Engaged 2020 - Married 2021

I officially dove into the wedding planning process in 2020 when Russ proposed on Valentine's Day. We were finally engaged! We spent the winter and spring months considering all the possibilities, like whether a backyard wedding with food trucks was a good idea, or if we wanted to go all out and book a fairy-tale wedding venue to host a more regal affair. We ended up meeting in the middle.

Russ and I got married on August 14, 2021 with a small ceremony at Phipps Conservatory followed by a white tent reception across the street at Schenley Park. It was PERFECT. I'm so glad we took our time planning - at no point did we rush into any decision making and it all came together very organically and in a way that felt just like us.

This experience has given me even more love for my job. How lucky am I that I get to take part in one of the most special days of my clients' lives? I've learned to savor the moments and that simple is sometimes better. I admire when couples so easily brush off all the overcomplicated wedding expectations shown in bridal magazines and on social media. Instead, we can celebrate what's truly meaningful, whatever that may be for you. And when the bride and groom are happy, everyone is happy! Especially the photographer :)

Photo Credit - Cyn Davis Photography