I think Kaitlyn and Brad’s wedding will go down as an all-time favorite for JFP. Between the super sweet people, the GORGEOUS venue, the ease of the bride and groom, and all around pretty-ness of the wedding details, it was hard not to leave their celebration feeling excited about what had been captured.

When I pulled up to Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, PA, my mouth literally dropped open. The resort facilities are grand and gorgeous, and I couldn’t help but get giddy about the photo opportunities that awaited. But the gorgeousness didn’t stop on the outside. The inside of the resort is elegant, luxurious and charming, and I think it’s a perfect place for a wedding. Kaitlyn and Brad were blessed with both a beautiful venue and a beautiful day (after some morning rain showers), and I was so happy and thankful to be a part of it all.

Warning: this may be the biggest wedding blog post EVER! Enjoy. 🙂

Kaitlyn was so calm throughout the whole day, which definitely helped slow me down a bit once I got off the high of venue-gorgeousness overload! Ha!

I’m going to call this a “wedding collection photo bomb.” 😉

Kaitlyn’s pharmacy friends sent her the gift on the left…very cute and very appropriate!

Love this getting ready moment!

The stunning Kaitlyn!!!

One of my favorites from the day!

There was a lot of “hand shaking” going on at the ceremony…

Total paparazzi status right here. 🙂

And little Maden’s hair piece was definitely Kate Middleton status!

Oh the picture on the right…so beautiful!

Grandma gave me soooo many photo ops during the wedding day…and you know me, I love a good grandma shot!

More “hand shaking!”

Back to the resort for more fun and formals. I could have taken pictures at that place ALL DAY!

Couldn’t pass up the striking red tulips…

And now for the reception!

I snuck outside the room during dinner to grab some ring shots…

Kaitlyn and Brad’s cookie display was impressive and unique. They took this southwest PA tradition and kicked it up a notch by sharing wedding pictures of friends and family members who have meant something to each of them. Definitely a highlight of the celebration.

Aaahhh new favorite first dance picture!!! Kaitlyn, you look so beautiful here!!!

Oh Kaitlyn, your face. 🙂

Another southwest PA tradition is the money/bridal dance. Everyone gets a chance to dance with the bride to a special, super long polka song…but only after they pay with some cold, hard cash. After their dance, they can take a shot, sometimes a sweet treat or a hanky to wave in the air. Kaitlyn and Brad had custom hankies!

What a great picture! My favorite twins, also cousins of the bride and bridesmaids in my wedding almost five years ago, and their great aunt waving those hankies high! 🙂

Oh Kaitlyn and Brad, you guys are so sweet. Thanks a million for making me a part of your wedding day and for being so relaxed through it all. Good luck in Arizona and enjoy these pictures forever! 🙂