Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Sam and Ed’s wedding was the first time I’d ever been to Green Gables near Jennerstown, PA.  I was immediately taken by the beauty of the place with it’s mixture of nature and rustic buildings, including the Mountain Playhouse theater.  Joining me for this wedding was James Knox, my long-time colleague and friend from my days as a staff photographer for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.  Besides being a great photographer to work with, James had me in tears laughing all day long:)

Here are some of my favorite photos from the day:

Sam and her maid of honor figure out how to place flowers in her hair:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Ed and the guys got ready in a nearby cabin.  Kilts were a great choice for the hot late summer weekend (James’ photo):

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

First look.  (James’ photo):

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Two from me:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Sam and Ed’s readings came from the two books below.  You wouldn’t think that a reading from Calvin and Hobbes would be touching and emotional, but it really was:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Next two by James:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Sam and her dad walk down the aisle on the back patio at Green Gables:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

James’ photo:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

We took a walk over by the Mountain Playhouse while the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

James’ photo:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Each table had its own cake from Oakmont Bakery. Mmmmm:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Toasts:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Ed’s brother had a lengthy speech prepared, but decided to speak off the cuff instead:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

First dance:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

James’ photo:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse

It was a warm night with no breeze at all, which made for perfect conditions for this photo by the creek:

Laurel Highlands summer outdoor wedding photography at mountain playhouse