Brielle & Stephen: The Heritage by Hayloft Wedding Photos

Their first date was in 2013. They got engaged five years later in 2018. They were married in a global pandemic in 2020. And this year, in the wedding you’ll see below, they recommitted themselves to one another, surrounded by their family and friends.

And friends, it was one heck of a day.

The Heritage by Hayloft hosted Brielle & Stephen’s huge one-year-married anniversary celebration, and it was an absolute BLAST. To be fair, we’ve known these two and their families for quite a few years now. Brielle’s dad is like a brother to my dad, so we’ve always considered them to be akin to extended family - aunts, uncles, and cousins that may not have the same blood, but who we adore and always wish we could see more of!

Throughout the years, I’ve had the immense privilege of photographing Brielle AND Stephen’s senior photos, so of course, getting these two back in front of my camera was such a treat!

We started the day at a hotel with getting ready and detail photos. After, we headed over to the barn to get Brielle in her dress, have a first look with her dad, and have a first look with Stephen! We were running 30-40 minutes ahead of schedule for the ENTIRE day (totally unheard of in the wedding world!), so we had plenty of time for photos of the two of them and their bridal party!

Their ceremony took place in the Heritage by Hayloft’s “Enchanted Forest.” Separated from the barn, away from road traffic, this quiet spot sits on the edge of the forest and served as the most beautiful location for Brielle & Stephen to renew their vows.

The reception that followed included a cake made of mini donuts (it was just as amazing as you think it would be!), ice cream, more donuts, and of course, a cookie table with TONS of boxed cookies! The night ended with a sparkler exit, and my heart left so very full and happy for these two people (and these two families) who I love so much!

Brielle & Stephen, we adore you two and we are so thankful to have been able to spend your second wedding day with you! ❤️ CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful day, and a beautiful marriage!

And friends, you’ll just have to excuse this longer than usual blog post… there’s no way I could narrow these photos down any more! 😂 I just love way too many!!!! PS - we make an appearance right at the end! 😉

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Vendors: The Heritage by Hayloft (venue, cake, DJ), Jenna Hidinger Photography, One Enchanted Evening (bride’s dress & bridesmaid dresses), Legendary Celebrations (videographer), Chuck Wagon (caterer), Steven Vance Entertainment (ceremony violinist)

Kele + Maxwell: Classic Black Tie Southpointe Golf Club Wedding Day

Kele & Max’s wedding day was a beautiful Spring black tie affair at Southpointe Golf Club, featuring classic details, a stunning ballon arch, and a stunning outdoor reception! I’m so excited to share the images from their wedding day. Congratulations on your marriage, Kele & Max!

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Vendors: Southpointe Golf Club, Hannah Conard Beauty, PJ the DJ, Elizabeth Lombardi's Memories in Bloom, Luna Boutique (dress), Vera Wang (bridesmaid dresses), Signature Desserts (cake), Steven Vance Entertainment (ceremony violinist), A Simple Vow (officiant)

Rachel + Peter: Southpointe Golf Club Wedding Photos

Rachel & Peter’s wedding day was filled to the brim with so much love and fun! I had the pleasure of meeting Rachel at her sister’s wedding almost 2 years ago, along with the rest of her incredible family. To say that we were honored to be a part of BOTH of these incredible weddings is an understatement!

With an emphasis on love and family, Rachel and Peter’s wedding day was nothing short of amazing - but their wedding day didn’t happen without some setbacks. These two were forced to move their date from spring of 2020 to spring of 2021 (due to you know what), and while many of the details (both small and large) changed from one year to the next, the celebration of the most important piece of the day did not: the celebration of a marriage. While, yes, weddings are beautiful and fun and meaningful, the marriage is what we come to celebrate - the union of a man and a woman, under God’s design. And truly, you could see that that was what led Rachel and Peter’s hearts into their wedding day! Not the absence of what could have been, but the plenty of what WAS able to be.

These are the best wedding days to be a part of - the ones that fill the soul and focus on what matters most. And, Rachel and Peter, I can’t thank you enough for allowing us to be a part of this beautiful celebration! We pray perseverance and dedication within your marriage for all of the years to come!

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Vendors: The Renaissance Hotel, Southpointe Golf Club (Reception), St. Mary of the Mount (Ceremony), Prantl’s Bakery, Captured Memories by Allison (Videographer), Birdy Grey (Bridesmaid Dresses), This Magic Moment Bridal, House of Couture Designs, Blossoms by Jilliann, Dj Bryan Hoover, Beauty Justified by Justine, Brooks Brothers (Groom’s Tux), Minted, Greenvelope, Fr Nathanael Polinski (Officiant), Jenna Hidinger Photography

Stephanie & Bill: Vibrant Fall Shady Elms Farm Wedding

Where to even begin with this wedding day?! Stephanie & Bill tied the knot on one of the most beautiful, fall November days at Shady Elms Farm in Hickory, PA - one of my all time favorite wedding venues! I couldn’t have imagined photographing my last wedding of 2020 for any other couple, and at any other venue. It was truly a magical day!

