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Sarah and Terry were married in the beautiful garden at Phipps Conservatory on a Sunday afternoon.  Their reception followed at the Pittsburgh Zoo in a tent above the zoo’s education center.  Sarah’s strapless gown was intricately beaded with a bubble hem that really gave the train form, so that whatever Sarah did whether it be walk down the aisle or exchanging vows, the train was always perfectly in place.  It even looked great when it was bustled!  As a photographer, I can really appreciate that.  Sarah’s bridesmaids were dressed in a fabulous shade of orange.  I wouldn’t know what to call that shade, but it looked great with their flowers.  Here’s a cute moment of some last-minute primping after the other bridesmaids left to begin the processional.

Here’s a great shot of Terry and the guys by Leeann, who assisted as second shooter.  You can check out more of her work at Leeann Marie Photography.

Sarah and her eight bridesmaids look lovely and fresh here despite the heat of the late-summer heat wave.

Sarah and Terry are such a stunning couple.  I love how he’s looking into her eyes.

They really let loose with their cake cutting.  It was fun to see their playful side.

I can’t help but post this photo of Terry wearing the cake.  What a good sport!

See what I mean about the train?  It just flowed perfectly in to shape, even on the dance floor.

And lastly (for now), here’s one of my favorites of them dancing.

Congratulations Sarah and Terry!  May you have many, many wonderful years together!

Brittany and Paul were married on a gorgeous Saturday earlier this month. Their ceremony was held at St. Catherine’s in Gibsonia and Brittany was absolutely stunning. She has a classic look about her like a Hollywood beauty from the ’30s or ’40s.

Although her dress was the latest in fashion with a fitted bodice and asymmetrical gathers below the drop waist.

And Paul was very distinguished in his uniform.

After the ceremony they released some doves at the entrance to the church.

Then they headed to their reception at the PPG Aquarium, inside the Pittsburgh Zoo.  Here’s a great photo taken by Leeann, a very talented second shooter.  Leeann has her own photography business: Leeann Marie Photography.

I love the passionate kisses that take place over the course of a wedding.  Here’s one right after the cake cutting.

And here’s the last for this blog entry (more to come soon!).  This is my favorite image of Brittany and Paul dancing.  To me, this image just breathes the peace and happiness you feel as a newly married couple when you finally get a moment to let it all sink in.  Congratulations Brittany and Paul!  Blessings to you and your marriage!

Natalie and Chuck were married at First Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh and their reception was at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.  They planned to have their ceremony and reception downtown so that guests would be able to stay in the city. A shuttle provided transportation to and from the ceremony.

Doesn’t Natalie look stunning in this swanky setting?

Chuck and his entourage look dapper in this action shot.  They are men on a mission.

The Lutheran church’s sanctuary was a breath-taking setting for the couple’s nuptials.

We walked to Mellon Square for some photos by the fountain.

Here is one of my favorites of Natalie and Chuck.

We also stopped by the Clemente Bridge on our way to the reception. The bridge was closed to traffic that night because of the Pirates game.

Here’s a favorite of Natalie on the grand staircase at the hotel.

Here’s a sweet moment during the cake cutting.

Natalie reminds me of Princess Diana in this photo of their first dance.

What a beautiful day.  Congratulations Natalie and Chuck!

Here are a few more photos from Sarah’s and Mikes’s wedding at Phipps Conservatory.

I love Sarah’s expression in this candid moment during their ceremony.  She looks stunning as she looks over her shoulder at her sister.

The new Mr. and Mrs. take a pause before they walk down the aisle.

If I could do my wedding over again, I’d totally have this cake. I love those Muppets cake toppers and the cake was delish too!

Time to celebrate with some bubbly!

Cheers to Sarah and Mike!

Goodness gracious, are they the cutest flower girl and ring bearer you ever saw?

Here’s the groom and his compadres.  They totally laughed at me when I told them to be tough guys.

Sarah and Mike, under the tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g!

And another kiss, but this time in the biergarten at the Hofbrauhaus in Pittsburgh’s South Side where they held a very fun and playful reception.

Their first date was in Germany, so the German atmosphere at the Hofbrauhaus held special meaning to them.

What’s really sweet though, is that this couple has known each other growing up and they actually dated for a few weeks in grade school!  Sarah and Mike, congratulations to you!

Sarah and Mike were married at the beautiful Phipp’s Conservatory in Oakland.  Here are a few of my favorites from the first round of edits:

More to come of this fabulous wedding next week!