Spring Wedding at Latrobe Country Club

Late Spring Wedding at Latrobe Country Club

A woman in a white floral dress and a man in a navy suit hold hands and walk on green grass, surrounded by lush, green trees.

Jayme and Joe had a brunch wedding at the beautiful Latrobe Country Club. If you know me then you know how much I love brunch. Eggs Benedict with crab meat? Yes, please!

Getting Ready

Two side-by-side photos: On the left, a woman does another woman’s makeup in a living room with natural light; on the right, the woman smiles while looking into a purple handheld mirror.

Jayme and Joe had a small wedding party. Just a best man and maid of honor. But she and a bunch of the ladies got ready together at the Deacon’s View guest house near the entrance to Latrobe Country Club. As always, Emily Myers Beauty handled things wonderfully!

On the left, four pastel-colored bridesmaid dresses hang on labeled hangers. On the right, a white wedding gown and matching shoes hang on a door in a neutral-colored room. Two side-by-side photos show five women in a bright kitchen, wearing pajamas. In the left image, one celebrates with arms raised while another opens champagne. In the right, the group toasts with glasses, all smiling and happy.

A toast with champagne and mimosas before getting the dresses on!

Nine women wearing oversized button-up shirts and shorts stand side by side on a brick patio outdoors, smiling at the camera with green trees and grass in the background.

Jayme hand-embroidered monogrammed shirts for each of the ladies.

A smiling woman arranges pastel flowers in a vase on a table; close-up shows hands tying a peach-colored ribbon around the flower stems.

Jayme’s friend Ly puts a memento from Jayme’s grandmother on the ribbon of the bouquet. Florals by Twig and Vine.

Flat lay of wedding items including invitations, blue high heels with bows, jewelry, flowers, garter, perfume, lipstick, and a ring box, all arranged on a light fabric background.

Some details from the wedding.

A smiling woman with tied-back hair, wearing a light blue shirt, sits at a white table reading a card or letter. An open envelope and more papers are on the table in a cozy, well-lit bedroom.

Jayme reads a card from Joe before getting her dress on. He’s a very thoughtful guy.

A woman in a light blue dress helps a smiling bride adjust her necklace. They stand in a bright room with a mirror and framed photo on the wall. The bride wears an off-shoulder white gown. Both look happy and excited.

Jayme’s mom Jody helps her to get ready under Arnie’s watchful eye. Seriously, if you’re into golf this place is like a museum filled with memorabilia.

A bride in an off-shoulder white dress is putting on earrings while looking at herself in a mirror, with flowers and a lamp visible in the softly lit room. A woman in a light blue dress kneels to adjust the train of a bride’s off-the-shoulder white gown in a bright, elegant room with striped furniture and a large framed painting.

An older woman and a bride in a white dress smile and hold hands indoors, sharing a tender moment before the wedding. Framed photos hang on the wall behind them.

Grandma Joan gets a little emotional when she sees Jayme.

A bride stands in front of a mirror as another woman helps adjust her veil. The brides reflection shows her focused expression. Flowers and decorative items sit on the white dresser below the mirror.

Wedding Ceremony

A bride in a white dress walks up church steps as a bridesmaid holds her train. The wooden church doors have cross-shaped windows, and there is greenery in the background.

Jayme waits to enter St. Cecelia Church with Phoebe, her maid of honor.

A groom stands with emotion on his face as he watches a bride, escorted by an older man, walk down the aisle in a church filled with smiling guests.

Jayme’s dad Jeff walks her down the aisle. Joe watches with a tear running down his cheek.

A bride in a white dress smiles as she holds a bouquet and shakes hands with a man in a suit inside a church. A man and woman, likely her parents, stand nearby, smiling. Guests are seated in the background.

The handoff. I love to see dads get emotional. Don’t you?

A bride and groom stand at the altar in a church filled with seated guests. The vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, stained glass windows, and religious statues create a serene wedding ceremony setting. A bride and groom stand facing each other, holding hands and smiling, during a wedding ceremony in a church decorated with flowers and a golden altar in the background. A bride and groom kiss at the altar during their wedding ceremony in a church, with a priest and two attendants standing nearby, surrounded by flowers and pews. A bride in a white gown holding a colorful bouquet and a groom in a suit walk smiling down the aisle of a church with guests standing and wooden pews on either side.

