Pittsburgh Wedding, Boudoir, Senior Photographer

Lindsay and Dan | Fern Hollow Engagement Session

Getting to know Lindsay and Dan during their engagement session felt like talking to friends that I have known for years. They are an incredibly laid back and light-hearted couple, and just about the entire engagement session, we were laughing, joking, and having a great time. Dan had the sweetest proposal to Lindsay- on Christmas Day, he wheeled a miniature motorized toy Jeep (that was painted exactly to match Lindsay’s real Jeep) into the living room, with the ring inside the Jeep. He painted the words “Marry Me” on the front of the mini Jeep. Who could say no to a proposal like that?

Lindsay and Dan are getting married in April at The Club at Nevillewood, and we couldn’t be more excited to photograph their wedding day! Take a look at some of my faves from their engagement session…

Brianne and John | Seasons Inn Wedding

I first met Brianne and John sipping coffee at Starbucks, and distinctly remember how energetic, natural, and real they are. I learned about how they met, what they were planning for their wedding, and we immediately clicked. It was one of those moments where I walked away from our meeting and absolutely loved this couple- their personalities, priorities, and their heart. Trying to put words into how we feel about having been a part of their wedding day is basically impossible. We walked into their wedding day as photographers, and we left feeling like we were forever friends. The second we stepped foot into their getting ready room, we were greeted with warmth from them, their bridal party, and family. “What Leigh needs is priority today!” Brianne said this from the start, because her wedding pictures mean everything to her. Great minds think alike.

As wedding photographers, we get to witness the most amazing day of peoples’ lives. We are privy to seeing, hearing, and experiencing some amazing emotional moments. One of the most beautiful moments I have witnessed at a wedding was when Brianne and John said their wedding vows. There was laughing and crying involved – and for the first time EVER I shed a tear while photographing (and if I cried, imagine how the Brianne/ John/ family/ friends reacted!) Brianne and John had the most heartfelt vows, and my forever takeaway was when Brianne told John that she knew she found love when the word “Home” changed from being at a place, to being with him. Goodness. Tissue, please.

Take a look to see just how beautiful their wedding day was…

Behind the scenes…

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The end result of the behind the scenes…

Katie and Geoff | Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

I first met Katie and Geoff at a coffee shop in the Strip District- they were in town from San Francisco meeting potential wedding vendors and arranging plans for their big day. I remember noting what warm and fun people they are, and completely felt a connection to them. I was elated when they felt the same way and booked us for their wedding day!
Their wedding ceremony and reception was held at the Pittsburgh Field Club, and it was an absolutely amazing day. Yes, the weather was perfect, the décor was stunning, but what was even more notable to us was how absolutely warm and friendly their family is to every single person they encounter. Beautiful people on the inside and out- you know the type- they just radiate love and happiness. The second our eyes fell upon their smile, we couldn’t help but smile, too. It felt as if we had known them for years, but in reality, we just met them that day. By the end of the night, we were giving goodbye hugs all around, and my heart was so happy to have been a part of it all.
But let’s talk about Katie and Geoff for a minute- as if Katie’s crystal blue eyes don’t sparkle enough… when she and Geoff were together they twinkled even brighter. A gorgeous bride with a ton of class, a hint of edge, and the most amazing and glowing smile. And Geoff, one of the most sincere and heartfelt handsome gentlemen, you can see his love and devotion to his bride by the way that he looks at her. A beautiful couple that exudes warmth and sophistication. When we left their wedding, I remember turning to Barry and saying “Can we be forever friends with that family?!” Truth.

Take a look to see what I mean…

Cake: Bella Christie
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Pittsburgh Field Club
Cookies: Prantl’s
Entertainment: The Bachelor Boys Band
Florals: By George Florals
Hair and Makeup Artistry: At Home Beauty
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Wedding Dress: Glitter and Grit

Jackie and Jay | Historic Stone House Inn Wedding

Jackie and Jay. A couple whose love for each other is so pure and effortless, it makes you think “this is *exactly* what forever love looks like.” A gorgeous couple, with a casual and honest way about them. They can make anybody feel important and loved in the first few minutes of conversation with them. A couple that makes you feel like you are a better person just by knowing them.

Jackie and Jay got engaged at Ohiopyle literally the day after I photographed another couple’s engagement session there! It was so ironic to learn this at our first meeting! Jackie and Jay feel incredibly connected to Ohiopyle, which is why we took their engagement and creative wedding pictures at this state park. Their reception was held at The Historic Stone House Inn, which, if you have ever been to Ohiopyle, you have inevitably passed this architecturally charming structure.

From the laughs to the love, Jackie and Jay’s wedding day was incredibly beautiful and memorable. Take a look to see what I mean…

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A quick interlude to embarrass Barry since he loves to ham it up during light testing…

Kristen and Andrew | George Washington Hotel Wedding

“I’m usually an organized person, I don’t know why not today!” Kristen says to me as she is getting ready for her wedding day. I think she said this in response to the fact that we were running *maybe* only 5 minutes late according to our timeline. As a wedding vendor, we know and come to expect that it is basically the norm for a wedding day to run incredibly late, so only 5 minutes late is a welcome blessing!

Kristen and Andrew are a fun and laid-back couple, and at the same time are so polished and flawless looking on their wedding day! They have a love for their two rescued pups (anyone that is an animal lover is a friend of mine!) and I was thrilled to hear that we would be taking pictures with these pups, who were also dressed to the nines, after the ceremony.

The look on Andrew’s face when he first sees Kristen in her wedding dress says it all. I couldn’t have waived a magic wand to create a more emotional and sweet moment between these two. The little moments of affection between Kristen and Andrew were my favorite- the way he tightly grasped her hand as they walked together, or the way that she giggled when he hugged her and brought her close to him. So in love.

Take a look to see what I mean…