Though this was my first time meeting Courtney, I had met her sister, Megan, when we were both working at Burt Hill.  “Being that she’s my sister, I really want Court to have the best on her wedding day, I couldn’t feel more confident that she’ll be getting it!”  Talk about pressure!

When I talked to Courtney on the phone about a month before her wedding, she told me that so many changes had happened in her family since we last spoke.  She and Jeff moved to Philadelphia for her job at Lilly Pulitzer, her brother got married and his new wife gave birth to a son, and her sister moved to India!  Wow!  Her parents must be going crazy with excitement!

Here is the best from Courtney and Jeff’s wedding day.  I met the bride and her bridesmaids at Posh Beauty Salon in Upper Saint Clair.

Courtney, you are a gorgeous, gorgeous, bride.

Courtney and her father, Mike, were taken to the Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish in this vintage Packard.

Ready to walk down the aisle.  Photograph by Ryan.

Nicki also joined us to capture some shots for a few hours during the day.  She made this great one as Courtney and her dad turned for the aisle.

We took a few photos outside of the church before moving onto the Club at Nevillewood for some more portraits.

Ah, back in that beautiful car!

Early forecasts called for rain, and a huge storm (that arrived just in time for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Marathon) was brewing in Ohio all day, but thankfully it didn’t arrive on Saturday.  The clouds in the sky diffused the sunlight perfectly.

Photo by Nicki

Courtney made my job easy all day with her beautiful smile and genuine happiness.  Thanks, Courtney!

The reception was a the absolutely beautiful Club at Nevillewood. The staff there was excellent and the reception room was incredible.  While the guests were having cocktails downstairs, we were setting up and grabbing some shots of the ballroom.

This was a really great bridal party entrance!

*tear*

After three wonderful toasts, a nice welcome from the father of the bride, and dinner, Courtney and Jeff had their first dance to “You are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne.

During our first meeting together, Courtney and Jeff both mentioned the incredible amount of dancing that would happen at their wedding.  I thought it was great that they had so many people in their lives who loved to dance, but I don’t think I was prepared for this……mentally.

The dance floor was packed from immediately after the first dance until the last song of the evening.

Jeff’s college friends were having a great time

I heard a lot of buzz about a “Basketball Dance,” but had no idea what anyone was talking about.  One of the ushers explained that the groom and his friends had been performing this dance since college where they pretend to do tricks with an invisible basketball.  I had no idea of the level of showmanship and length of time this would take…..but I LOVED it!

Dribbling low

Passing the spinning basketball….

Basketball on the nose.  The crowd was loving it!

Some spirited moves became an occupational hazard for me, but I got the shot (including my own shoe within the frame).

After over 10 minutes of basketball moves, it was time for double dutch, which everyone took very seriously.

This is from the second to last dance.  Everyone was still on the dance floor!

Even the last dance was packed!

Congratulations, Courtney and Jeff.  You both looked spectacular and I am honored to have been able to capture your wedding day!

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These photos were taken on their beautiful property on a sun drenched evening. For real, this is where they live!

Laura’s favorite purple flower is on the left hand side of the photo in the middleground.

We took this photo in the shade of a nearby barn.  So romantic!  Laura’s ring is stunning.  Good job, Don!

Enjoy your beautiful home, you two!

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Jessi and Benjamin are naturally adorable.

Jessi’s fab shoes

Everyone looks good in this pose. They are no exception.

He is so lucky to have her.

Jessi and Benjamin have a special scrunchy face to say “I love you” without words. Here they go trying to show me those faces. First Jessi..

Then Benjamin….

Cuteness in a can!

You can see more of them at their wedding arriving on November 14, 2009!

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While Lauren and Josh were waiting for Dave and Kelly to change, we went outside and made Another photo in the beautiful lighting.

Family pic at South Park

Kelly and Dave

After we got all of the required shots, the silliness began…..and never ended.

After a few attempts, we got in a few quality jumps. Thank you, Philippe Halsman.

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Kelly and Drew met before their wedding so we had about two and a half hours to travel around Richmond, Virginia for these shots and relax before that walk down the aisle.

It was a hot day so we spent some time in the beautiful train station in Richmond, Virginia.

There was lots of great lighting in the station, but we weren’t allowed on the platform.

Here, we were right outside of the capital building just before a Greenpeace Protest. An officer came over (we thought he was going to tell us we were not allowed to take photos) but he said we might want to leave because of the rally!

Another pre-rally shot.

Finally married!

More from the ceremony in the slideshow.

First Dance…

This shot from the reception made me laugh out loud. During New York, New York, check out Mr. Thompson’s leg! He is really celebrating this wedding! Go Jer-Bear!

Congratulations Kelly and Drew!!!!!

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Mother of the Bride and Maid of Honor looking at Amy

They’re married!

They look so happy!

So cute!

Congratulations Amy and Jay!!!!

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Enjoy!

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