Pittsburgh Wedding, Boudoir, Senior Photographer

Becki and Dan | Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding

“You know, I met Becki’s parents’ and slept overnight at their house before I even knew Becki” Dan tells me as I am photographing their engagement pictures. This love story is clearly based on fate.

Becki and Dan met each other in college through their Adventure Club. Prior to meeting, Dan was leading a hike with the Club, and needed a place to stay overnight prior to the hike. Becki’s parents lived close to the trail head, and Becki offered up her parents’ house as a place for Dan and the Club to stay the night before the hike. All of this communication was done electronically and not in person, so Becki and Dan never met during this correspondence.

Fast forward to after the hike; Dan and Becki met at an Adventure Club event, and the rest is history.

Becki and Dan had to change their ceremony and reception venue due to 2020’s pandemic challenges, and landed on Gardens of Stonebridge during their new venue search. The Gardens of Stonebridge is actually the perfect backdrop for Becki and Dan because they love being outdoors, and they wanted the colorful fall leaves in as many of their pictures as possible.

Becki and Dan’s wedding day was intimate, and incredibly emotional. Whether it was the father/daughter reveal, the first dance, or the parent dances, smiles and happy tears were part of every phase of their day.

Take a look to see what I mean…

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Cake: Natalie's Cakes Caterer: JPC Event Group Ceremony and Reception Venue: Gardens of Stonebridge Cookies: Elena, Friend of the Bride Ceremony Musicians: Pat Spallinger and Alton Merrell Florist: & Flowers Hair and Makeup Artistry: J&L Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique Photographer: Lavender Leigh Transportation: Regency

Cake: Natalie’s Cakes
Caterer: JPC Event Group
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Gardens of Stonebridge
Cookies: Elena, Friend of the Bride
Ceremony Musicians: Pat Spallinger and Alton Merrell
Florist: & Flowers
Hair and Makeup Artistry: J&L Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Transportation: Regency

Jacquelyn and Mike | The LeMont Wedding

“We definitely want to take pictures with the city in the background,” Mike says as he, Jacquelyn and I meet in the months leading up to the wedding. Mike lived in the Strip District when he and Jacquelyn first met, so the picturesque Pittsburgh skyline brings back special memories for them.

And on their wedding day, there were a ton of amazing memories made. From the onset, just about every family member of Jacquelyn’s was present at some point while she was getting ready for the ceremony. It was so endearing to watch Jacquelyn’s (identical) twin sister, Jennifer, help Jacquelyn with her makeup, or their other sister, Jessica, put the final touches on the children, who were the ring bearers and also the flower girl. There was energy in the air, and it was a lot of fun for me to step back and capture every little moment that unfolded.

There were quite a few moments that were my favorite throughout their day; whether it was the bridal party toasts that were both funny and sentimental (to the point that I became teary-eyed), or just catching the little moments that Jacquelyn and Mike took to enjoy each other. We witnessed their day from the start to the very finish at the after party, and every single moment that Jacquelyn and Mike had together was full of love, laughter, and joy.

Take a look to see what I mean…

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Pittsburgh wedding, engagement, and boudoir photographer, Lavender Leigh Photography, at the Indigo Hotel and The LeMont Restaurant

Maty and Bryce | Strip District Engagement

The Strip District is one of my absolute favorite spots to photograph. I love the city views, the architectural textures, and the grit-mixed-with-nature vibe. And, when you place an electric couple in this scene, there isn’t one bad picture!

Maty and Bryce are getting married in October of this year, and because Bryce is our relative, we get to attend a wedding rather than photograph it! Bryce and Maty came to me to take their engagement photos, and I was over-the-moon happy to be included in such a special time in their lives.

This couple has so much fun together- their energy is contagious! Take a look to see a few of my faves from their session…

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Heidi and Ross | West Overton Barn Pop Up Wedding

If you are looking for an intimate wedding, a Pop Up Wedding is one of the most unique and creative options to consider. For those of you that have never heard of a Pop Up Wedding, it is a 90 minute, all-inclusive, fully-styled ceremony and wedding celebration. The Pittsburgh Pop Up Wedding Co. is the premier Pop Up wedding company in Pennsylvania, and is a sister company to the well-known specialty/rental company, Vintage Alley Rentals.

I have had the pleasure of working with the Pittsburgh Pop Up Wedding Co. and Vintage Alley Rentals to photograph a few weddings, and am always in awe at the level of lavish detail put together for these events.

Heidi and Ross’s Pop Up Wedding was held at the West Overton Barn, which is a venue that offers sweeping views and multiple settings for a wedding ceremony and celebration. Heidi and Ross are a gorgeous and fun-loving couple, and I couldn’t have been more honored to capture their beautiful Pop Up Wedding. Take a scroll through some of my favorite images from their day…

a Pop Up Wedding at West Overton Barn in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, photographs by Lavender Leigh Photography

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Wedding Planning/Styling: Pittsburgh Pop Up Wedding Co.
Event Decor: Vintage Alley Rentals
Venue: West Overton Barn
Photography: Lavender Leigh
Flowers: Sapphire and Lace
Cake and Cupcakes: Tasty Bakery
Wedding Stationary: K. Flowers Designs

Becki and Dan | Frick Park Engagement

It has been incredibly refreshing to start photographing again this summer, especially because it gives me the chance to connect with my clients again. I have missed that so much!

Becki and Dan’s engagement session was originally slated for the spring, but with how things shook out with the pandemic, their session got pushed to the end of July. We photographed Becki and Dan’s engagement session at Frick Park, and it was a beautiful evening. That is, right before the thunderstorms rolled in! We still managed to get plenty of amazing images prior to the surprise attack lightning and rain. And, as chance would have it, I ironically saw a few of my neighbors taking an evening run around the park (we don’t live close by)!

Becki and Dan are getting married in October of this year at the George Washington Hotel. We have photographed at this location in the past, and absolutely love the character and charm of the hotel. We will be at their wedding with bells on, and can’t wait to watch this lovely couple say their I Dos!