Ashton & Mike were married in a small, private ceremony outside of Helen's Restaurant at Seven Springs. The venue was perfect for their day. Soft blush roses and lush greenery complimented the woodsy setting. The ceremony was held in front of a small waterfall, and attended by only their immediate families.
Their daughter participated in the ceremony, also receiving a ring from Mike. She spent the rest of the service running around showing it off to anyone who would look! Her actions made everyone's hearts melt.
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Venue: Helen's Restaurant at Seven Springs
The Wedding Advice I’d Give You After Photographing Weddings for 13+ Years
After photographing weddings for more than a decade, I have seen a LOT.
Perfectly planned timelines. Timelines that immediately went off the rails. 90-degree ceremonies. Snow. Missing boutonnieres. Champagne explosions. Veils with minds of their own. Flower kids who absolutely refused to participate.
And some really, really incredible wedding days.
So if you're planning a wedding in Pittsburgh, here's the advice I wish I could give every couple before their wedding day:
First Look or No First Look?
First looks are one of those wedding decisions the internet has somehow turned into a VERY BIG DEAL.
So, should you do one?
My deeply unsatisfying photographer answer is:
It depends.
I'm not going to tell every couple they need a first look because it's "better for photos."
Your wedding isn't a photoshoot, remember?
But after photographing weddings for years, there are definitely situations where I think a first look makes the day significantly easier.


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