I photographed their engagement session a few weeks shy of a year before their wedding. Jeremy had just graduated from the Academy and Nicole had just received her Masters in Literacy. They were so excited to plan the next chapter of their lives and I was so honored to be part of document that for them!
They had all their friends and family gather at The Home Farm Barn wedding venue in Indiana PA and we had the most gorgeous weather! They exchanged vows in the gallery surrounded by the gorgeous window light. We ventured around the property for some portraits and they danced the night away in the main portion of the barn. And when I say they danced….I mean they DANCED! I think that’s one of the things I loved the most about their wedding reception…they danced with each other. Some times the Bride dances and the Groom wanders off but they stayed together and danced and celebrated! It was awesome.
The Proposal:
Our proposal happened on Jeremy’s family trip to Gatlinburg Tennessee. I had this gut feeling the week before that something might happen. Jeremy was acting a little suspicious up until the trip. We took a hike up to Laurel Falls in the Smokey Mountains. I was told that we were taking family photos. We took the 1.3-mile hike straight up the mountain. Once we made it to the top, we enjoyed the waterfall and let the spot clear out for our “family photos”. We took a few photos with his uncle and sister. His parents stayed on the other side of the bridge because his mom is scared of heights. This is when I had a feeling that the proposal was coming. Then it was our turn to get pictures together. Jeremy wanted me to turn around and face the waterfall. I kept turning around saying that he was scaring me. We talked for a minute, and he says, “I am just going to do it”. Thats when he got down on one knee. The only problem is he couldn’t get the ring box out of his shorts pocket. Once he got the box out, he asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes.
The Vendor Team:
Photographer: Jen McKen Photography
Coordinator: One Fine Day-Colleen Raymond
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Home Farm Barn
Hair Stylist: Maggi Fennell-University Stylist
Makeup Artist: Sabrina Selcer-Make Me Blush
Cake Artist: Carly Leonardi- Cakes by Carly
Floral: Denise-Flower and Balloon Gallery
DJ: Shawn Miller-3BG Sound
Videographer: Julia Drnjevich-Capture Life Films
Home Farm Barn Fall Wedding, Indiana PA Wedding Venue
