Today Show connection
I’m a little late in posting this. One of our beautiful brides, Katherine, was interviewed for a piece on the Today Show. Check out her story by clicking here.
And you can also follow her on her blog, A Runner Wife.
Where have we been?
Ok, ok, as you probably realized it’s been 2 months since any new posts have appeared on the blog… Part of that is due to an extremely busy December and January wedding schedule, and as you probably have experienced, customers always come first!
Here’s a little wedding weather recap:
- December 6th was icy and traffic slowed to a snail’s pace on the Parkway East. Our lucky couple spent an extra couple of days in Las Vegas due to yet another snowstorm following them around
- December 13th was really chilly but overall clear and sunny. No problems for this couple!
- December 27th was NICE! We were able to do lots of outdoor photography with our couple since the temp was in the high 60′s
- December 31st saw a return of snow and ice but our couple was ready to brave the cold and did some posing in the snow
- January 3rd was sunny and it seemed like the worst was behind us weather-wise
- January 10th had us shoveling 18 inches of snow and ice out of the driveway but the wedding took place on time and everyone arrived at the reception safely
So who’s tired of snow?
We also attended two wedding shows in January. The first was at the Cranberry Township Sheraton. The second was at the Pittsburgh Convention Center. Both shows were great and lead to a lot of conversations with new brides and grooms. 2010 planning is in full force and we even talked to many brides who are now planning for 2011.
And then there was the Super Bowl… Ok, we’re a little biased of course and are very happy to see the Steelers pull out an end of game comeback to beat the Cards. Whew! That was close! Maybe next time it won’t be such a heart-attack inducing kind of a game…
So what are Paul and I up to now? We’re working on a home improvement project. Paul’s finishing the linen closet he’s built and I just completed painting the stairwell. Now the walls are ready for some photos that I’ve been collecting over the years. It seems strange to live in a house without having any of our personal work on the walls, but we’ve been patching, painting, and rewiring over the last few years. It’s good to see it it all pulling together now. I guess when you live in a house for almost 6 years SOMETHING has to get finished after that much time! Next project? Painting the exterior!
In addition to all that, we’ve been getting in plenty of proof selections from our past and current couples. Plenty to keep us out of trouble, which is why we weren’t down on Carson Street causing mayhem on Sunday night…
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Paul and I just returned from the warmth of the Caribbean where we had the pleasure of photographing newlyweds Ben and Vicki. Ben and Vicki were married in San Francisco and then took a week long cruise to celebrate their new marriage. It was quite a thrill for us to step onto the deck and do some unique location photography that we don’t normally get to do here in Pittsburgh. Here are just a few taken on the ship:
Don’t get me wrong, the Gateway Clipper is nice, but it doesn’t compare to the sheer size and luxury of a 950-foot, 11,3500-ton ocean vessel named the Crown Princess.
But, as Paul is pointing out, sometimes it’s just a matter of perspective…
Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I’m a big fan of cruising, you unpack your bags once and the hotel moves to different locations. As I see it, you spend months planning every detail of the wedding, stressing over tux measurements, napkin colors, and favors. It’s so relaxing to go to a place where the crew focuses 100% on YOU and your complete enjoyment. Plus the food can’t be beat!
On one of our previous cruises, we met a couple that had their entire wedding on board a Princess cruise ship. They invited 40 of their closest friends and spent the entire week in celebration. For those who could not attend, the ship provided a “Chapel Cam” link to broadcast the wedding ceremony over the internet so no one would miss out on the I Do’s. What a unique way to hang out with your loved ones and have a truly spectacular multi-day reception. Did I mention, the food is phenomenal? After the cruise ended, the guests disembarked and the couple remainded onboard to complete a second week’s worth of honeymooning by themselves. I’ll tell you, we were jealous of their photographer!
Paul and I did get a chance to do some personal photography as well. We found these cute little beach huts on Princess Cays and thougth they were too colorful to pass up!
Now back to work in snowy Pittsburgh…
Save on floral costs with a winter wedding
Since most churches will decorate the altar for Christmas, you can skip the cost of floral arrangements for the church if you decide to get married during the month of December. Most churches have beautiful and elaborate decorations to celebrate the season.
Meaveen, a bride of ours who was married the first weekend in January, was able to capitalize on her church’s and reception site’s decorating for added ambiance. Those of you who have been with us for a while know that I’m a huge fan of Christmas and have been known to decorate with multiple trees. Well, I kind of have to do that since I’ve been collecting ornaments since I was thirteen… Anyways, I really liked the multiple Christmas tree display that St. Catherine’s of Sweden Church had decorating their altar.
And the Grand Hall at the Priory looked especially regal with the large Christmas trees flanking the entrance and the even larger tree behind the bridal table.
PSA for Oakland brides
It just isn’t Pennsylvania without some road construction!
Paul just found this article on the web informing the public about the closure of The Boulevard of the Allies outbound approaching Oakland. The closure will last for 11 months, as will the exit ramp that touches down on Forbes Avenue.
We realize this will cause some traffic headaches for those of you having ceremonies in Oakland (Heinz Chapel, St. Paul’s Cathedral, First Baptist Church, etc.) and preparations & receptions in downtown or the airport area. We will ensure to add additional travel time into our planning so as to minimize any impact road closures might have on your wedding day photography.
We will continue to monitor the road situation as your day gets closer.