Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

I’ve been excited for Missy and Dave’s wedding for months and I can’t believe the day finally came!  I think I might have been more excited about their wedding than they were :)  The day started like most others in Pittsburgh in the spring – with pouring rain of course, but magically it stopped and cleared up just minutes before the ceremony.  Missy and Dave were married in the gorgeous Heinz Chapel and partied it up at their reception at the PPG Aquarium.  My second shooter Chris Fellers and I had a blast!

It was so hard for me to pick my favorites…these two are apparently VERY photogenic!  Here are a bunch of my favorites from their Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium wedding!!DSC 7514 Edit thumb(pp w768 h511) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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Missy and the girls got ready at Sunnyledge Boutique Hotel & Tea Room in Shadyside.  I adore the next photo on the left…there’s just something magical about it.composite10 thumb1(pp w768 h561) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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Loving the window light…

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Look at those eyes!  Beautiful.DSC 7533 Edit thumb(pp w768 h529) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

Isn’t Heinz Chapel stunning?  Image on right by Chris:composite12 thumb1(pp w768 h570) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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So glad Chris was able to sneak up to the balcony to get this shot.
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We headed to the Penn Station rotunda for bridal party portraits, which is awesome since I’ve been looking for an excuse to shoot there for awhile now.

So a little backstory on this photo – the girls were having a hard time interpreting what I wanted them to do for the pose.  Which hand on which hip? Put my weight on which leg? Wait, how do you want me to hold the bouquet? The flower girl just stepped forward and busted out the pose perfectly! “Like this guys…”  Nailed it!DSC 7836 Edit thumb(pp w768 h511) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

I love this moment Chris captured:IMGP0689 Edit thumb(pp w768 h508) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

Totally GQDSC 7939 Edit thumb(pp w768 h478) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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I love the urban vibe in this one.

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Beautiful.composite1 thumb2(pp w768 h543) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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We still can’t believe the crazy rain stopped just in time for the ceremony and allowed us to get photos outside.  What’s a spring wedding without a huge white blooming tree!?DSC 7978 Edit thumb(pp w480 h721) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

Beautiful flowers by KS Kennedy, Distinctive Floral, Gift & Gourmet.composite3 thumb1(pp w768 h537) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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The PPG Aquarium was such a cool venue for a reception.  Just look at those fun details!composite8 thumb2(pp w768 h685) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

The cake topper was actually the same topper that Missy’s grandmother had at her wedding.  So cool!  What a great way to tie in the family.composite9 thumb1(pp w768 h565) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

They had some moves!composite6 thumb2(pp w768 h587) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

So in love…DSC 8175 thumb(pp w768 h511) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

Appropriate ring shot for an aquarium reception :)composite5 thumb2(pp w768 h358) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

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I absolutely love love LOOOVE this one!  We snuck away and got a quick shot of them in front of a beautiful fish tank.  I think this sums up their reception perfectly :)DSC 8274 thumb(pp w768 h575) - Missy + Dave | PPG Aquarium Wedding Photos

Missy and Dave – I had SUCH a great time!  Thanks so much for trusting me with your special day!!

 

Dress Designer: Bridal Beginnings
Ceremony Venue: Heinz Memorial Chapel
Reception Venue: Pittsburgh PPG Aquarium
Bakery: Bethel Bakery
Florist: KS Kennedy, Distinctive Floral, Gift & Gourmet
Entertainment: Crash & Burn Entertainment

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