Lots of good wishes to Melissa and Mark, brand new husband and wife! We had a really good time shooting their engagement session at the Pittsburgh zoo this summer, where I caught their creative vibe, so I was pretty pumped for their afternoon wedding down at Fallingwater this fall. These guys used creativity with a capital C in their reception decor, which I will be blogging about in a separate post. I especially love the stack of pancakes they cut into instead of a cake. It was particularly fitting for a (delicious) brunch reception! Kudos also goes out to Ashley Moss of Hello Productions, their day-of wedding coordinator, for her hard work in getting everything up and lookin’ so good.
Enjoy some of my favorite pictures from the day… and special thanks out to Mark for all his help shooting!
Melissa’s dress was absolutely gorgeous, delicate and feminine and unique. Love it!! She wore two different pairs of shoes, one for the ceremony and the other for dancing. These were for the reception…
In this next shot, I loved the framing of the two windows, while Melissa knelt at a mirror to adjust her hair.
How about the adorableness of this next picture, taken during their first look?? The wind picked up at just the right time, to shift Melissa’s hair and dress and the flap of Mark’s jacket.
My assistant Mark (who decided to go by “Blaise” for the day, to avoid confusion) grabbed this next shot. I’m so in love with the tilt of her shoe and the casual elegance of the image (and how about those shoes!).
I love the way this next pic has such a homey newlywed vibe. 
And then it was off to the main Fallingwater venue for some pics by the house… How awesome is the lighting for these??
You know I always love a good sun flare!
This next patch of greenery made for some great intimate shots…
And then time for the ceremony! Originally scheduled for a grove of trees nearby, we relocated to a small patio adjacent to the Barn because of recent heavy rains in the area. The ceremony was touching and personal, full of tears and laughter. Especially when a parade of motorcycles flew by in the middle of it! I loved that they quoted the Beatles for one of the readings. As they walked back down the aisle, their friends and family tossed eco-friendly confetti on them. A lot of it. 
After receiving their guests, Melissa waited patiently for her husband. I loved the lighting and the tilt of her head, so I had to grab a pic…
And as it was incredibly chilly in the shade, also had to grab a pic of the newlyweds keeping each other warm.
What a beautiful bride!
Of course had to show off those fancy socks…
And while I grabbed some pics of our groom, my assistant Mark caught this great candid of the two of them. Love the sassy arm on the hip!
We grabbed some photos in a little stone inset,
before the girls bustled up Melissa.
And then a few last pictures before heading back to the reception… Loved the kitchen wallpaper for this one…
Time for the party! The Boilermaker Jazz Band provided great tunes for guests of all ages, and how about that First Dance dip!
There were personalized M&M’s in mason jars on every table…
…which Mark and Melissa showed off so gracefully!!
And by special request, we have a ring shot. Love their expressions in this!
PS I know you’re all wondering about that pancake “cake”… so here you go! Beautifully done, and apparently very yummy. 
What a beautiful, personal, intimate affair… congrats to you both!! Here are some of the outstanding vendors that made the day such a success…
- Wedding Day-Of Coordinator: Ashley Moss of Hello Productions
- Venue: The Barn at Fallingwater
- Reception Music: Boilermaker Jazz Band
- Ceremony: Officiated by a friend under a self-uniting license. Music provided by talented friends.
- Makeup: Jenny La Bella
Friends and family of the bride and groom can access all of the images from the wedding day here. All prints are 50% off for the first week, in this case until the evening of Sunday, November 1. (You will see the discounted rates directly in the price list online when you attempt to buy an individual image. After November 1, the rates will automatically return to their normal level.) If you have any questions, just let me know, using the contact form on my website. Enjoy!
