After their engagement session, we knew that we going to have a great time at Candace and Matt’s wedding. They’re such a fun loving, easy going couple and proof that opposites attract – Eagles and Steelers ;} just kidding.
It was a big challenge for the families and bridal party to make it in and out of The Renaissance Hotel during the G20, but everything worked out and everyone finally arrived.
Their ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral was followed by a reception at Le Mont, which Candace an Matt chose to showcase the beauty of Pittsburgh’s skyline. Barb and I always enjoy working there – it’s a beautiful room and the staff and service are always efficient and professional.
It was drizzling most of the day and chilly, but the bridal party were good sports and forged outside at the West End Overlook. We had a lot of fun.
The Finesse Band with Sal Richetti, one of the top bands in the city were in rare form – they really sounded great and the guests responded – a super fun party and the end of a perfect day.
Le Mont provided their cake, Gordon Shu the videography, Bloomingdalia the florals, Molly’s Trolly the transportation and Candace’s gorgeous gown was a Stephen Yearick creation from Ann Gregory.
Candace and Matt just returned from what they said was an amazing honeymoon in Greece.
As promised, here’s the result of Brooke and Nate’s engagement session at Kennywood – much thanks to Jeff in Client Relations for all the help and cooperation.
We hit the point on Tuesday morning when Barb and I realized that we needed to step away from the computer and just get some fresh air. It must have been karma – not 5 minutes later I got an email from Marco and Jenny, owners of Cana Films (good friends and super creative wedding videographers) that they were heading downtown for a bike ride.
We had a great ride – Millvale to the Southside, down to Station Square, back to the South Side for lunch at Kassab’s and then a bit of a hairy ride down Grant street to the Strip for Espresso at La Prima’s.
We recently took a bike trip along the Youghiogheny River Trail from Ohiopyle to Confluence and a hike along the Laurel Highlands Trail. The weather was perfect, the workout was just enough and the views were spectacular with a hint of fall color. We ended the day with lunch at the FireFly Grill in Ohiopyle. Except for a near miss with a rattlesnake, we couldn’t have asked for a better trip!!
September 28, 2009 - 9:23 pmJoanne Bartone Photo - LOVE these photos! and the fact that you both took time for yourselves to get away together for a daycation!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Posted in Engagement
It’s always inspiring to photograph in a new place and while I’ve been going to Kennywood since I’ve been a kid (one of Brooke and Nate’s favorite hangouts) and have walked around with a camera, I’ve never photographed an engagement session there. There are an infinite number of great spots.
Barb and I were shocked at how busy it was this past Sunday, what with the Steeler game (better to have gone to Kennywood). It took about 20 or 30 exposures to get this shot in between people coming and leaving – OK NOW!
I’ll share more, once all of their photographs are ready (I did share this one with Brooke and Nate from the back of the camera).
Brooke and Nate will be getting married next June with a ceremony at Heinz Chapel and a reception at The Carnegie Museum’s Music Hall Foyer. We can’t wait!
After their engagement session, we knew that we going to have a great time at Candace and Matt’s wedding. They’re such a fun loving, easy going couple and proof that opposites attract – Eagles and Steelers ;} just kidding.
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