Amy & Anthony: Indiana Country Club Wedding Anniversary

You might recognize these two if you’ve been following along on the blog over the last few years! ❤️I’ve had the pleasure of spending the last THREE Octobers in Indiana PA with these two - first with their engagement session back in 2019, then with their micro-wedding in 2020, and again this year for an anniversary celebration with all of their friends & family! Indiana PA is GORGEOUS in the fall!

Amy & Anthony were married last year on the coveted date of 10.10.20 surrounded by a very small group of friends & family. It was sweet, intimate, full of unexpected twists and turns (like the breakdown of the trolley that was supposed to carry all of the guests from one place to the next!).

And this year... they got to celebrate with so many more people that they hold near and dear to their hearts at Indiana Country Club! Though it was rainy day, it was still a beautiful celebration of their first year of marriage, filled with lots of little personal details! Including lots of Dunkin' donuts (their favorite dessert… and mine! ;) ), and a luggage tag favor to represent their love for travel. AND we were even able to sneak outside when the clouds parted for a few brief minutes after their ceremony!

Amy & Anthony, it was such an honor to get to celebrate with you AGAIN! When I think of or visit Indiana, PA, I will always think of you two. Congratulations on your first year of marriage!

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Vendors: Indiana Country Club, Flower and Balloon Gallery, Dunkin' (dessert), Antonette Medved (makeup artist), Shari Pho from Tease Salon (hair), White Lace Bridal (bride's dress), White Lace Designs (invitations), AZAZIE (bridesmaid dresses), Top Dog Productions (lighting), Lendable Linens, Dorosh Documentaries (videographer)

Caitlin & Tanner: Bella Sera Wedding Photos

WOW is all I can say! These two planned their "small wedding ceremony now, big reception later" before it was a "thing" . Though they've been married for two years, they finally got to celebrate with their friends & family this past weekend - on the most beautiful, first week of October weekend - at the gorgeous Bella Sera!

I had the pleasure of taking their engagement photos just a few months ago, where I was able to hear more about the story of how they met! They were complete strangers until Caitlin’s car broke down at an airport, and Tanner - the good samaritan stranger - offered to help. And after that, it’s all history!

Caitlin & Tanner, thank you so, SO much for letting me be a part of your celebration. Congratulations on two amazing years of marriage!

Vendors: Marci's Cakes and Bakes, AtHome Beauty (hair & makeup), and a huge thanks to Taylor Ramsey for her killer second shooter skills!

Nicole & Ed: Pinehall at Eisler Farms Wedding Photos

Pinehall at Eisler Farms was the absolute perfect setting for Nicole & Ed's gorgeous wedding day!

I had the pleasure of taking Nicole & Ed’s engagement photos in Historic Harmony back in the summer of 2020. If you’re interested in seeing them, click here!

These two are high school sweethearts who know how to throw a party! I'm not sure I've ever seen so many people stay until the very end of a wedding before. They are most certainly loved & adored by their friends & family!

Congratulations on your wedding day, Nicole & Ed! ❤️

Katie & Jake: Fox Chapel Golf Club Wedding Photos

These two had an absolutely STUNNING wedding day at one of the most beautiful venues I think I've ever photographed (and one that's been on my "wedding bucket list" for quite some time) - Fox Chapel Golf Club! Brimming with greenery, natural light, and classic details, this venue is the perfect spot for a celebration of love!

Katie, Jake, and their friends & family were so welcoming, so kind, and just an absolute pleasure to spend the day with! Congratulations again, Katie & Jake!

Vendors: Fox Chapel Golf Club, St. Killian Church, Oakmont Bakery, The Blue Daisy Floral Designs, Francis Rocks Productions, Loyalty Entertainment LTD, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh (bride's dress), One Enchanted Evening (bridesmaid dresses), Nota Bene (invitations)

Leah & Matt: Duquesne University Power Center Wedding Photos

Leah & Matt had a wedding day filled with endless amounts of love, joy, and just the sweetest people!

It is an immeasurable blessing to get to share in some of the happiest days of people's lives, especially when I've had the privilege of working with them on quite a few occasions.

Leah & Matt had a vintage inspired wedding day that begin at Memorial Park Church in Allison Park, PA. We had a bit of fun with a fake first look, featuring Matt’s brother in a wedding dress from Goodwill - then, Matt saw his bride for the first time (for real this time!) when she walked down the aisle.

After the ceremony, we hopped over to Duquesne University for some photos, and then for a gorgeous reception the Duquesne Power Center!

Leah & Matt, you were an absolutely joy to photograph, and we pray all the best for you in your marriage! Congratulations, again!!

Vendors: Duquesne University Power Center, Memorial Park Church, Crescent Hill Flower Farm, The Cakery, Andy Booth Productions, Pittsburgh Wedding DJ, B.Parlor Salon, Lauren Borowski (makeup), House of Couture (bride's dress), AZAZIE, Parkhurst Event Catering, Vintage Alley, Windswept Entertainment & Event Rentals

Cassie & Nick: Shady Elms Farm Wedding Day

I am so thankful to have been a part of this wedding day!

