Kimberly Reed Photography

Circuit Center wedding- Christine and Andrew

October 31, 2009

Christine was beautiful on her wedding day. Don't just take my word for it though. Check out some of the reactions she received:

This is one of my favorite images of the day; when her bridesmaids saw her for the first time after she was dressed. I love that while the actual expression is different on each girl, they each say the same thing: OMG, you look amazing!

Andrew watching her walk down the aisle.

I waited for quite a while for the priest's actions to mimic those of Jesus right next to him, and this is the closest I captured:

Great little stairwell in the church. This image is another fave.

Love those long veils

Another fave

Love this one with the city behind them.

Some of the details from their day. Christine chose a color scheme of dark blue, with green and orange accents. Everything worked together really well, and that orange uplighting at the reception really tied everything together.

First dance:

Another great dancing crowd, which deserves another hat tip to DJ Jeremy Ganss. He knows how to keep a crowd on their feet!

Love these next two:

Christine and Andrew, thank you for having Kevin and me along to document your day. The enthusiasm of your friends and family is contagious, and we had a great time! I hope the move to Chicago went well!

Ceremony- St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church
Reception- Circuit Center Ballroom
Caterer - Fluted Mushroom
Bakery - Creative Cakes by Gwen
Florist - Mocha Rose
Entertainment - Jeremy Ganss
Transportation - Amore Limousine
Bridal Salon - Bridal Beginning
Dress Designer - Sottero and Midgley

The Pennsylvanian wedding- Karen and Ben

October 23, 2009

Karen and Ben are good people. The kind of people that make things better; by their actions, their outlooks, their attitudes. I'm not sure what that chances are that two people like that should happen to meet, fall madly in love, and decide to get married, but I'm glad they did. I'm also glad they chose me to photograph it, because it was a beautiful, emotional day, that -despite a few bumps along the way- turned out perfectly.

A few portraits of Karen. Isn't she stunning? (For the record, she is also quite charming, incredibly sweet, and full of grace, but those traits don't come across as well in photos.) :

The ceremony was held at Smithfield United Church in downtown Pittsburgh. I think the way Karen is looking at Ben as they exchange their vows is a pretty good summation of how they feel about one another:

How cute is the flowergirl? Seriously.

A few portraits after the ceremony:

Karen's long veil was perfect for getting some dramatic images like this one:

One of my faves:

Another fave:

Love this:

Their reception was held at the Pennsylvanian in downtown Pittsburgh. A few details from the evening: (image of cake by Eileen. Other three images by Jaci.)

Karen and Ben during one of the toasts:

First dance:

Ben showing off a few moves. Gotta give props to DJ Jeremy Ganss for another fabulous evening of entertainment.

I kept hearing about what fabulous dancers Ben and his brother are (and they didn't disappoint), but I have to say, Karen held her own on the dance floor:

I believe the shot of the evening was the Lemon Drop.

Karen and Ben had a photobooth set up during the reception for their guests to enjoy. This is such a fun idea for receptions; I love that your guests leave with some fun photos of themselves from your wedding, plus the bride and groom get fun photos of all of their guests. Win-win.

Karen and Ben, it was an honor and a delight to photograph your wedding! Thank you so much for having Jaci, Eileen and me along.

Ceremony- Smithfield United Church, Pittsburgh
Reception- The Pennsylvanian, Pittsburgh
Catering- Rania's Catering
Entertainment- DJ Jeremy Ganss
Videography- Cana Films
Reception Lighting- ADS Lighting & Staging
Transportation- Molly's Trolleys
Makeup- Lisa Johnson, Kiss and Make-up
Photobooth- Shutterbooth

Julia and Mike- Pennsylvanian wedding

September 12, 2009

Julia and Mike shared their vows during a beautiful day rich with fabulous details. Here are some of the things that caught my eye throughout the day:

(loved those red shoes.)

Julia was a stunning bride.

Ceremony was held at Heinz Chapel in Oakland.

