I loved Brooke from the first email she sent me. Although I was already booked for the year, she said she loved my work, told me a little about herself and Alfie (even attaching a photo of the two of them) and their wedding plans, and asked if I would consider photographing their wedding. After an introduction like that, how could I say no? As it happens, I'm so glad it all worked out. Not only are Brooke and Alfie (and their families) incredibly wonderful people, their wedding was spectacular. Here are some of my faves from the weekend:
The rehearsal dinner took place in an old barn on Brooke's parents' property.
Followed by smores and a bluegrass band around a bonfire.
The ceremony was held at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh.
This little guy was way more interested in what the videographer and I were doing than in the ceremony.
A few portraits after the ceremony:
This one might be my fave:
After a few portraits, we walked across the street to the reception at the Duquesne Club.
There were truly exquisite - and personal - details throughout the day. (I mean really, who can say they had an orange hippo ice sculpture at their wedding?). Kudos to Allison McGeary of McGeary Creative for the florals and event design. The end result was breath-taking.
One of the best elements of this wedding was the band. Alfie travels to various parts of Africa frequently for his job, and he and Brooke consequently share a fondness for many aspects of African culture. They brought in Bolga Zohdoomah, a 10 piece African band from California, to provide the entertainment for the evening. Let me tell you, they rocked it. I have never seen a more high energy performance. They were incredibly entertaining and kept the dance floor packed all night. In this image, they are coming through the dining room at the completion of dinner to lead guests downstairs to the reception. A perfect segue into the reception and a great little preview of what was to come.
I wasn't kidding when I said the dance floor was packed all night. There were multiple requests for encores at the end of the evening, with more than a few people bowing in homage at the conclusion of their set. Don't see that too often.
The rehearsal dinner took place in an old barn on Brooke's parents' property.
Followed by smores and a bluegrass band around a bonfire. You know how I feel about cage veils. Smitten.
The ceremony was held at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh. This little guy was way more interested in what the videographer and I were doing than in the ceremony. A few portraits after the ceremony:This one might be my fave:After a few portraits, we walked across the street to the reception at the Duquesne Club. There were truly exquisite - and personal - details throughout the day. (I mean really, who can say they had an orange hippo ice sculpture at their wedding?). Kudos to Allison McGeary of McGeary Creative for the florals and event design. The end result was breath-taking.
One of the best elements of this wedding was the band. Alfie travels to various parts of Africa frequently for his job, and he and Brooke consequently share a fondness for many aspects of African culture. They brought in Bolga Zohdoomah, a 10 piece African band from California, to provide the entertainment for the evening. Let me tell you, they rocked it. I have never seen a more high energy performance. They were incredibly entertaining and kept the dance floor packed all night. In this image, they are coming through the dining room at the completion of dinner to lead guests downstairs to the reception. A perfect segue into the reception and a great little preview of what was to come.I wasn't kidding when I said the dance floor was packed all night. There were multiple requests for encores at the end of the evening, with more than a few people bowing in homage at the conclusion of their set. Don't see that too often.Brooke and Alfie, thanks for choosing me to be your photographer, for being so gracious and wonderful to Kevin, Eileen and me, and for throwing such a kick ass party.
Ceremony- First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
Reception- Duquesne Club
Entertainment- Bolga Zohdoomah
Florals and Event Design- Allison McGeary, McGeary Creative
Videography- Films by Francesco
Gown- Oscar De La Renta
Ceremony- First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
Reception- Duquesne Club
Entertainment- Bolga Zohdoomah
Florals and Event Design- Allison McGeary, McGeary Creative
Videography- Films by Francesco
Gown- Oscar De La Renta
{October 8, 2009 8:02 AM} Leeann said: The barn - swoon. The veil - swoon. That DRESS!!! Double swooooooooon!