I'm blogging my brother's wedding photos. CRAZY. I can't get over this.

It all started when I kept noticing the saaame girl in all of Michael's Facebook mobile uploads. Michael is an amazing friend, but he doesn't normally take a million pictures with the same friend...or put his arm around them in every shot. ;) Sure enough the next time Michael came home from PA he couldn't stop talking about this girl named Jocelyn.

I met Jocelyn for the first time last July and she just fit. I never thought any girl would be good enough for my incredible brother, but I accepted my defeat in Jocelyn. ;) She loves all of Mike's quirks and banters back and forth like a true Hartnett. And boy does Mike love this girl. I've never seen my brother smile so much in my life. And not just smile, but literally hop up and down! Kristen from I'm Kristen was the official photographer (thank you, bestie!) so that I could sit back and actually enjoy the wedding, but Mike and Joce did ask me to take a couple photos of them after the ceremony. It was my pleasure!

This next shot it a tribute to conceptual artist, John Baldessari. :)

Love this so much.

Mike gave Jocelyn West Side Story tickets the night he proposed to her. This next image reminds me of the scene where Maria and Tony have their mock-wedding.

Joce, I can't believe I finally have a sister now! And more than that, I love that you are her :) Mikey, I love you so much and I'm so happy you have found your soul mate. You guys are the best. See you soon!
Love, Lydia

Hello and welcome to the new and improved blog! Have a look around and let me know what you think.

Today I also have an increeeedible wedding to show you. Seriously, I dare you to come up with a more beautifully detailed reception. I've been so some gorgeous receptions, but this was definitely takes the cake for the most attention to detail. It didn't hurt that the wedding also took place at the amazing National Christian Conference Center in Valley Forge, PA. Or that the wedding took place at the end of October where all the leaves are bright and falling to the ground. Or that the couple was Rebekah and Ken. These two have such a sweet friendship with each other. I think that's one of my favorite things about them. They are clearly in love, but also just hanging out and taking things as they come. This wedding was one of my favorites this year and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did shooting it!

One of my favorites of the day. Just LOOK at those leaves.

Many thanks to Ica for being the best traveling buddy and for getting so many great detail shots like these next four (and a bunch more at the end of this post).

Another favorite.

The ceremony took place in the sweetest little chapel. It was one room with no more than 30 pews and a teensy balcony.

These next two are some of the things that made this day the best. 1. There were sheep grazing in the cemetery beside the church.

2. There was a grumppy ring-bearer :)

I love how hard they are smiling in this photo. You can see all over their faces how happy they are.

And now, drum roll please........

The the most fantastic reception this earth has ever seen.

Crazy, right? And there's more!

There was also a cappuccino bar and all-out decorated buffet table ( fireplace included!) I dare you to handle so many details. I was in awe the entire reception.

Rebekah & Ken: Thank you for having me along on your most beautiful wedding day. I hope to see you both soon!