Fall Wedding Photos, Fonthill Castle- Doylestown, PA

Caitlyn and Jakob’s story began at West Virginia University, where they met as part of a close-knit group of college friends. Their first unofficial “date” came the summer after freshman year when Caitlyn was invited to spend a weekend at Jakob’s parents’ house at the Jersey Shore—meaning she met the parents right from the start! Between time on the boat, mini golf, and arcade games on the boardwalk, it was quite the introduction. Over the years, their friendship grew into a relationship filled with plenty of laughter, shared TV binges, hikes along the Raritan River Trail, and a little friendly rivalry between Jakob’s New York teams and Caitlyn’s beloved Philadelphia Eagles.

For both of them, their relationship has always been rooted in friendship and supporting one another. Caitlyn knew she had something special in Jakob when he became exactly the support system she needed. Jakob credits Caitlyn with keeping them organized, motivating him, and always being honest with him. A particularly meaningful Thanksgiving with Caitlyn’s family in 2022 helped them realize just how naturally their lives and families fit together.

On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday in October 2024, Jakob completely surprised Caitlyn at home. While joking about how they would someday build a dream house that worked for their very different heights, Jakob got down on one knee and said, “How about we start like this?” with the ring in hand.

I had the chance to photograph Caitlyn and Jakob’s engagement session in December 2024 in Princeton; they braved a chilly day for the sake of our session. Since they already knew they wanted to eventually get married at a castle, they wanted their engagement photos to have a setting that complemented that vision. Princeton ended up being the perfect choice for their winter session. Since the two admit they aren’t always the best at remembering to take photos together, having beautiful portraits to keep and share with their families was especially meaningful. They even framed some of their favorites as Christmas gifts for their parents!

Now, Caitlyn and Jakob are bringing that castle vision full circle with their October wedding at Fonthill Castle. After more than a decade together, their wedding day is the next chapter —from college friends and Jersey Shore weekends to building a life together and dreaming about their future home.

Congratulations, Caitlyn and Jakob! Wishing you a lifetime of adventures, new shows to binge, trails to explore, and plenty of Eagles-versus-New York debates together! I’ll abstain from any comments about your teams 😉

 

Venue // Fonthill Castle
Wedding Planner // Nicole Potts @ Jeffrey A Miller Catering
Dress // Essense of Australia
Groomswear // Suitsupply
Hair & Makeup // True Beauty Marks
Florist // Buttercup
Catering // Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group & Catering
Bakery // Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group & Catering
Entertainment // East Coast Event Group
Videographer // Jason Matthew Films
Stationery// Zola

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