Weddings
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Randi and Brad’s Wedding at the Heinz History Center
One of the first things I learned about Brad and Randi was the story of their proposal. They were staying at a bed & breakfast at a beach on Lake Michigan. One evening at sunset, they went down to the beach where there were two other couples hanging out on blankets. One of the couples was taking a bunch of photos of the of the other couple, and then Randi and Brad had their turn. At the end, Brad proposed! What a surprise for Randi and for the stranger taking their photos! Randi and Brad both grew up in Pittsburgh, but they met a few years ago when they were…
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Tabitha and Adam’s Wedding at Avalon Golf and Country Club
Tabitha and Adam have spent a very busy year planning for their wedding. Tabitha described herself as “a planner” and she couldn’t have been more accurate. One of the challenges of their wedding day schedule was a long break in between the ceremony and reception since the church could only accommodate an early wedding ceremony. We had a detailed plan to execute in our long break that included bridal party photos, family portraits, and a meal for the bridal party. I was thankful for Tabitha’s planing (along with extra time built in) because we needed every minute due to some lengthy thunderstorms during our portrait time. Through all of this…
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Lauren and Henry’s Wedding at Fox Chapel Golf Club
Lauren and Henry were married on an uncharacteristically cool and rainy day this July. While some couples might have been showed concern for the weather, and Henry weren’t phased at all. They were determined to have a great day enjoying their wedding with their guests. And that’s just what they did! As Lauren walked down the aisle at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, I could hear everyone around me loudly whispering about how absolutely gorgeous she looked. Henry thought so too because I saw him wipe a tear away as I was turning to photograph Lauren and her dad walking past me in the aisle. Once married, they mingled and celebrated…
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Jessi and Justin’s Wedding at Armstrong Farms’ Fieldstone House
When Jessi and Justin were planning their wedding, they told me that one of the most important parts of their wedding day was the photography. They stated many, many times that we would take as much time for photography asĀ necessary (!) because they had been to so many weddings waiting for the bride and groom to arrive at the reception. And now it was their turn to take photos. While they were willing to be flexible with their schedule in case of adverse weather, the weather was perfect and the photography was right on schedule. Jessi and Justin were married in the beautiful Mount Saint Peter Parish in New…
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Sarah and Matt’s Wedding at Longue Vue Club
Wedding days are full of surprises. What will the bride’s dress look like? How will the groom react when he sees her for the first time? What song will they dance to for their first dance? Sarah and Matt’s wedding had more surprises than most. The first surprises were during their wedding gift exchange. Matt gifted Sarah a hand drawn artist’s rendering of her childhood home and Sarah gave a custom made Scrabble board detailing Matt’s best attributes. Sarah and Matt exchanged vows in a Catholic wedding ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in Pittsburgh where they had the exciting surprise of seeing each other for the first time. Sarah and…