Sheraton at Station Square Wedding: Brianna and Brendan
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect summer wedding for high school sweethearts Brianna & Brendan! The couple had their ceremony at the beautiful Heinz Memorial Chapel culminating with a super fun bubble exit. We took advantage of the many notable landmarks in the city and took portraits at the Carnegie Mellon Institute Columns and iconic Mount Washington Overlook Platforms. We finished the wedding portrait tour back at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, which was the venue for the reception. Loyalty Entertainment kept the dancefloor packed all night! We finished the night with a champagne pop on the balcony, with the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline as the perfect backdrop!
Vendors:
Ceremony: Heinz Memorial Chapel
Reception: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
Portraits: CMU columns & Mount Washington Overlook
Videographer: Alan Witt from Ally Cat Media
Florist: Holly Hanna Floral
Makeup Artist: Tara Davidson
Hair Stylist: Christy Pickell at Simply Captivating Hair
Live Music: Steven Vance
Dress: Bridal Beginning by Jane Hill
Shoes: Harlo Australia
Photography: Jade of Adam Michaels Photography
Second Shooter: Alex Mowery
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum Fall Wedding: Libby and Dean
Libby & Dean were treated to the most perfect fall colors on their special day, with their wedding ceremony starting the day at Epiphany Church. They held their reception at the Soldiers & Sailor Memorial Hall & Museum. Libby & Dean celebrated with friends & family post-ceremony with traditional music and dancing. They braved the rain for timeless portraits on the Academic Walk of their alma mater, Duquesne University, and the wedding party finished portraits in front of the historic steps of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. The guests were treated to not one but three live bands, including a special performance by the groom's band. Check out their blog post to see the happy couple finish the night off with epic night photos and late-night bites at their after-party at The Oaklander Hotel.
Vendors:
Ceremony: Epiphany Church - Divine Mercy Parish
Reception: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
Hotel: The Oaklander Hotel
Portraits: Duquesne University
Planner: Yinz Getting Married - Meg Van Dyke
Florist: Dormont Florist
Hair Stylist: Lizzie Pontiere
Makeup Artist: Samantha Harris Makeup
Caterer: All the Best Catering/Pittsburgh BBQ
Dress: Martina Liana
Boutique: Bridal Beginning
Photography: Jade of Adam Michaels Photography
Second Shooter: Alex Mowrey
Lingrow Farm Wedding: Shelby and Alex
Shelby & Alex had the most picturesque wedding at Lingrow Farms! The couple shared a special first look and took advantage of the many beautiful locations around the farm for the wedding party portraits. The ceremony took place outside under the gazebo, with the lake setting a romantic scene. Shelby & Alex took the boat out for sunset photos and then joined the party in the barn, dancing the night way!
Vendors:
Ceremony/Reception: Lingrow Farm
Makeup Artist: Tricia Corona
Hair Stylist: Ritual Hair Company
Caterer: Smokin' Toads BBQ
Photography: Jade of Adam Michaels Photography
Pittsburgh Allegheny County Courthouse Wedding Elopement: Emily & Spencer
Pittsburgh Elopement Wedding with the Ceremony & Portraits on the Grand Staircase at the Allegheny County Courthouse & Strip District Terminal. Reception at Cinderlands Foederhouse in Lawrenceville
We had an absolute blast at Emily and Spencer's fall Pittsburgh Wedding Elopement! Their day kicked off with a first look at the Frick Environmental Center, framed by the stunning autumn colors. After capturing some beautiful portraits, we made our way to the Allegheny County Courthouse, where they tied the knot in front of family and friends on the iconic Grand Staircase. After family & couple portraits at the staircase, we made our way around the courthouse and fountain in the courtyard, taking advantage of the architecture of the courthouse, before heading over to the Strip District Terminal. There, we took some loose and fun portraits at the colorful stairs and then the couple headed to an intimate family dinner at Bar Marco.
The celebration continued in Lawrenceville at Cinderlands Foederhouse, where the couple partied the night away with their loved ones, savoring great drinks and delicious cake! It was such a joy to be part of their special day!