Married!

Five women, including a bride in a white gown holding a bouquet, stand arm-in-arm on grass, laughing and smiling, with green trees and a cloudy sky in the background. The others wear colorful dresses.

Jayme shares a laugh after the ceremony with her friends.

Wedding Reception at Latrobe Country Club

A bride and groom embrace on a green lawn next to a large vintage clock, surrounded by trees and a winding path, on a bright, cloudy day.

While guests enjoyed cocktails (Arnold Palmers!) we did some portraits around the course.

A bride and groom in wedding attire share a romantic dip and gaze into each others eyes on a red covered wooden bridge surrounded by green grass and trees. A bride holding a pastel bouquet, a bride and groom smiling at each other, and a groom in a suit with a boutonniere, all outdoors on a green lawn with trees and foliage in the background.

After a few portraits it was on to the reception.

A dessert table with assorted cookies, pastries, and decorative plates is set up for a celebration. Nearby, a large white cake and a drink menu are displayed on separate tables.

A pretty amazing cookie table filled with homemade treats. Jayme spent months collecting the vintage plates for the table.

A smiling couple, dressed formally, enters a decorated room holding hands as guests take photos. The room features flowers, candles, and vintage decor, creating a festive atmosphere.

Jayme made a quick outfit change before making an entrance into the reception.

A bride and groom dance together, smiling and laughing, in a warmly lit room decorated with framed photos. The bride wears a floral off-the-shoulder dress; the groom wears a navy suit and pink tie.

First dance.

A collage of four wedding reception moments: a man in a suit smiling, two men hugging, a woman speaking into a microphone holding a note, and another woman smiling in a floral dress.

Toasts by the best man and maid of honor followed the first dance.

A white wedding cake with white flowers sits beside a table displaying several framed vintage family photos, each with a name card and small candles, on a polished wooden surface.

A table filled with photos of the couple’s siblings, parents, grand parents and great grandparents. A table like this is a lovely tribute and a great way to remember who came before and how we got here. As a wedding photographer I love the idea that my photos will be included on tables like this decades in the future. Print your pictures!! Alex Robba Cake did a beautiful job.

A woman in a floral dress gently touches the face of a man in a blue suit as they dance together at a formal event, surrounded by seated guests who are watching them and smiling.

Jayme’s dad Jeff (lots of J-names in that family!) was a little bit emotional after giving a heartfelt greeting to the guests and dancing with his daughter.

A woman in a floral dress warmly hugs a man in a suit at a gathering, surrounded by seated guests at decorated tables in an elegant, softly lit room.

Joe’s mom Erin embraces him during their dance.

A smiling couple in formal attire cuts a white, floral-decorated wedding cake together at a decorated indoor venue. The woman wears a floral dress, and the man is in a dark suit with a boutonniere.

That cake was almost too pretty to cut, but I’m glad they did because it was delicious!

A bride and groom sit at a round table adorned with flowers and a cake, sharing a kiss in front of a decorated fireplace with a large floral arrangement above. The scene is elegant and romantic.

Portraits Following the Wedding

Left: A bride and groom smile and embrace next to a decorated golf cart on a sunny lawn. Right: The couple ride the golf cart as guests watch outside a clubhouse surrounded by green trees.

After brunch Jayme and Joe left the reception on a golf cart. The Deacon’s View is a short drive just past the second tee box. I met them there for portraits a few minutes later.

A couple poses together outdoors, dressed formally; the woman wears a white floral dress and the man wears a dark suit. They share affectionate moments, exchanging smiles, embraces, and gentle touches in a leafy garden setting.

A couple stands together in a garden, holding hands. The woman wears a white floral dress and the man wears a navy suit. Purple flowers and greenery are in the foreground, with a house visible in the background.

A couple dressed formally walks hand in hand on a grassy lawn, surrounded by trees. In the next frame, the man dips the woman for a kiss, both smiling and joyful outdoors.

So if you’re planning your wedding and are considering a brunch reception then I encourage you to give it some serious thought. Here’s a link to another one I photographed. And one I shot in Washington, D.C. Thanks for taking a look at this Spring Wedding at Latrobe Country Club. I’ve been really busy but I’ve promised myself that I’m going to update my website more often. I have a bunch of wonderful weddings that I plan on sharing, so stay tuned.