An American Nigerian Couple get married in their Backyard in Macungie, PA.
First I just have to say, I love backyard weddings. There’s something very special and intimate about a family coming together in their home to celebrate one of the most special days we know. It’s the merging of two families, becoming one. It’s the beginning of everything that many of us hold so dear. It is our family. Our beautiful, undeniable and enduring family. To have and to hold.
From this day forth.
I really love a good love story, so when I got the call from Mike McNett about this wedding I jumped at the chance to join him as his second. I love the way Zoey and Ike wove together the traditional aspects of the Nigerian and American cultures and how they honored their families, and most importantly the mothers.
They opted to have a very private moment to see each other (commonly referred to as the “first look”) prior to meeting each other in front of everyone and walking down the aisle together. There was such an amazing and intense moment between the two of them that Mike and I were both fighting our own tears. It was so pure and so beautiful that it reminded us why it is important to take these little moments. We remember all that is behind them and took look forward to the future.
Together. Forever.
This wedding was so romantic and touching that as I put together this blog post, I got choked up all over again.
Those who know me will know that I have a particular weakness for shoes. I was like a little girl squealing when I saw Zoey’s red shoes. So, you know I had to take a shot of those and the ever lovely Zoey granted my whimsical nature with it.
To Zoey and Ike, thank you for having me along and may the best days of your past be the worst days of your future and may you always experience the kind of beautiful love I witnessed that day. Oh and Zoey, can I borrow your shoes now? 🙂
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
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Outstanding shots. I especially like the black and while photo of the groom getting assistance with his tie.
YES! capture emotion. Check!
Wonderful photos Shari… BEAUTIFUL!! I love the one of the camera, and the silhouette (esque) one of the boy running… gorgeous. brilliant.
Amazing set! All photos are awesome but my absolute fave is the backlit boy at the reception. Well done!
YES! capture emotion. Check!
Wonderful photos Shari… BEAUTIFUL!! I love the one of the camera, and the silhouette (esque) one of the boy running… gorgeous. brilliant.
oh dang – this looks like it was a fun one. love the light in the last few too. 🙂
Awesome set! You captured so many beautiful emotions. My favorite image is the one of the backlit little boy!
Those silhouette shots are awesome! (I’ll admit, I’m a little jealous….)
Beautiful images, Shari; they convey the emotion of the day so well.
I love the atmosphere of the night shots and the excellent detail shots. I wish backyard weddings were legal in the UK!
Wow do those vibrant colors pop! I love that back/side lit one with her dress toward the end. It makes me want to look more closely!
These are beautiful!!! Amazing wedding.
Thank you all, so much, for the lovely comments. I’m pleased you like these. The image of the boy in the silhouette was taken in the backyard as he was running between me and the portable lighting brought in to light the path between the house and tents. Apparently the light was enticing to more than just myself that evening. 🙂
Amazing set! All photos are awesome but my absolute fave is the backlit boy at the reception. Well done!
Wow! These look stunning! You did amazing job and the photos got classy feel to them! Keep up the great work!
Beutiful images, just wonderful. They are going to love all of these.
gorgeous Shari! backyard weddings always have that extra touch of magic.
Great set Shari! I really like the kiddie silhouette near the end and all of your detail shots are amazing!
So touching. I really love the two pics on the stairs with the b&g. But they are all beautiful.
Beautiful work, Shari!Love how fun and joyful the couple is.
These are awesome. The shot of the kid running blew me out of the water. And I get a strong sense of the feeling and mood of the day. Lovely!
I love your colors in your images. Great compositions and post that reflects the story of the day.
Wow! You captured the emotions so well!! Wonderful photos!
What a great set, wonderful stuff – love that silhouette
Awesome job catching these emotions! I love all of these!
What a touching story….the emotion of the day really comes out in your photos…wonderful work as always Shari…
Wow!! Great wedding! I love all the detail shots and the shot of the little boy running on the dance floor(?) is awesome!! WTG!! 🙂
These are truly beautiful, Shari. I love the one of the little boy outlined in light, it’s gorgeous. And if Zoey ever does lend you those shoes, can I borrow them next?!
My word Shari, what an utterly fantastic set of images. I can genuinely see why you’d get choked up looking at them yourself; you were there, I’m sat on the other side of the Atlantic and I’m feeling kind of dewy eyed looking at them! You’ve truly given Zoey & Ike a gift of fantastic visual memories in this work.