After eight years together, Lauren and Alex finally became husband and wife at The Harper Event Venue in Meadville, Pennsylvania! Although it was a bit brisk and cloudy, the sun still shined on and off and created the perfect golden light for some of their images. The color scheme and absolutely DREAMY florals by Meant to Bee Flower Farm were the perfect touch to their late-October wedding.

Alex and Lauren truly are the sweetest couple and perfect match for one another! Our first meeting was at their engagement session last summer, and I immediately knew I had found my people. We bonded over our love for food and dreamed about their big day this year. (PS- if you haven’t seen their engagements, you have got to go check them out here… they are SO stinkin’ stunning!) Anyway– all day Saturday, a common phrase that EVERYONE kept repeating was:

“this day was a long time coming”

It was so evident that these two are already deeply loved and adored by each other’s families. As high school sweethearts who stuck together through their college years, they have already done so much life together. I truly cannot wait to see where it takes them next! 

After a teary first look with dad, we set our groom up for the next first look! Lauren & Alex exchanged the sweetest private vows to one another before snapping their first round of portraits. It was a little misty and chilly, but these two never complained once. They were just SO excited to finally be getting married!!

Meant to Bee Flower Farm created the most STUNNING floral arrangements for this day. I am still drooling over the installment over their dance floor. It was the perfect touch to their fall color scheme!

Alex & Lauren ended their night with a private dance for just the two of them. (And me, of course… the squeaky third wheel of their dreams. hahaha!) They then rushed outside through a glow stick tunnel and headed off. It was the perfect end to their absolutely beautiful & long awaited celebration!

Alex & Lauren- I’m still SO honored you allowed me to be part of your once in a lifetime day! It truly is SO easy to celebrate the two of you & I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful ending to this 2023 season!

Here’s to forever, Mr. & Mrs. Billingsley! And a huge thank to you to the incredible team who made this day possible!

Venue: The Harper Event Venue, Meadville PA
Planning & Coordination: Hayley Reichard of The Harper
Photography: Hannah Bryerton Photography
Videography: Mason McCloskey from Haley Mae Photo and Film
Florals: Meant To Bee Flower Farm
Hair Stylist: Emma Hackworth Hair
DJ: Houserockers DJ, Jamie Simpson
Officiant: Pastor David Janz
Catering: A La Carte Catering
Cake & Cupcakes:Tammy Cakes
Cookies & Desserts: Pastries by Andrea
Decor/Rentals: EF Lighting
Bride’s Gown: Blanc De Blanc Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Generation Tux