Beautiful Boho Wedding at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens

John Malloy Photography had the honor of photographing Mathew and Elga’s wedding, and we love what he had to say about the event….

“Mathew and Elga were high school sweethearts. Meeting when they were just 15 and staying together until their wedding day is the stuff movies are made of! After high school, they continued to get more serious until Mathew proposed in NYC where they were both born and raised. It took a few years to finally get to the day they had been dreaming of for so long. In the meantime, they survived wedding planning and a pandemic, and welcomed their son, Leo. He’s 2 years old now and Mathew and Elga were so happy to have him be part of their special celebration, committing their lives to each other forever as a family.

Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens was their wedding venue. It’s lush flower gardens and open fields were perfect for the bohemian vibes and laid back feel of the day. Elga says all of her vendors brought her vision of the perfect wedding day to life better than she could have dreamed. It was unforgettable to her…and to everyone else who attended.

When the day of the wedding finally arrived, they were both so excited. They couldn’t wait to be husband and wife and were also so happy to see their extended families. The majority of their family had traveled hours for the celebration and some of them even came from other countries. It was a special reunion in so many ways.

Elga was able to watch the processional and seeing Leo be part of the day was a true blessing to her. He was so adorable in his little tuxedo. He walked down the aisle just like a little man, and mommy and daddy were so proud of him!

When those doors rolled open and Elga stood there in all of her wedding finery, she looked stunning. She said she felt like she was in a dream. Seeing Mathew standing at the end of the aisle waiting for her, was more than she ever imagined. It was perfect. The ceremony was sentimental and sweet. When they were pronounced man and wife, they were both so happy!

The wedding was followed by a fantastic reception with delicious food, dancing and a lot of fun. The weather was perfect and we were able to get some amazing photos. The lighting was truly a photographer’s dream that day, and Mathew and Elga are naturals in front of the camera. They both look like they stepped off the page of the latest bridal magazine.

The whole day was wonderful, but what made this wedding so special was the way Mathew and Elga love each other, support each other and stay strong for one another. They became my friends that day, and I’m so happy I was able to capture their beautiful memories. Congratulations, Mathew and Elga! May you have a lifetime of happiness together!”

Vendors / Photography – John Malloy Photography / Venue and Event Planner – Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens / Florals – Pearls and Petals Designs / Cake – Flouretta Sweet / Caterer – Catering By John Lowe / Rentals – Caroline’s Rentals, LLC / Dress Store – David’s Bridal / Dress Designer – BHLDN / Tuxedo and Men’s Attire – The Black Tux / Hair Stylist – Anthology Salon / Cinema and Video – Light Ridge Studio / DJ – Portable Soundz