The sprinkling of rain held off until just after the outdoor ceremony at yesterday's wedding. Which was perfect, because there was a LOT OF FUN to be had inside at the Reception (just look at the dance floor pictures and you'll see what I mean!) But Tim & Meghan's wedding also had heart (just look at the Toast photos and you'll agree!!) A day Tim & Meghan will never forget =)
Read MoreThis storybook wedding with a down-home country feel had it all...even a horse-drawn wagon ride! My favorite FUN moment of the night: when the father of the groom decided to let loose and have his sleeves cut off, in true country fashion, by the father of the bride!! My favorite SWEET moment of the day: when the mother of the groom gifted her new daughter-in-law a set of jewelry with the groom's birthstone that she bought when he was born =)
Read MoreA blindfolded First Look, Grandmother Flowergirls, surprise Serenade during the ceremony, and a choreographed "I've had the Time of my Life" First Dance (complete with Lift!)...now that is one heck of a way to kick off our 2018 wedding season!!
Read MoreYou can't get much better than the gorgeous Fall day in October that Doug & Alaina had for their wedding by the Lake =) God not only blessed them with the weather, but the love of their family & friends as these two high school sweethearts tied the knot! So many sweet & special moments, that we were truly blessed to capture.
Read MoreWith such a cold front this week, Adam & Jourdan certainly had a gorgeous sunny day for their Wedding! And WHAT A PARTY that night, their family & friends certainly know how to celebrate =D Plus, Jourdan, could you have looked any more stunning, THAT DRESS!!!
Read MoreEvery wedding is unique and you would think after 10 years of shooting weddings, Sam & I would have seen it all, but yesterday's wedding brought 2 "Something New's"! ;) Confetti Poppers as the Ceremony Exit and a serenading groom via Karaoke to cap off the Reception!! Jon & Melissa sure knew how to make their wedding their own =)
Read MoreTruly a wedding unlike any other, if for nothing else, solely based on the fact that the Bridal Party jumped in the lake at the end of the night!! But this was indeed a down-home country gathering of family & friends.
Read MoreA classic elegance and the warmth of family & friends filled Josh & Evelyn's day =) Tears from the bride as she shared a First Look moment with her father. Tears from the Groom as his soon to be wife made her way down the aisle. And tears from family & Bridal Party at the end of the night, as everyone watched our Reception Screening slideshow, with photos recapping the wedding day!
Read MoreOfficially kicking off our Wedding Season in 2017 with Adam & Deanna's wedding was wonderful! Though it rained all day long, you never would have noticed the dreary day, as their love shown bright at every turn =)
Read MoreFor our last wedding of 2016, what a gorgeous setting! Beautiful venue, stunning details, and gorgeous couple!! Even though the weekend called for constant rain, we were able to squeeze in some lovely photos outdoors on the wedding day and an entire Newlywed Shoot the day after =)
Read MoreAs if The Renaissance Hotel was not a gorgeous venue already, throw an elegant Disney-inspired wedding into the mix and you have an event that dreams & fairy tales are made of =)
Read MoreChet & Shannon had a lakeside, nature-filled wedding that bridal dreams are made of =) Oh and this photographer's dreams too ;) The love that exuded from the two of them radiated brighter than the 90+ degree sun that weekend!
Read More11 years ago, I was a Youth Group leader at Tri County Church and started with a new group of teen girls for the school year. Little did I know that one of those girls would not only transition from being a youth student to a youth leader by my side, but even further down the road, I would be photographing her wedding =) What a joy, honor, and privilege. Love you bunches, Jordan and I am so excited to see the joy & love in your eyes ALL DAY yesterday as you married the man of your prayers!!!
Read MoreYesterday's wedding was beyond gorgeous with its rustic elegance in every detail. But the reason it was this photographer's dream to be a part of, was to be the one to capture a second daughter's wedding that held such meaning to the family. And at the end of the day, to be able to stand on the dance floor with the bride and her mother, watching our Reception Screening, and crying together at how much Rachel looked like her big sister Abby on her wedding day that we photographed 4 years ago. Abby was remembered in so many ways yesterday with little touches, but her presence was felt largely in the hearts of Rachel's friends, family, and mine =)
Read MoreYesterday's wedding with Michael & Anne was not only held in 2 gorgeous venues (Heinz Chapel and The Pittsburgh Athletic Association), but it also was filled with love, laughter, and family traditions! From standing on their chairs to kiss when guests cheered them at the Reception, every woman coming to kiss Michael on the cheek when Anne left the room during dinner, cutting TWO cakes (American & Danish), and cutting Michael's socks at the end of the night, so that Anne can prove herself a worthy wife by sewing them back together ;) If the traditions weren't enough to make your wedding beyond special, the constant love in your eyes for each other was!
Read MoreBrandon & Chelise's wedding day was relaxed and smooth, while being simply beautiful. Unique touches of wooden decor included the cake stand, guest book, favor holders, flower box centerpieces, and cookie table chargers! All so rustic & gorgeous =)
Read MoreYesterday's wedding was beyond gorgeous, in so many ways...gorgeous weather, gorgeous venue, gorgeous dress, gorgeous COUPLE! I mean, just take a look at these photos...I couldn't stop picking my favorites for the blog!!!...
Read MoreWOW, I feel like you can't get much hotter than Mason & Kayla's 90+ degree, high humidity wedding yesterday...but just look how GORGEOUS these outdoor photos are with blue skies & green grass...it makes all the sweat worth it ;) An intimate wedding filled with little quirks, like Harry Potter referenced vows and bride & groom matching Converse sneakers, made this wedding truly unique and unforgettable!
Read MoreFor our final wedding of 2015, you can't get many more Seasons crammed into one day than Josh & Brittany's big day had....a gorgeous Fall day with all the colors of the leaves turned, as you would expect, as well as a light dusting of snow throughout the day.....actually more like sleet directly before the Ceremony began and a white-out after it ended! But none of that mattered when it came time to walk down the aisle, because the sun was shining and blue skies were out =D No matter what Season the weather seemed to be showing, Josh & Brittany's wedding was truly one for the memory books!
Read MoreSam & I love it when we get the opportunity to photograph a wedding from this group of friends of ours...Cherry Runners! Since I was a sophomore in High School, I have attended Cherry Run Church Camp. It's where I learned what having a faith meant, it's where I grew spiritually Summer after Summer, it's where Sam & I shared our passion of working with the youth, and it's where we both are excited to bring Liliana as she grows up =) Groom, Loren, was a fellow Camp Counselor and this weekend we got to celebrate the joy of him and bride, Sara, becoming one...not just as photographer, but as friends =)
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