Cutillo’s Restaurant Wedding | Beth & Giovanni
There’s something incredibly special about photographing a wedding where two families come together and become one. Beth & Giovanni’s Cutillo’s Restaurant wedding in Sanatoga, PA was filled with love, laughter, beautiful family moments, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. I was honored to photograph their wedding day on September 11, 2021.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Spataccino!
A Beautiful Wedding at Cutillo’s Restaurant in Sanatoga, PA
Beth & Giovanni chose Cutillo’s Restaurant in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, as the setting for their wedding ceremony and reception.
Cutillo’s also provided the catering, making it a wonderful location for their family and friends to gather together and celebrate their new marriage.
Two families were coming together and uniting as one. Beth & Giovanni each have a son and daughter, and their children looked absolutely amazing.
They were also so easy to photograph! You could see how happy they were to be celebrating their parents and this new chapter in their lives.
They truly are a beautiful family.
A Wedding Day Filled With Love & Family
One of my favorite things about wedding photography is capturing those little moments that tell the story of the day.
Beth & Giovanni decided that they didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony, so Giovanni’s first look at his bride was when Beth walked down the aisle.
And let me tell you—Beth looked stunning!
Her wedding dress was seriously gorgeous, too. And I’m not just saying that! When she stepped out of the limo, my jaw dropped. I told Beth how gorgeous she looked, and I meant every word.
Beth shared the story behind finding her dress:
“My dress was actually the second one I bought. I bought the first dress, came across another dress online, and I had to try it on. So I made an appointment, and I loved it! So I took it home that day.”
Sometimes the second dress really is the one!
The Love Story Behind the Wedding
I’m always curious about how couples first met. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy hearing a good love story?
Here’s the short version of how Beth & Giovanni’s love story began.
They met as neighbors and had been together for five years when Giovanni popped the question. And the proposal happened while Beth was covered in flour from baking cookies.
I love stories like that—the everyday moments that become part of a couple’s forever story.
I have known Beth for many years. Her daughter, Bella, and my twin daughters danced ballet together for a couple of years, so I was especially happy when Beth reached out to me to photograph her and Giovanni’s wedding.
It was such an honor to have them trust me with their wedding photography in Sanatoga, PA, and to be there to document such an important day for their family.
A Celebration Filled With Love & Laughter
The wedding day was incredible, and the room was filled with love and laughter as Beth & Giovanni celebrated their marriage surrounded by family and friends.
There were so many wonderful moments to photograph—from the family portraits to the wedding party, the ceremony, and the reception.
Being able to capture the happiness between Beth & Giovanni and the people they love most made this wedding especially meaningful to me.
Wedding Vendors
This beautiful wedding day would not have been possible without the help of these wonderful vendors:
- Florist: North End Florist
- Cake: Beverly’s Pastry
- Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
- Catering & Venue: Cutillo’s Restaurant / Sanatoga
- DJ & Singer: Chris Darin
Beth’s Wedding Day Experience
I always love hearing what my couples remember most about their wedding day. Beth shared some wonderful advice for couples planning their own wedding:
“John and I came into this celebration older and wiser. The only advice I can offer is to relax. At the end of the day, there isn’t a detail more important than the vows shared that day in a room filled with the love of friends and family.
Sure, I wanted the food and flowers to be perfect, but it’s the first thing I would have sacrificed over the love experienced that day. Overall wedding experience was AN incredible celebration of how we feel, surrounded by family and friends.”
She also shared this about her experience working with me:
“We had a blast working with Dusty. We were comfortable, we had all the shots we asked for, and Dusty (Debra) was incredibly accommodating, staying to capture a family member who was arriving late!”
That means so much to me. Wedding days don’t always go exactly according to plan, and sometimes the most important photographs happen when you simply stay a little longer and wait for the people you love to arrive.
Their First Dance
Okay, let’s get to the pictures!
Beth & Giovanni were such a delight to work with, and their reception was just as beautiful as the rest of their wedding day.
The newlyweds danced to their first song, My Way by Frank Sinatra, which was performed by Chris Darin. It was such a special moment as they celebrated the beginning of this new chapter together.
Congratulations, Beth & Giovanni!
Beth & Giovanni, thank you for allowing me to be part of such an important day in your lives. It was an absolute pleasure to photograph your wedding at Cutillo’s Restaurant and document the love shared between the two of you, your children, and your families.
I wish you both many wonderful years filled with love, laughter, family, and happiness.
Congratulations again, Mr. and Mrs. Spataccino! ♥
