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Renee and Orland’s wedding at St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Mt. Troy Ballroom

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Renee and Orland were married on a rainy October day, but they didn’t let the rain get in the way.  This sweet couple had a fabulous day and it was fun to be a part of it.  They even ventured out into the rain for some fun portraits with umbrellas:

Kissing at Riverview Park

Portrayl of The Singing Butler by Jack Vettriano

Ok, so we weren’t on a windy beach, but the umbrellas inspired us to mimic the Jack Vettriano painting, The Singing Butler.

Dress reflection in the mirror

Renee’s dress had nice lines that emphasized her gorgeous figure.  I like that you can really see these lines through the window light in her parent’s living room.

Mom is applying make-up

Renee’s mom is applying eye liner.

Walking down the aisle

I love the sweet expression on Renee’s face as she’s walking down the aisle with her dad.

Place cards

Ok, I had trouble choosing which photos to include on this blog.  For a better sense of the entire day, check out their slide show.  I included the above photo of the place cards because they are so nicely done!  One of Renee’s friends handmade them.  They really bring her colors and the fall theme together.

Patty Cake wedding cake

Their wedding cake was made by Patty Cake Bakery in Bloomfield, Pa.  I have been told by several unrelated sources that Patty Cake makes the best wedding cake around—and it was very good.

Engagement and wedding rings

This photo of the engagement and wedding rings was Tifany Griffith’s idea.  She served as my second shooter for the day and her creativity and friendly personality made her so much fun to work with.

Bridal dance

The Mt. Troy Ballroom was dark, as most ballrooms are, but the Christmas lights and colored spotlights made for an interesting background for this photo of their first dance.

Groom and best man entertain

Orland and his twin brother were so much fun to watch on the dance floor.  I think they missed their calling as entertainers.

Bride and groom

Aren’t they cute?  Congratulations Renee and Orland!  Blessings to you and your marriage!

Danielle and Chris are in the P-G’s Celebrations Section

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A few months back, I shared a link to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette regarding their Celebrations section where brides and grooms can share news about their weddings and anniversaries.

Danielle and Chris who were married in August sent their info to the paper and their wedding was published yesterday.

Click here to see their photo and Q&A interview on the P-G’s Web site.  I love how they met at an afternoon concert in Pittsburgh’s Market Square.  How cool is that?  Plus, their song is Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls, which is one of my favorites!  I like the Q&A format because you really get to learn more about the couple that way.  Cheers to Danielle and Chris!

Corry and Mike’s Wedding Slide Show

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Here’s a slide show of Corry and Mike’s wedding ~

Corry and Mike’s wedding at the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh

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Corry and Mike were married on a beautiful October evening at the Mattress Factory on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Stairway at Mattress Factory garden

Some of the photos of Corry and Mike in this post are from their post-honeymoon shoot.  They were running short on time during the day of their wedding and decided to schedule a separate shoot for their creative photos to allow for more time during their reception.

post-wedding photo shoot

Their ceremony took place under a tent in the museum’s garden and the reception was held in the Matress Factory Cafe, just through the glass doors along the garden’s terrace.

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This creative couple chose the Mattress Factory as their venue because their guests could tour the museum during the reception.  It also offered an urban backdrop for their photography.

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Corry and Mike are photographers and videographers and through their work on many weddings, they had a keen sense for just what they wanted their wedding to be like and their music was really important.  I loved just about every song on their playlist.  Then to add some excitement after the boquet and garter toss, a swing band marched into the reception playing When the Saints Go Marching In.  The Neon Swing Experience turned up the excitement with their charismatic personalities and swinging tunes.

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My favorite memory of their evening was the traditional Polish bridal dance.  It’s also known as the money dance, but I’ve never seen one quite like this before.  Guests lined up to dance with the bride and the maid of honor collected money their money at the front of the line.  Next to her stood the best man with a tray of shots. Guests took a shot and took one to the bride and danced with her for a few turns.  The polka song looped on and on so that everyone could take a turn and then the crowd surrounded the bride so that the groom would have to make his way through the crowd.  Once he touched her hand, the crowd dispersed.  It was a really joyful moment and everyone shared in the fun.

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Congratulations Corry and Mike.  Blessings to you and your marriage!

Mattress Factory terrace

Sneak Peek: Renee & Orland’s wedding at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the North Hills of Pittsburgh

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Renee and Orland were married at St. John’s Church on Perry Highway.  More to come on this sweet couple.  Check back for updates and enjoy the sneak peek!

Check out the slide show from Renee and Orland’s wedding: