On October 26, 2023, Chelsey and Michael were married in a beautiful ceremony at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Aaron Ptak officiated and many friends and family were present. Chelsey and her mom, Dawn, did an amazing job planning the entire wedding. So many gorgeous touches were evident throughout the entire barn and ceremony area. The […]
Barn Weddings
Dana and Mike
On a beautiful day in May, at the Clinton United Presbyterian Church, Dana and Mike were married by Pastors Henry and Younger. Their reception was at Shermichael Woods, a new outdoor venue in Aliquippa, PA. Dana was stunning in her dress from House of Couture Designs. Mike looked handsome in his suit from Men’s Wearhouse. […]
Shelby and Matt are Married!
On a beautiful fall day in October, Shelby arrived by horse drawn carriage to join her future husband, Matt, by a sparkling lake. With the Reverend Dennis Wargo on hand to officiate, and with many friends and family in attendance, they were joined in marriage. Shelby was a princess in her dress from MB Bride. […]
Outdoor Wedding? Here’s What to Consider.
Photography by Wild Native. Thinking of an outdoor wedding? There are many factors to take into consideration if you are choosing a barn or nature type setting vs. a hotel or banquet hall location. From our experience, here are the questions you need to ask yourself. 1. What time of year do you want to […]
Best Wedding Ideas From Our Brides!
We had a great season and of course, learned many things from our weddings. Whether you choose a small or large event for your wedding day, we have some new tips to help you along. These come from our own brides so they’re tried and true. Do your ceremony and reception in the same place. […]
Style Your Wedding with Vintage Alley
It was a beautiful day when I ventured down to 60 Greenway Drive, in the heart of the West End, to meet with Trish, the owner of Vintage Alley. Every time I saw one of her Instagram posts, I wanted to go and see her. Finally, I was on my way! Trish greeted me warmly […]
Kristen and Rob’s Wedding
Kristen and Rob were married on May 20, 2017 at Irons Mill Farmstead. I felt connected to Kristen from the moment I met her. I loved the simplicity of her wedding day ideas, her caring and loving family, and the charm of her rustic venue. Kristen knew what she wanted from the beginning. A cookie table, […]
Ashley and Brian
Meet one of our summer wedding couples! Say hello to Ashley and Brian! They will be married this summer at The Gathering Place in Darlington, PA. This beautiful venue includes a large lake, bed and breakfast lodge, and stunning wooden beam pavilion. (Owner and lead planner) Joanne said, “From the moment I met Ashley I knew […]
Jessamyn and Chad
All photos by Araujo Photography. It was a perfect fall day. The forecast called for a thunderstorm at the exact time of the ceremony but as the day went on, it was clear that it was not meant to be. As it turned out, the storm veered north and missed the wedding entirely. God continues […]