my tear ducts just may have been overactive. Just maybe. But it's not certain."]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Austin was having the time of his life!"]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="He's also quite the show off. LOL"]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="I must admit that one of the hardest parts of this job is staying off the dance floor. 
Luckily, as part of the arrangement in having me photograph their weddings, my friends have been gracious enough to accept my stipulation that I be allowed to have fun at the reception. haha! (With my 2nd photographer still covering the event, of course!)"]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Tessie got this great shot of me & hubby - one of my favorites to this day."]
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="and the coverage wouldn't be complete without a shot of the Boston Market club. All of us met each other while working for Boston Market! For many of us, it was our very first job. "]
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Thank you, my dear friends, for trusting me to document your amazing day and for also offering me the choice to be a bridesmaid or guest instead. That was the most amazing thing. Love you all lots! Thanks also go to my fun and amazing friend and colleague, Tessie, for her help documenting this wedding. She was instrumental in my ability to lay back and have a few drinks with friends during the reception and she got some pretty rad shots of me dancing. LOL
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Ceremony: Holy Rosary Church in Claymont, Delaware
Reception: Concordville Inn in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Videographer: Lo Ki Productions
DJ: Schaffer Sound Productions
Cake: Dough Main Baked Goods
Hair Stylist: Lori C. from Fusion Salon
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