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2010 Wedding Schedule

Friday, January 29th, 2010

I’ve been fielding a lot of emails this week about dates that I am already booked for so I want to share with you dates that we do still have available.

Before stating our current open dates I want to share with you someplace I recently stumbled across. I found a pamphlet for the most beautiful location for holding a wedding — The Buhl Mansion in Sharon, PA. Can I just say if you have your wedding at the Buhl Mansion can I please be your photographer?! Pretty please? It looks so insanely beautiful! :)

Okay on with open dates…

We have quite a few open dates from now through June and in November and December. As for the regular wedding season we have five dates open:

June 5th

July 3rd or 10th [ whichever fills up first will knock out both weekends on this one ]

September 11th and 18th

October 16th.

If any of these are your wedding date and you are still looking for a wedding photographer give us a call! Our packages start at $1,495.

Have a great weekend! | Heather

Peek ‘n Peak Winter Wedding | Findley Lake NY

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

A couple of weeks ago we had a very busy Saturday, we had a booth at the Ambassador’s bridal show and also a wedding at Peek ‘n Peak with Cheryl and Larry. It was a great day and Cheryl and Larry are a wonderful couple to kick off our 2010 wedding season!

I’m glad to finally be able to share some of their images with you — I have had a couple of weeks of crazy technical difficulties! I’m still unable to use my regular computer but luckily received a laptop for Christmas!! The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Anyway — on with the photographs! :)

This was the first time we have photographed a ceremony at the Inn at Peek’n Peak and it was great shooting there with the big bank of windows letting in so much light during the ceremony!

:: a portrait of the gorgeous bride ::
bridal-portrait-peek-n-peak-wedding

:: a glamorous portrait of the ladies before the ceremony ::
bride-and-bridesmaids

:: an image of the men prior to walking down the aisle ::
army-groom-before-ceremony

:: the bride and groom exchanging rings ::
bride-groom-exchange-rings-peek-n-peak

:: cheryl and larry enter into the reception under the arch of sabers ::
military-wedding-entrance

:: the beautiful wedding cake ::
icy-snowflake-winter-wedding-cake

:: their first dance ::
first-dance-bride-groom

:: getting a little snow in the pictures without going outside ::
indoor-winter-wedding-portrait

Wedding Vendor Dream Team:

Venue — Peek ‘n Peak Resort and Spa

Cake — Jennifer Beal

Entertainment — John Gallagher

Photography — Heather Neckers Photography

C+L — Thanks for having us there to capture your day! Best of luck on a long, wonderful life together, and thank you for serving our country! <3 H+M

PS: Check out our facebook page shortly for more images of this wedding.

See you at the Ambassador Bridal show in Erie!

Friday, January 8th, 2010

We are packing up and getting ready to head into Erie for the bridal show at the Ambassador tomorrow! If you are engaged this is *the* show to attend! 50 vendors that span many categories and a fashion show. Come get some great ideas and stop by my booth and say hello!

There is a 10% off Vixen Sessions if you book with us tomorrow and also a bonus for anyone who books us for their wedding at the show! You’ll have to stop by to see what it is!

And as a sneak peek — here is Mandi & Craig — their e-session will be up on the blog early next week!

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xoxo Heather

Video Testimonial from a Satisfied Bride!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Amanda was so cool to send me a video explaining why *you* should hire Heather Neckers Photography to photograph your wedding! :) So here is my first vlog post [ video blog ] let me know what you think. And past bride and grooms — feel free to submit your own “I <3 HNP” videos, there just might be a prize in store for those that do ;) !

Thanks, Amanda! Hope you and Ryan are enjoying married life and your new house! <3

First Wedding Album Arrived!

Friday, October 9th, 2009

I was so excited when the FedEx guy showed up this morning — I knew my very first wedding album I’ve ever done was coming in today. I had seen this style of album several times in the past couple of years and was always wowed by them, so I knew once I decided to offer albums I was going to carry this product. It was like opening up a Christmas present — I was excited to see this beautiful product with OUR work, OUR clients in it!