First Look Location: Frick Environmental Center
Ceremony: Grand Staircase at the Allegheny County Courthouse
Portrait Location: Allegheny County Courthouse & The Strip District Terminal
Reception: Cinderlands Foederhouse (now Long Story Short)
Hair: BLOOM Beauty Parlor
Makeup: Marie Miclot
Dress: Reev Bridal
Photographer: Jade at Adam Michaels Photography
In-Home Pittsburgh Elopement: Bridgette & Peter
Bridgette and Joel took full advantage of the stunning penthouse luxury lounge at the Highland House Tower as they celebrated their intimate elopement with cherished family and friends. They captured special moments with their beloved pets in the comfort of their apartment, which added a personal touch before the festivities carried them upstairs to the celebration. The day unfolded effortlessly, starting with getting-ready photos. Bridgette and Joel took a quiet moment for their first look, followed by portraits around the charming streets of their neighborhood.
As the time approached for the ceremony, they gathered once more in the penthouse, surrounded by their close family and friends and adorable daughter. The ceremony itself was nothing short of breathtaking, set against the stunning backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood from the rooftop balcony. The celebrations continued with champagne toasts celebrating the happy couple, a lively first dance that more than entertained their family & friends, and, of course, we can't forget the best part - cake cutting!
Fox Chapel Golf Club Wedding: Kaitlin & Greg
Kaitlin & Greg chose the perfect location for their ceremony and reception at the Fox Chapel Golf Club! Before they tied the knot, the couple took a Pittsburgh Trolley down to the North Shore where the City of Pittsburgh gave them the perfect backdrop. After their portraits and bridal party photo’s along the North Shore and on the Clemente Bridge, the couple got private access into PNC park to share a few spins, kiss, and dips overlooking the baseball field! The Fox Chapel Golf Club was a fantastic place to spend the rest of their day with all of their friends and family! Check out their blog post along with the amazing venders that helped make this day possible below!
Vendors:
Ceremony/Reception: The Fox Chapel Golf Club
Florist: The Farmers Daughter
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Phillip Pellusi
Dress & Shoes: Kleinfelds
Caterer: The Fox Chapel Golf Club
Band/DJ: DJ Bryan Hoover
Trolley: Pittsburgh Trolley Works
Cake: Oakmont Bakery
Invitations: Rifle Paper Co
Photography: Jamie of Adam Michaels Photography
Mansions on Fifth Fall Wedding: Franceska & David
Fall Wedding at Mansions on Fifth Luxury Hotel with Portraits at CMU columns and the Cathedral of Learning
Franceska and David had such a beautiful fall wedding ceremony at Our Lady of the Angels Parish and held their reception at the Mansions on Fifth Luxury Hotel. The couple fit in the classy and elegant Oakland vibes perfectly when we went to the CMU columns and the Cathedral of Learning for their bridal portraits. So much fun was had at the reception with a mixed of Latin and American music for the guest to enjoy and dance the night away. Check out their blog post and see how this couple left their reception and ended one of the best day’s of their lives.
Vendors:
Ceremony: Our Lady of the Angels Parish
Reception: Mansions on Fifth
Portraits: CMU columns & Cathedral of Learning
Florist: Jerry from Hepatica
Makeup Artist: Ginger Papp MUA
Caterer: Priory Hotels
Cake: The Priory Bakery
Linens: Mosaic linens
Dress: BHLDN
Shoes: Bella Belle
Photography: Jamie of Adam Michaels Photography
Second Shooter: Angie Candell
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Wedding: Christine & Brendan
Christine and Brendan were so grateful for such a perfect wedding day! The couple married each other at Saint Alexis Church and Catholic School. After their ceremony, Molly’s trolley took the bridal party to North Park to take some stunning photos! The couple and the bridal party looked absolutely perfect amongst all the greenery. After their portraits at North Park, we celebrated this couple’s marriage at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. It was my pleasure to share this beautiful day with them and i’m so glad the photos show the true essence of the day!
Venders:
Ceremony: Saint Alexis Church and Catholic School
Reception: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Florist: Weischedel Florist & Greenhouses
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Wanderlust Beauty Studio
Dress & Shoes: Stella York/Nine West
Caterer: The Holy Trinity Center
Band/DJ: DJ Jimmy Mac
Trolley: Molly's Trolleys
Photography: Jamie of Adam Michaels Photography
Backyard Estate Wedding: Chloe & Kevin
Chloe and Kevin’s rustic backyard estate wedding is official on the blog! Kevin’s family farm was the perfect venue for this couple’s wedding day vision with a horse and carriage, spectacular decor and one of the best sunset’s to sneak the couple away for a few bridal portraits! Check out their post below!
