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 […]
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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- […]
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 […]
Planning a Barn or Outdoor Wedding? Consider the Weather.
When it’s October in Pittsburgh, Pa, the temperatures here can range from 50 or 60 degrees during the day and into the freezing temperatures by nightfall. Blink and the weather will change- this is Pittsburgh! It is also a city where if you are planning an outdoor event you must factor in the weather. We […]
Ashley + Brian
I believe that God grants wishes and this wedding was one wish come true. Since I began my business four years ago I wanted be at The Gathering Place in Darlington, Pennsylvania. When Ashley approached me about coordinating her wedding, I was overjoyed! It turned out that the wish to do a wedding at this […]
Julie and Tim
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is one of my favorite places for a wedding. It seems that every time I go there is something new and beautiful. Freshly planted flowers, gorgeous perennials, and a warm and wonderful staff make this garden a popular choice. And so it was that I met Julie and Tim almost a […]
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, […]