Though Stephanie & Bill warned me beforehand that they weren’t too keen on having their photos taken, I found them to be literally one of the easiest couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing! They are obviously SO comfortable with each other, and (I think ;) ) it shows so much in their photos! We felt like we were instant friends with these two! ❤️

Stephanie & Bill, it was TRULY an honor to photograph your day. Congratulations on your wedding day, and on your marriage!

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Vendors: Shady Elms Farm, DJ Crush, Jordan Sasson (Hair Artist), Toula’s Bridal (Bride’s Dress), Birdy Grey (Bridesmaid Dresses), Maddie Kozik (Invitation Designer), PW Catering

Jenna & C.G.: Glamorous Fall White Barn Wedding Day

Joy is one of the best words to describe Jenna & C.G.’s attitudes throughout their wedding day! Which was super impressive, considering the fact that it rained on and off throughout their ENTIRE day. But the joy of marriage far surpassed any sort of rainy, inclement weather.

If you’re new around here, you probably don’t know that the White Barn is my favorite wedding venue… because it’s where my husband and I tied the knot back in 2015! So when Jenna and C.G. originally inquired with me, I felt an immediate connection with them for falling in love with the same beautiful place that Nick and I did years ago. After some chatting, Jenna and I came to find out that we share not only the same name and the same wedding venue… but that we both went to Robert Morris University!

One other thing we both seem to share is a love for details and working ahead. Jenna was on the BALL when it came to wedding planning! We talked through so many details of her wedding day months before anything took place, which was so helpful for getting a vision for their wedding day - and for making sure we had enough time for photos! Our solid timeline proved very effective when we had multiple bouts of unexpected rain. But because we had a solid timeline and a back up plan… we were set!

Jenna & C.G., what an honor it was to be a part of your wedding day. Your joy and positivity in the face of adversity is so admirable! Congratulations again my friends!

Vendors: The White Barn, Elise Event Co. (Coordinator), Hitched Creative (Videographer), All About Reclaimed (Florist), Kretchmars Bakery (Cake), DJ Joe Costa, Valarie Panei (Makeup), One Enchanted Evening (Bride’s Dress), The Winner (Bridesmaid Dresses), Zazzle (Invitations), Medure’s Catering

And a huge thanks to Jill from Jill Gearhart Photography for being an amazing second photographer! You rock my friend!

Fallon & Seth: Vibrant Fall White Barn Wedding Day

This might be one of my favorite fall weddings ever… I’m not sure I’ve ever photographed such a vibrant, wide array of beautiful fall colors on a wedding day! 😍 Fallon & Seth chose the perfect date for the most beautiful peek fall color!

You may remember these two from their engagement session last year at Preston Park in Butler. We had the most beautiful weather that day for their session! But as their wedding day approached, rain loomed in the forecast. Very VERY thankfully, it did not rain for the ceremony OR photo portion of their day! In fact… I’m not sure if it rained at all! Which was a HUGE blessing. It would’ve been a bummer to miss out on the beautiful fall colors if we hadn’t been able to shoot outside!

Another reason I adore this wedding day? My husband and I were married at the same venue (The White Barn!) back in 2015! It’s always SO FUN to come back to such a special spot - and I feel like I know the venue a bit more intimately because of my personal history there!

I feel like so much of this day speaks for itself. You will easily be able to see the joy in the photos below radiating from Fallon & Seth! Their joy truly radiates from within, and is reflective of the love that they’ve received in Christ.

Congratulations on your wedding day, Fallon & Seth! It was truly, TRULY an honor to be a part of your beautiful wedding day. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to celebrate with you two and your friends & family!

Vendors: The White Barn, All About Reclaimed (Florist), Rob Pifemaster (DJ), Pennie’s Bake Shop (Cake), Denny Pry (Videographer), Carleigh Stoner (Hair Artist), One Enchanted Evening (Bride’s Dress), Azazie (Bridesmaid Dresses), Zazzle (Invitations), Medure’s Catering, Bob Zonts (Officiant)

Amber & Chris: LeMont Restaurant Wedding Photos

It all started a few years ago, when Amber and Chris happened to walk into the same bar one night. They had both been taking a break from dating - but something was different after their first interaction.

They started dating soon after, and got engaged in 2019.