Vendors:
Photography: Jamie of Adam Michaels Photography
Twelve Oaks Mansion: Miranda & Wes
Wedding at Twelve Oaks Mansion Cranberry twp.
Miranda & Wes got married at the Twelve Oaks Mansion Inc. in Cranberry twp. on a beautiful September day. Their ceremony was at New Life Christian Ministries where they had their first kiss on stage in front of all of their family and friends. On our way to Twelve Oaks Mansion, we stopped at Glade Run Lake Park to take some beautiful bridal portraits while the wind blew perfectly through Miranda’s dress by the lake. The reception at Twelve Oaks Mansion was awesome and a great place to watch the sunset! The couple took some time out of their reception to enjoy some alone time and take a few portrait photos during the golden hour. Check out some of the this couples photo’s from their wedding day below!
Venders:
Ceremony/Reception: Twelve Oaks Mansion
Florist: Gerard Boeh Flowers
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Caviar & Curls
Caterer: Twelve Oaks Mansion Inc.
Band/DJ: Dj Jimmy Mac
Cake: Autumn’s Cakes
Photography: Jamie of Adam Michaels Photography
Second shooter: Angie Candell
Linden Hall Mansion Wedding: Jacqueline & Jeff
Jacqueline & Jeff got married at the Linden Hall Mansion in Dawson, PA. The couple had a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the golf course. The Mansion was the perfect place for the bride to get ready and hide away until she was walked down the aisle by her father. Below the mansion the couple had a gigantic tent to eat, drink and dance the rest of the night. At the end of the night the bride and groom along with all of their guests watched fireworks that lit over the mansion. Check out their blog post and this gorgeous wedding venue!
Vendors:
Ceremony: Linden Hall
Reception: Linden Hall
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Luxe Hair Salon
Caterer: Linden Hall
Lighting: Illume
Dress: Sorelle Bridal
Photography: Jamie of Adam Michaels Photography
Phipps Conservatory Broderie Room Maternity Pictures: Rocio & Victor
Maternity Pictures in the Broderie Room with flower crown from Community Flower Shop
Rocio & Victor are very close friends and it was my honor to be able to take their maternity photos. Phipps Conservatory is perfect year round, and you can even rent out the Broderie Room for weddings, events, or photoshoots. The Broderie Room was the ideal place for us to do the shoot because we wanted a beautiful background with greenery and florals and that isn’t easy to find in Pittsburgh in January. And special thanks to Miranda from Community Flowershop in Munhall Pa for building the flower crown Rocio wore :)
Venue: Phipps Conservatory Broderie Room
Flower Crown: Miranda from Community Flowershop
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Pittsburgh Sangeet, Mehendi, and American Fusion Wedding Inspiration
Fusion Wedding Inspiration mixing Indian/Sangreet/Mehendi with a Traditional American look
We were so happy to be asked to be apart of this beautiful styled shoot put together by Regal Event Decor! For this shoot, we wanted to highlight the different looks and feels, but also show how everything can be tied together, when you have weddings from two different cultures. We had a traditional Pittsburgh American wedding setup followed by a Sangreet/Mehendi (Indian) wedding setup.
A fusion of South Asian + American weddings are happening more and more, with us having recently photographed one in Washington DC and having two more this year in Pittsburgh. Sometimes the weddings will be two days, where you can focus on one culture each day, but for this shoot, we showed how you can setup and do two looks in one day. All of the fusion weddings I have photographed featured two ceremonies on one day and then a reception to cap things off.
I was able to talk with the awesome designer (who also built the beautiful back drops and provided the furniture), Aarzu Ahmed-Rehman from Regal Event Decor, to hear her inspiration for this styled shoot:
The shoot was inspired to incorporate the variety of cultures becoming more and more apparent in the Greater Pittsburgh region. As many business industries are booming here, they are also attracting more and more diversity. Keeping that in mind, for our American Wedding look, I came up with a design that highlighted the colors we traditionally envision when thinking about a wedding: white--to incorporate the brides dress, the idea of purity, and the innocence of a new life, much like that of a newborn baby; and greens, to resonate with the idea of a fresh, brand new start to a brand new life together.
