The Searcys | Julia + Jacob | A Phipps Conservatory Wedding + The Smallman Galley Restaurant Reception | Pittsburgh, PA

 

The first time I met Julia + Jake I knew we were going to hit it off. I couldn't wait for their wedding, which was going to be featuring things that really encompassed who they are as individuals as well as a couple. 

I'm going to backtrack for a second to talk about our amazing weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan capturing their engagement session. They wanted to really capture their relationship in a true way, so we ventured to the pretty outdoors of Michigan at the Arb in the morning at sunrise, and ended up at their rock climbing gym Planet Rock in the evening after they treated us out to dinner! This just shows how sweet and caring these two are. Getting to know them both better that weekend got Nickie and I even more excited for their wedding day, which was even better than I imagined. Special thanks to Emily for helping out toward the end of the evening! Their outdoor ceremony at Phipps Conservatory was just beautiful, they had the best warm + cloudy day for portraits followed by a short trip up to Mt. Washington, and made our way to their reception at the Smallman Galley. Their reception meal featured a 5 course meal, great conversation, and killer dance moves. We were excited to end the evening with a few nighttime portraits right in the Strip District (actually right in the middle of the road). We couldn't be happier for The Seacys and are happy to have them as friends!

 

 

The Wilsons | Raquel + Jaison | A Hayloft Wedding | Rockwood, PA

 

Raquel + Jaison are the couple that knew a long time ago that they were meant for each other. Their engagement session was full of silly noise laughs and lots of love.  They're both so easy going I knew that we were going to have such a wonderful time on their wedding day no matter what!

Their wedding day comes and it's a further drive than we are used to, and I was battling my pain from a surprise surgery a few days prior! Luckily, we had a team of 3 to help out that day and things went great (special thanks to Liz + Kira) . I pull up to the venue, The Hayloft, where their ceremony and reception are taking place, and it is surrounded by so much nature and beauty! Although it rained the whole day...super bummer, we made it a great day and even got gorgeous portraits in a covered area in only a matter of a few minutes. The decor and the little touches throughout their wedding were spectacular and nobody even noticed the weather as they danced the night away! Congratulations to the Wilsons!!

 

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Shannon + Bryan's Wedding Day | St. Anne's Church | Crowne Plaza, Bethel Park

Shannon + Bryan's Wedding Day | St. Anne's Church | Crowne Plaza, Bethel Park

Shannon + Bryan celebrated their wedding day with many adorable details and gorgeous touches at St. Anne's Church followed by the reception at The Crowne Plaza in Bethel Park, Pa.

Jenna + Zack's Wedding Day | A Backyard DIY Wedding | Imperial, PA 08.08.2015

Jenna + Zack's Wedding Day | A Backyard DIY Wedding | Imperial, PA 08.08.2015

Jenna + Zack shared their wedding day with friends and family in their very own backyard in Imperial, PA. It was country/rustic themed and had so many great touches! They even did a sparkler exit at the end. It was a blast!

Sarris Candies | Styled Shoot | Canonsburg, PA

Jessica + Matthew won our free contest for a styled shoot at the decadent Sarris Candies in Canonsburg, PA and it was beyond amazing. We had a blast getting to know them and getting to roam around the ice cream parlor and candy store before customers came in for the day. We are even more thrilled that they got engaged soon after their free shoot and we will be covering their wedding day! A true fairytale!