Remember Anna & Tai Jin? Here’s a link to their engagement session and the sneak peek we posted from their gorgeous Delaware beach wedding. Well, they submitted their wedding photography to the folks over at Stampington & they loved it so much that they made them the cover photo for Mingle magazine, featuring a six-page spread chock full of their Leafo wedding photos!!

Their wedding featured TONS of gorgeous handmade details, and we are so excited to share them with you!

An eclectic theme seamlessly combined elements from both of their backgrounds. Gorgeous handmade decor incorporated the ocean (where Anna’s family has spent many summers), while parasols, fish kites, and traditional delicacies offered a stylish nod to their shared loved for Chinese culture.

Pre-ceremony, we hit the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach. The entire wedding party & many guests headed into Funland for bumper cars and carousel rides. Afterward, a friend dressed in full mariachi regalia serenaded them. They were slicing through crowds better than Moses parted the Red Sea!

It was an absolutely gorgeous day for a beach wedding!

Anna & Tai-Jin, thank you both SO much for submitting our photos & inviting us to be part of your fantastically unique, beautiful wedding day! Many thanks also go out to Anna’s mother, Andrea, for designing all of those gorgeous decorative details! You can check out her blog,  Dangling Threads, for even more creative genius

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

When we first met Nick & Gina, we knew it would be a good fit. They’re laid back, they love the beach, and they’re totally awesome! They’re also having their wedding catered by one of our favorite restaurants at the beach — Nage! We decided to meet there, because we love having a good excuse to grab a prime rib burger

After chatting them up about their interests (both are runners, so they had a lot of stories to swap with Leif about the Warrior Dash, Run For Your Lives, and Tough Mudder!), we started talking about ideas for their engagement photos. Get this — these two actually met on a PLANE! They are both incredibly kind, and they met while both were helping other people. Gina was helping an elderly woman walk through the aisle to the restroom, and Nick was taking care of a co-worker who was feeling less than stellar. While waiting in line, they struck up a conversation, and sparks flew! After the flight, the two parted ways and Nick kicked himself for not grabbing her number.  Fate intervened once again! They actually shared the same plane on the return flight, and Nick spotted Gina right at the end when she was letting people go ahead of her in line (once again, brought together by helping others!).

WHAT AN AWESOME STORY!!!!! Seriously, chills. I mean, with a story like that, our fate was pretty much sealed, too — we HAD to tie that in with their engagement shoot! Luckily, we have some incredibly awesome friends who were generous enough to hook us up with a sweet biplane for the photo session, and the rest is history! Check it out!

Nick and Gina, thank you so much for sharing your amazing story with us! We can’t wait to see you again for your beach wedding in Delaware this September!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

I know I’ve mentioned this already, but we have been incredibly busy over the last few months & I am really excited to finally have the chance to blog about all of our adventures! Here’s an engagement session we shot in the fall — enjoy!

When we first met these two, we knew we were in for a good time. Brilliant, funny, and full of energy, they make each other laugh and their happiness is absolutely contagious. The two adore taking a break from their busy lives to wander the trails at Longwood Gardens, and this also happens to be the spot where E proposed! We lucked into an absolutely gorgeous Autumn day and could not have asked for a more beautiful backdrop to shoot their engagement photography. Check it out!

First of all, let’s talk about how awesome these two look! From the driver’s cap to the feathered earrings & riding boots, these guys are ready for their close-up! (Keep an eye out for this photo — E painted a miniature version of it to display at their wedding!)

I just love this shot. E always knows how to make M smile, and they are just so playful and cute!

Honestly, who sees a 300 pound pumpkin and DOESN’T want to snuggle against it immediately??

Well hello there, Lumberjack!

And finally, a quick shot of the landscape and stunning sky. Days this gorgeous are such a gift!!

Thanks so much for a great shoot, guys! Stay tuned, blog readers — we’ll be posting their GORGEOUS winter wedding very soon!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

Hey guys!! I know it’s been a while — we have been SUPER busy over the last few months and I am so excited to finally share everything with you! Keep checking in, because we will be blogging like crazy with tons of cool weddings & engagements from all over the east coast! I wanted to start back today with a sweet engagement session right here in Delaware. Check out our adventures at Glasgow Park in Newark with the fabulous Nina & Paul!

