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Abigail & Austin: Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens Wedding

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Abigail & Austin: Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens Wedding

Abby & Austin celebrated their marriage at the one and only Pittsburgh Botanic Garden on the most gorgeous of early fall days, and they flew in from Seattle to do so!

This intimate, laid back affair included their closest family and friends, as well as some who they haven't seen since pre-Covid! Needless to say, it was the sweetest time for catching up and celebrating the union of these two people who just genuinely love each other so much!

Abby & Austin had their first look at the Japanese Garden, followed by some portraits, then onto their ceremony, then some more portraits around the Celebration Garden, a few in the Meadow, and a few on the pathway back to the reception space (which probably ended up being some of my favorites from the whole day!). The pair chose a tent with a transparent roof - which let in so much beautiful sunlight! It was perfect for getting that almost completely outdoor affect, without having to worry about there being a threat of rain. During the reception, they focused on toasts from family & family members, interacting with their guests, all while being serenaded by some gorgeous jazz music!

Abby & Austin, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for letting us be a part of your sweet celebration. It was truly a day to remember!

Vendors: Oakmont Bakery, Community Flower Shop, Make Up Design Studio, Luxe Redux Bridal

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Anna & Henry: White Barn in Prospect, PA Wedding Photos

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Anna & Henry: White Barn in Prospect, PA Wedding Photos

Anna & Henry had the most beautiful September day for their White Barn wedding (& of course, the most beautiful venue! But I know I'm biased since this was where I got married back in 2015!!!)

Anna & Henry’s wedding day was full of special details to the couple, and so much fun! In the photos below, you’ll easily be able to see how much these two adore each other and how much fun they love to have!

One of my favorite things about working at the White Barn is that everything takes place there. The ladies can get ready there, the ceremony, photos, and reception can all happen there - which makes the day much more relaxing for the family & bridal party (and it’s not too bad from a vendor perspective, either ;) ).

After the ladies were finished getting ready, Anna shared a first look with her then future mother-in-law, then with her bridesmaids, and then with her dad. After taking some photos of Anna with her bridesmaids and Henry with his groomsmen, we were all set for the ceremony to begin!

Post ceremony, we dove right into family formals, then bridal party portraits, and finally photos of the bride & groom. The White Barn has so many great backdrops on their property, and we were able to use so many of them during the time we had allotted for photos! And Anna & Henry were such naturals in front of the camera! (Click here to see their engagement photos from last year!)

Their reception began with confetti guns and a champagne tower, and the party went on all night long!

Congratulations on your wedding day, Anna & Henry!!! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of it!

Vendors: Oakmont Bakery (cake), Alexis Vince Makeup, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh (bride's dress & bridesmaid dresses), Loyalty Entertainment LTD (DJ), Lightning Hair Lounge, Truly Engaging by Magnet Street (invitation), Medure's Catering

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Jackie & Gerald: Book Inspired Pinehall at Eisler Farms Wedding

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Jackie & Gerald: Book Inspired Pinehall at Eisler Farms Wedding

To Mordor and back, with Jackie & Gerald ❤️

From the green hills of the Shire to the wooded realm of Lothlórien, this wedding felt as if it were a fantasy straight out of the books Jackie & Gerald adore most!

Jackie & Gerald's wedding day at Pinehall at Eisler Farms was nothing short of a fairytale. The two made sure to incorporate so many special details - including their main overarching theme of books! Besides incorporating lots of beautiful vintage books into their decor, this pair incorporated some very subtle nods to one of their favorite series, Lord of the Rings - from signage to walking down the aisle music, to a personal message from Lord Denethor to Gerald (as Jackie's wedding gift to Gerald - the photos of his reaction are in the blog post below and are just the sweetest!).

We absolutely adored getting to spend the day celebrating this sweet, sweet pair! Their genuine hearts & kindness made our jobs so, so easy. We love you two! Congratulations on your wedding day, and on your marriage!

PS - thanks to Nicholas for his knowledge of LOTR, making this blog post possible ;)

PSS - I just have to add how much we LOVE photographing weddings at Pinehall at Eisler Farms! Not only is it a gorgeous venue with so many lovely photo spots, but it’s also located close to home, which is always fun!

