During the week of Nora and Graham’s wedding, we were experiencing a lot of rain.  Our prayers were answered when the clouds disappeared, and the sun shined down on their wedding day!  Nora and Graham had an absolutely lovely wedding ceremony and reception at the Grand Hall at the Priory on Pittsburgh’s North Side.  Here are some of my favorite moments from their day…

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Such a gorgeous set-up … Both the ceremony and reception were at the Priory.  Nora chose to do pretty pink up-lighting as a backdrop for the ceremony…

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Nora and her bridesmaids got dressed across the street in the townhouse…

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Love this moment….Graham walked his beautiful (and tall!) grandmother down the aisle to her seat…

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My friends from Three Rivers String Quartet provided the ceremony music!  Can I say that it was PERFECT?!  Violinist Christina Crivelli runs a fantastic group!

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MARRIED!!!

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I have no idea what was so funny, but Nora has the best laughing face!

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Back to normal LOL…

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I love you, Nora and Graham! (I love your doggies, too!)  Thank you for allowing me to photograph your fantastic wedding!!!

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I think it is safe to say that Sarah and Jedd are my spirit animals.  The energy these two emitted over the course of their wedding day could light up a city.  It was a privilege to be a fly on the wall at this wedding.  It was difficult to narrow it down, but here are a few of my favorite moments from their day…

This is Nico.  She does not like to be called a “weiner dog”.  Nico prefers “dachshund,” and she is a professional beggar.

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Sarah wore the same wedding gown that her mother, grandmother, and great aunt wore at their weddings.

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Jedd receives an award for the most eclectic group of groomsmen/women.

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This is the first wedding I’ve ever shot that included a WWII veteran in the wedding party!  Marty was SO MUCH FUN.

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Sarah and Jedd decided to do a first look….here is my vantage point:

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…..and here is my second shooter’s vantage point…

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Sarah and Jedd have NO problem being themselves.  I think that’s why I love them so much.

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I’m basically in love with Sarah…

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What a motley crew!  I love the fact that Marty is kissing Jedd in this next photo…

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The festivities begin…

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Sarah’s flower girls used confetti canons, slingshots, and streamers as they walked down the aisle!

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I just about died laughing when Jedd’s mom and dad did this…

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Sarah and Jedd weren’t too keen on dancing alone in front of everyone at their reception, so instead of a first dance, they decided to do “First Karaoke!”  As they sang songs (which were hand picked), the lyrics were projected on the tent ceiling with family photos as a backdrop.  It was SO unique and fun!

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Thank you Sarah and Jedd for having me at your crazy, awesome wedding!!! It is one I will not soon forget!

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  • Liza - Platinum Fire Productions - July 11, 2015 - 11:17 am

    You are such an amazing photographer, Alisa! These photographs capture such an array of emotions and feelings. I know Nicky had a fantastic time working with you, and it was great for me to be able to re-live the event on your blog. I felt like I got to share in the joy and fun of their special day. You do an incredible job capturing the couple’s personalities, their vibrance, the uniqueness of their bridal party and guests. What an amazing event and an absolutely stellar photographer!ReplyCancel

It was a gorgeous sunny day here in Pittsburgh for Nicole and Will’s wedding at St. Louise de Marillac!  Their sparkly and colorful reception was at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe, which sits on top of a hill.  It was the perfect backdrop for sunset photos!

Here are some of my favorites from their day…

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Nicole was SO much fun to photograph!

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St. Louise de Marillac is such a unique, beautiful church here in Pittsburgh…

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Nicole sang Ave Maria (this version) as she and her new husband, Will, paid their respects to the Blessed Mother.  It was a gorgeous, memorable moment.  (Nicole is an extremely talented singer!  We met when she was in grad school at Carnegie Mellon, pursuing her Masters in Vocal Performance!)

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MARRIED!!!

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Nicole and her mother took time to pray to the Blessed Mother…

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After the ceremony, we did all of their photos in the outdoor garden/patio at the Hilton…

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Nicole and Will’s reception was beautifully decorated!  The magenta flowers inside the candle holders was perfect for a candlelit reception atmosphere…

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Their rings glittered beautifully as well….

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Nicole composed and recorded the song for their first dance as husband and wife!  Romantic much?! YEP!

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I love you, Nicole and Will!  Thank you for allowing me to photograph your wedding day!

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