We had the pleasure of photographing Shalini & Jim as our very first wedding of the season! Shalini has since become an email pen pal of mine and I hear from her occasionally, most recently to show me photos from her friend’s wedding in Chicago.
Shalini and Jim’s bridal party were awesome - from steaming their dresses, helping Shalini dress, carrying her train and bags; the bridesmaids were the most helpful of friends and the guys were easy-going and laid back.
Even Paige and Nicholas, the ring bearer and flower girl, did a great job! We were able to get some great photos of everyone because the day was so relaxed. Shalini & Jim were joyful and calm.
The Heinz Chapel ceremony was beautiful and stirring with the addition of the Children’s Festival Chorus. The Westin staff did a wonderful job of keeping everyone fed and happy at the reception. Shalini looked so beautiful in her a-line strapless dress and her bridesmaids wore tea length, pale gold, halter style dresses with matching pashmina shawls – very cute! (And yes, they really CAN wear those dresses again!).
The beautiful bouquets were created by Renee’s Florist in West Mifflin; the centerpieces were simple and elegant.
You wouldn’t get the full feeling of the day, if we didn’t mention two honored guests, Tuttle and Pippen, Shalini & Jim’s Golden Retrievers!
Barb
I delivered Meghan and Bill’s album yesterday and was just a little bit sad. We’ve spent so much fun time together from their initial consultation through their engagement, wedding and finally the delivery of their album.
I just hope that they’ll return when it’s time for maternity and baby pictures - no pressure here, guys.
Meghan and Bill were married this winter at Heinz Chapel with a reception following at Station Square - the perfect location for the majority of their guests who were out of town visitors.
While it’s nice to have an hour or two after the ceremony for photographs, their 6:30PM wedding didn’t allow us that luxury; but, I think with a little pre-planning, we hit all of the cool spots around the hotel for photographs in, oh, about 10 minutes. I love my new camera bag on wheels - they were flying.
Meghan’s gorgeous gown was an Ann Jolique creation from MB Brides, Cake by Bethel Bakery, DJ Doug Marshall, Flowal arrangements by Alex Dannenberg
