National Aviary Wedding, Kelsie & Jake

Kelsie & Jake celebrated the start of their lives together with a beautiful winter wedding and celebration at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh last December. These two opted to have a first look and finish most of their portraits in neighboring Allegheny Commons park, then kicked off the festivities with a bagpiper leading the way during both their processional and recessional. Guests were able to sip cocktails and savory bites while getting to experience all of the Aviary’s wonderful exhibits, including a visit with a friendly penguin named Sunshine and the cutest little owl you’ve ever seen! It truly was a night to remember and I am so so thankful to have been able to be there to capture all of these moments.

Please enjoy a some of my favorite images below! xoxo

Many thanks to my wonderful second photographer, Susie, and the vendors below for making this day so lovely!

• Venue - National Aviary Pittsburgh

• Catering - Atria’s

• Bride dress designer – Paloma Blanca Bridal

• Dress shop – Bridal Beginning

• Bride shoes – Emmy London

• Veil – Clarissa Boutique

• Rings – Brooks Diamonds

• Tuxedos – Valotta’s Tuxedo

• Hair/Makeup – Glam To Go

• Nails – Nails on Point

• Florist – Arnold Flower Shop

• DJ – SoundWaves Event Group

• Cake – Lincoln Bakery

West End Overlook Engagement, Noah and Matthew

Noah contacted me about a month before he was coming to Pittsburgh with his boyfriend Matthew and knew that he wanted to propose while they were visiting the city. Noah planned the whole day, first brunch, then a stop to the West End Overlook (where I was waiting!) before ending the night, and celebrating their engagement, at the Lana Del Rey concert at the Pavilion at Star Lake. To say Matthew was surprised and thrilled was an understatement and I just had so much fun capturing these moments for these two to look back on in the years to come!

Below are some of my favorite moments from the day! xoxo