Kristen & Brandon | Omni William Penn Weddings

Sooooo we finally get to Kristen & Brandon’s incredible reception! You’ve seen Kristen get ready, their First Look and some of the ceremony, and you’ve seen their beautiful portraiture…now it’s time for the party.

Just a few details I’d like to point out. This is where Ericka from Shayla Hawkins Events wedding planning really outdid herself. Details, details, details…d.e.t.a.i.l.s!!!!! I am a fool for details and this wedding about made me pass out. Kristen & Brandon were all about giving their guests lots of fun and pampering while also giving them lots of eye-candy and the Omni William Penn was the perfect place to achieve all of this. And they didn’t forget about the wedding party, let me tell you. Kristen & Brandon even reserved the private Speakeasy in the hotel for their wedding party to luxuriously relax while guests enjoyed the sumptuous cocktail hour.

There was a 7 ft. table card tree, a generations tree that had framed photographs of relatives that had been married before them, a table that showed off Kristen & Brandon’s kitty cats in frames as well as a little basket full of cat nip and doggy treats that guests could take home to their treasured pets, a caricature artist for guests to take advantage of, a harpist to enjoy during cocktail hour, a hot pretzel station with tons of do-it-yourself toppings, butlered h’orderves, a to-die-for coffee and liqueur station with chocolate covered spoons for stirring, flavored marshmallows to melt in your drink such as coconut, vanilla, caramel swirl….flavored syrups and white and milk chocolate shot cups in which the bartender would fill up to the brim your favorite liqueur blend to sip or shoot. There were also baskets of flip flops to dance the night away in, a dessert station that had the most delectable and beautiful treats that were so pretty you couldn’t decide whether to stare at them or eat them, a photo booth for guests to enjoy, 3 foot flowered trees laced with votives and cute little signs that shared stories about Kristen & Brandon’s relationship for each table, cloth menus (what an elegant touch!!) and a gigantic flowered garland that laid across the head table and draped onto the floor. And not to mention the beautiful wedding cake that Kristen & Brandon cut, along with the grooms cake: 3 of their kitty cats all curled up together. Yes, Brandon loves his cats. And I’m sure I’m missing a ton here but you get the idea on the details here….if you know anything about me you know that I. Was. In. Heaven.

Enjoy!!

What a night!!

 

Kristen & Brandon | Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers

Sooooo I thought about putting up photos from Kristen & Brandon’s creative portraiture as well as their reception but I have to tell you….there is so much I have to break it up. Otherwise it would be a gigantic post. I know on most wedding photographer’s blogs you get a brief look at the entire day in one post but I just can’t do it. I’ve tried and tried and maybe it’s just my obsession with showing you ever single last teensy detail but I simply can not get it down to one post. Sue me.

You saw Kristen’s incredible wardrobe and accessories for the day…now I get to show them off in action. Here you get to see that Vera Wang gown in all its glory along with those i.n.c.r.e.d.i.b.l.e Sergio Rossi shoes. And just look at Brandon…he’s so handsome! His custom tux fit him like a glove. And I want to make a comment about the bridesmaids gowns because the deep purple color and flowy design was magical. Each gal just seemed to glide in their Jenny Yoo gowns. And before I get a ton of emails overloading my inbox about Kristen’s hairpiece: it’s from Enchanted Atelier Couture.

OK–we all know how much I heart Mellon Park. It’s a playground of textures, colors, architecture and Mother Nature all in one short walk. I can take one photo that looks like we’re in the woods and the next looks like we’ve been transported to a little grotto somewhere else in time. But what makes the photos special and what gives them that certain romantic sweetness is the couple. Every couple is different, every couple has a different chemistry and every couple responds to their surroundings differently. As you can see with Kristen & Brandon they had wonderful chemistry. Their day was all romance and stolen moments, which was, of course, our goal to capture.

Next up: one of the most fabulous receptions EVER…all designed and brought to life by Erika over at Shayla Hawkins Events.

Reminder! Ladies Night Soiree with Shayla Hawkins Events | Pittsburgh Wedding Planners

We’ve had a good response so far but just a reminder that seats are limited so contact me at craigphotography@mac.com to reserve a space for you.

Click HERE for more information.

Ladies Night Soiree | Wedding Planning

Very excited to announce our 2nd Ladies Night Soiree! On this night we will be featuring Shayla Hawkins Events with the ever-so-talented Shayla Hawkins. Shayla is one of Pittsburgh’s best wedding and event planners so we are calling all brides to come out for a night of fun and Everything Wedding.

Shayla will be talking about everything from current trends, Do’s & Dont’s, budget savers, DIY projects and all kinds of tips and tricks to make your wedding personal, fun and of course, gorgeous.

So leave the guys at home, grab a friend and head out for a girl’s only evening. For more information contact me at craigphotography@mac.com.

Succop Conservancy Engagement Photography | Rachel & Dan

Yup. A bit more from Rachel & Dan. Hopefully at some point you have jumped on over to one of my favorite blogs, Style Me Pretty, and taken a peek at our feature that was posted a little while ago but if not….here is a teensy bit more I wanted to show you.

This shoot still gives me goosebumps. Thank you again to Shayla Hawkins of Shayla Hawkins Events for all the design on this shoot, to Justine Lynn of Beauty Justified for the Rachel & Dan’s hair and Rachel’s makeup. Also to Lilli-Maeg Floral Specialties for all the gorgeous flowers, Anna Malie Designs for the menu and paper goodies and of course to the Succop Conservancy for allowing to use their space.

We’re on Style Me Pretty…Again! | Rachel & Dan’s Engagement Session

Cheers everyone! I am so excited to announce that we have another feature that made it onto Style Me Pretty today! I know I gave you at teensy tease about Rachel & Dan’s absolutely stunning Engagement Session but here is the whole shabang!

A very very very special thank you Miss Shayla Hawkins and her wonderful team from Shayla Hawkins Events. Rachel told us she wanted a vintage/rustic session and that was all I told Shayla. She ran with it and her styling and design of this event was simply precious! Thank you for your brilliance Shayla!

And a very special thanks to all of the wonderful folks that came together and offered their amazing services to help pull this lovely session off!

Justine Lynn, owner of Beauty Justified for Rachel and Dan’s fabulous hair and Rachel’s absolutely stunning makeup.

Lilli-Maeg for those bright, beautiful and totally delicious floral designs (amazing!)

Anna Malie Designs for the adorable stationary additions.

And of course the Succop Conservancy for allowing us to borrow their property for this session.

So please take some time and check out Rachel & Dan’s Engagement Session. You will not be disappointed!