Shelby & Anthony | A Circuit Center Ballroom Wedding | Pittsburgh
This couple always makes me smile. Watching them celebrate their wedding day with friends and family was amazing. The ballroom was decorated impeccably with ivory, pinks, and many many cookies. It was my first time working there, and they put on quite the event! The party was hopping all night long!
The most emotional moments were when Shelby's mom helped her into her dress, and (of course), Anthony seeing his bride for the first time. Many tears were shed.
Vendors:
Venue: The Circuit Center & Ballroom
DJ & Video: 2ND II NONE PRODUCTIONS
Hair: Step Up Styles
Makeup: Make Up Design by Lindsie Hinch
Dress: Sorelle Bridal Salon
Suits: Mens Warehouse
Florals: Hearts and Flowers Floral Design Studio
Caterer: The Fluted Mushroom
Wedding Cake: Tasty Bakery
Bridesmaids dresses: David's Bridal
Transportation: Shamrock Limousine
Photography: Kathryn Hyslop Photography
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.


How to Actually Get Candid Wedding Photos (Without Pretending Your Photographer Isn’t There)
Tips for real weddings.