Ceremony Venue: Phipps Conservatory Outdoor Garden
Reception Venue: Phipps Conservatory Sarris Special Events Hall
Florist: Dormont Florist
Jewelry: Henne
Dress: Luxe Redux
Bakery: Bethel Bakery
Makeup + Hair: Glam To Go
Entertainment: Williams Entertainment – State College
SAMANTHA AND JONATHAN!!!! Guys. I photographed their PROPOSAL! Then their engagement session. Now their wedding. I tell people all of the time that my very best clients are the ones who start their journey with me from proposal through the wedding. I get to know them so well. They are so well-prepared for photos and our trust is so solid.
These two – they are in love loveeeeeee. They are set for such a strong marriage – I cannot wait to see what life brings them together as a team. They are great communicators. They love children. They are both smart, well-spoken, and set in their adulthood. They are leaping into a beautiful life together!!
Their wedding day? Rain to start, but then it cleared out in time for the wedding ceremony! We did some portraits prior to the ceremony at Phipps Botany Hall and indoors at the Conservatory. After portraits, Alisa (my second) and I dried chairs at the ceremony space in order to allow for an outdoor wedding. We are here to help in any way if we have available time!!
The ceremony opened up to beautiful sunshine, tears during the vows, and a wonderful kiss at the end of the ceremony. After the ceremony we took so many wonderful family photos with their parents, siblings, and the kids. We were also blessed with a little bit of sunshine, so we snuck in a few more portraits!
The reception was in the Sarris Special Events Hall in the back of the Conservatory, and their flowers were beautifully done! They danced with friends and family, took photos on the outdoor terrace, and had a blast. Here are some of my favorites from their wedding day:
