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▣ Heather & Nick | Engagement on a Train
Today I'm sharing Heather and Nick's awesome engagement photos on a train! It's even more special because they will be getting married in just 3 days!! Time flies when you're planning ;-)
Speaking of planning, Heather coordinated their engagement session perfectly from booking a kickin' location to the antique suitcases they brought along for props.
They are a gorgeous couple!
The train was an excellent shooting location, there were a few passenger cars, an old engine and a caboose!
After a quick outfit change we explored the area for a different look. They totally rock the 'serious face'.
Stay tuned - I can't wait for the wedding this saturday!!
Comments added to this post ▣ Bridal Shower Brunch
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Two weeks ago my friend Shannon came home to Pittsburgh so that we could celebrate her upcoming wedding with a bridal shower brunch! After all, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day.
Her bridesmaids chose The Cornerstone Restaurant in Aspinwall as the location. It was a beautiful space with bright sunny windows and warm colors. Everyone had fun decorating!
The guest of honor arrived with her ring bearer and nephew, Jack :-) You can tell they are related!
The Cornerstone provided a breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, and fruit. It was delicious! There were also coffee, tea, and mimosas for everyone :)
Jack was a big help when it was time for Shannon to open presents.
Sticking with the breakfast theme, dessert was vanilla and almond coffee cake provided by Bella Christie Bakery.
The flower toaster. My favorite decoration :) (Admittedly inspired by something I saw in on pinterest.) All of the beautiful spring flowers were provided by Leechburg Floral. The favor each guest got to bring home was a cake pop from Bella Christie in either vanilla, chocolate, or Shannon's favorite red velvet.
Shannon got some great gifts to get her started on her new married life with Brad and it was great to see a lot old friends!
Speaking of Brad, he dropped by the restaurant with flowers for his soon to be wife :)
Congratulations you two!! Can't wait to see you all in Cincinnati for the wedding !
Location/Food/Beverage: The Cornerstone Restaurant in Aspinwall Flowers: Leechburg Floral Cake and Cake Pops: Bella Christie Bakery in Aspinwall
Comments added to this post ▣ Erica + Alex | Mansion at Maple Heights Wedding
Today I have the pleasure of sharing Erica and Alex's wedding with you in celebration of their one year anniversary this past monday! They were married in Pittsburgh at the Mansion at Maple Heights, a unique venue for intimate weddings tucked away in the neighborhood of Shadyside. The weather that day was a celebration of April showers which put a damper on their plans for an outdoor ceremony. Luckily there was a back up plan and everyone was relaxed when we arrived :)
The bridal suite at the mansion is not to be missed! The bathroom is more like a small day spa and was the perfect place for Erica and several bridesmaids to prep with hair and make up. Top right image by Anna.
Erica's dress and accessories were gorgeous, from her corset gown made of light buttery silk, to the floral pins in her hair.
Erica with her sister and soon to be sisters-in-law. Clearly going to be a FUN family :)
There is a walk in closet at the mansion that's the size of a living room!
Top right image by Anna.
Erica was radiant like the sun on that rainy day.
What were the guys doing while all the ladies were getting ready? Taking advantage of the home theatre room at the mansion to play video games! I heard there was going to be classic mario and duck hunt but they couldn't find the gun game controllers.
Eventually, all the guys did get ready after all. They clean up good! :D
Months before the wedding, Erica and Alex had planned to do a First Look before their ceremony. Originally they wanted to meet outside, but due to the rain they decided to see each other for the first time on the balcony outside the bridal suite overlooking the hallway where their guests were filing in. Alex waited outside the door, and when she was ready Erica took a deep breath and stepped out onto the landing. The moment was perfect :)
I think spending a few moments alone with your groom before the ceremony to chat and calm your nerves is a great idea!
Then it was showtime! The wedding party lined the mahogany staircase overlooking Erica and Alex as they said their vows. They also asked their parents to participate in a sand ceremony.
After the I do's we ventured outside for some fresh air and fun pictures. The guys took shelter under the garage overhang.
Then my photographer prayers were answered and the clouds parted and the rain dried up to a manageabe mist! We were able to take advantage of the front yard. The guys wore striped ties and pink orchid boutonnieres.
