Amanda & Justin | Vintage Edinboro, Pennsylvania Garden Wedding

Amanda and Justin are the sweetest people you'll ever meet. They have the biggest hearts and their family and friends look up to them so much. I want to be like Amanda and Justin when I grow up. :)

These two have made it through thick and thin. Justin's a military man and has been all over the world in the last few years. And through it all, their relationship has not faltered. It's such a testament to their characters to hear their story and realize that though they're only in their early 20s, they have the maturity and commitment and compassion of people twice their age.

I could go on and on about these two, but I will let Nora, Amanda's maid of honor and best friend of nearly 10 years, tell you what is true and real about this bride. She gave the best and most sincere toast I've ever heard at a wedding:

"Amanda, you possess an inward, as well as an outward, beauty that is completely inignorable. You have the kindest heart of anybody that I know, and I love how you always stay true to yourself and your values. I have always and will always look up to you for that. Amanda makes all of those around her better."

And Nora couldn't forget about Justin:

"One of my favorite memories (of Justin) is when he came up to me one time when I was working and he was talking about Amanda. He looked me right in the eye and he said, 'Nora, I love her so much.'"

Seriously. Pull at my heart strings.

Amanda and Justin, I feel so blessed to have met you two. It really is true that you make those around you better, including me. I'm so looking forward to following your journey as a married couple, and I wish you all the best in North Carolina!

Almost the entire day took place at Goodell Gardens in Edinboro, Penn., and it was a beautiful backdrop for a wedding!

Everything about this day was so sweet, including Amanda seeing her dad for the first time.

Amanda, you are one gorgeous lady! She looks like Kirsten Dunst, don't you think?

And the handsome groom.

The cuteness ...

One of my favorites from the day.

These two are SO photogenic!

LOVE this one that Emily captured!!

Amanda worked so hard on all the DIY details!

So much love.

Emily and I agreed that the weather on Amanda and Justin's day was the best we've had all year ... 75 and sunny! Which is saying something for July! They lucked out!

To see more from Amanda and Justin's vintage, garden wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Ceremony/Reception: Goodell Gardens & Homestead Caterer: Calamari's Squid Row Videographer: Hutch Studios (check out their beautiful video!) Ceremony Musician: Jon Halmi, From the Hip DJ: Entertainment by Lisa Keating Hair and Makeup: Coventina Day Spa & Salon Bride's Dress: Beverly's Touch of Class Bridesmaid's Dresses: Bill Levkoff Tuxes: Vera Wang Cake: Lisa Williams Pieri Stationary: DIY, printed by KimKopy Flowers: DIY Wooden Signs: Barb Powers Honeymoon: Gatlinburg, Tenn.!

Amanda & Justin | Vintage Pennsylvania Wedding Sneak Peek

Emily and I both agreed that Amanda and Justin got the BEST weather yet this year. The temperature was perfect, the clouds came and went at just the right time, and the sunset was gorgeous. All of that was super lucky because they had the most beautiful outdoor ceremony and reception. You know I can't wait to show you more of this wedding, but for now enjoy a few from this sweet couple's big day!

Sara & John | Pittsburgh Engagement

Sara and I went to Miami together and were involved in the same church, so when I got her e-mail about doing engagement photos for her and her new fiancé, John, I was so humbled and really excited! She and John are in Pittsburgh now, so I made the drive one warm morning in May. John's neighborhood is beautiful and there were SO many places to shoot!

Just from the little bit of time I got to spend with John, I can tell how much he adores Sara. He was constantly showering her with praise. They look just like a couple ready to walk down the aisle. :)

Sara and John, I'm so happy that you found each other and wish you the best on your wedding day! Have a wonderful time in Portugal!

The light is so beautiful in the morning.

Hey John, nice glasses. :)

These two are so fun. :)

And then I found out that John's ticklish. Haha!

To see more of Sara and John's fun, Pittsburgh engagement session, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Angela & Jordan | Pennsylvania Country Wedding

Angela and Jordan have the sweetest story. They met at Geneva College in a quantitative analysis class (yeah, I don't know what that is either). As Jordan tells it: "The class was far less interesting than the girl in the front row, so I made a point of studying her instead." Even though Angela and Jordan come from very different places (Angela is from Annapolis, Md., and Jordan is from the country in Pennsylvania), their relationship—the first for both of them—just works.

These two were so calm throughout their wedding day. They knew it was where they were supposed to be, right in each moment. I say this all the time, but it's so refreshing to see couples like Angela and Jordan stay focused on the marriage and not all the details that may or may not go perfectly throughout the day.

Angela says that Jordan is the calm one and he keeps her relaxed, but I think their best qualities each rub off on each other. They are each other's first real love, and I love how pure and genuine they are ... separately and together.

"I cannot wait to see who Jordan and I will become as a couple when we are each other's sole companion," Angela said of what she's most looking forward to in married life. "I am excited to see what God has in store for us, who we will meet, and what we will be called to do."

I'm excited to follow your journey, too! Thank you so much for all your hospitality and kindness on YOUR big day. You two are the sweetest, and I'm so, so thankful to have met you guys. The absolute best to you!

Angela and her sisters and best friends got ready in a beautiful brick house near the wedding site. I was slightly obsessed with the bathroom. Weird?

Both of their rings have been passed down for generations. I love the date inscribed inside Jordan's band. So cool!

Angela and Jordan opted for a first look. We had the most efficient portrait time ever! These two are troopers because it was so windy and so chilly!

Angela, you're so gorgeous!

Then it was off to get married! :)

Thanks to my second shooter Jen for that beautiful picture of Angela up there! So radiant!

Angela's nieces are the cutest ever!

Angela and Jordan's family and friends did a fantastic job setting up the reception site! Many props to them.

And then! And then there was the perfect sunset and Angela and Jordan agreed to do a few more photos. SO WORTH IT!

To see more from Angela and Jordan's countryside wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watching it here:

Ceremony/Reception: The Stern Barn Florist: Fifty Flowers Hair Stylist: Becky's New Effect Bride's Dress: Saison Blanche Groom's Tux: Tommy Hilfiger Groomsmen's Bowties: Etsy Ice Cream: Ritchey's Dairy Honeymoon: Riviera Maya!