Light and Airy Wedding at the Renaissance

Light and Airy Wedding at the Renaissance

It was a perfect day for Alexis and Shaun’s springtime wedding at the Renaissance. Their ceremony on the elegant grand staircase was a lovely counterpoint to their light and airy wedding day.

Portriat of a bride and groom underneath the purple dome in the lobby of the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

Getting Ready

Wedding details include personalized booklets for vows, rings, gold jewelery and invitations with flowers.

Some details include bound booklets with the couples’ vows, jewelry and invitations. I love that Alexis and Shaun used a photo from the engagement session on their save the date card!

A bride sits on a couch with her bridesmaids as they wear emerald green dressing gowns.

There was plenty of sunshine in the suite providing a light and airy atmosphere as the ladies got ready.

A bridesmaid reacts as she sees the bride in her dress in the brightly lit, light and airy suite at the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

Alexis made an impression on her bridesmaids.

A light and airy portrait of a as she bride smiles at the camera while wearing her white wedding dress.

All ready for the first look!

A groom is helped to get his tuxedo by his groomsmen.

Shaun gets a helping hand from his groomsmen before heading upstairs for the first look. (Lisa’s photo)

A groom turns to see his bride as she taps him on the shoulder during a first look at their light and airy Renaissance wedding.

Just look at the smile on Shaun’s face as Alexis taps him on the shoulder during their first look.

A bride and groom read their vows to each other before their light and airy wedding at the Renaissance.

The couple exchanged vows in private before their ceremony downstairs. Such a beautiful moment!

A bride holds her flowers as she looks out of a window during her light and airy wedding at the Renaissance.

A bride and groom hold hands on a light and airy spring day in Pittsburgh.

The little strip of park between Fort Duquesne Boulevard and the 10th Street bypass provides a little bit of nature in downtown Pittsburgh.

A wedding party shares a laugh outside on a light and airy spring day.

The ladies wore emerald green velvet dresses while the guys wore black tuxedos with green ties. A very classic look.

Ceremony on the Grand Staircase

A bride and groom stand on the landing of the grand staircase during their wedding at the Renaissance in Pittsburgh.

The marble grand staircase in the lobby of the Renaissance is such a special spot. It’s just an amazing bit of architecture that is perfect for a wedding ceremony.

A bride and groom share a kiss on the landing of the grand staircase to the applause of their bridal party.

Shaun’s sister officiated the ceremony. She did a great job.

Seen from directly above, a bride and groom exit their wedding ceremony in the lobby of the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

The couple recesses as their guests applaud. (Lisa’s photo)

Light and Airy Wedding Reception in the Symphony Ballroom

Details from the light and airy Symphony Ballroom during a wedding at the Renaissance hotel.

Some detail photos in the Symphony Ballroom. I love the abundant natural light in that room.

A bride and groom hold hands above their heads as they enter their wedding reception at the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

Alexis and Shaun enter their reception to the applause of their guests.

A bride and groom share a first dance as the sun shines through the windows of the Symphony Ballroom giving the wedding reception a light and airy feel.

First dance. What a great moment! (Lisa’s photo)

A bride and groom listen as their best man and maid of honor give toasts at the Renaissance Hotel in Pittsburgh.

The maid of honor and best man’s speeches were funny and touching. It’s obvious that Alexis and Shaun are deeply loved.

A bride dances with her father and groom his mother during their wedding at the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

I always keep my eyes open for storytelling moments during the parent’s dances and first dance. Alexis’ mom held her heart as she watched Alexis dance with her dad.

A bride and groom embrace after cutting their cake.

The happy couple after they cut their cake.

Dance Party!

A woman sings as she dances in the pink and purple glow of a light and airy wedding at the Renaissance hotel.

The dance floor opened right after the cake cutting. It was packed all night!

A bride and groom embrace their friends while dancing during their wedding at the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

A groom holds his hands in the air as he dances during his reception at the Renaissance hotel.

Guests sing and dance during a wedding reception at the Renaissance hotel in Pittsburgh.

A bride and groom hold hands as they stand on the balcony of their suite at the Renaissance hotel at sunset.

We snuck away for a few portraits at sunset at the end of a perfect day.

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