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Erin & Ben: Longue Vue Country Club Wedding Photos

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Erin & Ben: Longue Vue Country Club Wedding Photos

You might remember Erin & Ben from their wintery engagement session earlier this year at The Frick! (Click here to check it out!). We went from one weather extreme (super cold!) for their engagement photos, to the other extreme (quite warm!) for their wedding day! But both days were just as delightful ❤️

Erin & Ben met through Ben's sister, who Erin was friends with before Erin & Ben ever started dating! On a beautiful summer weekend back in July, they said "I do" at Sacred Heart Church in Pittsburgh, then celebrated the night away at the beautiful Longue Vue Country Club. This day was a lovely dream from start to finish!

Congratulations on your wedding day, Erin & Ben!

Vendors: Longue Vue Country Club, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, AmbiDream Productions LLC, Jim Ludwig's Blumengarten Florist, Moio's Italian Bakery, mobileMIX ENTERTAINMENT, Beauty Justified by Justine Lynn, Sorelle Bridal Salon, Élysée Bridal

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Megan & Devon: The Gathering Place Wedding Photos

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Megan & Devon: The Gathering Place Wedding Photos

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of photographing Megan & Devon's travel-inspired wedding at The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake!

Megan started off the day getting ready at her childhood home, and their ceremony took place at St. Killian Parish in Cranberry Township. Their pup, Murphy, met us for a few photos after the ceremony (he also makes a surprise appearance on their cake! ) and after a quick rain shower, the skies parted as we drove to the Gathering Place in time for us to take some photos around their gorgeous property!

Megan & Devon had bagpipers during cocktail hour (Devon also plays the bagpipe!), and lots of travel themed decorations - including table numbers featuring all of the locations they've traveled to together! Devon's grandma baked their wedding cake (which was gorgeous!) and the evening went on with lots of dancing, chatting, and even with a few little spots of sunshine... which we took advantage of for a few photos!

Megan & Devon, thank you so much for having us a part of your wedding day. It was such an honor to get to celebrate alongside you!

Vendors: The Butler Florist, The Exquisite Bride, Ida Torez, AZAZIE, Medure's Catering, 300pxl - Printed & Digital Invitations + Party Supplies

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Haley & John: Summer Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Wedding

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Haley & John: Summer Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Wedding

Haley & John met in Panera Bread, of all places, while ordering their food! And a few weeks ago, they celebrated their marriage at the beautiful Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, surrounded by a small group of their closest friends & family during a GORGEOUS outdoor ceremony, followed by the sweetest reception!

If you’ve never been to the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, you might just be missing out! Not only is it a lovely reception venue, but it has gardens and trails (and a cute little shop/food spot!) where you could easily spend a whole day taking in the beauty of creation.

And when it comes to weddings… PBG knows how to do it! They have the prettiest ceremony backdrop, and lots beautiful backdrops for photos. Haley & John decided on a mid-day wedding featuring a brunch menu (DELISH, thanks to Hazelnut Catering!) and a very laid back atmosphere, which was so much fun and such a nice change of pace! They had the sweetest, most thoughtful details, too - both had lockets they wore on their person in memory of loved ones who had passed. Haley chose her veil (covered with gorgeous pearls!) as a nod to her mom’s wedding dress, which was also covered in pearls! Her something blue was her toenails. They had everyone sign a vintage record as their guest book and had John’s grandfather’s record player displaying it, and they had signature cocktails named after their cats!

Because they opted for a shorter, earlier reception, they opted to use more of their photo coverage towards portraits of the two of them… and THAT was so much fun, too! We were able to hit so many beautiful spots around PBG, including the Japanese Gardens, the fields, a few beautiful pathways, and the cozy inside of the welcome center! They even take you to all the spots on a golf cart… which was a blessing for such a hot day! We were also able to use the last bit of our time to travel to Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side of Pittsburgh for a few extra portraits!

But above all of the meaningful details and the pretty backdrops, what stuck out the most to me on Haley & John’s wedding day was their genuine joy with becoming husband and wife. There were many happy tears shed by loving family & friends (and by the bride & groom themselves), beautiful, heartfelt toasts given, and just an overall atmosphere of love. What a joy to be a part of!

