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Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa.

Goodness gracious, where to start? I have lots of photos in this post, so I’ll let them do the storytelling. It’s a pleasure working with brides and grooms on their happy day and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Sara and Luke. There are so many pressures for a bride and groom on their wedding day and I know that setting aside time for photography is one of them. I’m biased as a wedding photographer, but I think that aside from the ceremony itself, allowing sufficient time for photography is a wise way to plan for your day. And I think Sara and Luke really got it, because while time was flying by that day, they didn’t mind taking extra time to allow for some creative portraits before being announced at their reception. When a wedding schedule begins running late, I’m sad to see brides and grooms rushed through their photos because of other scheduling constraints. Sara and Luke didn’t let that happen and for brides and grooms out there who are still making adjustments to the schedule for their day, I’m happy to work with you or your wedding planner to make sure there is adequate time for you to have some fun with your photography. Ok, back to Sara and Luke!

Pittsburgh bouquet photography

Green Gables was a lovely venue with lots of rustic charm. The grounds were impeccably landscaped, just look at the reflection of the daylillies in the window.

Pittsburgh wedding gown photo

Sara’s Alfred Angelo dress was stunning.

Pittsburgh floral wedding arrangement

Her orchid bouquet was the inspiration for her theme of lime and raspberry hues.

Pittsburgh bridal portrait

This portrait was taken in one of the dining rooms at Green Gables.

Pittsburgh wedding ceremony photo

Here the handsome groom is taking in the first sight of his beautiful bride as her father escorts her down the aisle.

ring exchange photo

I like how Sara is looking into Luke’s eyes moments before she slips the ring onto his finger.

Pittsburgh wedding photographers

Their ceremony was held by a pond in the shade of a willow tree.

Pittsburgh bridal party photography

Their bridal party was a fun group.

Pittsburgh bride and groom photography

I love to see the adoration this couple shared for one another.

Pittsburgh bride photography

So pretty and sweet!

Pittsburgh wedding toast

Sara’s sister’s toast was heartwarming.

Pittsburgh wedding reception

Luke’s best man made them a slideshow with photos from their engagement session and it was a hit among their guests.

Photo of the groom with the garter

This one makes me laugh. Actually their whole bouquet/garter toss was funny all around.

Pittsburgh Bridal Dance

And lastly the bridal or money dance. It’s was by far, the craziest and funnest (ok, my grammatically correct friends – most fun) money dance I’ve ever experienced. Many blessings to you, Sara and Luke! Thanks for including me as a part of your day.

Sneak Peek: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Betsy’s Barn in Portersville, Pa.

Congratulations to Samantha and Chris! They were married at Betsy’s Barn last Saturday and it was a fabulous day. The ceremony and reception took place at the barn and we only left for a quick trip to McConnells Mill State Park for photos after the ceremony. The surroundings and weather that day was just beautiful and I can’t say enough about how fun it was to work with Samantha and Chris. You guys rock!

Here are some favorites from their day:

Pittsburgh bridal portrait

Pittsburgh groom portrait

Pittsburgh flower girls photo

These flower girls were adorable and the youngest was hamming it up during the ceremony.

Pittsburgh wedding photography

Pittsburgh bride and groom photo

This one is from a quick stop at McConnells Mill. It’s just lovely there in the shade – especially on such a hot day!

Pittsburgh sunset portrait of a bride and groom

I love it when couples can take a few minutes to sneak away after dinner for some sunset and nighttime shots. It’s so worth it if you can find the time. More to come from Samantha and Chris’ wedding soon. Next up, more details on Sara and Luke’s wedding.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at St. Edwards Catholic Church and Gianilli’s II: Part Two

Crissy and Jason’s ceremony was lovely and they were greeted by their guests outside with flurry of bubbles. After a few moments for some family portraits back in the sanctuary, they were whisked away by a horse-drawn carriage. This was a special gift to the couple from Crissy’s mother.

bride and groom leaving the church photo

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Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at St. Edwards Catholic Church and Gianilli’s II: Part One

Congratulations to Crissy and Jason!  They said “I do” the Saturday before last at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Hermine, Pa.  It’s been a busy week or two so I have lots of photos to share and I’ll break it up into two parts.  Alex Jones second shot with me and we had a great day of it!  To start, Crissy was stunning in her gown.  Here are a few portraits from the sun room at her parents’ home.

Pittsburgh bridal portrait
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Katie and John’s wedding slide show

Here’s a slideshow of Katie and John’s wedding. They wanted to be photographed with each other and their bridal party before the ceremony to save time later in their day. This worked out beautifully despite some light rain. We headed over to Hartwood Acres and spent about 40 minutes there. Then it was off to their ceremony at The Chadwick in Wexford, Pa. The ceremony was held inside, just down a hallway from the ballroom where their reception took place. It was a well-planned and lovely day – plus Katie and John were so much fun to work with. Gene Yuger of Photorise Photography second shot with me and Daisy Block assisted us. Gene photographed my wedding and this was our first time working together.  Some of his work can been seen in the slideshow.  The day couldn’t have been better – check out this quick slideshow for a glimpse into their fabulous day.
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