So  sweet.

Loving these colors. Isn’t her hair amazing?? (Yours, too, Paul — you know we have an affinity for Gingers!)

Smooches & lashes

Nina was so excited when she discovered all of the barns & cool backdrops at the park. Nice find, lady!

Love it!

These two are the perfect combination of laid back & bubbly — you would never guess that they were modeling with only 3 hours of sleep. Thanks for such a fantastic shoot, guys!

Keep your eyes on the blog for their gorgeous wedding at the Hilton in Christiana this May

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

You may remember these two from Rob & Jamie’s ridiculously fun Key West wedding. Erik is the bride’s brother, and he & Kristen actually got engaged while they were in Florida for the wedding! We had a blast getting to know them that week, and when they asked us to be their wedding photographers, we were SO excited! These two are silly, sweet, and have some serious movie quoting abilities. What’s not to love??

We traveled up to their gorgeous home in the historic city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It was a fantastic autumn day!

These two are so cute together!

Loving the bling & Kristen’s wooden ring from Puerto Rico.

Bat those lashes!

More adorability. It’s a skill. Look it up

Serious face.

Aaand break!

We love this photo for so many reasons:

1. Our couple is awesome.

2. The old steel mill is a huge part of the town’s history. It helped build the world’s first Ferris wheel for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the Golden Gate Bridge!

3. This area was inside a paid admission festival, blocked by a carnival ride, fenced off, and in a “No Trespassing” area. Many, many thanks to all three levels of security who were kind enough to let us in for one great shot!

4. Our couple is awesome!

Kristen & Erik, thanks again for the amazing adventure in your gorgeous town. We can’t wait for your destination wedding in Puerto Rico next summer!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

A surprise dip for their first kiss — so cute!

A mariachi escort for their wedding party. Boardwalk = OWNED!

Check out their stunning wedding reception beneath the stars!

Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share all of the gorgeous details and hilarious antics from this California couple’s fantastic destination wedding in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Maren’s Seychelles bridal shoes!!

Her dad was also styling that day with his white leather kicks & a tie clip embellished with Maren’s baby picture.

Ryan & Maren’s wedding rings. Our bride also wore another ring that belonged to her great grandmother, and she used blue string to size the band. (Old, new, borrowed, and blue — check!)

The ladies finished getting ready at the Lewes Historical Society.

Did we mention how adorable these shoes are??

Stunning.

Meanwhile, the guys diligently prepared for the wedding…

The look on Ryan’s face says it all.

An absolutely gorgeous day at Canalfront Park in Lewes!

A very sweet sand ceremony. Maren’s dad is the Mayor of Lewes, so he was able to officiate their ceremony. So cool!

The kiss!

After the ceremony, we were able to sneak away with the couple for a few minutes & wander around downtown Lewes.

Maren’s gorgeous flowers designed by Silk & Sands Florist.

One of our favorite shots from the day — so cute!

Such a cute couple!

We <3 Hydrangeas

A cute guest book idea!

All of the tables were adorned with wild flowers, and chalkboard menus labeled all of the choices provided for guests (16 mile –yummy!!). Every amazing detail was perfect & unique thanks to Make My Day Event Planning.

Yummy hors d’oeurves from Plate catering.

Ryan definitely knows how to keep his new bride smiling!

Adorable

More details! The groom’s orange calla lillies really popped against the blue hydrangeas.

Branding at its best: these little labels adorned their dessert bar, invitations, and thank you cards. Way to theme it out, guys!

And a little bit louder now…

Sing it!

Groom sandwich!

An impromptu mother-daughter dance

Congratulations, you gorgeous newlyweds!!  Thanks so much for inviting us to photograph your wedding — it was an absolutely fantastic, fun, beautiful day!

Credits:

Event Planning: Make My Day

Flowers: Silk & Sands Florist

Catering: Plate

Tent: CRH Tented Events

Ceremony Location: Canalfront Park

Reception Location: Lewes Historical Society

Photography: Leafo Photo, of course!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

A bold statement, I know. Let me explain.