Our Sangreet/Mehendi look was created with the idea of festivities in mind. As we see a cultural shift around several areas of Pittsburgh, including an uprising South Asian community, I delved into the idea of colors and really tried to tie that with a new life. What I came to realize is, colors are cheerful. They are associated with the summer time because the days are longer--in a nutshell, longevity. The Indian culture focuses so much on colors as a part of wedding traditions to mirror that idea in marriage--longevity and eternalness. Additionally, colors are often the soul of festivals, hence the Indian and Hindu holiday, Holi--a festival of colors. In the Indian culture, a marriage is a celebration of union--a festival, if you will of two hearts becoming one. And so, we incorporated bold oranges and blues, fused with the prior idea of fresh greens, lanterns to signify am eternal flame, and pinks for the blushing bride. All together, these colors created a symphony, an array of dancing shades that fusion weddings all bring to our eyes, each in their own unique way.
Vendor information below the photos.
Vendors:
Lead Design, Setup, Furniture, and Florals: Aarzu Ahmed-Rehman of Regal Event Decor
Venue: Noah’s Event Venue Cranberry
Model: Kinza
Hair/Makeup Artist: Elisha Evans Styling
Dress: Blanc de Blanc Bridal
American Cake: Tasty Bakery
Southeast Asian Cake: Kartika of Regal Event Decor
Videography: Jeremy Scott Films
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Additional Photography: Liz Capuano Photography
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Winter Wedding: Tina & Charles
Winter Wedding at The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Hotel with Portraits at Convention Center
This winter wedding at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh was the best way to end our year! Tina & Charles planned an amazing wedding and the staff at the Wyndham were there with us from start to finish to keep the day running smooth. So many amazing vendors that will be listed below :)
Vendors:
Getting Ready/Reception: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Hotel
Ceremony: St. Bernadette Church
Florist: The Farmers Daughter
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: JL Makeup Studio
Wedding Dress/Shoe: Allure Bridal/Jimmy Choo
Band: Bachelor Boys
Videographer: Trillium Wedding Films
Photobooth: Pittsburgh All-Star Events
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Second Photographer: Jamie Lynn Creates
Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel Winter Wedding: Lauren & Neil
Beautiful Winter Wedding at The Renaissance Hotel with Portraits on the Penthouse Rooftop and in the Strip District.
Another Perfect Winter Wedding at The Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel! Lauren and Neil were truly a blast to work with and kept the energy all day despite the cold temperatures. Lauren decided to use their Penthouse Suite to get ready and its roof access was perfect for our first look with the Pittsburgh Skyline. Next up was portraits in the Strip District and then back for a beautiful Ceremony and then AMAZING reception decorated top to bottom!
Vendor love below photos :)
Vendors:
Getting Ready/Ceremony/Reception: The Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel
Makeup: See Jane Blush
Hair: Classic Hair & Makeup
Dress: Magic Moment Bridal
Florist: Parkway Florist
DJ: Fireside Events
Bakery: Spinola’s Bakery
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Second Photographer: Jamie Stevens
Pittsburgh Golf Club Wedding: Amber & John
Winter wedding at The Pittsburgh Golf Club with beautiful details, Events by Poppy, See Jane Blush, and Community Flower Shop!
Loved being about to be a part of this BEAUTIFUL Pittsburgh Golf Club Wedding! With the December weather, we needed to stay indoors, but the Pittsburgh Golf Club had so many good places to shoot that it ended up making things even better.
Super shoutout to the bride Amber for all of the amazing details at this wedding that she hand made herself! Events by Poppy was there to keep everything organized and running smoothly and Community Flower Shop provided all of the florals and See Jane Blush with the makeup.