Haley & John, a HUGE congrats to you on your wedding day! Thank you so much for letting us celebrate with you! ❤️

Vendors: Bethel Bakery, See Jane Blush - Pittsburgh Makeup Artist, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh, Birdy Grey, Hazelnut Catering

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Emily & Dave: Italian Inspired Bella Sera Event Villa Wedding Photos

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Emily & Dave: Italian Inspired Bella Sera Event Villa Wedding Photos

Emily & Dave had the perfect Italian villa inspired summer wedding day at the most gorgeous Bella Sera!

While it may have been one of the hottest days of the year at that point, it surely did not dampen this epic celebration! Emily & Dave really wanted to enjoy cocktail hour with their friends and family, so they decided to opt for a first look, which allowed us to complete the vast majority of their portraits (bride & groom, bridal party, and family formals) prior to the ceremony. It also allowed us to get some candids of cocktail hour, and gave us a solid chunk of time to photograph all of the gorgeous reception details at Bella Sera!

Right after dinner, we snuck back out into a grassy area for a few extra portraits of just Emily & Dave! I always LOVE this part of the day, when (if) couples decide to sneak out during sunset or golden hour for a few photos. Couples are typically so much more relaxed at this point in the day, and it really lets us get some different types of images!

After their golden hour photos, we headed back into the reception for parent dances and for LOTS more dancing. Emily & Dave had a huge dancing crowd, and we got so many fun photos of Emily & Dave with their guests on the dance floor (don’t worry… you’ll see!)

We absolutely LOVED getting to be a part of Emily & Dave’s day and capture the beginning of this next chapter. A HUGE thank you to Emily, Dave, and their friends & family for braving the heat for photos and for just being amazing to work with!

Congratulations, Emily & Dave! ❤️

In addition to having a wonderful couple, bridal party, and family members to work with, we were able to work with an incredible vendor team, too… check them out below!

Vendors: Bella Sera, AConti Media (Videographer), Fragile Paradise Florist, Bethel Bakery (Cake), Kevin H. Redford (DJ), Dana Burns (hair), Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh (Bride's dress), AZAZIE (bridesmaid dresses)

I love when we are able to get a photo with our couples! ❤️ A big thank you to the guest who took on my “fancy camera” for this sweet shot!

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Bridget & Sean: Sheraton Station Square Wedding Photos

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Bridget & Sean: Sheraton Station Square Wedding Photos

Imagine the perfect June summer day - the sun is shining, it's 70°F - not too hot, but oh-so beautiful. Bridget & Sean truly had the most perfect weather (and day!) for their wedding!

Their ceremony took place at Duquesne University, and their reception took place at the iconic Sheraton Station Square Hotel! Their families & bridal party were a BLAST to work with, and it was just an all around amazing day celebrating an amazing, fun couple!

Congratulations, Bridget & Sean! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day!

Vendors: Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Something Borrowed Blooms, Bethel Bakery, Fireside Events LLC, Pretty Hair Salon, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh, AZAZIE

Also, if you’d like to check out their North Shore engagement photos from last year, feel free to click here!

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Courtney & Matt: Antonelli's Event Center Wedding Photos

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Courtney & Matt: Antonelli's Event Center Wedding Photos

I have SO many favorite photos from Courtney & Matt’s wedding day... and what a beautiful day it was! Not too hot, but still full of sunshine - Courtney & Matt had the most ideal summer day for their wedding! ❤️ (PS - if you missed their engagement photo session at Succop Nature Park last year, feel free to click here to check it out!)

The day begin at Courtney's parents' home, where the ladies were getting ready! The church where their ceremony was held was the epitome of a quintessential small town church, and after the ceremony, we hopped over to White Oak park for lots of portraits! After, we moved over to Antonelli's for their celebratory reception (they just have the best food!) and LOTS of dancing!

Courtney & Matt, a HUGE congratulations to you both on your wedding day - we are so honored to have been a part of it!

Vendors: Antonelli Event Center, Just Hitched Wedding Films, Lea's Floral Shop, Inc., Prantl's Bakery, DJ Bryan Hoover, Michelle's Bella Boutique & Day Spa, Bridal Beginning Pittsburgh, AZAZIE, Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin PA

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