Rob is one of our best friends, and we were with him on the night when he ran into Jamie again at the pub. They’d been friends for years & he’d always had a crush on her, but the timing just never seemed right and they lost touch. He literally GUSHED about her all night after their 30-second chat at the bar. Little did we know that she would become his future Mrs.! They balance each other incredibly well & are absolutely head-over-heels in love — true soul mates

We were so happy when they announced their engagement earlier this year, and we had a blast at their laid-back outdoor wedding. Here are a few of our favorite memories from their big day!

They had an intimate, heartfelt wedding ceremony under the big oak tree at Trap Pond.

Lot, their wedding officiant, has been a close friend of Jamie’s family for years, making this day even more special for our couple.

They wrote their own vows, which turned out to be awesome, sweet, and absolutely hilarious. “I love how Jamie stays up late to watch UFC with me, even though she usually falls asleep before the main event.”

Thanks for the creepy eye contact, Rob. It looks like you’re about to eat my soul!

Leafo himself signing the marriage license. He was absolutely honored. (And self-conscious about his handwriting in front of the camera!)

Bill stealing the spotlight for the cake photos & more creepy eye contact from our hilarious groom!

And of course, what’s a Leafo wedding without a few sweet couple photos?

Jamie’s gorgeous baby blues

Apparently they were teasing each other during their honeymoon about how we posed them. “Nuzzle, baby!”

Congratulations, Rob and Jamie!! We love you guys & it was truly an honor to be part of your wedding day. Thanks for being awesome!!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

Hanger straps and bridesmaids rarely get along, but a quick snip before walking down the aisle is a great remedy!

Our beautiful bride-to-be & her gorgeous momma putting the finishing touches on her gown.

Meghan wore a beautiful bridal necklace adorned with her grandmother’s brooch.

Meanwhile, Keith was donning his uniform & some marine-style bling of his own.

Here we go!

Look at that smile!

Mr. and Mrs.

After the ceremony, we had a little bit of time for some fun formals at the country club & the Joseph Ambler Inn.

Their awesome wedding party — emphasis on the “party!”

Super cute, guys!

Such a gorgeous couple!

One of Keith’s groomsmen sang their first dance.

The newlyweds were all smiles!

Keith, a true rocker, had his wedding ring engraved with one of his favorite symbols.

Meghan also surprised him with this gruesome Groom’s cake! Love it!

Meghan’s bouquet toss had some pretty fantastic aim…

It landed right in the chandelier!

The garter event was full of funny surprises, too…

Meghan had a skull & crossbones flask attached to her garter!

Such a fun detail! I’m pretty sure the groom approves

Not to be outdone, the garter toss itself was quite a show…

The guys employed some creative retrieval techniques!

This guy is a pro.

Oh yeah!

Celebrity sighting! Hannah Montana & her bodyguard made an appearance at the Leafo Booth

A beautiful bride & a striking viking.

“Have you seen my stapler?”

Priceless.

Congratulations, Meghan & Keith!! Thanks so much for inviting us to be your wedding photographers — you definitely have a fantastic story!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!

With a golf course backdrop, the groomsmen prep the ceremony & seat the families.

It’s go time!

Their waterfront wedding was absolutely stunning, and we could not have asked for a more beautiful day!

Suzanna was all smiles! This couple was ready to be married.

Sealing the deal!

Hitched!

The flowergirl took her job VERY seriously

Guests had to solve an equation to find their table number — so cute! Andy & Suz are both math geniuses, and this fun little detail was very much a reflection of their personalities.

Their wedding theme was beachy & blue

Couples should always take time to eat their meal & try the cake…

Don’t worry, they were gentle. No smashed cake on anyone’s face.

Sneaking out on the green for a few quick photos. Have you ever seen more perfect grass??

<3

The awesome DJ from “Just Kidding Around” always knows how to get the party started — and keep it going!

The ladies singing “Put A Ring On It!”

And a dance for the fellas, too — “Jump On It!”

The men’s routine also proved to be quite entertaining for the ladies!

Congratulations, Andy & Suzanna! Thanks again for inviting us to be part of your wedding day — we had a blast capturing your memories!!

I'm Casey, owner and co-founder of Leafo Photo. I love all things creative and quirky and have a tendency to quote silly movies like crazy. Working full time as a pro photographer is a dream come true, and I love sharing our skills to help celebrate the best parts of life -- love, families, and of course, weddings!!