Everything is top notch at this venue – and being a Gathering Place Wedding Photographer the photo opportunities are endless!   I’m not lying when I say that this is one of THE BEST venues in the Pittsburgh area. I have been honored to shoot a few weddings at this location and find it to be one of the best in the Pittsburgh area.

Tom & Christie’s wedding day was nothing short of perfect.  We enjoyed every moment of their day and are so excited to share these photos with you.  The weather was sunny and warm but well worth it!

Here are just some photos from their wedding.  Please enjoy.

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Love the woodwork in the lodge and this makes for a perfect dress shot.  Isn’t the flower girl the cutest?!  She’s already dreaming of her wedding.

This is Christie on the balcony of The Gathering Place.  Such beautiful scenery and makes a perfect photo opportunity.  I had Christie stay on the balcony while I went out front and shot her from above.  I love that little sun flare coming in on the top photo!

Not a first look but certainly a first touch!  I’ve done this before at the Gathering Place – this door is perfect for a first touch – you just have to allot for enough time in your wedding day to do this.  Tom was over at the ceremony site so he had to run back to the lodge in order to take this photo.  Just a little sweaty but very much worth it!

What a gorgeous bride!

These two melt my heart!  <3  Another reason to love The Gathering Place – the reception site is beautiful.  All the woodwork and string lights – it’s perfect for some quick photos. I’m lucky as a Gathering Place wedding photographer to have some amazing places for bridal photos.  The pavilion is stunning.

Let’s get real – do you see how they look at each other?!?  What love & affection in their eyes!

One of my favorites!  Love those lights in the background!

These girls!  So much fun to spend the day with them.  And, Tom’s sisters – I’ve never met nicer women.  As soon as I arrived, Jen and Ann welcomed me like I was family.  They immediately asked what they could help ME with (what!?!?), and quickly assisted in getting all the girls shoes together for a photo.  They have personalities that just felt like you’ve known them forever.  Have you ever met people like that?  It was so nice to be a part of their life for a brief moment and can’t wait to see them again.

Matching beer cozies for the new Mr. and Mrs.!

Yes, we have just a little bit of fun with our couples!  I always give them some time to be goofy if they want to be!  Don’t they just make you laugh.  Being a Gathering Place Wedding Photographer is not business all the time – we do HAVE FUN!

I adore how they make each other laugh.

She loves him! <3

First dance.  Love the emotion in first dance photos, and the way these two melted into each other was just perfect!

Photographing our couples having fun with each other on the dance floor is a highlight of the evening!  Nothing better than sharing the night with your new spouse!

Grandparents – they are special people.  I asked Tom to go over to his Grandmother for a photo.  I took the photo and then just stepped back and let them talk, but I didn’t stop taking photos.  I got some photos of grandma that I hope this family cherishes forever.  She even had a cigar!  WHAT?!?  She’s the coolest grandma ever!

I always include some reception photos in the blog post – man, does everyone have FUN!

Some detail photos from their day!

And finally – the last photo of the night.  These two were enjoying a cigar together and I asked them to walk down to the beach to get a photo with the lodge in the background.

Tom & Christie – thanks for letting us be a part of your wedding day!  From beginning to end, it was absolutely perfect and we were HONORED to be a part of it.  Wishing you both much love and happiness in your married life!

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Venue: The Gathering Place.

Hair & makeup: Shannon at Shade Makeup Artistry.

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