Chelley & Dave's Huntingdon Valley Wedding

EDIT 1/5/2010: Here is a note they sent along:

Mike and his sidekick for the day, Erik, literally had to row into our wedding, but did so with smiles and laughs (even after I was found sleeping behind the couch in the bridal suite). They followed us around with some awesome candids and had some amazing ideas for the artistic side, too!

The engagement session was epic, as well, adding our goofy side and Mike's great eye for location and lighting. If there was one good thing to say about Allebach Photography, I'd be lost... because you can't find just one great thing- there's a million and one.

From the moment you meet Rachel and Mike, the ever dapper punk rocker Elijah (haven't met the twins), and Lady, you are welcomed into a whole new world of wedding treatment- they care about your wedding, your groom and even answer all of Mom's questions.
If they don't have your date available, wait til they do. "Worth-it" doesn't describe the full spectrum of their service and friendship.

P.S. There aren't enough stars in this rating system!
Thank you a billion and one times!!
xo
Chelley and Dave Martinka
8-2-09

Chelley and Dave - what can I say. My weddings this year have been amazing and Chelley & Dave did not let me down. The day started out with rain. Not light rain I think it's raining outside - no, more like a hurricane came through and dumped 5 billion gallons on this town. With all the closed roads in the Willow Grove area I almost ended up taking a boat. The wedding was held at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa . That was the plan all along (cough, cough). As the day went on the weather slowly cleared up for outdoor photos - as any PA wedding photographer will tell you this has been the year of rain :(.

Enough talk about the weather; Chelley and Dave rocked Chucks, Fun Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, the Dance Floor and the Huntingdon Valley Country Club. I ain't lying. For proof, look at the photos below.

Getting ready for the day.



Groom and his men


Sexy belt buckle.


Humidity + Mohawk = Must use more superglue in a spray can.


The bridesmaids were too much fun.


The dress shot


The getting ready shot




Party


tattooed bride




Marriage


Love.


Getting all fishy eyed.


3rd times the charm.


Hawt couple


Dave's groomsmen can and will take you down.


Let's not show this one to the parents


Chucks at a wedding. CUSTOM f'n CHUCKS.


Foot fetish


Strong bride


no comment


Foot fetish #3




enchanted forrest


Bridal party in chucks


Proud Son, Proud Mom







Normal Photobooth Debauchery


Debauchery Revealed


Dance to Social Distortion


Social Distortion - I wish I could remember what song but any wedding that play Social Distortion is AMAZING.


Fisheye Self Portrait of Eric Matey, Mike Allebach + Chelley & Dave (Philadelphia's Most Professional Photographers Wink Wink)
A special thanks to Eric for shooting with me!

Karen & Dan at Knowlton Mansion, Philadelphia

Our best clients are clients that I could see hanging out with. Karen and Dan are definitely that kind of couple. Dan is fan of Death Metal and Black Metal - I like Children of Bodom (a German Death Metal Band) and Karen, well she's just an awesome tattooed bride with style and personality. Their wedding took place on the grounds of the Knowlton Mansion in Northeast Philadelphia. The funny thing about the Knowlton Mansion is once you are there, it seems like a oasis away from the city with lush green grass all around. Soon you forget that this outdoor paradise near the heart of northeast Philadelphia. So first off I have to show off Karen's sweet tattoos that otherwise got hidden under the wedding dress:

They didn't get to see each other before the wedding but they did this sort of faux meeting through the wall. Kind of like the scene in The Patriot where they let the couple sleep in the same room but sew into their beds.

Priceless.

I normally don't show "formal" photos. But I rather enjoyed these.

Self Portrait with the photographer. Crazy fisheye lens.