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Jessi and Benjamin’s Album

Randi Voss — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:43:01 +0000

Jessi and Benjamin are married! – Wedding Photographer Pittsburgh

Randi Voss — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:28:48 +0000

On Saturday I traveled to the south hills to photograph Jessi and Benjamin’s wedding. Perhaps you remember Jessi and Benjamin in July from their Engagement session in the Strip District from July. They are SO MUCH FUN and I was very happy to be with them.

Jessi’s awesome dress.

Jessi putting on her beautiful dress. I love Keagan on the phone.

Real laughs

Jessi and Benjamin saw each other at a private meeting before the wedding. They got to spend a few moments alone. Truly a rare occasion on a wedding day. Once they had their private moments, we took a TON of photos with the two of them together.

Three photos of Jessi by Christina Montemurro. Thanks for your help, Christina!

It was a super special time. Jessi cried at the first look meeting and Benjamin cried in the church.

How did they get this gorgeous day in November?

Beautiful

The bridal party met us at Washington and Jefferson’s campus for some group photos around the courthouse.

The famous triple kiss for this new family. Image by Christina.

You were right, Benjamin, you should have worn pink socks. Because Jessi is totally stealing the show with those shoes and hot pink petticoat.

There it is!

If you check out the engagement photos, this is how they say “I love you” without words.

Jessi still married Benjamin even though he is a Flyers fan. At least she is the Captain.

First Dance. Excellent entertainment by DJ Andy Hutelmyer.

After about 10 seconds of dancing alone, they were joined by their son, Keagan. It was so special.

Check out more in the sideshow including Benjamin crying at the altar. Who said that a “first look” takes away any emotion from a walk down the aisle? Not me!

More from Jessi and Benjamin…They had these jerseys made for their engagement session, but we had to keep them a secret for the wedding. Secret’s out!

Wedding date: November 14, 2009.

Jessi is “Captain” and Benjamin “Assistant Captain.”

Penalty on Jessi!

Love this too.

Congratulations Jessi and Benjamin!!!

Alison and Paul’s Maine Wedding

Randi Voss — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:14:56 +0000

I just got back from a great trip to New England for Alison and Paul’s wedding. This past winter, Alison emailed me about photographing a wedding reception this October at the Heinz History Center. She told me that she and Paul were having a small destination wedding in Maine at the end of September and a larger reception in Pennsylvania. We talked and decided it would be best for me to travel with them to Maine (yay) and make one spectacular wedding album.

Alison and Paul chose to wed at The Peace With Inn, a beautiful bed and breakfast in Freyburg, Maine (near North Conway, New Hampshire). Alison and Paul actually got ready in the same place, making for a really relaxed environment. On the left, is Alison’s ring, the penny that was in her mom’s shoe on her wedding day, a penny for Alison’s shoe on this wedding day. On the right is Alison’s awesome dress. The texture of the fabric was amazing!

Even though they got ready together. Alison’s dress was top secret. She put it on right before meeting Paul for pre-ceremony photographs.

They were so relaxed all day. This is the only time that Alison was emotional about seeing Paul and everything coming together. It was a really nice moment.

We abducted the bride and groom (willingly, of course) for some photos in this beautiful field. At the rehearsal, Alison said “We scouted around and found a great place to take some photographs. There is a large, open field with mountains in the background. We should be there right before sunset. We think you will like it.” My mouth was watering…..justifiably so!

Alison was so outgoing and willing to walk through these tall grasses in her dress. Hi Linda (Alison’s mom)! I think Linda would have had a heart attack if she saw the trek Alison made through this field. So worth it and no body could tell!

The field was directly across from this old, weathered church. On Monday, I got this in an email from the bride “Forgot to add that when we were heading out for our sight-seeing on Saturday we passed that church and they were painting it!!!! Seems they had re-painted the three other sides (hence the ladders on the other side of the church) and the one that we photographed in front of was the last one to be completed. Perfect timing for us, right?????” Amazing!

Alison purchased (and returned) seven different pairs of shoes before deciding on these pink heels.

Alison’s parents walked her down the aisle together. I think this is the only time when Alison’s dad didn’t have his camera out taking photographs.

The ceremony was beautiful! I thought it was really great because they chose a reading that I had also chosen for my own wedding. Union by Robert Fulghum.

Unexpectedly, the temperature dropped to a low 29F that night. Guests hung out by the fire or inside of the Inn. Luckily, the real cold didn’t begin until the wedding and dinner was over.

I had a wonderful time and am so honored that Alison and Paul invited me to be with them for two very special events. Stay tuned for more “a&p” at the end of October.

Wedding and reception location – The Peace With Inn

Caterer – Chef’s Market – SO GOOD! The dinner was wonderful. Ryan and I traveled to their store on Saturday for lunch because we couldn’t get enough! Worth a trip to North Conway just for this meal.

Hair and Makeup – Head Games

Flowers – Dutch Bloemen Winkel

Bed and Breakfast – Admiral Peary House – Ryan and I stayed here. It was a really nice place with a wonderful breakfast too!