Kate and Moshe

I love May weddings.  When the weather is right, it is a delightful time of year to get married.  Kate and Moshe’s ceremony and reception were held on a fabulous and secluded private property in Western Pennsylvania.  Their wedding had the feel of an exclusive soiree and was expertly planned from the linens to the live music.  The best part was that their wedding had a very casual feel and it seemed to really fit their easy-going personalities.

Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me Kate

Kate incorporated many special details that really personalized the day.

Kate incorporated many special details that really personalized the day.

Sweet shoes.

Sweet shoes.

Homemade challah bread

Traditional challah bread - homemade!

The Hora dance is so much fun!

The Horah dance is so much fun!

What an exciting moment!

What an exciting moment!

Betsy and Steve’s engagement session

Betsy and Steve had their engagement session on the campus of The University of Pittsburgh, from which they each earned bachelor’s degrees in 2005 but didn’t meet until they were neighbors in Baltimore, Md.  It was neat to walk around with them as they experienced the campus together as a couple.

Panther fans

Panther fans

A ring shot with the Cathedral of Learning as the backdrop.

A ring shot with the Cathedral of Learning as the backdrop.

These two know how to have fun.

These two know how to have fun.

This is one of my favorites of the day.

This is one of my favorites of the day.

Brittany and Paul’s engagement session

Brittany and Paul’s engagement session was so much fun.  I really enjoyed getting to know them while we scouted out the best locations at Hartwood Acres.

Lovely ring

Lovely ring

It's easy to see they enjoy one another's company.

It's easy to see they enjoy one another's company.

An evening stroll

An evening stroll

This is one good-looking couple.

This is one good-looking couple.

Ana and Brian’s wedding

Ana and Brian’s wedding was a cultural delight.  They were married in an Eastern Orthodox church complete with a traditional ceremony, sacred music and the intricate surroundings of icons and other religious art.  This beautiful ceremony was uniquely paired with a lush reception that incorporated Peruvian elements from the bride’s family heritage.

Part of their ceremony took place at the back of the sanctuary.

Part of their ceremony took place at the back of the sanctuary.

Ana and Brian were so natural and sweet when they looked into each other’s eyes.

Ana and Brian were so natural and sweet when they looked into each other’s eyes.

Ana's mother and grandmother are making a customary Peruvian cocktail for the bride and groom.

Ana's mother and grandmother are making a customary Peruvian cocktail for the bride and groom.

The wedding favors were handmade figurines from Peru.

The wedding favors were handmade figurines from Peru.

Ana carried a simple bouquet of French tulips.

Ana carried a simple bouquet of French tulips.

Here’s a favorite shot of this sweet and stylish couple.

Here’s a favorite shot of this sweet and stylish couple.