What a happy summer day it was for Kristen and Jimmy’s Duquesne Club wedding! Sitting here in my office looking back on the photos of these wonderful folks it makes me feel so lucky to be able to work with accomplished, intelligent and fun people like these guys. Like Emily and Omar in my last post, Kristen and Jimmy’s story was also written up in the Vows section of the New York Times.

A bride wearing a long white veil holds her husband and laughs in front of the skyline of Pittsburgh and a yellow bridge.

Getting Ready

A bride sits on a tall chair as another woman applies makeup to her.

The couple got ready in separate suites at the Duquesne Club. Kristen’s makeup was done in natural light from a window. Always a great idea!

A closeup of of a bride's eye as a makeup artist applies mascara.

A bride to be in a bathrobe hugs her future mother in law. They're reflected in a mirror.

Kristen greets Jimmy’s mom Linda.

Detail photos of cigars and personalized swiss army knives.

Jimmy had matching bow ties, cufflinks, and custom-engraved utility tools for each of the groomsmen – nice! There was also a humidor filled with fine cigars for later.

A groom with a dark beard ties his bow tie in a mirror.

Jimmy puts on his bow tie. I’m a fan of bow ties. Just look at my logo 😁

“A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” ― Oscar Wilde

A group of men gathered around a wood bar hold glasses of whiskey up as they toast.

Jimmy and the guys shared a toast at the bar downstairs at the Duquesne Club.

A detail photo of a decorative ring box made of a piece of a log and a bride's white gown hanging on a mirrored armoire.

Some details included the couples’ rings and this lovely handmade box that contained them. Kristen’s dress hung on an armoire waiting for her.

A group of bridesmaids wearing blue bath robes surround a bride wearing a white monogrammed robe.

The matching robes for the bridesmaids and flower girls were a hit.

A bride holds her dress as her mother zips up the back in a hotel room.

Kristen’s mom Alice helps her with the dress.

A bride bends over to buckle the strap on her shoe while sitting in a chair wearing a long white dress.

A bride looks into a mirror as she puts on one of her earrings.

Finishing touches were shoes and star-shaped earrings.

First Look

A bride looks at the camera and smiles.

Kristen pauses in the hallway on her way to the first look with Jimmy.

Two photos of a bride tapping the shoulder of her groom during their first look on a patio with a brick wall.Three photos of a happy bride and groom shortly after seeing each other in their wedding clothes for the first time.

The couple had their first look on the outdoor terrace. It was a private spot that gave the couple a moment with each other before the events of the day really got rolling.

Portraits Around Town

A bride smiles as she opens a bottle of champagne while riding on a bus with her bridal party.

After the first look we all piled into a limo bus and headed to a few spots for portraits before the ceremony.

A bride and groom stand beneath a sculpture with palm trees emblazoned on it.

First up was the North Shore. This is at Allegheny Landing Park between the Andy Warhol Bridge (left) and the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

A groom jumps as he flips up the veil of his bride.

Jimmy was a big help with the veil!

A bride and groom hold each other and smile as they stand in front of a yellow bridge in Pittsburgh.

The sun was pretty intense during the middle of the day, so I leaned pretty heavy on my portable lighting. It did the trick – the portraits turned out great!

A bride and groom toast each other as they stand in front of a large mural of Magneto.

Then it was on to the Strip District where there are a couple of murals that the couple wanted pictures with.

A bridal party stands in front of a large mural of Roberto Clemente.

Ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church

A groom smiles as he watches his bride walk down the aisle towards him.

Jimmy watches as Kristen approaches.

A bride and her father smile as they walk together down the aisle at First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

Kristen and her dad Craig walk down the aisle.

A bride hugs her father after walking down the aisle during a wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

A hug as Craig presents the bride.

A photo of the congregation gathered for a wedding at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

The First Presbyterian Church is a lovely, historic spot. It’s one of the two stone churches side-by-side along Oliver Avenue. They’re perfect spots for a Duquesne Club wedding.

A bride and groom kiss as they are pronounced husband and wife during their wedding at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

A kiss after being pronounced husband and wife.

A bride smiles as she and her groom walk down the aisle together at the end of their wedding at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

I love the looks on Kristen and Jimmy’s faces as they head down the aisle.

A bride and groom hold their arms outstretched as they wave to guests after their wedding at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

The couple waves to their guests outside of the church.

Duquesne Club Wedding Reception

A policeman stops traffic for a bride and groom as they cross Oliver Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh to the Duquesne Club.

A police officer stopped traffic for Kristen and Jimmy as they headed over to the Duquesne Club to continue their wedding festivities.

Detail photos of the dining room at the Duquesne Club set up for a wedding.

Details included Kristen and Jimmy’s Official Wedding Towel on each guest’s seat. Each table featured photographs of the couple at the corresponding age of the table number.

Details from the dining room at the Duquesne Club as it is set up for a wedding. Terrible Towels on each seat for the guests.

A bride and groom stand on a balcony and wave to their guests during their wedding at the Duquesne Club.

The couple makes an appearance during cocktail hour.

Three photos of people toasting a bride and groom during their Duquesne Club wedding.Two photos of a bride and groom cutting their wedding cake at the Duquesne Club.

The toasts from Craig, best man John, and matron of honor Sarah were heartfelt and truly hilarious. After that it was time to cut the cake.

A bride sits on her husband's lap in an oversized, ornate wooden chair at the Duquesne Club during their wedding.

A bride and groom stand on the red carpeted grand staircase at the Duquesne Club during their wedding.

Before the dancing got started we did a couple of indoor portraits around the Duquesne Club.

A bride and groom dance their first dance of their wedding in the founder's room at the Duquesne Club.

A bride is dipped by her groom at the end of their first dance during their Duquesne Club wedding.

The first dance ended with a dip. I was in the right spot for once – yay!

A bride performs a dance number with her father and a groom dances with his mother during their wedding at the Duquesne Club.

Parents dances came next.

A smiling bride embraces a friend on the dance floor of her Duquesne Club wedding.

Then it was time for dancing with beats set by DJ Jonathan Cortez, who is also an amazing singer.

A bride and groom squat and hold their arms out as they dance during their Duquesne Club wedding.

An older woman holds a young man by his tie during a Duquesne Club wedding.

A bride and groom kiss on the dance floor during their wedding at the Duquesne Club.

Such a great day! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work with folks like Kristen and Jimmy. Fun fact: In the It’s-a-small-world category, Jimmy, who is an orthopedic surgeon, worked quite often with another client at the hospital in New York where he did his residency.

This past season was terrific and it makes me excited for what’s in store in 2020!

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