Spence Photographics | Wedding & Lifestyle Photojournalism »

The Lodges at Gettysburg | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Wedding | Tara & Matt

Tara and Matt are college sweethearts, and two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Our first shoot with them was last year at the Gettysburg Battlefield, where we found some amazing backdrops and stumbled upon a gorgeous sunset…

We met up with Tara and Matt again in Gettysburg, this time for their wedding. They were married on a lovely September Saturday at The Lodges at Gettysburg, surrounded by family and friends. And we were there, along with second shooter Stefanie Harrington, to capture all the special moments of their big day!

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_007

Tara and the girls got even more beautiful in the spa on the Lodges property, Gettysburg Day Spa.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_002_upload Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_003 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_006 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_008 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_009

The lovely floral arrangements were provided by Bair’s Flower Basket.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_010 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_011 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_017 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_018 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_020 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_021

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_023

Tara brought along a special friend from her childhood to be with her on her wedding day!

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_014 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_016 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_019 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_022

Gettysburg is an amazing location for a wedding, with so much historical significance.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_024

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_025 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_026 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_027 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_028 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_030 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_031 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_032

Tara’s mom and dad were all smiles, all day long.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_033

What a special treat to have a horse-drawn carriage for the day.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_034 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_035 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_036 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_038 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_040 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_041 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_043 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_045 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_047 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_049 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_050 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_051 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_054 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_055

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_001

The adorable centerpieces were a great touch! All the guests loved finding their tables while also finding Tara and Matt at different ages.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_012_upload

Lots of sweets for the guests to take home!

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_056 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_057 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_059 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_060 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_061 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_062 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_063

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_029

A simply stunning cake from Karen Rodkey Cakes in Littlestown, Pa.

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_064 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_065 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_066

One of our favorite vendors to work with, Shewsical Entertainment Services, kept the crowd dancing all night!

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_067 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_068 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_069 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_070 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_072 Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_074

Lodges_Gettysburg_Wedding_Tara_Matt_blog_071

 Thank you, Tara and Matt, for including us in your special day. We were honored to be a part of your beautiful celebration! Here’s to many years of happiness together…

|Share!|Pin it!|Tweet it!|Subscribe!|Email it!

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

*

*