Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding

Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding

A bride and groom kiss as they hold a pink neon sign during their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

After waiting more than 2 years to celebrate their wedding with loved ones, Anna and Mark’s patience paid off. Their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge was a wonderful day filled with love, dancing, good food and togetherness.

Preparation at the Hotel Indigo

A bride smiles as a makeup artist applies blush and a groom puts on a pair of white canvas sneakers.

Anna and Mark got ready in separate rooms at the Hotel Indigo in East Liberty.

Bridal details include an invitation to a wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge and lettered boxes filled with bright flowers spelling out BRIDE.

Some details. I really liked the lettered boxes filled with flowers and balloons that spelled out B-R-I-D-E!

A bride hugs her two bridesmaids as they wear matching pajamas at the Hotel Indigo in Pittsburgh.

Anna in matching PJ’s with her sister Sara and friend Ameeta.

A bride ties her glittered sneakers while sitting on a couch beneath a banner that shows a mashup of the bride and groom’s last names at the Hotel Indigo in Pittsburgh.

These guys had their portmanteau game down!

Portraits of a bride and groom at the Hotel Indigo before their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

A couple of portraits before their first look at the Hotel Indigo.

First Look

First look photos of a bride and groom in front of a blue wall and doors at the hotel Indigo in Pittsburgh.

The couple wanted to have their first look before heading to the venue. The blue wall near the entrance to the hotel was perfect.

A groom holds his hat as he and his bride kiss in front of a set of blue doors at the Hotel Indigo in Pittsburgh.

So sweet!

Bride and groom hold hands and look at each other in front of a set of blue doors at the Hotel Indigo in Pittsburgh.

A quick portrait at the Hotel Indigo before hitting the road to their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

Pre-Ceremony Photos

Details including flowers and a patterned chuppah at a Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

A bride and groom hold hands while standing in a grove of pine trees before their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

I love the pine grove at Stonebridge. Even on a sunny day the shade makes it a great spot for portraits.

A bride laughs with her groom while standing in a grove of pine trees at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

A bride wearing a strapless white dress holds a bouquet of flowers in a grassy field before her Gardens of Stonebridge wedding.

The beautiful bride!

A groom wearing a blue suit kisses his bride on the forehead as they stand in a forest with ferns.

Details of tables set for a wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

The reception was under the big tent. Everything was so elegant.

A couple hold hands beneath a wooden arch before their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

The landscaping at the Gardens of Stonebridge is super extensive with a ton of variety. There are lots of great spots for portraits.

Personalized cookies with the couple’s faces and a custom neon sign with their initials are details from a Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

The cookies were almost too pretty to eat!

A groom removes his hat as he walks hand-in-hand with his bride before their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

A couple holds a sign that welcomes guests to their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

The artist who does the signs at the Newport Jazz Festival (an event that Anna and Mark love) made the sign welcoming guests to the ceremony.

Wedding Ceremony at the Gardens of Stonebridge

A bride and groom walk down the aisle at their outdoor wedding as their guests look on from their white folding chairs.

Since they were already officially married, Anna and Mark walked down the aisle together. They curated their music impeccably: John Prine’s “In Spite of Ourselves” was one of their songs. Look it up if you don’t know it 😄

A bride and groom exchange vows beneath a chuppah during their Gardens of Stonebridge wedding

Anna and Mark wrote their own vows. They were funny, affectionate and personal. Just lovely.

Couple holds hands and laughs during their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

Overall view of an outdoor Gardens of Stonebridge wedding beneath blue skies with wispy clouds.

What a beautiful spot to wed!

A couple kisses during their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

A couple stomp on a glass then raise their hands during their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

While I got the kiss photo Lisa was up front ready for the breaking of the glass. Teamwork FTW!

A couple kisses along a brick path during their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

Anna and Mark stopped for a kiss on the brick path on the way to the reception tent.

More Portraits!

A bride and groom hold hands as they sit on Green lawn chairs during their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

Once dinner started and the sun got lower on the horizon it cooled down a little. So we ventured out for a few more portraits.

A groom wearing a hat smiles at his bride as they stand in a field at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

The fields around the reception tent grow wild. The folks at the Gardens of Stonebridge mow wide walking paths for couples and wedding guests to stroll through.

A bride and groom walk along a grassy path during their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

Dance Party

First dance at a wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

These guys waited over two years to have a dance party at their wedding. They made the most of it! The extra time gave Anna and Mark time to take lessons.

Groom dances with his mom during a wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

Mark danced with his mom, Judy.

Bride dances with her dad during a wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

Anna shared a dance with her dad Matt as they invited everyone on to the dance floor.

Bride holds her hands in the air as she spins around with her groom during their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge. The groom is wearing a lighted cape.

Mark showed up with this amazing cape!

Bride and groom sing to each other on the dance floor of their wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

A packed dance floor under the tent at the Gardens of Stonebridge

DJ Jess had the dance floor hopping all evening long! She also DJ’ed a virtual dance party for their remote wedding back during Covid lockdown. Very cool.

Guests dance during a wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge

A couple wearing matching jean jackets dance in the middle of a circle formed by their guests at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

As the evening wound down Anna and Mark’s guests gathered around them for a final dance.

One Last Photo

A bride and groom face each other as they stand close under a lighted archway at their Gardens of Stonebridge Wedding.

The circular archway on the path to the reception area is so cool. I want one at my house! Anyway, it was the perfect spot for one final photo before the couple boarded the shuttle with their guests to head back into town.

Thanks, dear reader, for taking the time to check out these photos. I’m very grateful to Anna and Mark  for choosing me to document their wedding day. It was a long path with several dates and a couple of different venues along the way. Their determination paid off with a memorable wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge.

The Dream Team

In addition to DJ Jess, we had Rachel from Entwined Cinema and Jenna from Wildly Loved. We’re all old friends — I LOVE working with these folks.