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Courtney and Chris | Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding

You just *know* it is going to be a good day when you walk into the bride’s getting ready room, and the first thing you hear is Top 40 music and laughter from the bride and her bridesmaids.  This precisely sets the scene for the start of Courtney and Chris’s wedding day.  Except, not only were Courtney’s bridesmaids part of the getting ready scene, but also an entourage of her other friends and family. It was obvious how absolutely adored Courtney is by the amount of people who popped their head into the room to say hi, to help with the day’s tasks, and to take pictures.  I can see why she is adored so much- not only is she caring (she offered us food not even five seconds after we entered the room!) but also helpful, and absolutely hysterical.  I got the biggest kick watching her shoo Barry away when he tried to help her move chairs and other heavy objects to declutter the room for pictures.  Then she turned around and helped to apply the Junior Bridesmaid’s makeup.  All done with her bright and beautiful smile.  Who doesn’t love an independent, energetic, “go getter” woman?!

Chris is just as loveable with his genuine smile, relaxed demeanor, and can-do attitude.  When he wraps his arms around his bride, they fit perfectly together.  His expression of excitement as he watched Courtney walk down the aisle will always be unforgettable- it was a mix of his jaw dropping to the floor, his eyes wide open in awe, and his huge smile that boasted “that’s my bride!”  And out of amazement, he carried this expression the entire time Courtney walked down the aisle at Heinz Chapel.  So adorably sweet.

Take a scroll through their images to see what I mean…

Badgley Mischka, high heels, white satin, shoes

Neutral, roses, peonies, simple, elegant, bouquet

engagement ring, wedding day, sparkly

Black and ivory wedding invitation, pocket fold, classy, elegant

Above are a few of the glamorous wedding details we captured during the getting ready time.

Bride, getting ready, wedding day, wedding photography, makeup application,

Bride helping to apply makeup, getting ready details, pittsburgh wedding photography

Bride satin robe, wedding day, photographer, makeup application

Courtney was so helpful on her wedding day- she applied makeup in her spare time!

Bride embracing her mother, Pittsburgh wedding photographer, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, Wedding Day, Excitement

The moment Courtney’s mother saw her for the first time that day.

Bride, mother, holding dress, putting dress on, hotel room, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

wedding veil, getting dressed, mother, bride, wedding day, photography

bride, father, smiling, before ceremony, excitement, embrace, love, wedding

family, moments, hugs, wedding day, bride, mother, father, grandparents, photographs

Just a few of the intimate moments Courtney had with her parents and grandparents.

bride's portrait, hotel room, classy sophisticated, elegant, sitting

bride's portrait, close up, tiara,

Wow- just look at her! Stunning!

bride, walking, swimming pool, wedding day pictures, the things you have to do

Courtney had to walk through the pool area to avoid her guests from seeing her!

Black bridesmaids dresses, neutral colored wedding bouquets, bride, bridesmaids, laughter, fun

bride, portrait, spring, wedding, mermaid style dress, white, elegant

Mermaid style, Cristiano Lucci, wedding dress, white, rhinestones, Bridal Beginnings, Pittsburgh

Moving locations, we had enough time to get Courtney's portraits at the Mellon Institute College of Architecture.

Moving locations, we had enough time to get Courtney’s portraits at the Mellon Institute College of Architecture.

A bride in her Cristiano Lucci wedding dress.

Bride, wedding, walking, bridesmaids

There’s something so simple and touching about this picture of the bridesmaids helping Courtney walk down the steps…

Groom, best man, grandfather, getting ready, hotel, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

cuff links, tuxedo, groom, dressing, hotel room

groom, best man, dressing, tuxedo jacket

groom, button, jacket, hotel room

An Excited Groom | Lavender Leigh Photography

groom, hug, mother, outside, sentimental, cry, happy tears

I just love this moment between Chris and his mother.

groomsmen, groom, wedding day, portrait

Lookin’ sharp, gents!

Groom's Portrait | Lavender Leigh Photography

flower girls, wedding ceremony, Heinz Chapel, Pittsburgh

Well, at least one of the Flower Girls wanted their picture to be taken!

wedding processional, father, bride

The look between Courtney and her Father right as they walk down the aisle.

Groom Sees Bride

wedding processional, bride, groom, father

Heinz Chapel, christian wedding, ceremony

ceremony, glance, bride, groom

wedding, ceremony, Heinz Chapel

wedding ceremony, kiss

Wedding Ceremony Processional

Wedding Party at Cathedral of Learning

embrace, flower girls, bride, groom

red doors, church, majestic, historic, stone, bride, groom, portraits

Heinz Chapel Wedding Portraits

Mellon Institute College of Architecture, spring, April, wedding photograph, image, photographer, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, wedding, couple, portrait, spring, columns, stone, arthitecture

Dancing in the Hall

CMU, Architecture, laughing, smiling, in love

bride, groom, wedding rings, emotion, hold, hands

Rainy Day Wedding

As we were heading to the reception, I got a picture of Barry and our friend Josh of JHC Videography.  Josh is really good at his craft- check out his work (link below in credits!)

Barry and our friend Josh of JHC Videography. Josh is really good at his craft- check out his work (link below in credits!)

I love watching the joy of everyone cheering on the bride and groom as they enter the reception.

I love watching the joy of everyone cheering on the bride and groom as they enter the reception.

first dance for the newly wed couple.

First Dance

maid of honor, wedding reception, toast, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

wedding reception, guests, laughter, toasts, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

The toasts were phenomenal! The guests went wild!

wedding cake, cutting, bride, groom, feeding

Father Daughter Dance

wedding reception, groom, mother, emotional

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, wedding, reception, dancing, guests, entertainment

dancing, fun, entertainment

Wedding Reception Dancing

Dr. Zoot, wedding band, entertainment

Dr. Zoot is an amazing band! They had the dance floor going all night long!

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, wedding reception, room, decor, centerpieces, uplighting

Wedding Escort Cards by Candlelight

wedding cake, silver, sparkles, decor, fancy, tiered, flowers

 

Band: Dr. Zoot
Cake: Carol’s Cakes
Ceremony Venue: Heinz Chapel
Florist: Parkway Florist
Hair Artistry: Lisa Jurasko, Serenity Salon
Makeup Artistry: Emma Orlich
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Transportation: Vogue Limousines
Videography: JHC Videography

 

 

 

 

 

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