Julia's parents surprised them with a dove release after the ceremony

Then we walked across the street for some portraits at the columns at Mellon Institute.

After that we were off to the reception at the Pennsylvanian. The setup of the room was simply breath-taking. There was an artist set up in the corner of the room who was painting the reception as it was happening. I thought that was such a unique idea- giving the couple a piece of original artwork from their wedding day to display in their new home. (The image in the lower left hand corner is of the finished painting.)

The first dance:

Jeremy Ganss provided another great evening of entertainment.

The flower girls were pretty tuckered out by the end of the evening.

Julia and Mike- thanks for having Jaci and me along to photograph your day!

Ceremony- Heinz Chapel
Reception- The Pennsylvanian
Catering- Rania's Catering
Entertainment- DJ Jeremy Ganss
Florals- Hepatica Floral Design (412) 241- 3900
Bakery- Prantl's Bakery
Reception lighting- A.D.S. Lighting & Staging
Transportation- Elite Limo
Makeup- Jennifer Palermo
Bridal Salon- Bridal Beginning
Artist at reception: Pat Crouch Miyamoto (412) 341-2054

Ashly and Brian- Carnegie museum wedding

July 7, 2009

Ashly and Brian tied the knot at the elegantly sophisticated Carnegie Museum in Oakland. Their ceremony was held in the Hall of Architecture, with the reception following in the Carnegie Music Hall Foyer. Ashly was a stunning bride in a Monique Lhuillier gown, complete with a custom hairpiece with feathers and a cage veil. I love it when brides have a fabulous sense of style and an eye for detail, and Ashly certainly did. Everything came together to make a gorgeous, fun, and emotional day. Here are a few of my faves from their day:

Some of the details:

Isn't she stunning? And my goodness, that hairpiece made me swoon.

This may be my favorite image of the day. Ashly and Brian chose to see one another before the ceremony so we had lots of time to create some beautiful images of the two of them.

Another fave

The Hall of Architecture makes for quite an impressive ceremony backdrop

Love the joy on their faces as they walk back down the aisle as a newly married couple

We spent a few minutes after the ceremony getting some more portraits. I could have photographed these two all night.

Custom monogram at the reception entrance courtesy of Andy of A.D.S. Lighting.

First dance

Ashly and Brian, thank you so much for having Jaci and I at your wedding. I had a blast with you two, your familes and friends, and I hope you are enjoying your European honeymoon!

Much love,
~k

Say I Do recap

May 3, 2009

A few of the delicious details from Say I Do on Thursday evening, an eco-chic bridal cocktail party hosted by Simone Hudson of 5 Senses Events:

The other fab vendors that offered their services to help make the evening a success:
All Occasions Party Rental
ADS Lighting
DJ Jeremy Ganss
Coca Cafe
Grey Box Theatre
Dozen Bake Shop
Katy D Invitations and Greetings
Lendable Linens
M Catering
Mocha Rose Floral Design
Heather Ganss Custom Jewelry
Molly's Trolleys
and of course, yours truly
Kimberly Reed Photography

Nina and Bryan- wedding

April 24, 2009

These two couldn't make a better pair, they quite obviously adore one another. Nina is one of the sweetest people I've met (and gorgeous too!), and Bryan is one of the quiet, funny types. Nina and Bryan shared their vows in a beautiful ceremony set against a breathtaking backdrop. Their day was filled will love and laughter, friends and family from around the world, fabulous details, and was truly a celebration to remember.

Here are some of the details of their day:
(Notice the intricate detailing on Nina's custom-made gown. It was the perfect fusion between Indian and Western fashion, and she looked amazing in it!)

This shot of Bryan in the lobby of the Omni William Penn was taken by Joey, who was my second shooter for the day.

I told you she's gorgeous. :)

Nina and Bryan chose to see one another before the ceremony, so we had extra time to get some portraits of the two of them. This first portrait of them was captured by Joey.

my take:

This is possibly my favorite image of the day.

I love this one too.

Again, with the hotness.