Heidi and Aaron were married last Saturday at her family’s home in Claysville, Pa. What really surprised me about this wedding, is that the groom and I graduated from high school together! Heidi booked her wedding over the phone as she is out of town—when her fiance’s name came up I told her that it ringed a bell, but we figured the chances were slim. What a nice surprise to find that it really was Aaron!
This post is part one of two posts from their wedding. The main colors of the wedding were royal blue with lavender as an accent.
This portrait was taken right after a mini rain storm cleared. It was such a relief for Heidi and her family that they could stick with their plans to hold the ceremony outside.
This photo was taken moments after Heidi’s dad gave her away. I just love her expression.
After the ceremony, the bridal party hoped on a bus to go to the other end of their property for some photos by the pond. Here is the first from that session.
Many more photos to come with part two!
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Samantha and Chris’ wedding had lots of charming details. They had a sense of whimsy that really complimented the barn. From the playful color scheme of pink and green, to the centerpieces filled with tubes of candies that doubled as favors—the details really came together in a fun way.
Here’s what their centerpieces looked like. Under the pom poms were tubes filled with a variety of candies.
I like this photo by Pamela Marie who second shot with me that day:
Samantha wore these killer shoes with her gown.
This cake was really nicely done. I didn’t get the details on the bakery, but wish I would have.
When possible, I like to linger near the bride and her father before they walk down the aisle. I’ve found that most dads come up with something funny to say to interrupt the pre-ceremony jitters.
The ceremony took place in a large gazebo behind the barn.
This is another one by Pamela. I really appreciate these types of details while I’m focusing on posing and photographing the couple.
This one was taken while they walked back to their car after our mini session at McConnells Mill.
I love their expressions in this one. They were having such a great time. Their wedding party was egging them on to smash cake in one another’s face, but Samantha and Chris weren’t having it. They were just as sweet as the cake itself.
I think this photo of them walking back to the barn is a good way to conclude the day. You could tell they were enjoying a little alone time as they made their way back to the reception.
Samantha and Chris, thanks so much for the opportunity to be a part of your day! Many blessings to you and your marriage!
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Goodness gracious, where to start? I have lots of photos in this post, so I’ll let them do the storytelling. It’s a pleasure working with brides and grooms on their happy day and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Sara and Luke. There are so many pressures for a bride and groom on their wedding day and I know that setting aside time for photography is one of them. I’m biased as a wedding photographer, but I think that aside from the ceremony itself, allowing sufficient time for photography is a wise way to plan for your day. And I think Sara and Luke really got it, because while time was flying by that day, they didn’t mind taking extra time to allow for some creative portraits before being announced at their reception. When a wedding schedule begins running late, I’m sad to see brides and grooms rushed through their photos because of other scheduling constraints. Sara and Luke didn’t let that happen and for brides and grooms out there who are still making adjustments to the schedule for their day, I’m happy to work with you or your wedding planner to make sure there is adequate time for you to have some fun with your photography. Ok, back to Sara and Luke!
Green Gables was a lovely venue with lots of rustic charm. The grounds were impeccably landscaped, just look at the reflection of the daylillies in the window.
Sara’s Alfred Angelo dress was stunning.
Her orchid bouquet was the inspiration for her theme of lime and raspberry hues.
This portrait was taken in one of the dining rooms at Green Gables.
Here the handsome groom is taking in the first sight of his beautiful bride as her father escorts her down the aisle.
I like how Sara is looking into Luke’s eyes moments before she slips the ring onto his finger.
Their ceremony was held by a pond in the shade of a willow tree.
Their bridal party was a fun group.
I love to see the adoration this couple shared for one another.
So pretty and sweet!
Sara’s sister’s toast was heartwarming.
Luke’s best man made them a slideshow with photos from their engagement session and it was a hit among their guests.
This one makes me laugh. Actually their whole bouquet/garter toss was funny all around.
And lastly the bridal or money dance. It’s was by far, the craziest and funnest (ok, my grammatically correct friends – most fun) money dance I’ve ever experienced. Many blessings to you, Sara and Luke! Thanks for including me as a part of your day.
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Congratulations to Samantha and Chris! They were married at Betsy’s Barn last Saturday and it was a fabulous day. The ceremony and reception took place at the barn and we only left for a quick trip to McConnells Mill State Park for photos after the ceremony. The surroundings and weather that day was just beautiful and I can’t say enough about how fun it was to work with Samantha and Chris. You guys rock!
Here are some favorites from their day:
These flower girls were adorable and the youngest was hamming it up during the ceremony.
This one is from a quick stop at McConnells Mill. It’s just lovely there in the shade – especially on such a hot day!
I love it when couples can take a few minutes to sneak away after dinner for some sunset and nighttime shots. It’s so worth it if you can find the time. More to come from Samantha and Chris’ wedding soon. Next up, more details on Sara and Luke’s wedding.
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Sara and Luke are college sweethearts—from rival schools. And I speculate that the friendly rivalry they share as a result of their alma maters is one of the ways they developed a sweet and infectious playfulness that makes them so fun to be around. They were married last Saturday at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa., a lovely venue that is situated just about half way between Pitt Panthers and Nittany Lions territories.
Anyhow, this is just a sneak peek, so I have lots more to share in future posts, but for now, here are a few favorites from their day:
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Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Claysville Wedding: Part One
/by kmillerHeidi and Aaron were married last Saturday at her family’s home in Claysville, Pa. What really surprised me about this wedding, is that the groom and I graduated from high school together! Heidi booked her wedding over the phone as she is out of town—when her fiance’s name came up I told her that it ringed a bell, but we figured the chances were slim. What a nice surprise to find that it really was Aaron!
This post is part one of two posts from their wedding. The main colors of the wedding were royal blue with lavender as an accent.
This portrait was taken right after a mini rain storm cleared. It was such a relief for Heidi and her family that they could stick with their plans to hold the ceremony outside.
This photo was taken moments after Heidi’s dad gave her away. I just love her expression.
After the ceremony, the bridal party hoped on a bus to go to the other end of their property for some photos by the pond. Here is the first from that session.
Many more photos to come with part two!
Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Betsy’s Barn in Portersville, Pa.
/by kmillerSamantha and Chris’ wedding had lots of charming details. They had a sense of whimsy that really complimented the barn. From the playful color scheme of pink and green, to the centerpieces filled with tubes of candies that doubled as favors—the details really came together in a fun way.
Here’s what their centerpieces looked like. Under the pom poms were tubes filled with a variety of candies.
I like this photo by Pamela Marie who second shot with me that day:
Samantha wore these killer shoes with her gown.
This cake was really nicely done. I didn’t get the details on the bakery, but wish I would have.
When possible, I like to linger near the bride and her father before they walk down the aisle. I’ve found that most dads come up with something funny to say to interrupt the pre-ceremony jitters.
The ceremony took place in a large gazebo behind the barn.
This is another one by Pamela. I really appreciate these types of details while I’m focusing on posing and photographing the couple.
This one was taken while they walked back to their car after our mini session at McConnells Mill.
I love their expressions in this one. They were having such a great time. Their wedding party was egging them on to smash cake in one another’s face, but Samantha and Chris weren’t having it. They were just as sweet as the cake itself.
I think this photo of them walking back to the barn is a good way to conclude the day. You could tell they were enjoying a little alone time as they made their way back to the reception.
Samantha and Chris, thanks so much for the opportunity to be a part of your day! Many blessings to you and your marriage!
Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa.
/by kmillerGoodness gracious, where to start? I have lots of photos in this post, so I’ll let them do the storytelling. It’s a pleasure working with brides and grooms on their happy day and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Sara and Luke. There are so many pressures for a bride and groom on their wedding day and I know that setting aside time for photography is one of them. I’m biased as a wedding photographer, but I think that aside from the ceremony itself, allowing sufficient time for photography is a wise way to plan for your day. And I think Sara and Luke really got it, because while time was flying by that day, they didn’t mind taking extra time to allow for some creative portraits before being announced at their reception. When a wedding schedule begins running late, I’m sad to see brides and grooms rushed through their photos because of other scheduling constraints. Sara and Luke didn’t let that happen and for brides and grooms out there who are still making adjustments to the schedule for their day, I’m happy to work with you or your wedding planner to make sure there is adequate time for you to have some fun with your photography. Ok, back to Sara and Luke!
Green Gables was a lovely venue with lots of rustic charm. The grounds were impeccably landscaped, just look at the reflection of the daylillies in the window.
Sara’s Alfred Angelo dress was stunning.
Her orchid bouquet was the inspiration for her theme of lime and raspberry hues.
This portrait was taken in one of the dining rooms at Green Gables.
Here the handsome groom is taking in the first sight of his beautiful bride as her father escorts her down the aisle.
I like how Sara is looking into Luke’s eyes moments before she slips the ring onto his finger.
Their ceremony was held by a pond in the shade of a willow tree.
Their bridal party was a fun group.
I love to see the adoration this couple shared for one another.
So pretty and sweet!
Sara’s sister’s toast was heartwarming.
Luke’s best man made them a slideshow with photos from their engagement session and it was a hit among their guests.
This one makes me laugh. Actually their whole bouquet/garter toss was funny all around.
And lastly the bridal or money dance. It’s was by far, the craziest and funnest (ok, my grammatically correct friends – most fun) money dance I’ve ever experienced. Many blessings to you, Sara and Luke! Thanks for including me as a part of your day.
Sneak Peek: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Betsy’s Barn in Portersville, Pa.
/by kmillerCongratulations to Samantha and Chris! They were married at Betsy’s Barn last Saturday and it was a fabulous day. The ceremony and reception took place at the barn and we only left for a quick trip to McConnells Mill State Park for photos after the ceremony. The surroundings and weather that day was just beautiful and I can’t say enough about how fun it was to work with Samantha and Chris. You guys rock!
Here are some favorites from their day:
These flower girls were adorable and the youngest was hamming it up during the ceremony.
This one is from a quick stop at McConnells Mill. It’s just lovely there in the shade – especially on such a hot day!
I love it when couples can take a few minutes to sneak away after dinner for some sunset and nighttime shots. It’s so worth it if you can find the time. More to come from Samantha and Chris’ wedding soon. Next up, more details on Sara and Luke’s wedding.
Sneak Peek: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa.
/by kmillerSara and Luke are college sweethearts—from rival schools. And I speculate that the friendly rivalry they share as a result of their alma maters is one of the ways they developed a sweet and infectious playfulness that makes them so fun to be around. They were married last Saturday at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa., a lovely venue that is situated just about half way between Pitt Panthers and Nittany Lions territories.
Anyhow, this is just a sneak peek, so I have lots more to share in future posts, but for now, here are a few favorites from their day:
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