Elaina + Chris: Mayernik Center Wedding Photographer

What is more summery than a gorgeous, outdoor wedding in July?! Elaina and Chris tied the knot mid-July surrounded by their closest friends and family, with many different states and countries represented on their guest list! While getting to know them throughout the pre-wedding photo prep and the wedding day itself, it was easy to see why so many friends had joined them to celebrate. Their love really is something special, as well as the genuine way in which they care for those around them!

Thanks for having us as a part of your day, Elaina and Chris - we wish you two all of the best in your new adventure together!

Vendors:

Bride’s Dress: Alfred Angelo

Bride’s Shoes: American Living

Hair: Bridal Art by Marissa Julin

Makeup: Bridal Art by Marissa Julin

Band/DJ: Flipside DJs

Flowers: Dragonfly Florist

Caterer: Monteverde's Catering

Cake/Desserts: Spinola’s Bake Shop

Videographer: Ballantyne Media

Honeymoon: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 

Photographer: Jenna Hidinger Photography

Second Photographer: Sara Dinwiddie

Lindsay + Jimmy: Mayernik Center (Pittsburgh) Wedding Photographer

There are so many things that have made this wedding near and dear to my heart. When we (Nick [my husband] and I) met with these two to discuss their wedding day timeline a few weeks before their wedding, we could tell just how excited they really were not just for the wedding day - but for their marriage to begin! It always warms my heart to see couples who are focused on what truly matters and what lasts. While the flowers, details, and cake are only their for a day, your significant other is with you forever. The commitment that's being made is so much more important than the perfect timeline or even the most gorgeous dress, and while Lindsay and Jimmy's wedding was gorgeous, what really excited us about photographing their wedding were their love for each other and for their Savior!

We started off the day with Lindsay at the couple's brand NEW house! They hadn't officially moved in yet (which means no furniture), so we were able to use the gorgeous light in their soon-to-be living room for lots of the getting ready shots - score! Along with a heartfelt ceremony at Crossroads United Methodist Church, the couple celebrated at the Mayernik Center at the Avonworth Community Park. Between the ceremony and reception, we stopped over at Robert Morris University's Massey Gardens (taking photos in any kind of garden is my favorite!) to commemorate the place where they first met and fell in love. Ah, those sweet, small details made all of the difference in a wedding day story! And now - I'll let the photos speak the details of this story themselves. We love you guys and are so excited to see where God leads you in your marriage!

Ceremony: Crossroads United Methodist Church (Main Campus)

Reception: Mayernik Center in Avonworth Park

Photo Location: Massey Gardens at Robert Morris University

DJ: Lethal DJ Services

Catering: Monteverde Catering

Cupcakes: Fabulous Homemade Cookies (especially the oreo truffles ;) )

Videographer: Nick Sasala of Jenna Hidinger Photography, assistance by Alisha Sasala

Photographer: Jenna Sasala of Jenna Hidinger Photography

Second Photographer: Sara Dinwiddie of Sara Lynn Photography

Chrissy + Chris: Mayernik Center (Avonworth) Wedding Photography

Breakfast for dinner. A tie from her late grandfather wrapped around her bouquet. A gorgeous (and warm) March day. Chrissy & Chris' spring wedding was incredibly beautiful! You might remember this couple from their Riverview Park engagement session a few months ago (hint: they brought a sword as a prop). Their wedding reception took place at the Mayernik Center in Avonworth Park where they were surrounded by friends & family. Enjoy a few of our favorites from the day!

Chrissy is a school teacher, so the maps and chalkboard behind her were the perfect backdrop and nod to her career!

An incredibly sweet moment of service for the bride and groom (see John 13:1-17 for reference).