I'm pretty sure everyone was laughing over the fact that their high heels were stuck in the mud for this one!
You can tell they really are in love :)
Dinner was served in a bright tent on the back patio.
Did I mention there was a dessert room? A heavenly room of cupcakes and cookies and penn state creamery ice cream!
After dessert, the party kicked off and they danced the night away !
The rain clouds made a for a calm misty evening outside the mansion.
Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple!!! Here's to many many more!
Comments added to this post ▣ Henry | Newborn Photography
A long long time ago in a high school not so far away, Natalie met Craig and they liked each other alot :) So they spent all of high school holding hands on the way to the bus and passing notes in class. After high school was college and by now they realized that they loved each other a lot :) They stayed together and a few years after college, they got married ! (And I was lucky enough to be one of the many family and friends crying in the back of the church the day they said their vows - except I had a camera - and had the honor of being the photographer for their wedding day.)
Now a few more years later, they realize they STILL love each other more than ever and that it was time to go from being a couple to being a family. And so this is Henry, just two weeks old and already loved so much by all his family and friends.
Henry's nursery is decorated with owls and someone special was kind enough to make this beautiful quilt for him. I love the top right photo, Henry was telling me a secret ;-)
Look at that grin !! I can already picture him fishing with his Daddy.
Welcome to the big wide world, Henry :-)
Comments added to this post ▣ Wedding Album Designs
Product intro time! Here are some up close and personal examples of our deluxe 11x15 inch coffee table album! For this album you get 180 photos of your choosing and have the option of going with a full photo hard cover or upgrading to leather!
Each album comes with a slide in case that protects it through years of display and handling. All photo cover books come with a black hard linen case, while leather albums have a coordinating leather case.
Inside the book your photos are displayed in a variety of layouts and sizes that provide the framework for your images to tell your story. We emphasize clean lines so that your album will stand the test of time and never look dated.
With flat bound pages, your photos are never lost in the crease of the page and offset printing ensures crystal clear images.
Show off your images in style - make your wedding album your favorite keepsake!
Comments added to this post ▣ Erica & Alex | Phipps Conservatory Engagement Session
This week last year I was at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh for Erica and Alex's engagement session (which just so happened to take place 4 days before their wedding!) it just goes to show you that it's never too late! The weather was brisk, but the sun was shining and we were all in great spirits. They were such a fun couple :-) I think they were actually pretty happy to get to take a break from last minute wedding details and plans to have a few hours themselves!
The trees were in full bloom in the
We had so much fun shooting their session - and then 4 days later the wedding!
Stay tuned as we celebrate their anniversary week! Comments added to this post ▣ April | New Beginnings
Green really is my favorite color. Green is the color of calm serenity and wet grasses and things that are silent, but alive. I even chose green for our wedding, it was color of new leaves in the spring :) This year has been unseasonably warm in PA. In fact, I think at this point we can officially take away the groundhog's weather forecaster title. He totally didn't see this coming. While I'm psyched about the warm weather and SUNNY days in pittsburgh, I wish the landscape would catch up. My internal gauge of the seasons says it feels like May outside, but everything is still brown and dormant for another few weeks.
These photos are from a trip last spring to a favorite state park with the family. We stayed in another yurt this time along the Clarion river, and there were so many people on this trip that we needed overflow space with a tent on a campsite. My sister's friend, Amy, actually slept on the kitchen table because the bunks were full!
I am so excited for this year and to kick off wedding season. Last year I was working full time and running the business, also planning our wedding and honeymoon, house shopping, house buying - house fixing/painting/cleaning. I was spread way to thin. This year I am tickled pink that I only have to work on my business and I can get back to the way I want to work. I feel so empowered by the fact that I'm totally on top of all my editing, paperwork, and communication. (If only I could get the blog delay worked out.) It's like there's all this inspiration waiting in the wings and it's about to ignite! I'm hoping this will be the year I learn to find balance between running a small business and being a real person.
New ideas, new equipment, bigger plans - awesome year about to kick off in a few weeks! Comments added to this post |
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