Its a gorgeous, well put together album that I am proud to offer my clients. Here are a couple of photographs of the book all wrapped up in its ‘green’ packaging – recycled pineapple leaf handmade paper with a handmade paper ribbon from recycled mulberry leaves. It is beautiful, don’t you think? I’m so excited to receive this year’s wedding albums!

packaged wedding album, ready for pick up

 

erie pa wedding album ready for pick up | Heather Neckers Photography

 

I’ll show you what’s inside next week! Hope you all have a great weekend! <3 Heather

Just Married: Jen + Scott | Clymer NY Autumn Wedding | Erie Wedding Photographer

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

I’m sure you remember Jen and Scott from one of my recent engagement session blog posts. Well they tied the knot last Saturday in a very stylish way! We couldn’t get over all the wonderful details they had put together to make their wedding stand out, loved the boutonnieres, all the festive flowers and definitely their cake! They hired an amazing dream team to get the job done –

Ceremony — Abbe Reformed Church – Clymer, NY

Reception — Peek’n Peak Spa & Resort, Findley Lake NY

Flowers — Phyllis at Acorn Acres – Titusville, PA area

Cake –  Jennifer Shaffer – Lake City, PA

DJ — Dan Warren – Frewsburg NY

Photographer — Heather Neckers Photography

:: some awesome floral details ::

fall Groomsman boutonniere with acornsbeautiful fall corsage, acorn acres titusville pa florist

:: jen relaxing prior to the ceremony ::

bride moments before ceremony

:: a quiet moment before walking down the aisle ::

a quiet moment for the bride before walking down the aisle

:: jen’s dad walking her down the aisle ::

Bride walks with her father down the aisle

:: scott + jen lighting the unity candle ::

ceremony lighting unity candle

:: sealing the deal with a kiss ::

couples first kiss married

:: some reception detail shots ::

words of advice tree for wedding reception

Peek and Peak wedding reception chair and table

:: this festive cake had a layer of pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting! my favorite in the fall ::

elegant 4 tier monogrammed autumn wedding cake

:: an image of jen and scott getting down to some great music played by dj dan warren ::

Bride and groom dancing at Peek n Peak reception

:: a portrait of the glowing newlyweds ::

October Peek'n Peak wedding photograph

Jen + Scott — congratulations!! Witnessing how much you two are in love was beautiful, we are very certain you will have a wonderful life together ’til the end of time’ you crazy ad-libbers ;)   <3 Heather + Murl

One more thing — check the Heather Neckers facebook page for a few more images from the Knepper wedding!

Just Married: Cindy + Kevin | North East PA wedding photographer

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Murl and I had the pleasure of photographing Cindy and Kevin’s wedding ceremony and reception right here in North East over Labor Day weekend. They are such a fun couple as you can see in their engagement portraits. I don’t have a lot of time to type so I’m going to just jump straight into the pictures — I do want to mention that the beautiful flowers were by Four Season’s Flower Shop in Westfield, NY.

 :: kicking it off with a full length so you can check out her gown ::

bride and groom in North East, PA wedding

 

:: i just love the joy murl captured in this image ::

bride and groom after wedding ceremony

 

:: the bridal party ::

small bridal party portrait

 

:: cindy being given away by her two sons ::

bride's sons give her away at wedding

 

:: a photograph from the first dance ::

 bride and groom's first dance

 

:: close up of the wedding rings in her bouquet of roses ::

cream roses with white gold wedding bands detail shot

 

:: couple detail shots ::

wedding detail photos | marriage license with bouquet | monogrammed napkins

 

:: we’ll end with some portraits of the two of them ::

bride and groom outdoor portrait by fence

 

 

tender moment between bride and groom

Cindy + Kevin — your wedding was so beautiful, we hope you have a lifetime of happiness together. <3 Heather + Murl

Amanda + Ryan: First day of the rest of their life | Corry PA Wedding, Peek’n Peak Reception

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Wow, I don’t know where to start; I was prepping images and there were soooo many fantastic ones from Amanda and Ryan’s wedding last Saturday. It seems each wedding we shoot is getting more and more fabulous and I didn’t know it was even possible! Amanda, Ryan and their families really assembled an all-star wedding team and everything went according to plan.

:: lets kick this off with a sexy portrait of the new mr. & mrs. ::

newlyweds share a kiss

 

:: a portrait of each just before walking down the aisle ::

bridal portrait before wedding; Corry PA

 

Groom portrait before wedding; Corry PA

 

 :: the lovely ladies ::

bride with her bridesmaids, pink dresses

 

:: ryan and his groomsman ::

 Groom + Groomsman portrait | Corry PA Methodist Church

 

:: the whole party ::

wedding party | Findley Lake NY

 

:: just married ::

bride and groom wedding recessional

 

:: sharing a kiss amidst the bubbles ::

guests blow bubbles on bride and groom

 

 :: reception time — another super cute job with these! our brides are so creative with the details! ::

 wedding table cards, escort cards

 

:: the gorgeous [ and tasty ] wedding cake ::

four tiered wedding cake; Peek 'n Peak

 

pink and red rose bouquet by wedding cake

 

:: the cake cutting started out sweet and ended up sloppy! haha, i love amanda’s face in that second photograph ::

wedding cake cutting | Peek and Peak wedding reception

 

