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 […]
Fall Weddings Western PA
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 […]
Kitty and Mike are Married!
Under the willow tree at Succop Conservancy, in a beautiful fall ceremony on October 2, 2021, Kitty (Amanda) and Michael were married. The ceremony was self uniting and close friends participated. Afterwards, guests were invited to sign a parchment and be witness to this wonderful union. There are lots of special details evident in the […]
Why You Need a Wedding Day Timeline
The creation of a timeline is one of the key components of a perfect wedding day. A well thought out timeline can lead the way to a day of less stress for family, bridal party, and vendors alike. A timeline looks something like this: 10:00am- Hair and make up stylists arrive at bride’s house. 12:00pm- […]
Ashley and Nick
I have known Ashley for at least a dozen (if not more) years. She is like a daughter to me. Over time, I’ve watched her mature and overcome many life challenges. When Ashley told me she was getting married, I knew the groom had to be something special. I met Nick just once and I […]
Nina and Brandon
Nina and Brandon were married on November 10, 2018. The wedding was held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Ambridge, PA and included a traditional Orthodox Christian ceremony. We all watched the exchange of wedding crowns, sharing of the common cup, and walking around the matrimonial altar three times. It was beautiful. Kelly Lester […]
Tracey + Jake
What happens when two wonderful people you already know get engaged? You offer to help them of course! It was this way when Tracey and Jake announced their engagement. Of course, Joanne (owner of KDE) was happy to oblige two of her most favorite friends! Tracey and Jake were very proactive in their search for […]
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 […]
Ashley and Eli’s Wedding
It was a beautiful fall day. We hoped for sun and sure enough God granted our wish! Sara and IÂ arrived early to begin the coordination of Ashley and Eli’s wedding. April and her dedicated staff at Mocha Rose was there to place all the stunning floral arrangements. E.F. Lighting strung twinkle lights on the […]