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Allison & Tom’s Wedding at Kings Mills in Media, PA

heather — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:04:16 +0000

We were so happy to be a part of Allison & Tom’s wedding. Their family & friends were so kind, loving & supportive the whole day. They got married at West Chester United Methodist Church in West Chester, PA. From there we went to West Chester University for some fun portraits. It was another hot day but we had so much fun with everyone it didn’t matter! They were just so happy to be around each other & everyone was beaming. Soon we were all headed to the beautiful Kings Mills in Media, PA for the reception. We loved every minute from the speeches to Tom’s Aunt’s traditional performance of “New York, New York.” Allison even threw the bouquet with her lacrosse stick for an added bonus! We know there will be nothing but happiness in the future for Allison & Tom. We wish them all the best!

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Kristen & Ian’s Wedding at The Highlands Mansion & Gardens in Fort Washington

heather — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:47:25 +0000

The whole day pulsed with energy. We can definitely say that this couple’s love is so hot it caused a heat wave! We were with both Kristen & Ian as they got ready separately at the DoubleTree Philadelphia West in Plymouth Meeting, PA. All of Kristen’s bridesmaids were buzzing around as Kristen sat calmly getting her hair & makeup done. Queen played in the background. Ian got ready in another room & headed to the church while Kristen & her girls went to The Highlands Mansion & Gardens to get her into her amazing wedding dress. The Mansion added the perfect backdrop for all of the final details. Once she was ready we all headed to the church for the couple to say their vows. After the ceremony we went back to The Highlands for the reception. Every moment seemed to be filled with magic. The details were all perfect. The speeches were heart warming, even though it was warm enough out in the gardens! The story of how Ian & Kristen met only solidified that this day was more than a fairy tale. Total Soul, the live band, filled the night with even more energy as they played with flair & everyone grooved to their sounds. Even the heatwave didn’t stop people from dancing! The newlyweds were on fire! Every drop of sweat was worth it to watch these two celebrate their union. We also had the pleasure of working with Mckenzie from Mckenzie Miller Films so we know this day is definitely documented! We also know Kristen & Ian will have a very, very happily ever after as they *soar* off into the sunset towards their new life together. Best wishes to the love birds!

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Leah & Isidro’s Wedding at Edgmont Country Club in Newtown Square

heather — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:02 +0000

We love shooting couples like Leah & Sid! We started at their new house for shots of Leah getting ready & then headed to St. Simon & Jude in West Chester for their amazing ceremony. We had such a beautiful day for outdoor shots at Edgmont Country Club in Newtown Square, PA. The reception was packed full of events & the party went on into the night with smiles on everyone’s faces. We could definitely feel the love in the air. Best wishes to Leah & Sid as they begin their beautiful new life together!

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Kasey and Anthony’s Engagement Session at Longwood Gardens

carver — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:59:53 +0000

Here are some highlights from Kasey and Anthony’s engagement session at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. The weather was pretty cold and dismal, but luckily Longwood has a gigantic greenhouse, The Conservatory, full of flowers and greenery making for an amazing backdrop for their engagement pictures. Everything worked out perfectly and we had a great time getting to know each other before their wedding in August.

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Leah & John’s Wedding at The Pratt Gardens, New Jersey Wedding Photography

heather — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:55:45 +0000

Even though the temperature dropped & it rained the night before, nothing could stop these two from having the perfect wedding day. We started with Leah & her bridesmaids at her Mom’s house where they were all getting ready. Then we went to the church where John & the guys were all getting ready before the ceremony. The couple were happily married & each guest was given a little bag of bird seed to throw on the newlyweds as they made their exit. After we left the church we were headed to the reception at The Pratt Gardens where we knew we were in for a beautiful setting & amazing food. Luckily we finished portraits just in time! The rain came pouring down as Leah & John were making their entrance into their first dance. It didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits though because the tent was secure & the food was delicious! Not only did these foodies have their friends as the chefs but they also had a friend at the turntables to DJ for them & the night went effortlessly despite the rain outside. Congratulations to Leah & John! May you enjoy many meals together as husband & wife.

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Lauren & Ray’s Wedding at the Stone Barn, Kennett Square Wedding Photography

heather — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:15:54 +0000

We love outdoor ceremonies so we were certainly excited for Lauren & Ray’s fall wedding at The Stone Barn. It was a perfect day for it too! We started with Lauren & the girls getting ready at her parent’s house & then headed over early to meet with Ray & the boys for their shots. We had the opportunity to get some first look shots of the bride & groom before the ceremony which we love to do in such a beautiful setting. After that we were able to fit in some portraits around the gorgeous mill. The ceremony took place just as the sun was setting & they had their very own bagpipe player to accompany them as they walked down the aisle. The sun lowered in the sky and the fall leaves were glowing as they said their vows. We were able to get some great sunset shots after the ceremony & then they joined their cocktail hour to set the night off. They spent weeks brewing 3 different flavors of their own beer as favors which the guests loved along with the photo booth that was set up as well. DJ Na:tev from White Label DJs definitely put an original spin on the night as everyone happily danced & sang along. Best wishes to Lauren & Ray as they begin their life together!

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Kate & Jason’s Wedding at the Seaview Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey Wedding Photography

heather — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:20:21 +0000

We have been getting to know Kate & Jason for over a year now. It was so much fun shooting their engagement session in Ocean City, NJ with their cute little dog Mason. We definitely knew the wedding was going to be fun too! We started at Kate’s parent’s house for the getting ready shots. We were surprised how organized everything was with 9 bridesmaids! Kate got each of them a monogramed hoodie & everyone was looking super cute before they all slipped into their dresses. We did a quick toast & photo session in her parents backyard & then headed to the church in Linwood, NJ for the beautiful ceremony. Jason looked very dapper in his tuxedo, almost like he was straight out of old hollywood. Each of their guests were given ribbon wands for the couple’s exit from the church instead of the traditional rice throwing for a sweet touch. After some family shots behind the church before we made our way to the reception at Seaview Resort in Galloway, NJ. We had a great time with the huge bridal party before we got Kate & Jason to ourselves for some romantic shots in front of the venue, on the bay side of the golf course & in the golf cart parking garage. Then the party got started and went on into the night. Everyone had a great time dancing and eating the delicious food. It was definitely a beautiful beginning to their future together. Congratulations to Kate & Jason!

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Exploring Costa Rica & Panama

heather — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:51:08 +0000

We’re finally getting around to posting about our winter travels! Every year we like to get out and explore. Of course the cameras always come with us! This year we went back to Costa Rica for a few weeks and then made our way across the border to Panama for a few more weeks. Neither of us had ever been to Panama and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to travel. It was really hard narrowing down pictures to share, but here are a few!

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall – Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Glass Wing Butterfly (Greta oto) – Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Puerto Viejo at Sunset – Limón Province, Costa Rica

Baby sloth and Mom on Isla Carenero – Bocas del Toro, Panama

Giant Starfish at Boca del Drago on Isla Colón – Bocas del Toro, Panama

Poison Dart Frogs on Isla Bastimentos – Bocas del Toro, Panama

We had a great time re-visiting Puerto Viejo where we spent our 5th anniversary!

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The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 Pick

heather — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:49:06 +0000

We are proud to announce that Mostardi Photography has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 Pick!

We would like to say a special THANK YOU to everyone who wrote us a review! This is our second year as a Best of Weddings Pick and we appreciate everyone’s good word. The Knot Best of Weddings provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. We are truly honored to have been picked as one of these resources by our clients. Thanks again!

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