We had the pleasure of meeting Cassie & Nick at Cassie’s brother’s wedding a few years ago! From that moment, I knew these two were a good time… so when Cassie contacted me asking if I could photograph her and Nick’s wedding day, I was absolutely stoked! I was even more excited to hear that they had chosen one of my all time favorite wedding venues - Shady Elms Farm - to be the location for their beautiful day! I didn’t think it could get any better until we met their friends & family on their wedding day. They were so kind, so fun, and so encouraging to photograph… all of them! And to top it all off, we had the most gorgeous golden hour to end their day with a bang.

Cassie & Nick, thank you for the huge, incredible honor of being a part of your wedding day!

Vendors: Shady Elms Farm, Just Hitched Wedding Films, Cheri Parise of Profiles Styling Salon (Hair by mother of Bride), A Simple Vow (Officiant), Sorelle Bridal Salon, AZAZIE, The Grazing Goat (Catering), Chad Parise (Wedding Invitation designed by brother of the Bride)

Sarah & Derek: St. Nicholas Cathedral Room Wedding Photos

Sarah & Derek, 08.13.21 ❤️

These two math lovers chose their date based on the Fibonacci Sequence, which reads:

0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21...

You'll notice the 8, 13, 21 sequence... the absolute perfect date for two people who were brought together by their love of math! Their day was filled with romantic details and was a true fairytale to behold. These two are so incredibly, compassionate, and full of love for each other!

Congratulations on your marriage, Sarah & Derek!

Vendors: St. Nicholas Cathedral Room (reception), St. Paul’s Cathedral (ceremony), Marodi Media (videographer), Blumengarden (florist), Moios Bakery (cake), DJ Joel Lindsey, Jae Lee Parades (makeup), Wendy Vario (hair), Bridal Beginnings (wedding dress), Pittsburgh BBQ Company

Lindsey & Tyler: Energy Innovation Center Wedding Photos

Lindsey & Tyler had a very Pittsburgh wedding, featuring the absolutely GORGEOUS Energy Innovation Center, which features a stunning rooftop overlooking the city, and giant windows in their main room, making the skyline of Pittsburgh the backdrop for their ceremonies and receptions! Oh how I absolutely LOVED photographing Lindsey & Tyler's wedding there!!

We had a first look on the roof... featuring a fake first look first! Definitely a fun way to start their day off! We headed off to one of my favorite spots for portraits in the city, where some birds joined us for bridal party photos (you'll see what I mean as you scroll ;) ), then made our way back to the EIC for the ceremony and reception, and then capped the evening off together with some photos on the roof. I adore these two... we had the best day celebrating with them! Congratulations on your wedding day, Lindsey & Tyler!!

Vendors: Energy Innovation Center Events, Hollow to Hem, A Simple Vow, Bethel Bakery, Jim Ludwig's Blumengarten Florist, TJ Harris, This Magic Moment Bridal Studio, Nicole Nocera (hair), Sausalido, Burgh Brides (cookie table shirts!)

Brittany & Ian: Tropical Wedding Celebration at Pinehall at Eisler Farms

I knew from the moment I first chatted with Brittany & Ian that their wedding was going to be unique, colorful, and fun! And if you’ve been reading the blog for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I LOVE COLOR in photos! Their vibrant, tropical-themed wedding had an abundance of lush greenery, vibrant flowers, fresh fruit, and even some "tropical" rain storms that made us feel like we were shooting a wedding in the rain forest! ;) Okay, so, the random rain storms that came throughout the day weren’t anyone’s favorite part of the wedding, but we were able to still get some gorgeous photos while dodging the rain!

Other fun details you’ll see below include: pineapples galore - even in the bride’s bouquet and HAIR! (look closely and you’ll see what I mean!), as well as an antique shuttle bus (killer!), goats, and fireworks!!! Really and truly, this wedding had it all.

Congratulations on your marriage, Brittany & Ian, and thank you so much for letting me be a part of your beautiful wedding day!

Vendors: Pinehall at Eisler Farms, Community Flower Shop, Sweet Treats Bakery PA, Glam To Go, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh, Minted, Medure's Catering, Flower + Oak Films, and a big thanks to Amelia Petrus for shooting with me!

Lauren & Michael: Summer Shady Elms Farm Wedding Photos

What a day, what a story, what a couple! As Michael said as we walked over to set him up for his and Lauren's first look - third time's a charm!

These two were on their third Covid reschedule and had patiently waited for this day for years to celebrate with their friends and family. Though this was technically their second wedding date (after a small ceremony in their now-home state of Texas last year!), there was just as much excitement as any other wedding day I've photographed... if not more! It was so easy to tell how much Lauren & Michael treasure their incredible friends & family through their willingness to wait through the pandemic to celebrate with them.

This day was a joy to witness - this love was a joy to photograph! Congratulations on your second wedding day, Lauren & Michael! So so SO thankful for you both!!!!

Vendors: Shady Elms Farm (venue, florals), Dana Lynn Photography (videographer), Oakmont Bakery, Hot Metal Strings, DJ Joseph Costa Entertainment Company, JL Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique, Ria Lash Studio, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh (bride's dress & bridesmaid dresses), PW Catering, Minted Weddings, Shutterbooth, Ceremony Officiants, and a huge thanks to Jill Stiffler for second shooting with me!