Liz and Jeff were married this past Saturday at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside.  Their beautiful reception was held at the Mansion at Maple Heights.  They both love Stevie Wonder as much as I do.

Here is how their day unfolded…..(it was PERFECT!!)

Wedding dress at the Mansion at Maple Heights in Pittsburgh

I take pride in the fact that I rarely set up shots …. this next shot was NOT set up.  The girls were truly admiring Liz’s beautiful wedding dress:

I love that Liz and Jeff chose to get ready at the Mansion at Maple Heights.   It was so convenient (and a gorgeous location for photos!).

Simply stunning…..

Liz’s awesome bridesmaids…..

The groom……

It was PERFECT outside!

The wind kept blowing Jeff’s tie around HAHA!

Awesome cocktail music provided by Tania and Jeff Grubbs …

This girl didn’t stop ALL NIGHT!

Eric Wenning kept the party going …. he does an amazing job!…..

I wish we could do your day all over again, Liz and Jeff!  Thank you for having us.  It was truly an honor!!!!!

CEREMONY:  Calvary Episcopal Church

RECEPTION:  The Mansion at Maple Heights

CATERER: Big Catering

DRESS:  Bridals by Danielle, Philadelphia

FLOWERS:  Bill Chisnell Productions

DJ:  Wenning Entertainment

CAKE:  Oakmont Bakery

PHOTOGRAPHY: Weddings by Alisa

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There are a TON of churches in Pittsburgh.  Having been a musician and now a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, I have seen the insides of most of them.  St. Bonaventure Parish in Glenshaw is one of the least “cave-like” churches that I have seen because there is so much available light in the sanctuary!!!  It is amazing and beautiful!  And it is a dream come true for a wedding photographer in Western PA (where the sun barely shines!).  Thank you to Katia for having me as her second shooter for this wedding!

The exterior:

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The entrance to the sanctuary:

Sanctuary of St. Bonaventure Parish in Glenshaw

The beautiful baptismal font (and I’ll take the opportunity to “nerd out” and say that I hand-held the camera at 1/4  for this shot!):

Baptismal font in St. Bonaventure Pittsburgh Wedding

Gorgeous light coming in from all the windows….I think the highest I needed to have my ISO was 800!!  (another nerd moment….sorry!)

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I was second shooting this wedding, so my position was behind the bride as she walked down the aisle:

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Listening to Fr. Sweeney (who is so nice!!):

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Saying their vows……

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Exchanging rings…..

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MARRIED!!!

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Fr. Sweeney giving the couple a final blessing:

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I think we used a small amount of fill for the church portraits (which is unheard of).

Bridal photos portraits in Catholic Church in Pittsburgh by Photographer

Looking for the perfect place to have your wedding and/or reception?  Check out my page of Pittsburgh Wedding Ceremony and Reception Locations!

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A perfect day for a perfect couple…..many more photos to come next week, so keep an eye on the blog!!

Bride and Groom Portraits at Wedding Reception at the Mansion at Maple Heights in Pittsburgh

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