:: i just love this pose a ton, so soft and gorgeous — and i’m loving that bling, too ::

wedding rings + hand closeup photograph

 

:: couple more detail shots from the candy bar and place setting ::

candy bar picture, table setting pink linen

 

:: a beautiful floral centerpiece ::

tall skinny floral arrangement, miss millie's proper petals | Corry PA

 

:: lets end on a gorgeous photo of the newlyweds ::

 Ryan and Amanda | Peek 'n Peak Inn bridal portrait

Ryan & Amanda — we were honored to be there to capture your beautiful day! You put on an awesome celebration; it was so perfect and you both looked absolutely amazing! We hope you have a wonderful honeymoon and a wonderful life together. Take lots of pictures!  <3 Heather & Murl

For more photos from this wedding check out the HNP Facebook Fanpage!

:: Vendors/Venues ::

church: First United Methodist Church, Corry PA

reception: Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake, NY

florist: Miss Millie’s Proper Petals

dj entertainment: Millennium Sound

cake: Helen Giacoma, Corry PA

 

Detail Images from Peek’n Peak wedding | Findley Lake, NY

Friday, July 17th, 2009

As promised, albeit after a bit of a wait, here are some of the wonderful detail shots from Paul & Jenn’s wedding at Peek’n Peak!

 

:: a couple of dress images ::

wedding dress details, bride getting into gown

:: the garter that her grandmother wore at her wedding fifty years ago ::

grandmother's garter tied in bride's gown

 

:: table decor ::

table decor, pink and green wedding

 

:: the beautiful, uncluttered head table ::

head table at the Retreat at Peek and Peak

 

:: the tables were even straight out of a bridal magazine ::

peek and peak reception table set up

 

:: the guest escort cards were super cute ::

escort card board, envelopes hanging

 

:: the bride thought of everything ::

flip flops for wedding reception, fan wedding programs in a wicker basket

 

:: the dinner menu, jenn is a teacher and she constructed all of these creative touches ::

wedding dinner menu card, construction paper

 

:: three desserts were listed, i didn’t know how i could choose…but i didn’t have to, we got a bite of each! ::

sampler dessert plate at Peek'n Peak

 

:: my first place card with my new name, all of her paper projects were so cute we took them home with us ::

hand made escort card

 

:: totally loved this chalkboard with the run down on it ::

wedding schedule chalkboard

 

:: tiers upon tiers of coordinating cupcakes ::

wedding cupcakes

Hope this gives some of you brides-to-be some great ideas for your wedding!

Paul and Jenn’s Peek’n Peak Wedding | Findley Lake NY

Monday, July 6th, 2009

On Saturday June 27th we had the honor of photographing Paul and Jenn’s fabulous Peek’n Peak wedding. As soon as I heard their wedding colors were fuschia and lime green I knew this couple had style and would put together a gorgeous wedding. They did NOT disappoint! You will especially see that in the next blog post which will feature details from their big day.

This wedding was especially celebratory due to Paul’s recent health scare. He had open heart surgery in December and thankfully he now feels better than ever! Love is always present at weddings but this wedding just overflowed with love! They are an amazing couple and everyone just fed off their energy and it was just a beautiful day in every way! Also, they were my first Canadian couple and I’ve gotta say, they know how to have a good time! It made me realize I’ve never met a Canadian I didn’t like :)

Alright — on with the photographs!

:: the girls before the wedding ::

bridesmaids before wedding, pink and green

 

:: a quick portrait of the bride just before the wedding ::

indoor bridal portrait

 

 :: i love this portrait of the groom that murl captured ::

Peek and Peak groom

 

 :: jenn’s dad giving her away at the altar ::

father and bride hug at altar

 

:: paul and jenn’s first kiss ::

bride and groom first kiss, bridesmaids looking on

 

:: a couple images with the whole wedding party ::

wedding party at the pub and inn at peek and peak

bridal party in wheat field

 

 :: a few portraits of the bride and groom throughout the grounds at peek and peak ::

upper golf course image of bride and groom - peek and peak

bride and groom in rocking chairs

bride and groom close up in rocking chairs

 

:: jenga fun at the kid’s table – love the expressions! ::

wedding guests playing jenga

 

:: we’ll end with some fun dancing pictures ::

family dancing

michael jackson thriller dance off at the wedding

father daughter dance

bride and groom first dance

Paul & Jenn — thank you so much for having us as your wedding photographers! We had so much fun capturing everything and also celebrating with you all. You guys are going to have a rockin’ long life together! Check back soon for detail shots from your wedding! <3 Heather & Murl