Fast forward to 2020 (you all know where this is going by now! ). Surprise: a pandemic hit! But Amber & Chris were determined to get married, no matter what. They changed venues, they downsized, and many things changed leading up to their day. But ultimately, they wanted just one thing: to be married, finally - and to honor God in the process. So they forged ahead!

And truly - their wedding day was so, so full of joy! And it was about what truly matters most. Congratulations, Amber & Chris! You two are an absolute joy and we pray all the best for you as you enter marriage together!

Vendors: Calvary United Methodist Church, LeMont Restaurant, Lush Pittsburgh (makeup), Nicole Stevenson (hair), Magic Moments DJ, Lady Birds (cake), Peggy’s Floral, Bradley Atom (videography), Minted (invitation), Sorelle’s (Bride’s dress), Jenna Hidinger Photography

Amy & Anthony: Indiana, PA Wedding Photos

Possibly the most popular wedding date of the year (or of the decade?!), 10.10.20 was a date many couples planned years for - including Amy & Anthony. And while their wedding may have looked a bit different than what they had originally planned, these two had all of the joy you would expect on a wedding day (and more!) - even through some unexpected twists and turns.

These two met at IUP, so it was only fitting that they shared a “first look” on campus, specifically at IUP’s Oak Grove! And, lucky for us, we found the most beautiful spot with so many beautiful fall colors! 😍

After a ceremony at the school’s University Parish, then a cocktail hour at Anthony’s parent’s home, we visited Grandpa at his nursing home, who was unable to make the wedding due to Covid restrictions. Their visit was so sweet, and was definitely one of my favorite parts of their wedding day!

Following Grandpa’s visit, we headed over to Nap’s Cucina Mia for their intimate open air reception. Though we didn’t stay for the reception due to pandemic restrictions, we had so much fun photographing all of Amy & Anthony’s details before their guests arrived, including some Spanish-themed items, reflective of Amy’s love for teaching Spanish!

Amy & Anthony, I am so thankful for you two! Wishing you all of the best as you begin your married lives together - and I am SO excited to get to celebrate you AGAIN next year!!!!

Vendors: Jodi of White Lace Design (Invitations), Heather at University Stylists (Hair Stylist), Bella Spa and Beauty (Makeup), St. Thomas More University Parish (Reception), Nap's Cucina Mia (Reception), Flower Gallery and Balloons of Indiana (Florals), Jenna Hidinger Photography (Photographer)

Brett & Colleen's Epic Early Fall Wedding Day

This was an EPIC wedding day from start to finish.

Brett & Colleen tied the knot late September in one of the most beautiful, unique wedding days I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of! Every piece of this wedding day was thoughtfully planned to dazzle guests, and create an atmosphere filled with whimsical details and unexpected surprises.

From the photos below, you probably couldn’t even guess that Brett & Colleen were forced to moved their wedding reception to a private estate in Sewickley just months before their date, due to Covid. MANY of their original plans changed - then changed again. But these two never lost heart! While Colleen pushed forward in her intensive medical program, Brett took the reigns with planning and simply gave Colleen the (fun!) job of finding a dress, and showing up the day of - then to simply enjoy the magic of their wedding day! And if you’ve ever been a bride, you know what a gift something like that would be!

What stands out to me most about these two is the fact that they never let the “dazzle” of their day outshine their love for each other. It’s easy to get lost in the glitz and glamour of a wedding day - but, truly, these two were able to focus on each other and enjoy their day, very much thanks to all of Brett’s planning, and to the team of professionals below.

Brett & Colleen, we are SO THANKFUL to have been a part of your wedding day. What a blessing it was to celebrate with you both!

Vendors: All in Good Taste Productions (Caterer, Planner, Forist, Cake Artist), St. Mary’s Sharpsburg (Church), Dorosh Documentaries (Videographer), Modern Era Weddings (DJ), Marie Michlot (Makeup), Katrina Kahill (Hair), Luna Boutiqe by Daalarna Couture (Bride’s Dress), BHLDN (Bridesmaid Dresses), Surmesur (Menswear), Nota Bene (Invitations), Party Savvy

Lauren & Nick: Southpointe Golf Club Wedding Photos

Plans changed, but love remains the same ❤️

Congratulations to Lauren & Nick on their absolutely stunning wedding day back in September! From getting ready in their newly purchased home to a reception at the nearby golf club, Lauren & Nick's day was personal, light hearted, & full of joy the whole way through! I’m so excited to share a few of my favorites from their stunning wedding day!

Vendors: Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh, Southpointe Golf Club, ShoFilms, Glam To Go, Wenning Entertainment, Fields of Heather Floral & Gift Shop, Antonette Medved Makeup, and a huge thanks to Taylor Dymond for second shooting!