Full Vendor List below photos :)
Vendors:
Ceremony/Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Golf Club
Wedding Planner: Events by Poppy
Florist: Community Flower Shop
Makeup Artist: See Jane Blush
Hair Stylist: Hair by Bri
Wedding Dress/Shoes: Sottero & Midgley from Sorelle Bridal/ Shoes of Prey
Ceremony Music: Hot Metal Strings
Photographer: Adam Michaels Photography
Second Photographer: Jamie Lynn Creates
Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory Wedding: Lindsay & TJ
Winter wedding at Pittsburgh Grand Hall at The Priory with portraits at CMU Columns, First look at Gateway Center Park, and Green Sinner Florals
The first of many beautiful winter weddings to come to the blog! Lindsay & TJ had their Ceremony & Reception at Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory! Green Sinner provided the AMAZING Florals and we did a first look at Gateway Center Park and then Wedding Portraits at The Columns/Pillars at Carnegie Mellon.
Something that I thought was very special and stood out about this wedding was the family connection. All of the bridesmaids and groomsmen were a sibling of the bride or groom and that added a special touch to the entire day :)
The amazing vendors will be listed below:
Vendors:
Ceremony/Reception: Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at The Priory
Getting Ready: Hyatt North Shore Hotel
DJ/Photobooth: Loyalty Entertainment
Dress: Bridal Beginning, Randy Renoli
Catering/Desserts: The Priory
St. Bernard & St. Clair Country Club Wedding: Chelsea & Nick
A beautiful St Bernard Church and St Clair Country Club Fall Wedding
Check out Chelsea and Nick’s beautiful wedding! Their ceremony was held at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon. Shortly after we made a quick stop at Gilfillan Farm for bridal party portraits and some fun. The reception was held at St. Clair Country Club where we also shot beautiful portraits of the newlyweds. Take a look at all the laughs, tears, and fun had during their very special day down below!
All the vendors will be tagged below :)
Florist: Bolsinger's Flowers
Hair Stylist: Swank Hair Studio
Makeup Artist: Dessa Poljak
Caterer: St Clair Country Club
DJ: DJ Rambo/DJ Joseph Costa
Dress: Essense of Australia
Heels: Badgley Mischka
Sneakers: Kate Spade
Stationary: Hello Beautiful Designs
Springwood Conference Center Wedding: Jacquelyn & Andrew
Pittsburgh Springwood Conference Center Wedding Pictures with Beautiful Fall Colors and getting ready at the Renaissance Hotel & Clemente Bridge.
Loving everything about this Pittsburgh Springwood Conference Center Wedding! Jacquelyn & Andrew had their ceremony outside at the garden square which was the perfect backdrop. Earlier in the day they got ready at the Renaissance Hotel and we got lucky enough to have the entire Clemente Bridge all to ourselves so we got some awesome portraits there. After the ceremony the light was perfect and we were able to make some beautiful bridal portraits and even popped a little champagne! Links to the vendors will be below :)
Vendors:
Ceremony/Reception: Springwood Conference Center
Getting Ready: Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel
Florist: Gidas Flowers & Bloomin Crazy
Hair/Makeup: Wanderlust Beauty
Wedding Dress/Shoes: Justin Alexander/Nina
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
NOAH's Event Venue Cranberry Twp Wedding: Rebecca & Caleb
Beautiful NOAH’s Event Venue Cranberry Township Wedding with some awesome portraits in North Park and Ceremony at St Alexis Church.
Rebecca and Caleb had a beautiful ceremony at Saint Alexis Church in Wexford, PA. After tying the knot, we hiked back into the wooded areas of North Park and were able to capture some beautiful moments of the newlyweds with their closest friends. Rebecca and Caleb shared another love, their love for Chick-fil-a so we obviously had to stop for a quick bite on their wedding day! It was the perfect snack before their reception at NOAH’s Event Venue in Cranberry Twp. Once making it over to their reception, the venue glowed with lights, candles and flowers lining the walls and tables. They ended the best day of the rest of their lives with a cookie table, an ice cream bar provided by Handel's Ice Cream, along with lots and lots of dancing. Check out the vender team below!
Florist: Schweiger Designs by Carolyn Schweiger
Hair Stylist/Makeup: Philip Pelusi
Caterer: First Class Caterers, Inc
Band/DJ: Mobilie Mix Entertainment, LLC
Dress: Stella York 6365 purchased at the Exquisite Bride
Dessert: Handel's Ice Cream
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